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Welcome to Checked Out, a monthly podcast from Lancaster Public Library! Each episode offers insights into books, community resources, upcoming programs, and the many ways Lancaster Public Library connects people with information, ideas, and enriching experiences. Join us for engaging conversations as we explore diverse perspectives, celebrate storytelling, and give you a behind the scenes look at library operations. Subscribe now to be part of our ongoing story at Lancaster Public Library.

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  1. -3 дн.

    The History of Summer Reading Part Two | Checked Out

    #CheckedOut, Episode 9.75 With Summer Reading at Lancaster Public Library in full swing, Amanda and Theodore take a look at the history of Summer Reading in libraries, bookstores, and popular reading. In the second part of their discussion, they explore how Summer Reading evolved into the nationwide event that it is today, and even the corporate interests that further expanded its reach. Ready to Unearth a Story at Lancaster Public Library? Visit this link: https://lancasterpubliclibrary.org/summer-reading-2026/

    22 мин.

  2. -3 дн.

    The History of Summer Reading | Checked Out

    #CheckedOut, Episode 9.5 With Summer Reading at Lancaster Public Library in full swing, Amanda and Theodore take a look at the history of Summer Reading in libraries, bookstores, and popular reading. In part one of their discussion, they look at both local and national sources to paint a full picture of Summer Reading from the mid 19th to the mid 20th century. Make sure to check back for part two! Ready to Unearth a Story at Lancaster Public Library? Visit this link: https://lancasterpubliclibrary.org/summer-reading-2026/

    19 мин.

  3. -3 дн.

    Murakami, Monsters, and More | Checked Out

    #CheckedOut, Episode 9 At the start of Episode 9, Theodore and Amanda discuss their currents reads which include the summer of 1816, trailblazing female authors, and some of Murakami's oddities. Tune in next time for the conclusion of Episode 9 and a discussion of the history of Summer Reading. Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 9 and request them from Lancaster Public Library. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami - https://tinyurl.com/ynm5ps6u Love & Other Monsters by Emily Franklin - https://tinyurl.com/y4s8r8s6 Shakespeare's Sisters by Ramie Targoff - https://tinyurl.com/mwmyw574

    22 мин.

  4. 26 мая

    Meet the Director of Library Services | Checked Out

    #CheckedOut, Episode 8.5 Episode 8 concludes with Theodore's interview of our Director of Library Services, Jill Westen. Check out some of the books described by Jill in this episode! Wings of Fire: The Dragonet Prophecy by Tui T. Sutherland: https://tinyurl.com/58h8588z Bamboo Kingdom: Creatures of the Flood by Erin Hunter: https://tinyurl.com/2p9z5mzf

    32 мин.

  5. 18 мая

    Spring Reads

    #CheckedOut, Episode 8 At the start of Episode 8, Theodore and Amanda discuss their current spring reads, which include cannibals, book eaters, and even the Welsh! Tune in next week for the conclusion of the episode to meet our new Director of Library Services, Jill Westen. Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 8 and request them from Lancaster Public Library. Tomorrow Will Be Better by Betty Smith - https://tinyurl.com/5cjxp3rj The Butcher's Daughter by David Demchuk and Corinne Leigh Clark - https://tinyurl.com/4j6596pk The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean - https://tinyurl.com/ycxyar7v Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor - https://tinyurl.com/35h9nj5u How To Be a Good Leader When You've Never Had One by Mick Hunt - https://tinyurl.com/mprrrvhz The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova - https://tinyurl.com/7avzabnb Clear by Carys Davis - https://tinyurl.com/4bcjccd4

    20 мин.

  6. 28 апр.

    Meet the Manager of Children and Teen Services | Checked Out

    #CheckedOut, Episode 7 This month, Amanda interviews our Manager of Children and Teen Services, Christine Landis, to discuss the joys of youth literacy, the bridge between children's librarianship and adult readers, and her favorite children's literature. Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 6 and request them from Lancaster Public Library. Herculine by Grace Byron - https://tinyurl.com/3rfrvuhn Whale Fall by Elizabeth O'Connor - https://tinyurl.com/yr444zcd The Great Secret by Jennet Conant - https://tinyurl.com/4mnmdzky Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton - https://tinyurl.com/4y7a4uuk Tow Truck Joe Makes a Splash by June Sobel - https://tinyurl.com/5xk64x9h 2:48 - What We're Reading Now 13:15 - Interview with Christine Landis 38:55 - Outro *This month's episode does not have video due to a technical error of Theodore not pressing the record button on his phone.

    42 мин.

  7. 16 мар.

    March Madness | Checked Out

    #CheckedOut, Episode 6 This month, Amanda and Theodore catch bracket fever and pit eight iconic book characters against each other in a bid to find out who the best character in literature really is! The Welsh Girl by Peter Ho Davis - https://tinyurl.com/25sza5u9 Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield - https://tinyurl.com/247etykx Ruin Their Crops on the Ground by Andrea Freeman - https://tinyurl.com/2embcrk2 Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - https://tinyurl.com/mvp6pam3 Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen - https://tinyurl.com/2xf6u22u I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman - https://tinyurl.com/7424ap4r Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan - https://tinyurl.com/yrw8b2es Macbeth by William Shakespeare - https://tinyurl.com/36dkavv4 Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare - https://tinyurl.com/wtw3mtcf The Giver by Lois Lowry - https://tinyurl.com/nf66advv Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling - https://tinyurl.com/yy62vd3r 3:30 - What We're Reading Now 8:42 - The Character Bracket 38:55 - Outro

    41 мин.

