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A monthly library podcast to keep you updated on all the upcoming events, crafts, new releases and more!
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Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Welcome to the March episode of the EFPL Podcast. Your short story podcast with all your library updates, crafts, jokes and more, and this month. I have all Springy fun that can be found at Eager Free Public Library this month. Thanks for checking us out!
- EFPL https://www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL/
- For general questions, suggestions, patron book recommendations, send us an email at, eagerfree@eagerfreelibrary.org
- EFPL Blog http://efplblog.blogspot.com/
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 1000books.org
- FB https://www.facebook.com/eagerfreepubliclibrary
- Storytime FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996995817445706
- Book Club FB Groups:
- Mixed Bag: https://www.facebook.com/groups/248488799785774
- Antemeridians BC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1477751269073554
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eagerfreepubliclibrary/
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Wednesday Feb 01, 2023
Welcome to the February episode of The EFPL Podcast. Your short story podcast with all your library updates, crafts, jokes and more,! I have all have fabulous fun that can be found at Eager Free Public Library this month!
- EFPL website: https://www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL/
- For general questions, suggestions, patron book recommendations, send an email to, eagerfree@eagerfreelibrary.org
- Register for Programs: 608-882-2275
- Catch up on the EFPL Blog: http://efplblog.blogspot.com/
- Register for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, www.1000books.org
- Download the SHARE App Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sol.SHARELibrariesWisconsin
- SHARE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/share-anywhere/id1629900743
- Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eagerfreepubliclibrary
- Join our Story Time Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996995817445706
- Join our Book Club Facebook Groups:
- Mixed Bag: https://www.facebook.com/groups/248488799785774
- Antemeridians BC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1477751269073554
- Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eagerfreepubliclibrary/
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Welcome to the new year and a new episode of the EFPL Podcast! We're your short story podcast with all your library updates, crafts, jokes and more. I have all the new year fun that can be found at Eager Free Public Library in January.
We started this podcast one year ago as a way to further our reach in our community and it's been a blast. Thank you all so much for checking us out!
- EFPL https://www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL/
- For general questions, suggestions, patron book recommendations, send us an email at, eagerfree@eagerfreelibrary.org
- Register for Programs: 608-882-2275
- EFPL Blog http://efplblog.blogspot.com/
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 1000books.org
- Share App Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sol.SHARELibrariesWisconsin
- Share App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/share-anywhere/id1629900743
- Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/eagerfreepubliclibrary
- Storytime Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996995817445706
- Mixed Bag Book Club Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/248488799785774
- Antemeridians Book Club Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1477751269073554
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Thursday Dec 01, 2022
Welcome to the December episode of The EFPL Podcast. Your short story podcast with all your library updates, crafts, jokes and more, and this month I have all have frosty fun that can be found at Eager Free Public Library this month.
- More information on the State Park Passes, https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/outwigo
- NoveList Database, https://www.als.lib.wi.us/site/pages-for-patrons/online-courses-tools/novelist/
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, https://www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL/events/1000-books-before-kindergarten/
- Register for Programs: 608-882-2275
- Share Anywhere App: Apple link: https://apps.apple.com/app/share-anywhere/id1629900743
- Share Anywhere App: Google link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sol.SHARELibrariesWisconsin
- All the places EFPL can be found online plus contact information: https://linktr.ee/EagerFreePublicLibrary
- For general questions, suggestions, patron book recommendations, send us an email at, eagerfree@als.lib.wi.us
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Tuesday Nov 01, 2022
Welcome to the November episode of The EFPL Podcast! Your short story podcast with all your library updates, crafts, jokes and more! This month we have all the fun and exciting programs and events for November and December!
- All the places EFPL can be found online, plus contact information: https://linktr.ee/EagerFreePublicLibrary
- Register for Events: 608-882-2275
- 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten: https://thousandbooks.lakeshores.lib.wi.us/
- Communication Project contact email: owens.jenn@als.lib.wi.us
For general questions, suggestions, patron book recommendations, jokes, etc., send us an email at, eagerfree@als.lib.wi.us
SHARE Anywhere App:
Apple Store link: https://apps.apple.com/app/share-anywhere/id1629900743
Google Play Store link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sol.SHARELibrariesWisconsin
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Saturday Oct 01, 2022
Welcome to the spooOOooky October episode of the EFPL Podcast. Your short story podcast with all your library updates, crafts, events, jokes and more!
Not only do we have all our October events, some new releases, and jokes, but we also have a very special guest this month to share her favorite books so instead of Staff Picks we have a Patron Pick. Plus, some more information on our latest book club, Bookaholics.
And as a spooktacular treat, we have some ghost stories to share with some ghosty sounds that were picked up in the library when we were closed to the public during quarantine time. Give a listen and let us know what you think you heard. Thanks for checking us out!
