CADLcast Episode 26: Dealing with the financial impact of COVID-19
While Governor Whitmer continues to reopen the state, many families are still dealing with the financial impact of COVID-19.
8m Jul 04, 2020
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CADL Executive Director is interviewed on 100.7 WITL
Scott Duimstra has a great time speaking with hosts Banana Don and Stephanie McCoy.  
5m Jun 27, 2020
5m
CADLcast Episode 25: Finance Director shares what impact COVID will have on CADL
How will COVID-19 impact the operation of Capital Area District Libraries?
10m Jun 25, 2020
10m
CADL Executive Director is interviewed on 99.1 WFMK
Scott Duimstra discusses our Summer Reading Challenge and Contactless Item Pickup. 
5m Jun 25, 2020
5m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 26: Imagine Your Story this Summer
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 Summer Reading Challenge. Then Cheryl and Jessica chat about where we are with our new normal, and offer our own recommendations.  Check out the titles discussed here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-25-imagine-...
49m Jun 12, 2020
49m
CADLcast Episode 24: Collection Director discusses contactless service & more
Capital Area District Libraries to reopen after COVID with contactless service.
10m Jun 04, 2020
10m
CADLcast Episode 23: The Impact of COVID 19 on Nonprofits
Like businesses and schools, nonprofits are also dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 crisis. Cindy Kangas, Director of Development of Ele’s Place Capital Region discusses how her organization is adjusting as well as the overall impact on the nonprofit sector.  Ele's Place Website  (https://www.elesplace.org/)
12m May 05, 2020
12m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 25: Summer Reading
With summer just beyond the horizon, the hosts talk about the Summer Reading Challenge, undue pressure in a pandemic, reading aloud and their current reads.  Check out the titles discussed here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-25-summer-reading)  
43m May 02, 2020
43m
CADLcast Episode 22: What impact will COVID 19 have on local governments?
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 Township? Frank Walsh, Meridian Township's Manager joins us for this informative discussion.  He also shares how the he and the township are helping those in need.  Meridian Township Website  (https://www.meridian.mi.us/)
10m May 01, 2020
10m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 24: National Poetry Month
In this episode, our social distancing selection specialists talk poetry, other current reads and baking. Check out the titles discussed in this episode here. (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-24-april-national-poetry-month)
45m Apr 20, 2020
45m
CADLcast Episode 21: Why is K-12 education slow to adopt to online learning?
A conversation with Jamie Dewitt, principal and school leader of NexTech High School.
27m Apr 15, 2020
27m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 23: Podcasts & Online Entertainment
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, podcasts connect people through topics they love - like books! Jessica, Mari and Cheryl are joined by Mark Neese, podcast connoisseur from CADL’s cataloguing department, for this chat about podcasts, books and more.  Like the recommendations? Find the...
42m Mar 17, 2020
42m
CADLcast Episode 20: What's the role of the library in 2020?
Tracie D. Hall is the first female African-American executive director in ALA’s 143 year history.
18m Mar 06, 2020
18m
CADLcast Extra: Interview with Kevin Pariseau and Gayton Scott from My Fair Lady
Interview with Kevin Pariseau and Gayton Scott from the hit musical, My Fair Lady.
15m Feb 28, 2020
15m
CADLcast Episode 19: What can comics tell us about community, identity, and power?
What can comics tell us about community, identity, and power? Get the answer from Dr. Julian C. Chambliss.
25m Feb 11, 2020
25m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 22: LIVE from the Expo!
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 audience at the Mid-Michigan Women's Expo as one of the featured presentations. 
42m Feb 07, 2020
42m
CADLcast Episode 18: How yoga changed my life
Former radio personality uses yoga to help survivors of chronic trauma.
11m Feb 05, 2020
11m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 21: It's a Lifestyle
Cheryl and Jessica check-in with how they're incorporating reading into their routine, and discuss new and favorite lifestyle titles. Afterwards, Mari is joined by two outstanding youth librarians—Tom Shilts from the Okemos Branch and Lindsay Anderson from the Mason Branch—to discuss what makes their favorite children and teen titles from 2019 stand out. Listen before Jan. 26 to find out how yo...
47m Jan 15, 2020
47m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 20: Reading and Reflection
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 reading. Reading habits, reading plans, tracking reading and more. This month it’s all about how we read! Find mentioned books and sources here (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/reading-and-reflection) .
45m Dec 16, 2019
45m
CADLcast Extra: Interview with Kaena Kekoa and Jonathan Weir from Aladdin
A short discussion with cast members from Disney's Aladdin.
5m Dec 04, 2019
5m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 19: Great November Reads!
Titles that honor Picture Book Month, Native American Heritage Month and Non-Fiction November are all discussed, plus more all-around great reads! Find the books (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-19-great-november-reads) mentioned in our collection. 
39m Nov 27, 2019
39m
CADLcast Episode 17: State Librarian Randy Riley; CADL's Julie Chrisinske & Heidi Butler
Hear about the Library of Michigan, newly renovated Williamston Library and the history resources available through Capital Area District Libraries.
24m Nov 18, 2019
24m
CADLcast Extra: Interview with Nick Cartell from Les Misérables
Nick Cartell plays the ex-convict Jean Valjean in the hit Broadway musical Les Misérables. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an unforgettable story of heartbreak, passion and resilience of the human spirit. Its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery has left critics and audiences alike awestruck. Also borrow (https://opac.cadl.org/record=b1581...
6m Nov 15, 2019
6m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 18: Standout Titles and TeenTober featuring Haslett Teen Advisory Group!
CADL Collection Development Specialists Cheryl and Jessica chat about new standouts in this high publishing season, while Marisela chats with the teens from the Haslett Teen Advisory Group in honor of TeenTober! Check out the titles (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-18-standout-titles-and-teentober-featuring-haslett-teen-advisory-group) mentioned in CADL's...
37m Oct 14, 2019
37m
CADLcast Extra: Author and Retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Chris Bussler.
In this CADLcast Extra with Cheryl Lindemann: Chris Bussler discusses his experience as a Mortuary Affairs Marine in his book No Tougher Duty, No Greater Honor. This memoir covers an aspect of military service rarely seen. Meet Chris Bussler (https://www.cadl.org/event/404304) at CADL Mason Nov. 21 Check out the book (https://opac.cadl.org/search/q?author=bussler&title=no+tougher+duty) in our c...
11m Oct 11, 2019
11m
CADLcast Episode 16: BIGGBY COFFEE co-CEO Mike McFall
Mike McFall is the co-CEO of BIGGBY COFFEE and author of Grind, a book which focuses on early stage businesses and how to establish positive cash flow. If Mike’s business philosophy can be distilled down to its essence, it would be this: Be brave. Be humble. Be aware. Be yourself. Be aggressive and conquer the world.
41m Oct 03, 2019
41m
CADLcast Extra: Jerry Jodloski from How-To Halloween
How-To Halloween is a family-friendly festival that celebrates the do-it-yourself spirit of haunt season with hands-on activities, theatrical displays, interactive games, unique vendors and great entertainment.
7m Oct 01, 2019
7m
CADLcast Extra: The Queen Next Door
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 Queen Next Door.
15m Sep 18, 2019
15m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 17: Hispanic Heritage Month Picks
CADL's Collection Development Specialists chat about Hispanic Heritage Month picks, a few titles they’re reading now and a few they're looking forward to. Check out the books mentioned today in CADL's collection (https://www.cadl.org/about/who-what-why/blog/readers-roundtable-episode-17-hispanic-heritage-month-picks) .
33m Sep 17, 2019
33m
CADLcast Extra: Julie Johnson from Come From Away
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 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them after the 9/11 terror attacks. Come From Away is playing at Wharton Center until Sept. 15. Ticket Information (https://www.whartoncenter.com/events/detail/come-from-away) Als...
9m Sep 13, 2019
9m
Literacy and Multilingualism with Local Educator Kelly Sensei
To celebrate International Literacy Day (https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/literacyday) we sat down with Everett High School (http://www.lansingschools.net/schools/high-schools/everett/) Japanese teacher Kelly Sensei to talk about literacy and language diversity in our area.
11m Sep 10, 2019
11m
CADLcast 15: Author Abigail Pesta discusses Nassar and the survivors (Contains explicit content)
Abigail Pesta discusses how serial predator Larry Nassar got away with abusing hundreds of gymnasts for decades.
27m Sep 10, 2019
27m
Readers Roundtable Episode 16: Summer Wrap-up featuring Okemos Teen Advisory Group Bonus Segment
CADL Collection Development Specialists Mari Garza, Cheryl Lindemann and Jessica Trotter talk about what picks their trying to sneak in before the end of summer and what they’re looking forward to this fall.  In the second half, Mari chats books and reading with members of CADL Okemos Library’s Teen Advisory Group. Teens who joined the conversation include Annie Rollins, Ava Renfer, Kemal Demir...
47m Aug 15, 2019
47m
CADLcast Extra: Author and Radio Host John Robinson from 99.1 WFMK
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 radio. From the first album he owned to his favorite radio guests, and everything in between. Find his books Johnny's Vintage Rock 'n' Roll Q & A (https://opac.cadl.org/search~S15?/X(robinson%2C+john)&SORT=D/X(robinson%2C+john)&SORT=D&SUBKEY=(robinso...
