Checked Out with Green Hills Public Library District

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Welcome to Checked Out! Green Hills Public Library District’s first staff-led podcast. Checked Out is hosted by Sara Shahein, Adult Services Associate, and Tessa Werden, Youth Services Librarian. Join them monthly as they discuss film and television, video games, music, pop culture, and of course books! Listen along when guests join in on the vibrant conversation to discuss their favorite titles, upcoming programs, and how libraries inspire curiosity and strengthen community. Checked Out is available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to: ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org

  1. 6D AGO

    Episode 18 - First Time Caller

    Hosts Sara and Tessa are joined by Adult Programming Librarian, Olivia in episode 18, First Time Caller. The trio discuss indie publications, favorite debuts, and upcoming releases they can’t wait to read.   Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources!   Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org   Check out the media we talked about here:  https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/93471

    1h 11m

  2. FEB 4

    Episode 17 - Hear Me Out

    If you like aliens...you might like cowboys. Listen in on Checked Out’s 17th episode, "Hear Me Out,” to hear all of Sara and Tessa’s outlandish book recommendations based on specific memories, obscure experiences, and nostalgic favorites.   Checked Out is a Reader’s Advisory, library-led podcast dedicated to bringing awareness of the latest and greatest in books, music, film, tv, and library resources!   Aspen List: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/91663

    39 min

  3. JAN 13

    Episode 16- A Year in Review

    Recap 2025 with Sara and Tessa in Checked Out’s 16th episode, A Year in Review. Our hosts talk reading goals, intentions, and their favorites of the year in books, music, and AV. Listen in to find out the five star reads you must add to your 2026 TBR!  Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org   Check out the titles mentioned by Tessa and Sara here:  https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/89667

    43 min

  4. 12/03/2025

    Episode 15- Hooray for YA! (and Graphic Novels, Too!)

    In episode 15 of Checked Out Tessa and Sara are joined by Youth Programming Librarian Josie, to talk all things Young Adult Books and Graphic Novels. Join them as they blast to the past with book recommendations and teen memories!    Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org   Check out the media we talked about here:  https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/87509

    42 min

  5. 11/05/2025

    Episode 14 - Name That Title!

    You never forget your first...line! Checked Out Podcast’s 14th Episode “Name That Title!” tests Sara and Tessa’s memories by matching the title of a recent read with the book’s first line. Will the risks these readers take pay off?  Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org   Check out the media we talked about here:  https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/87048

    52 min

  6. 10/01/2025

    Episode 13 - What's Your Favorite Scary Movie?

    From dreams to chainsaws, Checked Out’s spooky 13th episode, “What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?” takes deeper look at horror films. Sara and Tessa are joined by Youth Services Manager, Natalie in an episode you’ll be scared to miss.  Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org   Check out the media we talked about here: https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/85600

    1h 9m

  7. 09/03/2025

    Episode 12 - School's In!

    School’s back in session with this month’s episode of Checked Out. “School’s In,” follows Tessa and Sara as they go through their class schedules and give recommendations based on each course. From PE to History this will be an episode full of homework for your TBR.  Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org   Find all the titles we talked about here:  https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/83755

    1h 2m

  8. 08/06/2025

    Episode 11- Checked Out Challenge

    Get ready to read! Episode 11, “Checked Out Challenge,” recounts Sara and Tessa’s trials and triumphs following PopSugar’s 2025 Reading Challenge (featuring a Checked Out flair). From settings in space and sea, characters changing careers and childhood favorites stay to the end to find out who took home the Checked Out Challenge crown.  PopSugar Challenge: https://www.popsugar.com/books/popsugar-reading-challenge-2025-49412160 Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed?  Send a recommendation to ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org  Find all the books we talked about here:  https://ghs.swanlibraries.net/MyAccount/MyList/80955

    47 min
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Welcome to Checked Out! Green Hills Public Library District’s first staff-led podcast. Checked Out is hosted by Sara Shahein, Adult Services Associate, and Tessa Werden, Youth Services Librarian. Join them monthly as they discuss film and television, video games, music, pop culture, and of course books! Listen along when guests join in on the vibrant conversation to discuss their favorite titles, upcoming programs, and how libraries inspire curiosity and strengthen community. Checked Out is available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Interested in hearing your favorite book, topic, or genre discussed? Send a recommendation to: ghpl@greenhillslibrary.org

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