A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCAST

The Twilight Zone w/Josh Malerman

"You're traveling through another dimension -- a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind...." Journey with us, as Rodi and Jeff welcome Josh Malerman (author of Bird Box) back to the podcast to discuss the enduring influence and cultural impact of the Twilight Zone's original television run from 1959-1964--a masterclass in short storytelling, just in time for SHORT STORY MONTH.

 

Music in the Library

Music in a library! It's not a novel-ty... And we encourage all the artists who perform here to be as loud as possible! Take a trip down memory lane with us, looking back at 12+ years of concerts hosted inside the library and hear a preview of what's to come...

Retellings

This week, we're talking about twice-told tales and retellings. We go from Greek Mythology to Fairy Tales to Shakespearean Plays, and quite a bit of Arthurian Legends, and discuss the ways in which these centuries-old stories are revitalized today, while also talking about amazing contemporary authors like Silvia Moreno-Garcia and graphic novel series like Once & Future. 

School Librarians

Today, we're chatting with school librarian Julie Saunders, who serves students in Ferndale Public Schools' Lower & Upper Elementary! What are some misconceptions about what a school librarian does? What does a typical day look like for a school librarian? How are they approaching STEM and information literacy? We talk about it all on the latest episode of "A Little Too Quiet." 

 

 

Jim Roll’s Film Soup Process

Ypsilanti-based photographer Jim Roll talks about incorporating a bit of chaos and the subconscious into his process, as well as the double-exposure "film soup" development of his mesmerizing, polychromatic, dream-like images, all of which is captured from the natural landscapes surrounding the Huron River. www.jimroll.com | Jim is also a musician and audio engineer who has been a part of the Michigan music scene for decades, we talk about that, as well as his philosophy around photography. His work is on display inside the Ferndale Library this spring! 

Mysteries & More

Librarian Susan Paley joins us again to talk about her favorite books of the year..., so far! That includes three mystery titles from the collection she helps develop here at the Ferndale Library, as well as one biography! Books discussed include The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley, The Maid by Nita Prose, The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale and The Master by Christopher Clarey.