Checked Out: The Euclid Public Library Podcast

Cleveland, Ohio has been called the Heart of Rock

Euclid Public Library’s Jean Robinson learned all about Cleveland’s Soul roots from Dr. Fred Wheatt, a Cleveland musician who played with top R&B and Motown artists. He shares some fascinating stories in this episode.

Are you lonely, depressed, or have high blood pressure? Some local crafters suggest you get some fiber… fiber arts that is.

Making creations with thread, yarn, and other materials are booming nationwide, attracting people of all ages. Discover the reasons for the popularity in this podcast episode and learn how you can jump on the “sewing, crocheting, and knitting bandwagon.”

In this episode of "Checked Out," Mike Stein and Jean Robinson had a conversation with two members of Cleveland's legendary jazz group. 

In this podcast, you’ll learn about plans for EPL’s Reading Festival on May 25 at 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. You’ll also enjoy a lively conversation with author Mindy McGinnis who will be one of the authors at this special event.

We’ve featured many authors at the library but it’s rare to meet one that is still in high school. In today’s podcast, meet Euclid

Sometimes, when you read a good book, you want to tell everyone about it. That is exactly what YouTube book lovers (or BookTubers) do. In this episode of Checked Out, Kacie Armstrong and Mike Stein had a conversation with Cleveland BookTuber Nahomy Ortiz-Garcia who explained how she shares her love of reading on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.   

Are you looking for a way to engage your child in reading and catch up on their studies? Look no further than Cuyahoga Reads, a fantastic program brought to you by Greater Cleveland partnering libraries. With this innovative new program, students in grades K-12 will embark on an exciting reading challenge that is both educational and fun.

To kick off the program, everyone is invited to a free day of fun at the Great Lakes Science Center on August 5 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. But that's not all - Cuyahoga Reads will continue hosting regular events and programs at various participating libraries through December 2024. For more information and all the exciting details, be sure to listen to this podcast episode.

Cleveland, Ohio has been called "America's Polka Capitol" but did you know that the roots of America's good time music run deep in the Cleveland suburb of Euclid, Ohio? You can learn more about Euclid's role by listening to our podcast with Joe Valencic from the National Cleveland-Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum.

Euclid and the Greater Cleveland area are home to many talented artists. We are excited to introduce you to one Euclid organization that has been bringing these artists together for 65 years to share their techniques and showcase their incredible work. In this podcast episode, get ready to dive into the world of The Euclid Art Association.