45 Best Library Podcasts

1. Free Library Podcast

The Free Library Podcast is an easy way to participate in the author events and lectures that take place at the Parkway Central Library. The mission of the Free Library of Philadelphia is to advance literacy, guide learning, and inspire curiosity. Its vision is to build an enlightened community devoted to lifelong learning.
Podcast libfreelibrary.org
Email ****@freelibrary.org
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 41.8KTwitter Followers 27.8KInstagram Followers 38.1K Frequency 2 episodes / week Avg Length 56 min Since Jan 2011 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. School Librarians United

Welcome to School Librarians United, a podcast dedicated to the nuts and bolts of running a successful school library. Tune in to learn all about the issues and challenges school librarians face every day!
Podcast schoollibrariansunited.libsyn.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 2.9KTwitter Followers 4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 73 min Since Aug 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

3. Borrowed Brooklyn Public Library

BPL's new podcast series Borrowed and Banned tells the story of America's ideological war with its bookshelves. In seven episodes, we'll talk with students on the frontlines, librarians and teachers whose livelihoods are endangered when they speak up, and writers whose books have become political battleground.
Podcast bklynlibrary.org
Email ****@bklynlibrary.org
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 59.8KTwitter Followers 28.7KInstagram Followers 73K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 20 min Since Feb 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. Turn the Page Podcast

A Podcast from Syosset Public Library on Long Island, New York.
Podcast turnthepage.blubrry.net
Email ****@syossetlibrary.org
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 700Twitter Followers 215 Frequency 18 episodes / month Avg Length 25 min Since Jun 2018 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Lost in the Stacks

Every Friday, librarians and archivists from the Georgia Tech Library pick a theme and free-associate an hour of music, interviews, and library talk.
Podcast lostinthestacks.libsyn.com
Email ****@library.gatech.edu
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

6. Conversations at the Washington Library

Conversations at the Washington Library is the premier podcast about George Washington and his Early American world.
Podcast georgewashingtonpodcast.com
Email ****@mountvernon.org
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 275.1KTwitter Followers 17.2K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 36 min Since Jun 2016 Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

7. Completely Booked

Hear stories from local Jacksonville residents, learn something new, and get updates about events happening at the Jacksonville Public Library.
Podcast completelybooked.libsyn.com
Email ****@coj.net
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 16.7KTwitter Followers 10.9KInstagram Followers 8.7K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 60 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

8. Off the Shelf with Delaware Library

The Delaware County District Library has a podcast! We're a public library in Central Ohio and we'll have all the updates about what's happening around our branches, as well as reader recommendations for all ages, things to 'geek,' and much more.
Podcast dcdlpodcast.podbean.com
Host Delaware Library
Email ****@delawarelibrary.org
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 6.9KTwitter Followers 2.8KInstagram Followers 2.4K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 26 min Since Mar 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

9. Overdue Finds

Welcome to Overdue Finds, an Edmonton Public Library podcast. Bryce Crittenden and Caroline Land will be hosting conversations about movies, music, books, pretty much any sort of popular culture and media you can think of and likely some you've never thought of. We're hoping you'll learn more about what you can find at the library.
Podcast overduefinds.libsyn.com
Email ****@epl.ca
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 28KTwitter Followers 41.5K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 62 min Since Apr 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

10. The Library Pros Podcast

The Library Pros Podcast is a show by a technology librarian and an Information Technology professional who are both employed in the public library sector. Chris and Bob will discuss new and developing technology and how it will apply to the public library world, and do it with some laughs. The guys will also have guests from the library world who are doing innovative things in their libraries. So come and join Chris and Bob, the Library Pros!
Podcast thelibrarypros.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 473Twitter Followers 739 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 60 min Since Mar 2016 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

11. Book Club for Masochists

A Readers' Advisory Podcast about becoming a better library staff by reading books we hate! Every month we read books from a new, randomly picked genre; then on the podcast, we discuss our reading choices, experiences, opinions, appeal factors, and other related topics as friends and library workers.
Podcast bookclub4m.libsyn.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 3.8 / 5Twitter Followers 645Instagram Followers 172 Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 59 min Since Mar 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

12. Library Leadership Podcast

The Library Leadership Podcast features real library leaders discussing the most important issues in libraries today. We hope it becomes a resource for everyone navigating the fast-paced world of information service provision. Adriane Herrick Juarez is the Executive Director of the Park City Library in Utah. She believes library leadership is an ever-evolving practice that is enhanced through thought-provoking conversations and the sharing of ideas.
Podcast libraryleadershippodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 45Twitter Followers 41 Frequency 2 episodes / month Since May 2017 Listen on Apple Get Email Contact

13. The Deerfield Public Library Podcast

Thoughtful, in-depth conversations with authors of all genres and other notable people from Chicagoland and around the world. A monthly program from the Deerfield Public Library in Deerfield, IL, hosted by Dylan Zavagno.
Podcast deerfieldlibrary.org
Host Dylan Zavagno
Email ****@deerfieldlibrary.org
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 2KTwitter Followers 1.2KInstagram Followers 2.3K Frequency 16 episodes / year Avg Length 4 min Since Dec 2016 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. I Blame My Shelf

A monthly podcast brought to you by staff at the Hillsboro Public Library. We talk about about books, comics, gaming, TV, movies, and pop culture. We are committed to helping you find your next thing to read, watch, or play.
Podcast hillsborolibrary.libsyn.com
Email ****@hillsboro-oregon.gov
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 7KTwitter Followers 3.5K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 44 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

