Overdue Finds

On this episode Bryce & Caroline look back at Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II which recently won the Overdue Finds March Madness Tournament. Joining us for this deep dive into the final Harry Potter film are Potter super fans and librarians Carol Ma & Cassidy Munro. There's lots to dive in to from the casting to the 3D effects and how we're all so glad this movie is the end to all that camping!

In addition to Harry Potter we talk about quite a few other titles which you can check out here. 

Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.

On our next episode we're going to be joined by regular guest Kate Gibson and we'll be chatting with EPL’s current Writer in Residence Susie Moloney about some of the work that she continues to do during these difficult times and how she’s still able to connect with local writers. 

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On this brand new episode of Overdue Finds Bryce and Caroline are chatting with librarian Angela Lieu about some of the amazing online resources that kids can access from home including movies, books and so much more. Plus Angela gives us the scoop on what it was like to work with Hemi the dog on some of the Storytime videos on YouTube. Our hosts also share what they’ve been watching at home during the quarantine and learn about the music instruments they attempted to play when they were kids.

View our list of all the resources for kids that we talk about in this episode including some picks for some titles that we've been enjoying.

Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.

You're invited to participate in the EPL from Home digital book club! Between Monday, April 20 and Sunday, May 17 get instant access to the eBook and eAudiobook versions of The Woefield Poultry Collective by Canadian author Susan Juby.

We recently wrapped up our March Madness tournament where the public voted and crowned Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows pt. 2 to be the best of the 2010’s. So on our next episode we’re going to be doing a deep dive on that movie and chat about it’s popularity with librarians and Harry Potter buffs Carol Ma and Cassidy Munro. Make sure you watch the movie before listening to this episode.

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On this special Bonus episode of Overdue Finds we chat about the surprising results of the 2020 Overdue Finds March Madness tournament. 

Bryce and Caroline are joined by librarian Nancy Sheng and Marina Afonso from EPL's Marketing department to chat about what happened to Game of Thrones, why Beyoncé was knocked out by the Frozen soundtrack, how BTS destroyed Ed Sheeran and how Harry Potter almost didn't make the tournament and the Cinderella like run by Schitt's Creek. 

Tune in for all the drama, excitement, and betrayal (oh yes, there was betrayal) as we recap the 2nd Annual EPL Overdue Finds March Madness tournament!

Check out all the results of this year's tournament HERE. 

Our next episode will be available on Friday, April 24th. We'll be joined by EPL Librarian Angela Lieu to talk about some of the great resources for kids that you can access at home with your library card. 

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Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.

On this week’s new episode of Overdue Finds, we’re chatting about some of the amazing EPL resources that you can access from home with Librarian Bethany Arsenault. We share details about some of the hidden gem services that you might not have heard of before and some of our favourite titles that are available digitally. Yes, we also manage to briefly chat about Tiger King!

Be sure to checkout our list of all the digital resources that we talk about in this episode. 

Visit the EPL From Home page on our website to learn more about how you can access the library from home. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips.

Next week we'll be bringing you a special Bonus episode of Overdue Finds where we chat about the EPL Overdue Finds March Madness Tournament that just wrapped up. 

Share your thoughts on this episode by emailing us at [email protected] or tag us on social media using #EPLOverdueFinds.

A lot has changed this we released our last episode! Hosts Bryce and Caroline – recording from separate locations – are joined (remotely) by Edmonton Public Library CEO Pilar Martinez to talk about everything that has been happening in the last few weeks. They ask Pilar about the decision to close library branches, how EPL is working with the City to support Edmontonians, and what qualities are needed to lead in challenging times. (Plus we find out what song all three people sing when they wash their hands!)

Bring the Library to you! While our branches are temporarily closed, our online resources are always available. Whether you want to learn a new language, read an eBook or eAudiobook, stream an award-winning movie or enjoy a storytime with your little one, there's a world of possibilities instantly available at your fingertips. Get started by visiting EPL From Home. 

Please visit the Government of Alberta's website for more information on how how to prevent the spread of this virus or for support. 

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On our next episode we’re going to share more details about some of EPL's digital services like Kanopy and Overdrive with collections librarian Bethany Arsenault. We’ll give you our picks for our favourite titles that you can access from home.

Bryce and Caroline are joined by two first time guests, digital literacy expert Sam Hamilton and often-mentioned, Clareview Branch enthusiast Mike Eaton to talk about the best games of the 2010s. Whether you prefer console games or apps, single player or multiplayer, puzzles or adventhttps://www.epl.ca/podcast/ures, we have the enough suggestions to make anyone interested in gaming! Had we been able to make a video game bracket for best of the decade, what would your picks be?

