Podcast

Book Bound: Episode 3

 We're going wild for Reading Month! Books with wild animals, wild girls, and bite sized reads. Check out the titles discussed here.

Book Bound: Episode 2

The picks in this episode give a nod to Black History Month, but we also talk non-fiction and ALA Award winners. Check out the titles discussed here.

Book Bound: Episode 1

We’ve got some memoirs, animal related picks and more. Plus we share some info on how other readers are tracking their reading, and the Michigan Notable Books for 2024. Check out the titles discussed here.

Reading Wrap-Up

We're closing out our reading year with a selection of great picks! Check out the titles discussed here.

November Reads

We’re talking about books we enjoyed reading this month, including some picks by Indigenous authors for Native American Heritage Month. Check out the books discussed here.

Free-for-All

We're sharing the titles we loved outside of our themed reads. Check out the titles discussed here.

Atmospheric Titles

This month we're focusing on titles that set an autumn atmosphere, whether yours be spooky, cozy or transformational. Check out the titles here.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with a wide range of titles! Check out the titles discussed here.

Education, Learning and Back-to-School

Our picks this episode approach the Back-to-school theme from a range of angles. Check out the titles discussed here.

Summer's End

No theme here, just great books we read this summer we had to tell you about! Check out the titles here. 

Wellness

It’s wellness month and we’ve curated a list to encourage and inspire you! Check out the titles here.

Past, Present & Future of the Walter French Building

Joining us today is Local History Librarian Heidi Butler to talk about the historic Walter French Building, and Capital Area Housing Partnership's Executive Director Rawley Van Fossen to talk about this project and its impact on the community. Rawley is reading: The Best Strangers in the World by Ari Shapiro Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Heather is reading: Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does n...

Culinary Arts

It's Culinary Arts Month, and we're paying homage to chefs, everyday cooks, and food in general. Yum! Check out the titles discussed here.

Disability Pride

We're celebrating Disability Pride month and 33 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act with books that amplify the experiences and voices of people with disabilities. Check out the titles discussed here.

Celebrating Pride

Happy Pride! We're spotlighting picks for Pride, remixed and reimagined fairy tales, and more. Check out the titles discussed here.

Summer Reading

It’s Summer Reading! We discuss the annual Summer Reading Challenge and a few great reads. Check out the titles discussed here.

Asian American & Asian Pacific Heritage Month

Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica celebrate Asian-American & Asian Pacific Heritage Month. Check out the titles discussed here.

Families

Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica talk titles that feature families—biological, adopted, and found. Check out the titles discussed here.

The Queen of Rock N' Roll

We sat down with Ari Groover, one of two talented performers playing Tina Turner in the uplifting Broadway show TINA–The Tina Turner Musical. Ari's Recommendations Listening: Soulection Radio Show Reading: Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi TINA is playing at the Wharton Center April 18-23. You can get tickets here, and CADL members can get special ticket offers using their member rewards. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imp...

National Poetry Month

Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica celebrate National Poetry Month. Check out the titles discussed here.

Here in the Garden

Mari, Cheryl, and Jessica talk titles and CADL gardening related programs and services. Check out the titles discussed here.

Waxing On: The Karate Kid And Me by Ralph Macchio

Through a partnership with nationally syndicated radio show, DeDe in the Morning and Stacks 92.1 (WQTX-FM), here's a recommended title that you can download or stream. 

The Thursday Murder Club by Jennifer Lewis

Through a partnership with nationally syndicated radio show, DeDe in the Morning and Stacks 92.1 (WQTX-FM), here's a recommended title that you can download or stream

Walking In My Joy: In These Streets by Jennifer Lewis

Through a partnership with nationally syndicated radio show, DeDe in the Morning and Stacks 92.1 (WQTX-FM), here's a recommended title that you can download or stream

A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Cana

Through a partnership with nationally syndicated radio show, DeDe in the Morning and Stacks 92.1 (WQTX-FM), here's a recommended title that you can download or stream

Grievers by Adrienne Maree Brown

Through a partnership with nationally syndicated radio show, DeDe in the Morning and Stacks 92.1 (WQTX-FM), here's a recommended title that you can download or stream. 

Mario Bros Special Screening Announcement on WFMK

Aired on 3/24/23 

March is Reading Month (Adults)

Reading is a form of community, and what better way to celebrate Reading Month than with titles with community at their center? Check out the titles discussed here.

March is Reading Month (Kids)

Tom and Sherri join Mari to discuss children’s picks and March is Reading Month. Check out the titles here.

Behind-the-Scenes of Beetlejuice

We sat down with Alan D. Knight, the Production Stage Manager for the hit musical Beetlejuice, to get a behind-the-scenes look at the play. Alan is currently watching Ted Lasso, which you can watch here. Beetlejuice is playing at the Wharton Center March 14-19. You can get tickets here, and CADL members can get special ticket offers using their member rewards. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity...

#DigLansing

7 Types of Rest: Special Episode

Have you ever tried to fix an ongoing lack of energy by getting more sleep, only to wake up still exhausted? If that’s you, then our guest may have the secret.  This special episode of CADL Cast is a video interview! Watch it here. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Books About Relationships

In a nod to the heart themes associated with February, we decided to tackle the theme of relationships but probably at its widest range of definitions. Check out the titles discussed here.

Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and we've got a range of titles on that theme. Check out the titles discussed.

Ty Talking About Digital Entertainment

Ty The Library Guy Campaign

Ty Talking About Learning a New Language

Ty The Library Guy Campaign 

Ty Talking About Student Success

Ty the Library Guy Campaign 

Ty Talking About Learning a New Skill

Ty The Library Guy Campaign 

Ty Talking About CADL's Celebration

Ty the Library Guy Campaign 

How a Passion for Pez led to a trending documentary

Jim Blaine recommends: The Pez Outlaw (2022) One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss The Bible Learn more about the Michigan Pez Convention. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on CADL CAST does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent.

Ty Talking About Saving Money

Ty the Library Guy Campaign 

¿Qué Onda Michigan?

¿Qué Onda Michigan? es el podcast en español de WKAR con Michelle Jokisch Polo brindandote las noticias y titulares más importantes de la semana con un enfoque en las personas y los problemas mas importantes para la comunidad Latina de Michigan. El podcast esta disponible semanalmente los viernes.

What's Up Michigan?

WKAR is supported by Capital Area District Libraries. Sponsor of "Que Onda Michigan?", WKAR's weekly Spanish-language news podcast featuring headlines with a focus on people and issues important to Michigan's Latinx community. New episodes are available Fridays on WKAR.org. Subscribe to the podcast here.

Winter Reading

Our hosts Jessica and Cheryl look at some of their year-end reading and talk about CADL's Winter Reading Challenge. Check out the titles discussed here. The Winter Reading Challenge runs from January 17 - February 28, 2023. Sign up here.

Best Kids Titles of 2022

Mari is joined at the mic by special guest Lynn Harper, Branch Head at CADL Dansville, to take a look back at the titles they're excited about. Check out the titles discussed here.

Christmas Eve Radio Storytime (Spanish version) 2022

Marisela Garza, CADL’s youth services specialist read this version of  Clement Moore's 'Twas the night before Christmas on WKAR's 870 AM/102.3 FM. Also, an English version aired on 99.1 WFMK and AM 1240 WJIM.  

Christmas Eve Radio Storytime 2022

 Mason librarian Lindsay Anderson read this version of “Twas the Night Before Christmas” on 99.1 WFMK and AM 1240 WJIM. Storytime includes special messages from executive director Scott Duimstra and Governor Gretchen Whitmer.  Also, click to hear our Spanish version which aired on WKAR's 870 AM/102.3 FM.  

Quick Reads

We wring as much meaning out of the phrase “Reads for long nights and busy days” as we possibly can—whether it’s short easy titles, books that are easy to pick up and put down, big doorstops to dig into, or titles that bring light to the darkness. Check out the titles here.

Best Gift Books

This episode we’re headed into the holidays and looking at books we think would make great gifts—whether because it’s one of the best of the year, it’s something quirky and interesting, or something simply beautiful. Check out the titles here.

Christmas Eve Radio Storytime Promo 2022

This promo ran in Dec. 2022.