100 Things To Do In Lansing Before You Die
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features native Lansingite and resident of South Lansing, Amy Piper discussing her new ...
WKAR Sports Host Discusses MSU Football
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During this episode we discuss sports with Al Martin, host of WKAR’s Current Sports, the popular w...
Titles to celebrate Hispanic Heritage, Halloween, and more.
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Titles to celebrate the second half of Hispanic Heritage month, some creepy reads for the Halloween ...
Hear how Latina youth are being empowered
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an interview with Maria Serrato, who founded Capital Area Latina Youth. The mi...
A Chat with Dr. Joanne Pierson about Dyslexia
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month. 7-10% of the U.S. population are dyslexic and CADL is ...
Memoir, picture books, and fiction picks
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Going back to schools, workplaces... traffic... a “new normal.” We’re wending through topics t...
A Chat with MSU President Samuel Stanley
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our discussion with Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D., President of Michigan State University includes stu...
Summer Reading Wrap-Up
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the titles we got to this Summer, and what we’re still looking forward to reading. Fin...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 39: Graphic Novels
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The panel talks Graphic Novels — the illustrated format (not a genre) and its wide range of genres...
Let's Talk About Audiobooks
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month we talk audiobooks with our special guest Eric Stanton, Public Service Librarian at CADL ...
Conversation about the Greater Lansing Food Bank
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Through a partnership with the Greater Lansing Food Bank, eight of our CADL branches and mobile libr...
A Conversation on Music with Lolita Files
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In celebration of African-American Music Appreciation Month, guest host Diontrae Hayes interviewed t...
Meet the Lansing School District's New Superintendent
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Lansing School District is the largest district within the Ingham Intermediate School District. ...
Return of In-person Browsing
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After more than a year, CADL is welcoming members back into our branches. Collection Development Dir...
Summer Reading Challenge 2021
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are excited for the return of CADL’s Summer Reading Challenge! We’ll chat about th...
National Poetry Month
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s National Poetry Month and we can’t let that get by without sharing, so check out these poet...
Has the Glass Ceiling Been Shattered?
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as guest host Mary Gajda, State Rep. Sarah Anthony and Karen Stefl discuss the "glass ceil...
Reading Month
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month we have a special segment in celebration of March is Reading Month where Mari Garza will ...
Conversation with Lansing Regional Chamber of Commerce
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Sandborn (Director of Marketing and Communications at the Lansing Regional Chamber of Comme...
Thoughtful Entertainment (Kanopy)
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kanopy Senior Account Executive Paula Roman stops by to discuss this exciting video streaming platf...
Shift Your Reading into Overdrive
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to a great conversation with Steve Potash, president and CEO of OverDrive, an American dig...
Black History Month & Michigan books
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Black History Month, plus the Michigan Notable Books and American Library Awards were announc...
Sharing Smiles
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kylie Gates-Barrett stops by to discuss her Sharing Smiles Project Journal. The views expressed by...
Color Adjustment Revisited
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thirty years ago, Marlon Riggs’ documentary Color Adjustment: A History of African American Portra...
Operation BabyLift (Contains explicit content)
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
During the tumultuous fall of Saigon in the last days of the Vietnam War. the U.S. Government decide...
Reading Goals in Challenging Times
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is a new year and we’ll be looking at our reading goals—both reflecting on 2020 and looking f...
Where do we go from here?
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Connie Detjen stops by to discuss the W. K. Kellogg Foundation-led Truth, Racial Healing and Transfo...
Christmas Eve Radio Storytime 2020
25 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cassie Veselovsky read this version of Clement Moore's classic The Night Before Christmas on 99.1 WF...
2020 Favorites & Gift Book Ideas
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica, Cheryl, and Mari look back at this year’s favorites and suggest great gift book ideas. ...
MeL: Educate Yourself About These eResources
05 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Breed, Michigan eLibrary Coordinator for the Library of Michigan highlights some of the eResourc...
Indigenous Authors, LGBTQIA Picks & Grief
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica, Cheryl and Mari talk Indigenous authors, LGBTQIA picks, and grief—but the underlying thre...
Help Your Child Succeed in School
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CADL now provides free online tutoring through Tutor.com. Dave Wills, Director of Library Partnershi...
Fall Picks & Creepy Reads
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We talk fall reads and the varying genres we gravitate towards, with a nod to Halloween and a few cr...
Getting to Know the Ghost Hunter
25 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Conversation with international paranormal researcher Dustin Pari who has appeared on SyFy’s Gho...
Why should we Read? (Spoken word by Mama Sol)
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
National hip-hop and spoken word artist Mama Sol created this uplifting piece for Capital Area Distr...
Read Woke
11 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the episode we talk about some of the challenges getting a hold of materials and the Read Woke On...
Giving Our Kids A Great Start
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ingham Great Start is launching Ready Rosie, a new interactive tool that will help prepare children ...
End of Summer Self Care
22 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features end of the season reads as well as a discussion on books about mental health a...
Interview with the Professor of Rock
29 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Interview is from July 2020 so contactless pickup service message at the end of interview is no lon...
What's being added to our collection?
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CADL Collection Development Director Thais Rousseau discusses quarantine items, MyTime service, Grab...
Anticipated Reads
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This month Mari, Jessica and Cheryl chat about what they're currently reading and what’s on or in ...
CADLcast Episode 26: Dealing with the financial impact of COVID-19
04 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While Governor Whitmer continues to reopen the state, many families are still dealing with the finan...
CADL Executive Director is interviewed on 100.7 WITL
27 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Duimstra has a great time speaking with hosts Banana Don and Stephanie McCoy.
CADLcast Episode 25: Finance Director shares what impact COVID will have on CADL
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Capital Area District Libraries' Finance Director Pat Taylor outlines the financial impact COVID-19 ...
CADL Executive Director is interviewed on 99.1 WFMK
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Duimstra discusses our Summer Reading Challenge and Contactless Item Pickup.
Reader's Roundtable Episode 26: Imagine Your Story this Summer
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a pair of fun discussions! To start Mari is joined by CADL Holt-Delhi Librarian Robert Chartran...
CADLcast Episode 24: Collection Director discusses contactless service & more
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Capital Area District Libraries' Collection Director Thais Rousseau stops by to discuss how the cont...
CADLcast Episode 23: The Impact of COVID 19 on Nonprofits
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Like businesses and schools, nonprofits are also dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 crisis. ...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 25: Summer Reading
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With summer just beyond the horizon, the hosts talk about the Summer Reading Challenge, undue pressu...
CADLcast Episode 22: What impact will COVID 19 have on local governments?
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID 19 is to blame for a significant drop in revenue at the state level. How will this loss of sta...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 24: National Poetry Month
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our social distancing selection specialists talk poetry, other current reads and ba...
CADLcast Episode 21: Why is K-12 education slow to adopt to online learning?
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Although online courses and degree programs offered by colleges and universities have been viable op...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 23: Podcasts & Online Entertainment
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of COVID-19, we're realizing that social distancing is no easy task. But never fear, pod...
CADLcast Episode 20: What's the role of the library in 2020?
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a conversation with Tracie D. Hall, new executive director of the American Lib...
CADLcast Extra: Interview with Kevin Pariseau and Gayton Scott from My Fair Lady
28 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a replay so the show is not currently playing at Wharton Center. Guest host Cheryl Lindema...
CADLcast Episode 19: What can comics tell us about community, identity, and power?
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation with Dr. Julian C. Chambliss, Professor of English with a Joint Appointment in Histor...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 22: LIVE from the Expo!
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The hosts of the Reader's Roundtable brought their podcast to the podium in this month's episode! Th...
CADLcast Episode 18: How yoga changed my life
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Deb Hart is a former popular radio personality who entertained listeners every morning on Lansing’...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 21: It's a Lifestyle
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl and Jessica check-in with how they're incorporating reading into their routine, and discuss n...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 20: Reading and Reflection
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the year comes to end, we felt it was a good time to reflect and make plans for the year to come....
CADLcast Extra: Interview with Kaena Kekoa and Jonathan Weir from Aladdin
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CADLcast catches up with Kaena Kekoa (Jasmine) and Jonathan Weir (Jafar) from Disney's Aladdin which...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 19: Great November Reads!
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Titles that honor Picture Book Month, Native American Heritage Month and Non-Fiction November are al...
CADLcast Episode 17: State Librarian Randy Riley; CADL's Julie Chrisinske & Heidi Butler
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode features interviews with Randy Riley (Library of Michigan), Julie Chrisinske (Head Librarian...
CADLcast Extra: Interview with Nick Cartell from Les Misérables
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Cartell plays the ex-convict Jean Valjean in the hit Broadway musical Les Misérables. Set agai...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 18: Standout Titles and TeenTober featuring Haslett Teen Advisory Group!
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CADL Collection Development Specialists Cheryl and Jessica chat about new standouts in this high pub...
CADLcast Extra: Author and Retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Chris Bussler.
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this CADLcast Extra with Cheryl Lindemann: Chris Bussler discusses his experience as a Mortuary A...
CADLcast Episode 16: BIGGBY COFFEE co-CEO Mike McFall
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Guests: Mike McFall (BIGGBY COFFEE co-CEO and author of Grind ), Jack Meloche ( Narrator of Spiderm...
CADLcast Extra: Jerry Jodloski from How-To Halloween
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry Jodloski discusses the How-To Halloween event which takes place Oct. 19-20 at the Lansing Ce...
CADLcast Extra: The Queen Next Door
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Solomon is an award-winning photojournalist and author. In this interview she gives Host Scot...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 17: Hispanic Heritage Month Picks
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CADL's Collection Development Specialists chat about Hispanic Heritage Month picks, a few titles the...