11m Jul 30, 2019
11m
Readers Roundtable Episode 15: Food & Fun in July!
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 touching on food and life.
42m Jul 13, 2019
42m
Readers Roundtable Episode 14: June is Audiobook Month!
Listening to audiobooks is a reading experience unlike any other. You can sit back and relax, or get up and get moving while you're story is brought to life with vivid readings. So listen in for your next great audiobook! You can find a full list of titles discussed in the Reader Roundup blog at cadl.org.
47m Jun 18, 2019
47m
135th Episode of Talk with us Tuesday Podcast: Summer Reading
CADL's executive director Scott Duimstra and head librarian of Holt-Delhi Karon Walter sit down with the podcast's hosts – Holt Public Schools superintendent Dr. David Hornak and Delhi township supervisor John Hayhoe – to talk about Summer Reading! You can listen to more "Talk with us Tuesday" podcasts here: https://holtpublicsch.podbean.com/
14m Jun 04, 2019
14m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 13: A Universe of Stories
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 artwork by Larry Jones.
26m May 13, 2019
26m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 12: Coming Soon & Spring Roundup
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 picks coming to a screen near you, and then dive into the spring book titles they've got their eyes on.
51m Apr 22, 2019
51m
Reader's Roundtable Podcast Quick Pick: The Truth Lies Here
Collection Development Specialist, Mari Garza recommends " The Truth Lies Here" by Lindsey Klingele. Borrow it today! (http://opac.cadl.org/search/q?author=Klingele&title=Truth+lies+here) Book lovers are in for a treat each episode of the Reader's Roundtable Podcast. Collection Development Specialists, Jessica Trotter, Mari Garza and Sherri McConnell discuss books, interview authors and check ...
34s Mar 23, 2019
34s
Reader's Roundtable Podcast Quick Pick: Marilla of Green Gables
Collection Development Specialist, Jessica Trotter recommends "Marilla of Green Gables" by Sarah McCoy.  Borrow it today! (http://opac.cadl.org/search/q?author=Mccoy&title=marilla+of+green+gables) Book lovers are in for a treat each episode of the Reader's Roundtable Podcast (https://audioboom.com/playlists/4625371-reader-s-roundtable-podcast) . Collection Development Specialists, Jessica Trot...
31s Mar 18, 2019
31s
CADLcast Extra: Jackie Nguyen from Miss Saigon
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 Grinch Stole Christmas (Swing, Dance Captain, Assistant Choreographer). Her mother and three brothers successfully escaped Vietnam for America over 30 years ago. This show is only a glimpse of what they endured. Miss Saigon is currently playing at W...
11m Mar 15, 2019
11m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 11: Capital Area Reads
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 on the ALA Youth Media awards and some of our recent favorite winners and honor books.   Here's a link to the discussed titles. (https://bit.ly/2UBM8gA)
31m Mar 15, 2019
31m
Townsquare Media In-Connect Interview (March 2019)
Thais Rousseau, Associate Director of Collection Services and Karon Walter , Head Librarian of Capital Area District Libraries - Holt-Delhi Branch discuss March is Reading Month and more.
29m Mar 12, 2019
29m
CADLcast Extra: Author Scott Ryan (The Last Days of Letterman)
Scott Ryan is author of the book, “The Last Days of Letterman – the Final Six Weeks” where he conducted over twenty interviews with longtime staffers of David Letterman.
13m Mar 02, 2019
13m
CADLcast Extra: 2019 Oscars Live Announcer Randy Thomas
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 Awards (19x), SAG Awards (5x) and Entertainment Tonight (14 years and counting). Your holiness : discover the light within by Debbie Ford (https://bit.ly/2BNOJg0)
8m Feb 24, 2019
8m
CADLcast Extra: Author Aaron Cohen (Aretha Franklin's Amazing Grace 33 1/3)
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 this year.
10m Feb 17, 2019
10m
Reader's Roundtable Episode 10: Romance Picks & More
It’s February and we couldn’t let it go by without talking Romance picks and titles to celebrate Black History Month.  Featured Titles (https://www.cadl.org/download_file/view_inline/1782)
42m Feb 13, 2019
42m
CADLcast Extra: Ashley Gold from Hardcore Pawn
Ashley Gold  starred in truTV's hit reality television show, Hardcore Pawn.  In 2015, she launched AshleyGold.com, where women can find the latest jewelry and accessories. CADL is sponsoring her appearance at the 2019 Mid-Michigan Women's Expo (Feb 8-10).
5m Jan 31, 2019
5m
Executive Edition Episode Eight: Joan Nelson
CADL Executive Director Scott Duimstra interviews Joan Nelson, Executive Director of the Allen Neighborhood Center.
30m Jan 18, 2019
30m