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A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST

Ferndale Area District Library

Libraries aren’t as quiet as they used to be. A podcast for library lovers and the library curious. Book chatter with librarians, community perspectives and author interviews

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34:00

Donald Levin - The Arsenal of Deceit

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/09/08

Donald Levin’s ‘Arsenal of Deceit’ is a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of the intricate web of deception that shapes the world of politics and racism. With meticulous research and a keen eye for local detail, Levin exposes the hidden agendas and manipulative tactics employed by governments and intelligence agencies. A seamless blend of history, geopolitics, and espionage, the book unveils a complex landscape of covert operations and disinformation campaigns, offering readers a

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42:09

Library Card Sign Up Month

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/09/02

Let's talk about LIBRARY CARDS: why they're amazing and why YOU should sign up for one asap! Hear directly from our circulation specialists as they tell you everything you need to know about applying for and using your library card! September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! www.fadl.org/library-cards

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19:06

Lucy Clarke - The Hike

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/08/26

Sunday Times bestseller Lucy Clarke is the author of eight destination thrillers. They include Waterstones Thriller of the Month, The Castaways, Richard and Judy Book Club pick, One of the Girls, and most recently, The Hike. Leaving behind their everyday lives, four friends hike out into the beautiful Norwegian wild – nothing between them and the mountain peak but forest, sea and sharp blue sky. But there’s a darker side to the wilderness.... https://lucy-clarke.com/books

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56:20

”Getting The Band Back Together” - The Blues Brothers

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/08/19

Listen to two millennials and one elder-zoomer share their love of the 1980 musical-comedy The Blues Brothers. It was almost 45-years ago, to the day, that John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd performed at the Universal Amphitheatre, in L.A., essentially kicking off the fervor of popularity for the dynamic duo. It's also, sadly, the 5 year anniversary of the passing of the great Aretha Franklin, who famously appeared in this John Landis film. We share our analysis through a 2023 lens and celebrate its

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39:47

Leah Vernon - ’Unashamed: Musings of a Fat Black Muslim’

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/08/12

Leah V is an international plus-size Hijabi model, award-winning author, inclusive content creator, body-positive activist, and digital brand strategist. Her content has garnered over four million views combined and her face plastered on billboards in Times Square. She’s been featured in hundreds of media outlets from The New York Times to Buzzfeed. Unashamed: A searingly honest memoir of one young woman’s journey toward self-acceptance as she comes to see her body as a symbol of rebellion and hope

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45:06

Theatre Bizarre Orchestra

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/08/05

This week, we're chatting with Joshua James, musician/arranger/educator and leader of the Theatre Bizarre Orchestra. This is the "house band" for the world-famous Theatre Bizarre masquerade/Halloween bash that usually happens downtown at the Masonic Temple. This year, thanks to the Friends of the Ferndale Library, the Theatre Bizarre Orchestra will bring their zesty variety of jazz to the library's Summer Concert Series on August 22 at 6:30 pm. This is a free, all-ages show, hosted in the library's

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58:09

All About Access | Favorite Banned Books

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/07/29

Our quarterly series on Intellectual Freedoms checks in on recent headlines concerning libraries but also looks ahead to Library Card Sign Up Mont (in September) and Banned Books Week (starting October 1st). In the second half of today's podcast, we discuss our "favorite banned books" of all time..., some classics, some contemporary!

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51:46

The Library Pyramid Game

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/07/22

Today on the podcast, Erin and Julia (from our library's Teen IG account) join us for another fun podcast GAME SHOW. This time, Erin is taking inspiration from the $10,000 Pyramid Game, challenging Jeff and Julia to try to describe a variety of library terminology WITHOUT using the actual word. How many can YOU guess based on our clues??

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42:42

Tony Muggs - Autobiograffitti

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/07/15

This week, we're chatting with musician/author Tony Muggs about his life's story! Muggs' Autobiograffitti is a self reflective, self deprecating and honest autobiography about the author, Tony Muggs life and passion for being a world class Detroit musician while also navigating being a stroke survivor! More info: https://www.tonymuggs.com/ The Muggs: https://themuggs.bandcamp.com/ Dude: https://dudedetroit.bandcamp.com/album/autobiograffitti

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26:17

Ferndale Arts & Cultural Commission: The Ferndale...