15. Cook Memorial Public Library Podcast

From the Cook Memorial Public Library in Libertyville/Vernon Hills, Illinois. Librarians sharing book recommendations, author interviews, local history stories, and more! Hosted by Nate Gass & Lindsay Barber-Peddycoart.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Host Nate Gass
Email ****@cooklib.org
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 3.7KTwitter Followers 1.9KInstagram Followers 1.7K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Since Feb 2016 Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

16. Not Your Mother's Library

Librarians from Oak Creek Public Library discuss their latest reads and give their favorite reading, watching, and listening recommendations each month!
Podcast oakcreeklibrary.org
Email ****@oakcreekwi.org
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 3.8KTwitter Followers 358Instagram Followers 1.5K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 17 min Since Feb 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

17. Cedar Mill & Bethany Libraries

The Cedar Mill Library's podcasts include teen book discussions, library performances, oral histories from local immigrants, and discussions with the founders of the library about its origins. The Cedar Mill Library is a nonprofit community library located in the Portland Oregon metropolitan area.
Podcast cmclibrary.libsyn.com
Email ****@wccls.org
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 3.1KInstagram Followers 1.7K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 22 min Since Jun 2010 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

18. A Little Too Quiet

Libraries aren't as quiet as they used to be. A podcast for library lovers and the library curious. Book chatter with librarians, community perspectives, and author interviews.
Podcast alittletooquiet.podbean.com
Email ****@ferndalepubliclibrary.org
Facebook Followers 4.7KTwitter Followers 1.9K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 47 min Since Oct 2019 Play Get Email Contact

19. Library Lines

A podcast about the Sussex County Library System in New Jersey.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@sussexcountylibrary.org
Facebook Followers 3.3KTwitter Followers 504Instagram Followers 1.3K Frequency 3 episodes / year Avg Length 45 min Since Jun 2020 Play Get Email Contact

20. The Secret Library Podcast

Most people believe that books are created in cabins all alone, where authors pound away on some manner of keyboard. Then they hand this masterpiece off to a publisher and it feels very much like it goes down a tube and comes out the other side as a book. By speaking to authors and other book lovers, I'm diving into the mystery that is the book world today.
Podcast book-alchemy.com
Email ****@carolinedonahue.com
Frequency 3 episodes / quarter Avg Length 47 min Play Get Email Contact

21. The Community Library

The Community Library, hosted by Angourie Rice, is a podcast and book club for anyone interested in stories, and how and why we tell them.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 12.6KInstagram Followers 680.8K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 24 min Since Mar 2019 Play Get Email Contact

22. Circulating Ideas

The Circulating Ideas podcast facilitates conversations about innovative people & ideas allowing libraries to thrive in the 21st century. Brought to you with support from listeners like you.
Podcast circulatingideas.com
Email ****@circulatingideas.com
Facebook Followers 889Twitter Followers 2.1K Frequency 2 episodes / month Since Jun 2011 Play Get Email Contact

23. The Desk Set Podcast

Listen to episodes of The Desk Set, a new library podcast, featuring author interviews, book suggestions, literary conversations, and more.
Podcast kcls.org
Email ****@kcls.org
Facebook Followers 60KTwitter Followers 12.2KInstagram Followers 9K Frequency 1 episode / month Since May 2019 Get Email Contact

24. JFK Library Forums

Kennedy Library Forums are a series of public affairs programs offered by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to foster public discussion on a diverse range of historical, political, and cultural topics reflecting the legacy of President and Mrs. Kennedy's White House years.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Email ****@jfklfoundation.org
Apple Rating 3.9 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 89 min Play Get Email Contact

25. Discover Library and Archives Canada

The Discover Library and Archives Canada podcast is where Canadian history, literature and culture await you. Each month, we will showcase treasures from our vaults, guide you through our many services and introduce you to the people who acquire, safeguard and make known Canada's documentary heritage.
Podcast library-archives.canada.ca
Email ****@canada.ca
Apple Rating 4.6 / 5Facebook Followers 64.7KInstagram Followers 14.2K Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

26. Check Your Shelf

Check Your Shelf: The Oakland Public Library Podcast, invites listeners to take an inside look at OPL. Community Relations Librarian Amy Martin brings you inside the walls to get to know the library as a friend. The first season will feature six episodes diving into the different places, programs, and initiatives that make OPL truly special.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@oaklandlibrary.org
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 8.7KTwitter Followers 5.8KInstagram Followers 11.2K Since Feb 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

27. Love your library

A book lover's podcast, brought to you by Hampshire Libraries. Hosted by Hampshire Libraries.
Podcast loveyourlibrary.co.uk
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 42 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

28. Your Library Podcast

Your Library Podcast is a periodic program that takes you behind the scenes of St. Louis Public Library. Produced in Creative Experience, a digital maker space at Central Library, the program features resources, events, and people from throughout the library system.
Podcast slpl.org
Email ****@slpl.org
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 16.5KTwitter Followers 14.3KInstagram Followers 12.2K Since Sep 2018 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

29. The Librarian Is In

The New York Public Library's podcast about books, culture, and what to read next.
Podcast nypl.org
Email ****@nypl.org
Facebook Followers 322.5KTwitter Followers 2.5MInstagram Followers 541.8K Since Dec 2015 Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

30. Writers Off the Page

A biweekly series produced and curated by Toronto Public Library (TPL), celebrating 40 years of the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA). Episodes feature recorded on-stage interviews, readings, or panel discussions with some of the 20th century's best-known writers and thinkers. Hosted by novelist, Randy Boyagoda. Writers Off the Page is a collaboration between TPL, TIFA, and Library and Archives Canada.
Podcast writersoffthepage.simplecast.com
Email ****@utoronto.ca
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 62.4KTwitter Followers 55.8KInstagram Followers 49.8K Since Sep 2019 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact