Welcome to the SUMMER LIBRARY CLUB Episode of the EFPL Podcast! Your short story podcast with all your updates, crafts, jokes and more! But in this very special episode, we’ll have just the Summer Library Club programs and events for all of June, July and August, for all our age groups!  We can’t wait to see everyone at the library this summer for one or all of our events. Thanks for checking us out! Link to the events page for all ages, all summer https://www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL/events/programs-events/?r34icsym=202306 For general questions, suggestions, patron book recommendations, send an email to eagerfree@eagerfreelibrary.org 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 1000books.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eagerfreepubliclibrary Facebook Storytime Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996995817445706 Facebook Book Club Groups: Mixed Bag: https://www.facebook.com/groups/248488799785774 Antemeridians BC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1477751269073554

Hello and welcome to May episode of The EFPL Podcast. Your short story podcast with all your library updates, crafts, jokes and more. Here's all the page turning 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.orgEFPL Blog http://efplblog.blogspot.com/ 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 1000books.orgShare App Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sol.SHARELibrariesWisconsinShare App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/share-anywhere/id1629900743Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eagerfreepubliclibraryFacebook Storytime Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996995817445706Facebook Book Club Groups: Mixed Bag: https://www.facebook.com/groups/248488799785774Antemeridians BC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1477751269073554 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eagerfreepubliclibrary/

Welcome to the April episode of The EFPL Podcast. Your short story podcast with all your library updates, crafts, jokes and more! Here’s all the fun and exciting events we have going on this month at the library. EFPL Website https://www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL/For general questions, suggestions, patron book recommendations, send us an email at, eagerfree@eagerfreelibrary.orgRegister for Programs: 608-882-2275EFPL Blog http://efplblog.blogspot.com/ 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 1000books.orgShare App in the Google Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sol.SHARELibrariesWisconsinShare App in the Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/share-anywhere/id1629900743Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eagerfreepubliclibrary/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eagerfreepubliclibraryStorytime Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996995817445706Mixed Bag Book Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/248488799785774Antemeridians Book Club Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1477751269073554

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.orgEFPL Blog http://efplblog.blogspot.com/ 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 1000books.orgFB https://www.facebook.com/eagerfreepubliclibraryStorytime FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996995817445706Book Club FB Groups: Mixed Bag: https://www.facebook.com/groups/248488799785774Antemeridians BC: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1477751269073554 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eagerfreepubliclibrary/

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: 608-882-2275Catch 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.SHARELibrariesWisconsinSHARE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/share-anywhere/id1629900743Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eagerfreepubliclibraryJoin our Story Time Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996995817445706Join 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/

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: 608-882-2275EFPL Blog http://efplblog.blogspot.com/ 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, 1000books.orgShare App Google: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sol.SHARELibrariesWisconsinShare App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/share-anywhere/id1629900743Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/eagerfreepubliclibraryStorytime Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/996995817445706Mixed Bag Book Club Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/248488799785774Antemeridians Book Club Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1477751269073554

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/outwigoNoveList 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: 608-882-2275Share Anywhere App: Apple link:  https://apps.apple.com/app/share-anywhere/id1629900743Share Anywhere App: Google link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=us.sol.SHARELibrariesWisconsinAll the places EFPL can be found online plus contact information: https://linktr.ee/EagerFreePublicLibraryFor general questions, suggestions, patron book recommendations, send us an email at, eagerfree@als.lib.wi.us

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/EagerFreePublicLibraryRegister for Events: 608-882-22751,000 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

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

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

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/

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

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

2022 SUMMER READING PROGRAMS, EVENTS, AND READING CHALLENGES! Hello and welcome to the EFPL Podcast, and in today’s bonus episode we have ALL the events coming up this summer for our annual Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is Oceans of Possibilities!  Our Summer Reading programs and events make a splash starting June 13th and goes until August 20th.     Here are the time stamps for the different events for each age grouping for the entire summer, times are approximate.   45 sec: Summer Reading Club Details  5mins: All Ages Programs  8 mins: Early Literacy Age Programs  9min 30secs: School Age Programs  13mins: Teen Programs  15mins 45secs: Adult Programs    Here are the links mentioned:  EFPL’s Events Page: https://www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL/events/programs-events/   For the Pollinator Videos: www.atc-GrowSmart.com/library   Beanstack: https://fpl.beanstack.org/reader365  BASE QA Book Discussion: Bit.ly/BASEBookClub2022      Follow us on Facebook @eagerfreepubliclibrary to join our virtual groups and more!     Thanks for checking us out!

Welcome to the May episode of the EFPL Podcast!  Your short story podcast with all your library updates, events, crafts, jokes and more!  This month Laura and Mystee join us once again and we continue our Disability Awareness Conversation this time discussing terminology. Content Warning for outdated language.  Plus, we have a blogpost that gets down and dirty with gardening, our Star Wars themed crafts are out of this world, and we continue moving forward with our Community Quilt Project with another all ages event! Thanks for checking us out! https://linktr.ee/EagerFreePublicLibrary

Welcome to the April episode of the EFPL Podcast.  Your short story podcast with all your library updates, events, crafts, jokes and more!  Be sure to check our website for more information, and follow us on Facebook to stay update.  Just click here https://linktr.ee/EagerFreePublicLibrary  to see all the places you can find us online, plus contact information and more! There are also some handy links to resources that are discussed in this month’s episode.  Thanks for checking us out!

Welcome to the March episode of EFPL the podcast.  March is also Disability Awareness Month and to help celebrate, I’ll be joined by Laura and Mystee who agreed to share their stories.   For more information on anything you’ve heard today, visit us at https://www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL/   NEW Linktree link to see all the places you can find us, https://linktr.ee/EagerFreePublicLibrary

Hello, and welcome to the February episode of EFPL the Podcast.  Be sure to visit our website at www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL/. Find us on Facebook and Instagram as Eager Free Public Library. Read our blog at efplblog.blogspot.com. For questions or suggestions, email us at eagerfreepubliclibrary@gmail.com.   Thanks for checking us out!

Welcome to the first episode of Eager Free Public Library the Podcast!  Here's what's going on at the library for January. We hope you'll join us again next month. Don't forget to visit us at www.als.lib.wi.us/EFPL For info. on the Quilt Project email Rebecca at vandanrebecca@als.lib.wi.usa To signup for the Murder Mystery please call us 608-882-2260  Follow our blog at efplblog.blogspot.com For questions email us at eagerfreepubliclibrary@gmail.com

Hello, and welcome to the trailer for the brand new Eager Free Public Library podcast!  Starting in January 2022, we will provide monthly updates for everything EFPL related from upcoming crafts and events to fun facts and jokes, and more!  Join us on the first Monday of every month for a one stop listen to all the fun and exciting things heading to your local library.