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/07/08

Today we're joined by a current member of the Ferndale Arts & Cultural Commission to talk about their plans for the summer, including the launch of the new Ferndale Collective, as well as their upcoming live music series and mural project! Working with area organizations empowering and supporting the arts within the community. Reactivated in 2014 as an official government commission in the City of Ferndale it schedules and manages multiple performances and displays showcasing art through music,

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32:41

Chris Bathgate - Summer Concert Series - July 18

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/07/01

Singer/songwriter Chris Bathgate performs HERE at the Ferndale Library on July 18. https://www.fadl.org/scs-july After a five-year hiatus encompassing the birth of a son, a third coast to west coast and back to the third coast move, and an ongoing global pandemic - Chris Bathgate returns with 'The Significance of Peaches'. On this, his 6th full-length album, the NPR & BBC-lauded artist is found ruminating on time spent living in the National Forests of Michigan while homeless, his emergence into

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19:27

’The Only One Left’ - Riley Sager

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/06/28

This week, we're talking to bestselling author Riley Sager about his new gothic chiller, The Only One Left, about a young caregiver assigned to work for a woman accused of a Lizzie Borden-like massacre decades earlier.

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19:00

Steven Rowley - The Celebrants

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/06/24

This week, we're speaking with Steven Rowley, bestselling author of four novels including THE GUNCLE, finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor, & THE CELEBRANTS. The Celebrants is a moving tale about the false invincibility of youth, and all the beautiful ways in which friendship helps us celebrate our lives, even amid the deepest challenges of living. https://www.stevenrowley.com/the-celebrants

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01:14:03

Literary Weirdos with Save Me From My Shelf

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/06/17

This week, we were joined by Abby and Daniel, the hosts of Save Me From My Shelf, to talk about a sample gathering of literary weirdos, including titles like Hamlet, The Picture of Dorian Gray and Lolita. SMFMS is a literature podcast hosted by two friends and academics in Birmingham, England. Abby is a lecturer and Daniel is a postdoc. Find more info about their podcast and where to find it here: https://www.savemefrommyshelf.com/

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49:22

Art, Art, Everywhere

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/06/10

Today, we're talking about all the ART that you can discover in our library. The show is also being taken over, once again, by hosts (& youth librarians) Erin and Julia, for another episode of "A Little Too Loud."

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35:08

Dani Darling: Summer Concert Series Kickoff

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/06/03

Ann Arbor-based singer/songwriter/guitarist Dani Darling joins us to talk about her creative process, her two most recent albums, and her myriad styles, from lo-fi to funk, psychedelic to disco, and beyond. Dani Darling plays the Ferndale Library's courtyard on June 13, kicking off our Summer Concert Series. fadl.org/scs-june

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50:27

Some Sort of Game: BOARD GAMES

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/05/27

Damon (Youth Services Librarian) and Everett (Head of Youth Services) are on the pod this week to talk about BOARD GAMES! Damon started a Board Game Club about a year ago for Middle School students, which meets monthly: fadl.org/msbg | And on today's episode, Damon provides insights into all the different types of board games you can play, many of which we circulate from this library!

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46:55

Camp Films & B Movie (Trivia)

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/05/20

We're getting ready for another round of movie trivia here in Ferndale! And this month's film is Camp! What is camp? Well, listen to us talk about it here on today's episode! Ferndale Library Movie Trivia Night: fadl.org/trivia Ferndale Library Film Club: fadl.org/film-club

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57:00

The Soundtrack of Our Lives

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/05/10

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: George Michael The Indigo Girls The Avett Brothers Billy Joel Benee Erasure Alanis Morissette Smino The Clash Elvis Nirvana Set It Off Beastie Boys Boyz II Men Janet Jackson Beyonce

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47:48

What’s All This, Then? Banned Books

A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST ·

2023/05/03

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

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