To register for events or story-times: 608-882-2275
All the places EFPL can be found online, our BlogSpot, plus contact information can all be found here, https://linktr.ee/EagerFreePublicLibrary
BrainFuse User Guide: https://www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Brainfuse-HelpNow-User-Guide-Libraries.pdf
Online Card Registration: https://ent.sharelibraries.info/client/en_US/mil/search/registration/$N/SHAREWSAUTH/true?
If you’re interested in the Communication Project, please send an email to owens.jenn@als.lib.wi.us
Wisconsin Science Fest, https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/
For general questions, suggestions, patron book recommendations, send an email to eagerfree@als.lib.wi.us
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Thursday Sep 01, 2022
Welcome to the September episode of the EFPL Podcast! Your short story podcast with all your library updates, crafts, events, jokes and more!
In this month's episode we have all the events for September AND October! From book clubs for tweens, teens, and adults to DnD for Beginners, some spooOOooky haunted Li-boo-rary programs, book recommendations and more! Thanks for checking us out!
All the places EFPL can be found online plus contact information: https://linktr.ee/EagerFreePublicLibrary
Register for Events: 608-882-2275
Share Anywhere App:
Apple link: https://apps.apple.com/app/share-anywhere/id1629900743
Google link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sol.SHARELibrariesWisconsin
To share your Ghost Stories, for folks interested in being a volunteer for the Communication Project, or if you have any podcast suggestions, questions and joke submissions, send them to owens.jenn@als.lib.wi.us
Community Quilt Project link for more details, als.lib.wi.us/EFPL/events/community-quilt-project
WI Science Festival, more events: https://www.wisconsinsciencefest.org/
For general questions, suggestions, patron book recommendations, send us an email at, eagerfree@als.lib.wi.us
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Monday Aug 01, 2022
Welcome to the August episode of the EFPL Podcast! Your short story podcast with all your library updates, jokes, crafts, and more!
In this month's episode, share the last of our Summer Reading Program events, which includes a kids concert, our last Read to a Dog event, and information on all the summer finale events!
Also, if you've reached your reading goal but haven't claimed your prize yet, be sure to stop at the Children's Desk with your reading log to pick a prize from our prize cart!
Lastly, if our listeners have any books they'd like to recommend, please let us know! Send us an email or stop in and tell us. You'll get a shout out in our next episode.
Thanks for checking us out!
Website: https://www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL
All the places EFPL can be found online: https://linktr.ee/EagerFreePublicLibrary
Brainfuse HelpNow: https://www.lakeshores.lib.wi.us/brainfuse/login.pl
1000 Books: https://thousandbooks.lakeshores.lib.wi.us/
Blogspot:
http://efplblog.blogspot.com/2022/03/
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Welcome to the July episode of the EFPL Podcast! Your short story podcast with all your library updates, jokes, crafts and more!
In this month's episode we have all the summer fun we have lined up at the library for our Summer Reading Program, Oceans of Possibilities. Stop in and see what's making a splash this month!
We are having a Teen Art Contest and all entries will be due on July 11th, so be sure to drop off your art work at the library before then. Voting begins July 18th and ANYONE can vote for their favorite piece of artwork. Also, don't forget to sign up for our Bermuda Triangle Escape Room!
Plus, we have some staff picks, new releases for July, and more! Thanks for checking us out.
https://linktr.ee/EagerFreePublicLibrary
Gale Courses: https://www.als.lib.wi.us/site/pages-for-patrons/online-courses-tools/gale-courses/
Creative Bug: https://www.creativebug.com/lib/alslib
A to Z World Food: https://www.atozworldfood.com/?c=jd9tpmBJU2
1000 Books: www.1000books.org
Beanstack: https://fpl.beanstack.org/reader365
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Welcome to the June episode of the EFPL Podcast! Your short story podcast with all your library updates, events, crafts, jokes and more!
This month our Summer Reading Program will be making splash at EFPL with this year's theme being, Oceans of Possibilities, and we dive into all the event information for this month.
We kick off Pride Month with an interview with Mark from BASE, Building A Safer Evansville, and he shares all the great work they do to support our LGTBQ+ community. Plus, we have some LGTBQ+ book recommendations for the whole family, and of course, Ross and Lee share their jokes of the month, and what they’ve been reading.
Thanks for checking us out!
Beanstack: https://fpl.beanstack.org/reader365
BASE's Pride Info: bit.ly/EvansvillePride2022
BASE Newsletter: bit.ly/BASENEWSLETTER
BASE Author Q&A Book Order: bit.ly/BASEBookClub2022
Pollinator & STEM Videos and Activities: www.atc-GrowSmart.com/library
All the places you can find us online: https://linktr.ee/EagerFreePublicLibrary