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.

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.

WE’VE PARTNERED WITH THE INGHAM COUNTY JAIL TO CREATE AN INNOVATIVE EARLY LITERACY PROJECT FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE A LOVED ONE INCARCERATED THERE. THIS PROJECT ADDRESSES THE GENERATIONAL IMPACT OF INCARCERATION ON LITERACY, SINCE THERE’S A STRONG CORRELATION BETWEEN ILLITERACY RATES AND  INCARCERATION.

NOW ALL STUDENTS IN A PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICT CAN USE THEIR STUDENT NUMBER OR STUDENT ID—INSTEAD OF A PERSONAL LIBRARY CARD— TO BORROW ITEMS FROM CADL.

THANKS TO OUR NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH CATA, LIBRARY MEMBERS WILL SOON BE ABLE TO BORROW BUS PASSES THAT ARE GOOD FOR 30 DAYS. PASSES FOR FIXED ROUTES AND RURAL SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE SOMETIME IN MAY THROUGH LIBRARY OF THINGS .  

Collection Development Specialist, Mari Garza recommends " The Truth Lies Here" by Lindsey Klingele. Borrow it today!

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 in with other staff members.

Collection Development Specialist, Jessica Trotter recommends "Marilla of Green Gables" by Sarah McCoy.  Borrow it today!

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 in with other staff members.

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 Wharton Center until March 17. 

 Get tickets today!

Borrow Miss Saigon: original London cast recording

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.