Green Hills Public Library’s Checked Out podcast celebrates one year of great banter about books, movies, and music
September 24, 2025
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“Read anything good lately?” That’s the question Green Hills Public Library District (GHPLD) staff members Sara Shahein, Tessa Werden and Klaudia Gorgon set out to answer last September when they launched their first episode of the Checked Out podcast. One year and 12 episodes later, listeners now know that the conversations go well beyond books to include lively discussions about film and television, music, pop culture, and even video games.
Each episode, released on the first Wednesday of the month, now features a cozy conversation between Werden and Shahein that feels like hanging out with your favorite friend. “As library workers, Sara and I see how much ‘stuff’ is out there for people to consume,” said Werden. “We’re hoping to help break it down into something more digestible and maybe even create a spark for where to go next.”
The Green Hills Public Library sees the podcast as another viable way to connect with the community and support its mission of lifelong learning. Heading into year two, listeners can continue to expect a variety of clever content each month including favorite titles, pop culture insights, upcoming Library events, and special guest appearances.
Checked Out is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube, and the Library’s website.
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About the Green Hills Public Library District
The Green Hills Public Library District (GHPLD) boundaries include all of Palos Hills and Hickory Hills, as well as a small portion of Justice. Our mission is to connect the community with information and experiences to inspire lifelong learning. Our Library houses more than 60,000 physical materials and an extensive collection of digital materials. We offer hundreds of programs each year, providing meaningful experiences for thousands of patrons of all ages.
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