Overdue Finds

For nearly a century, A.A. Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh has been read and enjoyed by kids around the world. This week on Overdue Finds, Bryce, Caroline, and Overdue Finds family member Camilla Fita talk about what has made the stories so popular and their own experiences with this silly old bear.  Plus, Caroline explains Pooh's connection to figure skating, Bryce is ready for the horror verison, and Camilla pitches a story that brings the gang back together for one last adventure. Also: get ready for the next big characters in children's literature - Hattie and Suds! 

Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL. 

Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds.

Don't touch that remote! Bryce and Caroline are joined be librarian Ashley Dotto and epl2go library assistant Anna Wallace to discuss TV theme tunes: the good, the bad, and the instrumental. Join us as we explore the themes that stick in our heads from childhood, Bryce's recommended driving playlist, and the most adrenaline-filled anime theme songs you've ever heard. 

Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL. 

Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds

On this autumn episode, our all-around, fabulous hosts, Caroline and Bryce, are joined by library assistant, Elvira Berezowsky to talk about the cult classic, Hocus Pocus. If you happen to find yourself in a Film Gang, - Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2, are both highly recommended for viewing. The trio talks about the leading cast members (Bette Midler! Sarah Jessica Parker! And Kathy Najimy!) singing, vamping, and truly having fun. 
Also appreciated were the broken tropes and creative storylines from these films. And if you need some additional suggestions for spooky season, tune in for a reliably terrific listen. 

Don't forget to check out our list of all the spooky titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL. 

Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds

With the release of Netflix's controversial film "Blonde", Bryce and Caroline do a deep-dive into the life, career, and legacy of pop culture icon Marilyn Monroe. Join us as we explore her filmography (with detours down the FernGully rabbit hole), her career beyond her status as a sex symbol, and what she means to pop culture today. Also, which Marilyn Monroe character are you? (Accuracy not guaranteed).

Don't forget to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode that you can borrow from EPL. 

Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds

It's time to open up another Pop Culture Time Capsule! Bryce, Caroline, and Best Friend of the Show Kate Gibson revisit the most excellent moments from 1987. From Dirty Dancing to DuckTales, Stephen King to sitcoms, catch all of the totally awesome titles from the late eighties. It's gonna be major! 

Be sure to checkout our list of all the totally radical titles from 1987 that we talk about on this episode. 

Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds

Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event: An Evening with Monica Lewinsky are now on sale! Don't miss this special event presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn all about Monica's battle against online harassment and how she's advocating for a safer social media environment. Tickets start at just $15 each!

Bryce and Caroline are joined by librarian and rec league sports enthusiast Katie Turzansky (of Dewey Decimators fame) to discuss one of the best baseball movies of all time: A League of Their Own. In celebration of the film's 30th anniversary, our trio discusses the merits of this classic baseball movie, its rebooted TV series on Prime Video, and its many memorable lines. Remember, there's no crying in baseball!

Don't forget to check out our list of all the great titles that we recommend on this episode. 

Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds

Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event: An Evening with Monica Lewinsky are now on sale! Don't miss this special event presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn all about Monica's battle against online harassment and how she's advocating for a safer social media environment. Tickets start at just $15 each!

The Library is a fun world ready to be explored! On Saturday, September 24, join us for an OPEN HOUSE! Attend awesome classes, tinker with cool tech toys, play interactive games and more. Plus, our amazing staff can point you to your next favourite book.  Plan your visit at epl.ca/ExploreEPL

With summer starting to wind down, this week Overdue Finds discusses "Back to School" season. Bryce and Caroline are joined by returning guest Kyle Marshall to cover the inspirational educators in pop culture (and the teachers we're glad we avoided!) Whether you lived for learning or your favourite class was recess, we've got lots of picks for everyone! Plus: is the future The Jetsons promised us almost here?

Want to borrow one of the titles that we talked about? Check out this list of all of our recommendations from today's episode. 

Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds

Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event: An Evening with Monica Lewinsky are now on sale! Don't miss this special event presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn all about Monica's battle against online harassment and how she's advocating for a safer social media environment. Tickets start at just $15 each!

On this episode of Overdue Finds, friend and manager of the Castle Downs branch, Vicky Varga, joins Caroline and Bryce to talk about which characters from pop-culture are the best best friends. The crew talks about classic friends, longtime friends, new friends, groups of friends, inanimate friends, friendship songs and more! Grab your best friend, and maybe some freezies, and hit play!

Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode. 

Remember to review us on Apple Podcasts and share your favourite picks with us at [email protected], or on Twitter using #eplOverdueFinds

Tickets for our next Forward Thinking Speaker Series event: An Evening with Monica Lewinsky are now on sale! Don't miss this special event presented by the Edmonton Community Foundation on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Learn all about Monica's battle against online harassment and how she's advocating for a safer social media environment. Tickets start at just $15 each!

It's mid-summer already?! The year is flying by and Overdue Finds hosts Bryce and Caroline already have lots of favourites from 2022. Books, movies, music and more - join them as they get a head start on sharing their picks for Best of the Year (So Far).

Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode. 

Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!

Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 25 - August 27 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’22. Stop by your nearest EPL branch to pick up your activity sheet or sign up HERE to keep track of your reading and other activities online. Summer Reads '22 is brought to you by Friends of EPL. 

On this episode of Overdue Finds, Bryce and Caroline are joined by Levi Hayes and Jones Harvey to talk about their favourite Queer characters from books, movies, and TV. From graphic novels to poetry, romantic dramas to horror, there is something for everyone as we discuss what we love about these characters. Plus: summer reading clubs, technical updates, and what not to say to Peter Weller.

Be sure to check out our list of all the titles that we talk about on this episode. 

Don't forget to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, or chat with us on Twitter (#EPLOverdueFinds) or via email at [email protected]. We'd love to hear from you!

Remember the fun of signing up for EPL's summer reading club when you were a kid? Well, there's now a summer reading club for adults! From June 25 - August 27 both adults and teens can sign up for Summer Reads ’22. Stop by your nearest EPL branch to pick up your activity sheet or sign up HERE to keep track of your reading and other activities online. Summer Reads '22 is brought to you by Friends of EPL.