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Episodes
Christmas Eve Radio Storytime 2021 (Spanish Version)
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Marisela Garza, CADL’s youth services specialist read this version of Clement Moore's 'Twas the night before Christmas on WKAR. Click to hear this...
Christmas Eve Radio Storytime 2021
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Shilts, youth librarian for CADL’s Okemos branch read this version of Clement Moore's 'Twas the night before Christmas on 99.1 WFMK. Storytime i...
Bye Bye 2021
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a wrap on 2021! Jessica, Mari, and Cheryl discuss thoughts on the year and publishing, our reading years, and a last batch of picks. Check out ...
Native American Heritage Month and More
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica, Mari, and Cheryl celebrate Native American Heritage Month and wade into the gift giving ideas (Yes, we’re going there). Check out the t...
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 book, 100 Things to Do in Lansing Before You Die. ...
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 weekly TV show and daily radio call in program. A...
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 season, and more. Check out the titles here.
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 mission of CALY is to create a network of Lansing-ar...
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 using October to highlight library collections and...
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 this month with memoir, picture books, and fiction ...
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 student safety, a partnership with Apple, the book, G...
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. Find our list of titles discussed here.
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 and styles — Memoir, manga, slice of life, and ...
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 Okemos and audiobook enthusiast. Find links to al...
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 library are providing food packs to those in need. Joi...
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 the foremost Tupac/Biggie expert, Lolita Files. Lol...
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. New superintendent Benjamin Shuldiner shares what ...
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 Director Thais Rousseau stops by to provide the detai...
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 the programming, reading, and offer a selection of t...
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 poetry picks and a few more titles we’re excited abo...
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 ceiling" and whether women have finally shattered it. ...
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 be talking kids books and reading tips with Lynn H...
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 Commerce) and Ernest Tisdale ( owner of The Hidden Gem ...
Thoughtful Entertainment (Kanopy)
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kanopy Senior Account Executive Paula Roman stops by to discuss this exciting video streaming platform. The views expressed by guests are their own ...
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 digital distributor of eBooks, audiobooks, magazines ...
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 announced last month…There’s just a lot going on in b...
Sharing Smiles
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kylie Gates-Barrett stops by to discuss her Sharing Smiles Project Journal. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the ...
Color Adjustment Revisited
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thirty years ago, Marlon Riggs’ documentary Color Adjustment: A History of African American Portrayal on Television traced 40 years of race relation...
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 decided to save as many orphans as possible so on April ...
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 forward in this year. Check out the discussed tit...
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 Transformation (TRHT) project. Also hear about the upcomi...
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 WFMK. Storytime includes special messages from exec...
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. Click here to find the titles discussed.
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 eResources that are available for kids and adults. T...
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 thread to their selections may be the uniqueness of ea...
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 Partnerships for Tutor.com discusses how this wonderful serv...
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 creepy reads. Info about scheduling computer use an...
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 Ghost Hunters and the Travel Channel’s Ghost Nation...
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 District Libraries' Read Woke Online Reading Challenge....
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 Online Reading Challenge. Check out this episode's...
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 for success in school. Great Start Collaborative C...
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 and humor. Find the book list here.
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 longer valid. Through his popular YouTube Channel...
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 & Go service and more. COVID Response Page ...
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 their really, really, long TBR (To Be Read) piles,...
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 financial impact of COVID-19. With some tips on ways to...
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 will have on the operation of the library. Also ...
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 Chartrand to talk children’s and teen titles and the Sum...
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 contactless item pickup service will work when the lib...
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. Cindy Kangas, Director of Development of Ele’s P...
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 pressure in a pandemic, reading aloud and their current ...
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 state revenue impact local governments like Meridian ...
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 baking. Check out the titles discussed in this epi...
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 options for sometime, K-12 education is still slow t...
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, podcasts are here! Entertaining and informative, podc...
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 Library Association. Hall is also the first female Af...
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 Lindemann (Reader's Roundtable Podcast) sat down with Kev...
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 History at Michigan State University. Dr. Chambliss' W...
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! They recommended some must-read titles to a live aud...
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’s WMMQ and prior to that Q106. Now, through yoga s...
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 new and favorite lifestyle titles. Afterwards, Mari...
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. So for this episode we’re focusing on actual re...
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 is playing at Wharton Center through December 15....
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 all discussed, plus more all-around great reads! Fi...
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 of CADL Williamston) and Heidi Butler (CADL Local...
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 against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misé...
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 publishing season, while Marisela chats with the teen...
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 Affairs Marine in his book No Tougher Duty, No Grea...
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 Spiderman: The Darkest Hours ), Thais Rousseau (CADL Asso...
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 Center. He also previews his upcoming special presen...
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 Scott Duimstra an inside look into her new book The Qu...
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 they’re reading now and a few they're looking forwa...
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 into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,0...
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 Sensei to talk about literacy and language diversi...
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 Doctor, and the Untold Story of the Gymnasts Who ...
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 what picks their trying to sneak in before the end...
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 Buzzitta to discuss John's extensive history in rad...
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 Roundtable cast. This month's episode touches on books...
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 the podcast's hosts – Holt Public Schools super...
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 Summer Reading theme "A Universe of Stories." Cover a...
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 start with a look at some of the great book-based pi...
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. Borrow it today! Book lovers are in for a tre...
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 McCoy. Borrow it today! Book lovers are in for a...
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 Fair Lady (Swing), Hair (Crissy u/s), How the Grin...
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 CADL produced resource guide, as well as a segment ...
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 Capital Area District Libraries - Holt-Delhi Branch d...
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 conducted over twenty interviews with longtime sta...
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) The Super Bowl (3x), The Emmy Awards (5x), The Tony ...
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 Concert Film ‘Amazing Grace’ is set for release...
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 Black History Month. Featured Titles
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 AshleyGold.com, where women can find the latest j...
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 Neighborhood Center.
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 Musical. The hit musical is at Wharton Center until...
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 resume is stunning: The Oscars (9x) The Super Bowl (3...
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 comfort reads.
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) from the hit musical. Catch Fiddler on the Roof at...
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 in Northern Michigan where she now resides. Her a...