April is National Poetry Month,  and we're continuing the celebration with a bonus episode of Rhody Radio, featuring Zach Berger, adult services librarian at  Cranston Public Library. For the past year, Zach has been recording a  new poem every week for On the Line - a call-in poetry service that Zach  maintains. Each week, Zach records a new poetry reading that patrons  can hear simply by dialing 401-900-1090, no Internet or computer  required. In this episode, Rhody Radio team member Dave Bartos sits down  with Zach to discuss his lifelong love of poetry and how he came to  launching this project.

Call 401-900-1090 to hear a new poem each week, and to learn more about On the Line visit https://cranstonlibrary.org/ontheline.

Thanks for listening! Theme music for this episode is Twilight in Your Head by lemonmusicstudio. Rhody Radio is proud to be a resident partner of the Rhode Island Center for the Book and is brought to you by library staff and community members all around the Ocean State. You can find more from Rhody Radio on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram,  and if you enjoyed today’s episode, subscribe to Rhody Radio and give  us a review on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen  to help us reach more Rhode Islanders. Rhody Radio is funded by a grant  from the American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grants for Libraries, an  initiative of the American Library Association made possible with  funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities through the  American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Thanks again for listening and happy  National Poetry Month!

This week Tayla is joined by two RI poets Laura Marie Marciano and RI Poet Laureate Tina Cane in honor of National Poetry Month. They discuss what they love about poetry as well as why people should not be intimidated by it. They also talk about Elena Ferrante, Sylvia Plath, and how to be a “good reader”. During The Last Chapter the question: Which literary/book character reminds you most of a friend or family member and why?

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week Tayla is joined by Amy Rosa from Washington Park Library in Providence and Nathaniel Gill, master gardener in training to talk about the Community Libraries of Providence’s seed library. They discuss the idea behind creating a seed library as well as some basic tips for spring planting. They also talk about Encanto, Star Trek, and movies that make them worried about the future of the human race. During The Last Chapter they discuss which literary universe they would want to live in.

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week Tayla is joined by two nutrition experts, Kathi Masi and Isabel Burnett to talk about healthy eating. They discuss some basic guidelines for making healthy choices about food. They also talk about book club reading, DIY shows, and Jim Gaffigan. During The Last Chapter they discuss the question: You are embarking on a year long spiritual retreat/journey and the only personal possessions you can bring are a change of clothes, a toothbrush and one book. What is the book?

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week Tayla is joined by Shayna Pimentel and Caroline Payson from the Providence Children’s Museum to talk about this Rhode Island cultural institution. They discuss their roles at the Providence Children’s Museum as well as ways they strive to make the museum more accessible for Rhode Island children. They also talk about Oscar Noms, Pixar movies, and contemporary fiction. During The Last Chapter they discuss books they enjoyed as children and whether or not they still hold up.

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week we have something special for our 100th episode! We asked library staff from across the Cranston Public Library system to share some of their favorite memories from their time working for the library. We hope that you enjoy getting to know our library and the people who work in it a little better.

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

This week Tayla is joined by CPL’s Library Communications Manager Sarah and Kristin from the Tiverton Public Library to discuss their experiences with bullet journaling and blogging. Kristin and Tayla discuss how they make bullet journaling work with them, and Sarah shared her experience blogging about pregnancy and parenthood. They also talk about All Creatures Great and Small, children’s books, and Jonathan Van Ness. During The Last Chapter they discuss reading outside their comfort zone.

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week Tayla is joined by Lorén Spears, Executive Director of the Tomaquag Museum and Honorary Chair of this year's Read Across Rhode Island program, and Angeline Boulley, author of Firekeeper’s Daughter. They discuss this year’s Read Across Rhode Island pick Firekeeper’s Daughter. They also discuss books written by native authors and the recent TV series that have featured native casts. During The Last Chapter they discuss the question: Who’s your favorite elder from Firekeeper’s Daughter?

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week Tayla is joined by Wendy Joering, Kelly Alpert Vest, and Barbara Wahlberg from the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center to talk about the work they do. They discuss their various education initiatives including bringing survivors into the classroom, training education, and host lecture series with community partners.  They also discuss share book and TV recs with your co-workers, PBS shows, and Holocaust Documentaries. During The Last Chapter they discuss the question: Has a book ever changed your life?

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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This week Tayla is joined by Robin from the William Hall Library and retired librarian Karol to talk all about apps. They discuss their favorite apps for everything from productivity to games. They also talk about audiobooks, makeover reality shows, and World War II books and TV series. During The Last Chapter they discuss the question: Do you eat/drink while reading?

Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your topic suggestions to [email protected]. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

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