Today on the podcast, we're running through some of the most important (& some of our favorite) albums from our "formative years," nearly all of which are available here at the library on CD. 

Artists discussed include:

We're checking in on some of the latest bits of news, particularly here in Michigan, concerning challenges to the collections of public libraries. 

Today, our Youth Librarians take over the show, once again, turning it into "A Little Too Loud." This episode is all about RPG games, or tabletop role-playing games, to be specific. We already host an RPG group for middle school students, but over the summer, we'll be hosting a monthly game group for adult players! And today, you can join us as we play a very concise tabletop RPG, where our panelists will create and play as their own characters, like wizards, druids, and rogues! 

We spoke with NY Times Bestselling author J. Ryan Stradal (Kitchens of the Great Midwest) about his 3rd novel, Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club.  http://www.jryanstradal.com/

Your one-stop podcast for all-things-Shakespeare: marking the occasion of his death and birth? Enjoy this episode, in which "...two literature students stand on soap boxes and shake fists at cloud!"

Kricket and Sarah are back with plenty of amazing new reading recommendations, perfect for the Spring time!

Picks include:

In sixteen essays, each named after a species of tree, Maureen Dunphy explores the nature of human-arboreal relationships, and how each of these trees has—literally—served as a friend, a confidante, or a place to rest. Find a link to Maureen's blog (discussed in this episode) on her website at: www.maureendunphy.com 

Two particularly creative Ferndale Librarians from the Youth Department are taking over the podcast this week, regaling their approach to programming and decorating! Yes, decorating! Visit the Kids Corner to discover their cardboard scenes from "Fern Forest." 

Mike Ward: Psychosongs | Performing here at the library on April 7 AND releasing a new album, Love Never Rests. 

Ward is performing here as part of our ongoing local music showcase series: First Stop Friday. More info: fadl.org/fsf 

https://psychosongs.bandcamp.com/ 

At the end of Women's History Month, we're here not only to celebrate Women's Rights but Women's WRONGS....or the perceived "wrongs" of classic literary characters! 

Titles discussed include: 

Macbeth