Heather, Shelby, and Erik dissect the coming of age romantic comedy classic 13 Going on 30 in honor of Valentine's Day. And Thriller. Mostly Thriller.

Erik, Heather, and Shelby decided to sweat it out to the oldies in the company of their new favorite celebrity from yesteryear Richard Simmons. Whether you're looking to get moving a little or change up your exercise routine, definitely listen to this podcast to hear their thoughts on this little time capsule of 80s and 90s fitness trends available…

Listen in as Erik and Heather chat about the classic coming-of-age story, Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret.

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!

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!

Listen in as Erik, Heather, and Shelby discuss Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness by Qing Li.

Listen in as Erik, Grace, Heather, and Shelby discuss the cinematic triumph, Leprechaun.

Listen in as Cromaine Librarians Erik, Heather, and Kelsey discuss 90s literary sensation The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney.

Listen in as Erik, Grace, Heather, Pam, and Shelby discuss the cinematic triumph, Krampus.

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.

We're baaaack! Join Cromaine staffers, Erik, Heather, Kelsey, and Shelby as they discuss the movie, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.

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.

This week, Cromaine staffers, