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Each week on Down Time with Cranston Public Library, host Tayla Cardillo chats with staff from Cranston Public Library about what they’ve been reading, what they’ve been watching, and what they’ve been loving. You’ll also hear from guests from outside the library community sharing their work and passions. New episodes are released every Tuesday at noon - subscribe so you never miss an episode!

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Each week on Down Time with Cranston Public Library, host Tayla Cardillo chats with staff from Cranston Public Library about what they’ve been reading, what they’ve been watching, and what they’ve been loving. You’ll also hear from guests from outside the library community sharing their work and passions. New episodes are released every Tuesday at noon - subscribe so you never miss an episode!

    203 - ALA Emerging Leaders ▶️

    203 - ALA Emerging Leaders ▶️

    This week Tayla is joined by Elena and Angela, two members of the American Library Association’s 2024 Emerging Leaders cohort. They discuss the program and how they hope to influence library advocacy happening on behalf of the organization. They also discuss when to jump into long-running book series and watching podcasts on YouTube. During The Last Chapter they discuss: What author alive or dead would you like to meet and why?

    Podcast disclaimer

    Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!



    Books

    All the Odes by Pablo Neruda

    The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri

    Trust by Hernan Diaz 

    Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo

    I Had That Same Dream Again by Yoru Sumino and Izumi Kirihara   

    Blue Giant Vols. 1-2 by Shinichi Ishizuka

    Woman World by Aminder Dhaliwal

    A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J, Maas

    The Murderbot Diaries Series by Martha Wells

    The Wheel of Time Series by Robert Jordan

    A Song of Ice and Fire Series by George R. R. Martin



    AV

    Deadloch (2023- ) 

    The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie & Katya (YouTube)

    Tiny Meat Gang (YouTube)

    Random Order Show (YouTube)

    Brittany Broski (YouTube)

    Oh No Ross and Carrie (podcast)  

    Fantasy Fangirls (podcast)



    Other

    ALA Emerging Leaders Program

    No Flying, No Tights

    • 50 min
    202 - Age of Audio 🎙️

    202 - Age of Audio 🎙️

    This week Tayla is joined by documentary filmmaker Shaun Michael Colón to talk about his latest project, Age of Audio. Age of Audio is a documentary about the rise of podcasts in popular culture and the use of the format to create art. They also discuss Sapiens, the state of the MCU and much to everyone’s surprise, football. During The Last Chapter they discuss: If you could find out the truth about one mystery what would it be?

    Podcast disclaimer

    Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!



    Books

    Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari 

    Sapiens: A Graphic History by Yuval Noah Harari, David Vandermeulen, and Daniel Casanave

    Abeni’s Song by P. Djeli Clark 



    AV

    Blue Eye Samurai (2023)

    Scavengers Reign (2023)

    The Marvels (2023) 

    Ms. Marvel (2022)

    Echo (2023-2024)

    Reservation Dogs (2021-2023)

    Black Panther (2018)

    WandaVision (2021)

    Loki (2021-2023)

    Moon Knight (2022)

    She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2023)



    Other

    Age of Audio

    • 51 min
    201 - Dolls of Our Lives ⭐

    201 - Dolls of Our Lives ⭐

    This week Tayla is joined by Allison Horrocks and Mary Mahoney, hosts of the podcast Dolls of Our Lives and authors of the book by the same name. They discuss why they decided to make a podcast about American Girl and why these dolls appeal to so many young people. They also discuss J.Lo, podcasts leading to a reading deep dive, and mysteries. During The Last Chapter they discuss: Which American Girl do you think you’re most like? 

    Podcast disclaimer

    Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!



    Books

    Dolls of Our Lives by Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks

    The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro

    Working by Robert A. Caro

    Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake

    First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston

    Killing Me by Michele Gagnon

    Hoops by Matt Tavares

    Yoga Life by Brett Larkin



    AV

    Dolls of Our Lives (podcast)

    99% Invisible (podcast)

    Death and Other Details (2024- )

    Mrs Sidhu Investigates (2023- )

    Vanderpump Rules (2013- )

    Couple to Throuple (2024- )

    This Is Me…Now (trailer)

    Ghosts (2021- )



    Other

    Allison Horrocks on Instagram

    Mary Mahoney on Instagram

    Download American Girl’s Black Heroines’ Books for Free

    • 45 min
    VIDEO: Down Time Tier Ranking Livestream Spectacular 🔀

    VIDEO: Down Time Tier Ranking Livestream Spectacular 🔀

    To celebrate our 200th episode, the creative team got together to share their hot takes by doing some tier ranking! Listen to find out what books ruined Elena, Robin’s favorite author events this year, Dave’s favorite robots, and Tayla’s thoughts about how librarians are represented in the media.

    Podcast disclaimer

    Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!



