In this episode of the Explore Eagle podcast, Mayor Jason Pierce interviews Steve Bumgarner, the Library Director for the City of Eagle. Steve shares his background and experience in the library field, including his time as a prep chef specialist at Walt Disney World. He explains how the Eagle Library has evolved over the years, expanding its collection to include not just books, but also a wide range of items such as cake pans, fishing poles, and even video games. Steve discusses the importance of listening to the community and meeting their needs, which has led to an increase in library usage and circulation. He also highlights the library's digital resources, including subscriptions to newspapers and magazines, as well as its support for homeschooling families. The episode concludes with a discussion of the library's upcoming summer reading program, which aims to prevent the "summer slide" and keep kids reading throughout the summer.

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0:00:00 Introduction to the podcast and guest, Steve Bumgarner
0:00:30 Steve Bumgarner's background and experience
0:02:12 How Steve Bumgarner became the Library Director in Eagle
0:02:51 Steve Bumgarner's tenure as the Library Director
0:03:11 Expansion of the library beyond books
0:04:16 Introduction of the Library of Things concept
0:05:23 Creation of the game and video game collections
0:06:24 Increase in popularity of graphic novels and comics
0:07:23 Success of the School Success collection
0:08:18 Impact of the library on the community and forming connections
0:11:58 Utilization of the library by homeschooling families
0:13:29 Sponsorship of the family play space by Valnova
0:15:11 Description and popularity of the family play space
0:18:03 Certification of the library for early childhood literacy
0:20:01 Digital resources and subscriptions available through the library
0:22:21 Services provided for Curbside Pickup and Doorstep Delivery
0:23:17 Increase in circulation over the years
0:24:05 Introduction of drop-off curbside pickup during the pandemic
0:25:11 Accessibility services, Idaho Talking Book Service, for individuals with mobility or vision issues
0:26:19 Adventures in Eagle Summer Reading Program
0:28:45 How the Library benefits communities