  8. 18 февр.

    Workplace Rivalry | Checked Out

    #CheckedOut, Episode 5In the fifth episode of Checked Out, Amanda and Theodore discuss their current reads and break down their buddy read of "Book Lovers" by Emily Henry.

    35 мин.

  9. 21 янв.

    A Lifetime of Library Service

    #CheckedOut, Episode 4 In the fourth episode of Checked Out, Amanda and Theodore discuss their current reads and interview a very special guest, Kathy Leader. During her 50 years of service at Lancaster Public Library, Kathy has an almost unlimited supply of fantastic stories, and she shares a few of them with us!Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 4 and request them from Lancaster Public Library. ⁠0:00⁠-Intro ⁠2:23⁠-What We're Reading ⁠12:57⁠-Interview With Kathy Leader ⁠36:02⁠-Outro/End Orbital by Samantha Harvey - https://tinyurl.com/4f5y7sp8The Merge by Grace Walker - https://tinyurl.com/ys9nuc5y

    39 мин.

  10. 16.12.2025

    Season's Readings

    #CheckedOut, Episode 3 In the third episode of Checked Out, Amanda and Theodore discuss their current reads, cope with the holiday blues while breaking down their buddy read of "The Dead" by James Joyce, and "gift" each other some reading recommendations. Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 3 and request them from Lancaster Public Library. 0:00 - Intro/What We're Reading Now 9:41 - Discussion of The Dead by James Joyce 25:12 - Giving the Gift of Reading...To Each Other! 40:34 - Outro/EndThe Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead - https://tinyurl.com/5ftnjhvb The Bluestockings: A History of the First Women's Movement by Susannah Gibson - https://tinyurl.com/465c3caf Your Shadow Half Remains by Sunny Moraine - https://tinyurl.com/3nm9wayk Dubliners by James Joyce - https://tinyurl.com/4ayemx8sTime of the Child by Niall Williams - https://tinyurl.com/56tr5hxc The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey by Susan Wojciechowski - https://tinyurl.com/2nzea7kb Intimacies by Katie Kitamura - https://tinyurl.com/ycxy4z38 Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro - https://tinyurl.com/2pruh99e Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz - https://tinyurl.com/y8bzt5k2

    42 мин.

  11. 17.11.2025

    Meet the Library's Executive Director Lissa Holland

    In the second episode of Checked Out, Amanda and Theodore are excited to introduce you to Lissa Holland, Lancaster Public Library's Executive Director. Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 2 and request them from Lancaster Public Library. 0:00-Intro 2:09-What We're Reading 16:04-Interview With Lissa Holland 35:17-Wrapping It Up! The Witching Tide by Margaret Meyer - https://tinyurl.com/7ay93fyk The Five : The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold - https://tinyurl.com/28ezbxas Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel - https://tinyurl.com/yv5vun3u A Well-Trained Wife: My Escape from Christian Patriarchy by Tia Levings - https://tinyurl.com/ye29pn4m This Strange Eventful History by Claire Messud - https://tinyurl.com/2ecu8r9r Check out https://www.hoopladigital.com/ for all of your audiobook needs, injury-related or otherwise!

    40 мин.

  12. 22.10.2025

    Scary, Spooky, and Just Plain Silly

    Amanda and Theodore discuss their current reads, get into a spooky mood while breaking down their buddy read of The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica, and take a look at some visually disturbing book covers...from a graphic design perspective. Check out the links below to see the books discussed in episode 1 and request them from Lancaster Public Library. The Secret Life of Cecily Larson by Ellen Baker Muppets in Moscow by Natasha Lance Rogoff The Hounding by Xenobe Purvis The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica In the Lonely Hours by Shannon Morgan We Came to Welcome You by Vincent Tirado Timestamps (00:00) - Intro (03:40) - What We're Reading (09:42) - Introduction to Discussion on The Unworthy (12:21) - Synopsis of The Unworthy (13:16) - Main Discussion of The Unworthy (29:29) - Final Thoughts on The Unworthy (36:32) - Covers Only a Publisher Could Love (45:20) - Wrapping It Up!

    48 мин.
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Welcome to Checked Out, a monthly podcast from Lancaster Public Library! Each episode offers insights into books, community resources, upcoming programs, and the many ways Lancaster Public Library connects people with information, ideas, and enriching experiences. Join us for engaging conversations as we explore diverse perspectives, celebrate storytelling, and give you a behind the scenes look at library operations. Subscribe now to be part of our ongoing story at Lancaster Public Library.

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    Lancaster Public Library
  • Годы выхода
    2025 - 2026
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    12
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