Spring Break week is upon the Check It Out crew, and they have come prepared with events going on at over 17 libraries in the county. Plus, Tom and Maggie…read more →
Check It Out has now entered the "5 timers club" with our good friend, Brian Rowlands from the Solvay Public Library. In this week's episode, Brian gives us a heads…read more →
This week on Check It Out, it's Tom and Yona as they prepare for the St. Patrick's Day parade. And, they invited Kristen Peirson, the children's librarian at Fayetteville Free…read more →
In this week's edition of Check It Out, Maggie and Tom invite our new Executive Director of the Onondaga County Public Libraries, Amanda Perrine. While Amanda starts this week in…read more →
All of our Reading Buddies have the week off for winter break, so who can list the plethora of fun things going on at the 30 libraries across Onondaga County?…read more →
This week on Check It Out, we welcome first-time guest Kelsey Hall. Kelsey is the Director of the Tully Free Library. We talk about the big changes coming to their…read more →
The Ditzy Daisies make a mess of the pie eating contest and their fast fashion outfits, but the Funkies come up with a creative solution that makes the Slow Fashion…read more →
On this week's delectable edition of Check It Out, Maggie and Tom bring on author Sarah Germain. Sarah's book, Dream a Dream, is a cute bedtime book for the little…read more →
For this week's edition of Check It Out, we start out 2025 with a fantastic guest. Tom and Yona welcome COO Jim Sarosy of the Syracuse Crunch Hockey team to…read more →
In this exciting edition of Check It Out: Except for Christmas, Tom thinks Santa probably gets bored the other 364 days of the year. Don't get bored like Santa! There's…read more →
In this exciting edition of Check It Out, Tom is shocked to discover that Maggie has no idea who the Heat or Cold Misers are! Nonetheless, they get past this…read more →
Tom and Maggie share their favorite desserts, but more importantly, they share free library activities for Thanksgiving and beyond. Get out over the holidays for some library fun.read more →
We are days away from Halloween, but there is still time to do some crafting, hit up some Halloween parties and do trick or treating at a number of Onondaga…read more →
It's been almost two years since the Onondaga County Public Libraries started their Ready Runway at SYR; grab a free book before you get on the plane! Also, hear what's…read more →
The annual Costume Closet from the Onondaga County Public Libraries is back, and Tom and Maggie have the details on how to dig through all the costumes and find the…read more →
Your favorite Onondaga County Public Library podcast hosts, Tom and Maggie, celebrate one of the best months: Library Card Sign-Up Month! Their card-tastic tour is coming to a school near…read more →
Check It Out hosts Tom and Maggie welcome local author and illustrator Susan Keeter. She'll be at the Light a Candle for Literacy Parade and Children's Book Festival on Sept.…read more →
WCNY's Reading Buddies wrapped its 3rd and final season this year, but that doesn't mean Dusty and Dott are done. Not at all! They joined Onondaga County Public Library's Tom…read more →
Tom and Maggie -- and somehow the late Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray -- share the best of the last summer reading events from Onondaga County Public Libraries.read more →
We are smack dab in the middle of Summer Reading. Tom, Yona, and Maggie have the adventures you don't want to miss, like magic shows and Dan the Snake Man.read more →
Solvay Public Library's Brian Rowlands joins Tom and Maggie to preview the library's second annual Comic Con for kids. It's free, of course! And, your illustrious hosts share even more…read more →
Summer reading officially starts in July, but Tom and Yona have all the info about where to get your reading-party started early at the Onondaga County Public Libraries.read more →
It's true! Libraries sell their books sometimes -- and they're quite a deal. Tom and Maggie have the scoop on why these are important events for libraries. Plus, preview fun…read more →
Tom and Maggie have two special guests from Syracuse City Schools. They share their favorite Onondaga County Libraries branches and their favorite books!read more →
Tom and Maggie have a special guest, Legislator for the 6th district of Onondaga County, Julie Abbott. She shares how important libraries have been in her life, and about the…read more →
Host Tom is joined by guest host Yona this week. They recap their favorite Spring Break events, like robot camp and a stuffy sleep over. And, now that you're going…read more →
With the eclipse behind us, things are back to their normal level of awesome at the Onondaga County Public Libraries. Hosts Tom and Maggie have the latest Lego, Superhero, and…read more →
In case you haven't heard -- there's a total solar eclipse coming April 8! Check It Out hosts Tom Walters and Maggie Foster speak with Emily Stewart, Senior Director of…read more →
With each episode of Check It Out, listeners get to meet the people who make the Onondaga County Public Libraries special. This time, hosts Tom Walters and Maggie Foster welcome…read more →
With each episode of Check It Out, listeners get to meet the people who make the Onondaga County Public Libraries special. This time, Tom Walters is joined by guest host…read more →
Your neighborhood Onondaga County Public Library has tons of surprises in store for the week off of school. And, venture beyond your neighborhood for something new every day. Tom and…read more →
