Hartland's Cromaine Library
By Hartland's Cromaine Library
Hartland's Cromaine LibraryAug 22, 2023
Nostalgia Podcast: Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret
Listen in as Erik and Heather chat about the classic coming-of-age story, Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret.
Staff Movie Club: Re-Elected
Happy (belated) Independence Day! What does George Washington, zombies, and a ragtag group of friends have in common? Listen in as Erik, Heather, and Shelby discuss the cinematic triumph, Re-Elected, and reveal the answers to this question!
Childhood Reading Memories
Listen in as Heather, Kelsey, and Shelby discuss some of their favorite childhood reading memories, including why they chose Mergers by Steven Layne as their cover image for this episode!
Staff Book Club: Forest Bathing
Listen in as Erik, Heather, and Shelby discuss Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness by Qing Li.
Staff Movie Club: Leprechaun
Listen in as Erik, Grace, Heather, and Shelby discuss the cinematic triumph, Leprechaun.
Nostalgia Read: The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney
Listen in as Cromaine Librarians Erik, Heather, and Kelsey discuss 90s literary sensation The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney.
Staff Movie Club: Krampus
Listen in as Erik, Grace, Heather, Pam, and Shelby discuss the cinematic triumph, Krampus.
Staff Book Club: The Only Good Indians - Stephen Graham Jones
Join Erik, Heather, and Shelby for our inaugural episode of Staff Book Club. This month, we're discussing Stephen Graham Jones' super unsettling book, The Only Good Indians.
Movie Discussion: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
We're baaaack!
Join Cromaine staffers, Erik, Heather, Kelsey, and Shelby as they discuss the movie, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Part 5
Cromaine staffers, Kelsey, Shelby, and Heather, wrap-up our Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark re-visit and share their thoughts on Part 5.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Part 4
This week, Cromaine staffers, Heather, Kelsey, and Shelby, discuss Part 4 of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Part 3
Listen in as Cromaine staff members, Heather, Kelsey, and Shelby discuss part 3 of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. In this episode, Shelby and Heather learn that Kelsey once worked in a haunted house!
Nostalgia Read: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, Part 2
Listen in as Cromaine staff, Erik, Grace, Heather, and Shelby, talk about Part 2 of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.
Nostalgia Reads: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark: Intro and Part 1
Listen in as Cromaine staff members, Erik, Grace, Heather, Marta, and Shelby discuss the intro and Part 1 of Alvin Schwartz's classic short story collection that has been terrifying kids for decades: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Tune in next week to hear their thoughts on Part 2!
Nostalgia Read: The Body of Christopher Creed by Carol Plum-Ucci
Listen in as Cromaine staff members, Erik, Grace, Heather, and Marta, discuss another relic from the past: The Body of Christopher Creed by Carol Plum-Ucci.
Trigger Warning: topics include Suicide, Bullying, Abuse
Nostalgia Read: Sweet Valley High Book 1: Double Love - Francine Pascal
Listen in as Erik, Grace, Heather, and Marta discuss the first book in the Sweet Valley High series, Double Love by Francine Pascal.
Program Recap: Who Ya Callin' Crazy?
Content warning: This episode covers sensitive and upsetting topics involving mental illness and the inhumane treatment of patients over the years. The historical context of this program and this podcast are incredibly important as we work to improve and grow in years to come, but we do want to caution listeners who may find the topic unsettling.
Listen to the recorded audio from April 7, 2022's "Who Ya Callin' Crazy" program in the Community Room with OCC professor emeritus Dennis Fiems. See his slides here!
Nostalgia Read: April Fools by Richie Tankersley Cusick
Listen in as Erik, Heather, and Marta discuss another book from the 90s: April Fools by Richie Tankersley Cusick
Trivia Tuesday: The 2022 Great Michigan Read
Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers! This week’s theme is: The 2022 Great Michigan Read.
What's New at Cromaine - March 2022
Join Pam from Community Relations to learn about some of our biggest events taking place at Cromaine in March! Registration begins Thursday, February 24 at 9:00 am. For more information on registration and additional offerings, check out our newsletter and our online calendar!
Nostalgia Read: Animorphs: The Invasion
Listen in as Erik, Grace, Heather and Marta talk about a true gem from the 90s: Animorphs: The Invasion by K.A. Applegate
Trivia Tuesday: Book Characters
Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers! This week’s theme is: Book Characters.
What's New At Cromaine - February 2022
Join Pam from Community Relations to learn about some of our biggest events taking place at Cromaine in February! Registration begins Thursday, January 27 at 9:00 am. For more information on registration and additional offerings, check out our newsletter and our online calendar!
What's New At Cromaine - January 2022
Join Pam from Community Relations to learn about some of our biggest events taking place at Cromaine in January! Registration begins Thursday, December 30 at 9:00 am. For more information on registration and additional offerings, check out our newsletter and our online calendar!