    Elena - Books That Hurt My Feelings and Made Me Want to Cry

    Bunny by Mona Awad

    This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno

    Bolero by Wyatt Kennedy

    Pure Colour by Sheila Heti

    Down the Drain by Julia Fox

    We Spread by Iain Reid

    Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow

    Jane by Maggie Nelson

    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

    Ponies by Kij Johnson

    Toilet-bound Hanako-kun by Aidalro



    Robin - A Year of Attending Author Events

    Jennifer Weiner

    Martha Hall Kelly

    Sy Montgomery

    Fiona Davis

    Warren Zanes

    A Time to Gather by Kimberly Ragosta

    Dolls of Our Lives by Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks

    Dale Arnold

    Jean Kwok

    Kristen Harmel

    Nicola Harrison

    Lisa See

    Marie Benedict

    Victoria Christopher Murray

    Ibram X. Kendi

    Joel Christian Gill



    Dave - My Favorite Thing is Robots

    The Brave Little Toaster (1987)

    Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009)

    A Psalm For the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)

    All Systems Red by Martha Wells 

    Short Circuit (1986)

    The Wild Robot by Peter Brown 

    The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz



    Tayla - Librarian Representation In Media

    Desk Set (1957)

    The Librarian - SNL (YouTube)

    Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)

    The Librarians (2014-2018)

    Batgirl of Burnside by Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr



    SECRET TIER - Down TIme Episodes Ranked

    Episode 189 - Blood and Watershed

    Episode 178 - Star Wars From a Certain Point of View

    Episode 168 - Find Your Voice with Mark Binder

    Episode 153 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Sara Nović, author of TRUE BIZ (YouTube)

    Episode 145 - Alex Graudins, Author of IMPROVE

    Episode 188 - CPL’s Teen Volunteers

    Episode 175 - F*cked Up Fairy Tales with Liz

    • 1 hr 15 min
    200 - Down Time Tier Ranking Livestream Spectacular 🔀

    200 - Down Time Tier Ranking Livestream Spectacular 🔀

    To celebrate our 200th episode, the creative team got together to share their hot takes by doing some tier ranking! Listen to find out what books ruined Elena, Robin’s favorite author events this year, Dave’s favorite robots, and Tayla’s thoughts about how librarians are represented in the media. If you missed the livestream and would like to watch this episode with video, you can find the video version here.

    Podcast disclaimer

    Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!



    Elena - Books That Hurt My Feelings and Made Me Want to Cry

    Bunny by Mona Awad

    This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno

    Bolero by Wyatt Kennedy

    Pure Colour by Sheila Heti

    Down the Drain by Julia Fox

    We Spread by Iain Reid

    Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow

    Jane by Maggie Nelson

    The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

    Ponies by Kij Johnson

    Toilet-bound Hanako-kun by Aidalro



    Robin - A Year of Attending Author Events

    Jennifer Weiner

    Martha Hall Kelly

    Sy Montgomery

    Fiona Davis

    Warren Zanes

    A Time to Gather by Kimberly Ragosta

    Dolls of Our Lives by Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks

    Dale Arnold

    Jean Kwok

    Kristen Harmel

    Nicola Harrison

    Lisa See

    Marie Benedict

    Victoria Christopher Murray

    Ibram X. Kendi

    Joel Christian Gill



    Dave - My Favorite Thing is Robots

    The Brave Little Toaster (1987)

    Battlestar Galactica (2004-2009)

    A Psalm For the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers

    Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994)

    All Systems Red by Martha Wells 

    Short Circuit (1986)

    The Wild Robot by Peter Brown 

    The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz



    Tayla - Librarian Representation In Media

    Desk Set (1957)

    The Librarian - SNL (YouTube)

    Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005-2008)

    The Librarians (2014-2018)

    Batgirl of Burnside by Cameron Stewart, Brenden Fletcher and Babs Tarr



    SECRET TIER - Down TIme Episodes Ranked

    Episode 189 - Blood and Watershed

    Episode 178 - Star Wars From a Certain Point of View

    Episode 168 - Find Your Voice with Mark Binder

    Episode 153 - Reading Across Rhode Island with Sara Nović, author of TRUE BIZ (YouTube)

    Episode 145 - Alex Graudins, Author of IMPROVE

    Episode 188 - CPL’s Teen Volunteers

    Episode 175 - F*cked Up Fairy Tales with Liz

    • 1 hr 4 min
    199 - Fall In Love With Reading 😘

    199 - Fall In Love With Reading 😘

    This week Tayla is joined by Emily to talk all things romance novels - what draws her to the genre, what keeps the formula interesting, and what she’s reading right now. They also talked about romantasy, Hallmark Channel series, and cults. During the Last Chapter they discuss: have you ever had a crush on a book character and, if so, who?

    Podcast disclaimer

    Like what you hear? Rate and review Down Time on Apple Podcasts or your podcast player of choice! If you’d like to submit a topic for The Last Chapter you can send your suggestions to downtime@cranstonlibrary.org. Our theme music is Day Trips by Ketsa and our ad music is Happy Ukulele by Scott Holmes. Thanks for listening!

    Books

    Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

    Normal People by Sally Rooney

    Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

    One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

    Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer

    A British Girl’s Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak by Laura Taylor Namey

    The Road Trip by Beth O’Leary

    AV

    Good Witch (2015-2021)

    Daughters of the Cult (2024)

    Love Has Won (2023)

    Other

    Rhody Radio

    Book & Movie Groups at Cranston Public Library

    • 46 min

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