Onondaga County Public Libraries' Fairmount Branch had a field trip to the airport. Hear all about it, and about the upcoming fan-favorite events at the Solvay Public Library. Tom and…read more →
Tom and Maggie share all the cool stuff that happened during Onondaga County Public Libraries' Literacy Day at the Syracuse Crunch game on Jan. 15. Plus, a look ahead at…read more →
Jan. 15 is MLK Day, and the Syracuse Crunch and Onondaga County Public Libraries are hosting a special hockey game at 1 p.m. Kids can get tickets for just $7…read more →
In this edition of Check It Out, Tom and Maggie talks about all the fantastic holiday programs for children happening at the Onondaga County Public Libraries in December. Don't miss…read more →
Check It Out welcomes Youth Librarian Shauna Modrow of Tipperary Hill's Hazard Branch Library to discuss the exciting things for kids to do there this December.read more →
Was Tom's trip to Lego Brick Universe the best thing ever? Find out on the latest addition of Onondaga County Public Libraries' Check It Out.read more →
Grab a book before you get on your holiday flights at Reading Runway at SYR, courtesy of Onondaga County Public Libraries. They have over 700 books to choose from, and…read more →
Tom and Maggie have the scoop on all kinds of Onondaga County Public Libraries events for Halloween, including a free-costume closet.read more →
Onondaga County Public Libraries' Tom and Maggie have a special guest: Dr. Maria Murray of the Reading League, which co-produces Reading Buddies with WCNY. Hear how the show came to…read more →
Host Tom Walters and guest host Yona Williams from the Onondaga County Public Libraries remind you that September is Library Card Sign-up Month! Also in this edition of Check It…read more →
Check It Out has a special guest: Cheryl Bellamy, a board member with Light a Candle for Literacy. September 9 at 11 a.m., the organization is having their annual parade…read more →
You've heard about his awesome children's programs at Solvay Public Library on Check It Out before. Now, Tom and Maggie interview the librarian himself -- Brian Rowlands -- about how…read more →
The last few weeks of Onondaga County Public Libraries summer reading program are going to be amazing. Don't miss the variety of things to do!read more →
Don't be sad! Go to the Onondaga County Public Libraries for something awesome, from snakes to magic to retro video game competitions.read more →
Onondaga County Public Libraries' summer reading theme is All Together Now. And they have tons to do, see, and -- of course -- read.read more →
Now that we have your attention, listen to hear how Onondaga County Public Libraries are kicking off summer reading with books, and yes -- ice cream.read more →
It's almost summertime, which means it's almost Summer Reading time! Tom and Maggie have a preview of what's to come at Onondaga County Public Libraries.read more →
Which Onondaga County Library has the best children's section? We can't pick favorites, but the Solvay space is huge with a lot of cool events. Hear about them on this…read more →
Tom and Maggie share what's special about the children's room at NOPL North Syracuse. Learn more at nopl.org.read more →
Don't miss the Book-Spine Poetry Competition from the Onondaga County Public Libraries. Learn how to participate in the latest Check It Out.read more →
There's so much to see at the Onondaga County Libraries during spring break, from bunnies to crafts to superheroes.read more →
A local celebrity joins Check It Out in the studio: Dusty, from the Reading League's Reading Buddies, stopped by on a break from filming season three.read more →
It's March Madness time...and by madness we mean a month full of events of all kinds at Onondaga County Public Libraries. Everything from Read to a Therapy Dog to Friday…read more →
There's so much to do at the Onondaga County Public Libraries during Winter Break. Check It Out!read more →
Check It Out talks about Fairmount Community Library's visit to the Reading Runway at SYR.read more →
Parents, kiddos can have a new kind of book-picking experience at Onondaga Free Library: their treefort-themed kids' room has books that face out, so kids can see the covers rather…read more →
Onondaga County Public Libraries have something for everyone this January: Play and Learn Centers for the little ones and Lego Clubs for bigger kids.read more →
Get out of the house or away from the family (we know you still love them) with free programs for all ages at Onondaga County Public Libraries' branches. Check It…read more →
This week, Tom and Maggie take us to the Liverpool Public Library, where you have to visit their fantastic Children's Room. Check It Out!read more →
Grab a book before your flight -- and never have to return it! Learn more about SYR's new library on this edition of Onondaga County Public Libraries' Check It Out.…read more →
Lots of fun events and local clubs -- including crafting and Lego building -- on the Onondaga County Public Libraries' latest edition of Check It Out. Also hear about the…read more →
In this edition of Check It Out, Host Tom Walters and "Miss Jackie" tell us how to help your children take advantage of Story Time at the Onondaga County Public…read more →
Maggie Foster and Tom Walters from Onondaga County Public Libraries co-host "Check It Out" on Community FM. This week, how to place a hold on a book so it gets…read more →
Maggie Foster and Tom Walters from Onondaga County Public Libraries co-host "Check It Out" on Community FM. This week, how to look up library books online, and much more! More…read more →