CADLcast Extra: Julie Johnson from Come From Away
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Johnson plays Beulah & Others in the hit Broadway musical Come From Away, which takes you ...
Literacy and Multilingualism with Local Educator Kelly Sensei
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To celebrate International Literacy Day we sat down with Everett High School Japanese teacher Kelly ...
CADLcast 15: Author Abigail Pesta discusses Nassar and the survivors (Contains explicit content)
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Scott Duimstra interviews Abigail Pesta, author of The Girls: An All-American Town, a Predatory...
Readers Roundtable Episode 16: Summer Wrap-up featuring Okemos Teen Advisory Group Bonus Segment
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CADL Collection Development Specialists Mari Garza, Cheryl Lindemann and Jessica Trotter talk about ...
CADLcast Extra: Author and Radio Host John Robinson from 99.1 WFMK
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Known to radio listeners in the mid-Michigan area, John Robinson sits down with CADLcast host Mark B...
Readers Roundtable Episode 15: Food & Fun in July!
13 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mari and Jessica are back - this time with new selection specialist Cheryl joining the Reader's Roun...
Readers Roundtable Episode 14: June is Audiobook Month!
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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135th Episode of Talk with us Tuesday Podcast: Summer Reading
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CADL's executive director Scott Duimstra and head librarian of Holt-Delhi Karon Walter sit down with...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 13: A Universe of Stories
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CADL librarians Mari and Jessica have tons of out-of-this-world book titles that encompass our Summe...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 12: Coming Soon & Spring Roundup
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica, Mari and Sherri talk about the titles we should all be excited about this spring! They sta...
Reader's Roundtable Podcast Quick Pick: The Truth Lies Here
23 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Collection Development Specialist, Mari Garza recommends " The Truth Lies Here" by Lindsey Klingele...
Reader's Roundtable Podcast Quick Pick: Marilla of Green Gables
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Collection Development Specialist, Jessica Trotter recommends "Marilla of Green Gables" by Sarah McC...
CADLcast Extra: Jackie Nguyen from Miss Saigon
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie is proud to be Vietnamese American and able to tell this story! Tours: Miss Saigon (Kim), My ...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 11: Capital Area Reads
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This month we’re looking at the Capital Area Reads title The Hate U Give and highlights from the C...
Townsquare Media In-Connect Interview (March 2019)
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thais Rousseau, Associate Director of Collection Services and Karon Walter , Head Librarian of Cap...
CADLcast Extra: Author Scott Ryan (The Last Days of Letterman)
02 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Ryan is author of the book, “The Last Days of Letterman – the Final Six Weeks” where he ...
CADLcast Extra: 2019 Oscars Live Announcer Randy Thomas
24 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Randy Thomas, the premiere voice over artist in America. Her resume is stunning: The Oscars (10x) Th...
CADLcast Extra: Author Aaron Cohen (Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace 33 1/3)
17 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Cohen is author of the book, "Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace (33 1/3)". The Aretha Franklin C...
Reader's Roundtable Episode 10: Romance Picks & More
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s February and we couldn’t let it go by without talking Romance picks and titles to celebrate...
CADLcast Extra: Ashley Gold from Hardcore Pawn
31 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Gold starred in truTV's hit reality television show, Hardcore Pawn. In 2015, she launched...
Executive Edition Episode Eight: Joan Nelson
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
CADL Executive Director Scott Duimstra interviews Joan Nelson, Executive Director of the Allen Neig...
CADLcast Extra: Cast members from Anastasia
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Buzzitta interviews Lila Coogan (Anya) and Stephen Brower (Dmitry) from the new Broadway M...
CADLcast Episode 14: The Voice, The Fan & The Film
12 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Host Mark Buzzitta interviews … Randy Thomas, the premiere voice over artist in America. Her res...
Reader's Roundtable Episode Nine: Comfort Faves
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in for a preview of Winter Is For the Birds Reading Program and a selection of our favorite c...
CADLcast Extra: Cast from Fiddler on the Roof
06 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this short interview with Natalie Powers (Chava), Ruthy Froch (Hodel) and Mel Weyn (Tzeitell) ...
CADLcast Extra: Illustrator Elisa Chavarri
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Elisa Chavarri is a freelance illustrator originally from Lima, Peru. She did much of her growing up...
Reader's Roundtable Episode Eight Part 2: Our Favorite Picture Books
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mari, Sherri and Tom discuss their favorite picture books.
Reader's Roundtable Episode Eight Part 1: Great Gift Books
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jessica, Sherri and Mari provide a mix of 2018 picks and great gift picks for the...
CADLcast Extra: Author Joe Grimm
03 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Grimm is a Michigan State University journalism professor, veteran of the Detroit Free Press and...
CADLcast Episode 13: Oleta Adam and Joe Grimm
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen for the CADL Keyword for a chance to win a Kindle Fire! This episode includes: CADLcast R...