Remember to participate in March Madness 2020 for a chance to win a signed copy of John Douglas' "Mindhunter"! Post your completed brackets on social media with the tag #EPLMarchMadness.

Checkout our list of all the great games that we talk about in this episode. 

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EPL’s Spring Break Starts Here program runs from March 21st until March 29th. EPL offers free activities and events to encourage kids to play, create and explore. This year there are more exciting guest performances to choose from, including bubbles, balloon art, yoga, circus fun, magic and even live butterflies! There’s even select classes in French. Visit epl.ca/springbreak for the full schedule.

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It's that time again! Bryce and Caroline are joined by "Best of" episode expert Nancy Sheng and podcast team member Maria Milanowski to discuss this year's March Madness bracket: Best of the 2010's! What was the best piece of media to come out of the last decade? Is anything groundbreaking missing from our bracket? Can anything defeat the Beyhive? Will there finally be justice for Twilight?! Listen in to find out!

Make sure to participate in this year's March Madness for a chance to win a signed copy of Mindhunter by John Douglas! Just download your bracket from EPL.ca, fill it out, and share it with us on social media at #EPLMarchMadness. Voting will run on EPL's Facebook and Twitter pages from March 1 - April 2, 2020. 

View our list of all the titles that we talk about in this episode. You can also check out our list of all 64 titles that are included in this year's tournament. 

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On the next episode we are going to be diving into the best video games of the 2010s. From Fortnite to Candy Crush, Minecraft to Mario, we’ll explore the games we just couldn’t put down.

EPL is proud to present award-winning journalist and Seven Fallen Feathers author, Tanya Talaga for the next Forward Thinking Speaker Series presentation on Wednesday, April 22nd. Tickets for her presentation All Our Relations: Finding the Path Forward will go on sale Wednesday, March 4th on Eventbrite starting at 10am. Tickets for this event are just $5 each. Visit epl.ca for more details. 

In this appropriately Golden (50th!) episode, Bryce and Caroline welcome back librarian Diego Ibarra to chat about some of the biggest snubs in Oscars history. The trio tackles many important Oscar questions such as: Who should have won? Who should have been nominated? Does one memorable line equate to an Oscar-worthy performance? And of course who would you thank if you won the golden statuette? Join us as we share our thoughts on what the Academy Awards got wrong.

Visit our list of all the award winners and nominees that we talk on this episode. 

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It's back and bigger than ever! On the next episode of Overdue Finds we'll be talking about our second annual EPL Overdue Finds March Madness tournament. In 2019 The Princess Bride was voted to be the best Movie Based on a Book. This year we have a brand new theme, brand new brackets, and what we're sure will be brand new arguments about the selections.  Tune in on February 28 to hear all about it and watch EPL.ca/podcast on how you can play along.  

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On this episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline are joined by librarian Katie Turzansky to chat all about the concept of time loops in pop culture. There's plenty of talk about the film "Groundhog Day" and the theories around how long Bill Murray's character is stuck in his time loop. The group also talks about the various other types of sub-genres and who they would want to get stuck in a time loop with.

Check out our list of all the great titles that explore time loops. Guest Katie Turzansky also shares her list of her favourite twisted time looping tales. 

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The Oscars honour the best in film…but sometimes they might not get everything exactly right. On our next episode which will be available on Friday, February 14,  we’re going to be taking a look at Oscars biggest snubs and the movies, actors, and directors who should have won.

This Family Day go beyond the books and visit an EPL branch for drop-in games, classes and activities, and your chance to win a Cineplex Family Prize Pack.

Bryce and Caroline had the opportunity to talk to the first Forward Thinking Speaker Series presenter of 2020, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson. He'll be talking about "Building A City for 2 Million People" and how he sees the Edmonton of the near future growing and thriving. In this interview, Mayor Iveson previews some of what he'll be talking about, including why it's so important for him to include youth leaders in the discussion and what challenges and opportunities are facing the Edmonton region. Our hosts also slip in a few pop culture questions, including asking about his favourite fictional politicians and what he's been reading lately.

Limited tickets are still available for Mayor Don Iveson: Building a City for 2 Million People on Thursday January 30, 2020 at Triffo Theatre (MacEwan University).

Be sure to check out our list of the titles talked about in this episode include a book recommendation from Mayor Don Iveson. 

On the next episode of Overdue Finds we'll be talking about time loops just in time for Groundhog Day. Join us as we chat about some of the books, TV shows and movies (like Groundhog Day) that explore this twist on time travel. 

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