Nostalgia Read: The New Year's Party by R.L. Stine
Adult Services Librarian, Erik, and Youth Services Librarian, Heather, take a journey down memory lane and re-read The New Year's Party by R.L. Stine.
Trivia Tuesday: Name That Candy
Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers! This week’s theme is: Name That Candy.
What's New at Cromaine for November 2021
Join Pam from Community Relations to learn about some of our biggest events taking place at Cromaine in November! Registration begins Thursday, October 28 at 9:00 am. For more information on registration and additional offerings, check out our newsletter and our online calendar!
Spooky Spectacular: Let the Right One In (2008)
Welcome to the Spooky Spectacular with Damon and Shelby, a podcast where we watch, recap, and review spooky-themed movies that can be viewed through Cromaine's collections and online resources! This week: the Swedish film Let the Right One In from 2008. Join us as we discuss angry cats, funky hats, and jazzercising class.
Spooky Spectacular: The Hole in the Ground (2019)
Welcome to the Spooky Spectacular with Damon and Shelby, a podcast where we watch, recap, and review spooky-themed movies that can be viewed through Cromaine's collections and online resources! This week: the Irish film The Hole in the Ground from 2019. Join us as we discuss parmesan cheese, demonic possession, and make way too many jokes about the titular object.
Nostalgia Read: Christopher Pike
Erik and Heather take a deep dive into the reading life of their childhoods and re-read a relic: Remember Me by Christopher Pike. Did it withstand the test of time? Listen and find out!
Spooky Spectacular: Ringu (1998)
Welcome to the Spooky Spectacular with Damon and Shelby, a podcast where we watch, recap, and review spooky-themed movies that can be viewed through Cromaine's collections and online resources! This week: the original Japanese version of The Ring from 1998. Join us as we discuss an adorable child with dead eyes, cursed video tapes, and...fingernails?!
Trivia Tuesday: Name That Movie
Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers! This week’s theme is: Name That Movie.
Trivia Tuesday: Art
Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!
Spooky Spectacular: Rumpelstiltskin (1995)
Welcome to the Spooky Spectacular with Damon and Shelby, a podcast where we watch, recap, and review spooky-themed movies that can be viewed through Cromaine's collections and online resources! This week: Rumpelstiltskin from 1995. Join us as we discuss an evil goblin that drives motorcycles and steals babies!
Spooky Spectacular: The Wasp Woman (1959)
Welcome to the Spooky Spectacular with Damon and Shelby, a podcast where we watch, recap, and review spooky-themed movies that can be viewed through Cromaine's collections and online resources! This week: The Wasp Woman from 1959. Join us as we discuss a the magical powers of wasp royal jelly.
Trivia Tuesday: History
Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers! This week's theme: History.
What's New at Cromaine for October 2021
Listen to learn about some of our biggest events taking place at Cromaine in October! Registration begins September 23 at 9:00 am. For more information on registration and additional offerings, check out our newsletter and our online calendar!
Spooky Spectacular: Little Shop of Horrors (1960)
Welcome to the Spooky Spectacular with Damon and Shelby, a podcast where we watch, recap, and review spooky-themed movies that can be viewed through Cromaine's collections and online resources! This week: The original 1959 screenplay of Little Shop of Horrors. Join us as we discuss a carnivorous plant out to eat everyone in sight.
Librarian Interviews: Erik
Join Adult Services Librarian Damon as they interview Adult Services Librarian Erik about his role at Cromaine, his librarian journey, and his secret talent discovered in the church pews.
Trivia Tuesday: Songs- Names in Songs
Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!
Trivia Tuesday: Songs- TV Theme Songs
Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!
What's New at Cromaine for September 2021
Listen to learn about some of our biggest events taking place at Cromaine in September! Registration begins August 26 at 9:00 am. For more information on registration and additional offerings, check out our newsletter and our online calendar!
Back-to-School with Maeve and Heather
In this podcast, Maeve and Heather share some of their favorite books about school, homework helpers, and more!
Trivia Tuesday: Summertime- Snacks
Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!
Trivia Tuesday: Summertime- Vacation
Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!
What's New at Cromaine August 2021
Listen to learn about some of our biggest events taking place at Cromaine in August! Registration begins July 29 at 9:00 am. For more information on registration and additional offerings, check out our newsletter and our online calendar!
Trivia Tuesday: Tails and Tales Part 2
Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!
Trivia Tuesday: Tails and Tales Part 1
Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!
Librarian Interviews: Bekah
Join Adult Services Librarian Damon as they interview Youth Librarian Bekah about her role at Cromaine, her librarian journey, and her totally-not-weird crush on Pete the Cat.
Maeve and Heather's Road Trip Favorites and More
This week, Heather and Maeve will discuss some of their favorite audiobooks that are great for the whole family to listen to together, share some podcast and music recommendations, and discuss what's up next on their personal to be read lists.