Checked Out: The Euclid Public Library Podcast Euclid Library

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
High School honor student Dymond Horton and learn about her first book of poetry. You can meet the young author at EPL on January 20 at 1:30 pm.

If you are wondering how to pry your kids away from their mobile phones and videogames, one local organization has a solution, take them fishing! This podcast episode introduces you to Dennis James Knowles and Gail Ann Grizzell, founders of The Fishing Foundation, a group that introduces inner city kids to fishing.

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.