Believe in Your Shelf- the official podcast of MADL

Jenn's current read: The Summer That Melted Everything by: Tiffany McDaniel Jenn's picture book read: An Ofrenda for Perro By: Judith Valdés   David's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ElTemaIncompleto David's read: Ingeneria Linguistica by: Carmen Jimenez Huerta Abby's read: Abigaíl, la aventura simbolista  by: Andrés Eloy Blanco

MABL (Muskegon Area Bike Library) is a new lending program at the Muskegon Heights Branch that offers bike checkouts to Hackley Public Library and MADL card holders. WZZM coverage of the bike library: https://www.wzzm13.com/video/news/local/muskegon-heights//69-ef6db38f-57ec-40bd-b053-e95d192b02f4

Have you ever heard of someone getting kicked out of a bookclub? Meet Michelle. I had so much fun getting to know her, and I hope you do too! follow her at: michelle_the_bibliophile_

Books and Brews: could there be a better combination? MADL, Hackley, and Pigeon Hill have all partnered together to bring you "Books on Tap" the 2nd Tuesday of every month at Pigeon Hill Brewery. All are welcome!

Today we learn about the wild world of Early Literacy in Muskegon County with Diana Wenger- Early Literacy Coordinator at MADL and Allison Keessen- Great Start Collaborative Coordinator at MAISD! www.readearly.org www.muskegonisd.org/earlychildhoodresources

Ready to get rewarded just for reading this summer!? Sign Up for Summer Reading 2024: Adventure Starts at Your Library. Get started June 10th!

Reading is so much more fun with a furry friend by your side. Bow Wow Readers is a free program for children to read aloud to dogs. All over the US, reading to dogs programs are providing to be a wonderful way to instill confidence and love of reading into children! Meet one of our dog owners, Susan!

Ms. Rachel and I chat about all the perks and all the history of MADL's Dalton Branch.

In the words of Shakespeare and paraphrased by Christine: To thy own self be true. Come along on this episode to hear MADL's director Ron and Masters World Champion track cyclist, Peloton fitness instructor, and public speaker Christine talk about how important it is to be true to yourself.

Dr. Char is a psychologist, public speaker, author, DEI coach, professor, and now published co-author of the workbook Black Lives are Beautiful. Come see her speak on March 8th at 3pm at the Muskegon Heights branch. The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health: Navigate an Unequal System, Learn Tools for Emotional Wellness, and Get the Help You Deserve by: Rheeda Walker, PhD. https://www.newsweek...

Sam Otto is the founder and owner of The Woven Trifecta find her at: www.thewoventrifecta.com https://www.instagram.com/the.woven.trifecta and come see her at the Norton Shores Library on March 5 at 6pm. Register here: https://madl.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails? EventId=9427&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2024/03/01

There can be a lot of stress among people who are divided politically. We are chatting with Doug and Cathy today about our upcoming workshop called Braver Angels: Skills for Bridging the Divide. To sign up to attend the Braver Angels workshop: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/skills-for-bridging-the-divide-mi-statemuskegon-rotary-registration-778520494757?aff=oddtdtcreator If you have more questions h...

This Valentine's Day, plant the seeds of self-love. Your future self will thank you. This year is all about Main Character Energy. Join Jenn and Nick talking about why Valentines Day is so over.

Don't judge a book by its cover.

New Year, new adventures!

Another year, let's unwrap my reading (and listening) highlights!

The weather outside is frightful, but these reads are so delightful!

You want the things? We got the things!

Thanks for your patience, podcast (just like life) in progress.

Julia Child said, "The more you know, the more you can create. There’s no end to imagination in the kitchen." Here's a little inspiration to get you excited for your holiday baking!

Sax is back, back again! And they are back with some really exciting news :-)

Where Woods, Water, and People Unite- library style!

"The books that the world calls immoral are the books that show the world its own shame." ― Oscar Wilde Banned Book Week 2023 is October 1st- October 7th. It's never to early to start talking about it.

If you haven't met Mr. Jim and his "Big Green Machine" aka The Bookmobile, than you are missing out! In this episode, we are tooting the Bookmobile's horn (pun TOTALLY intended)

When you think of all things French, what comes to mind? The Eiffel Tower? Baguettes? Berets? Turns out there's a whole lot more!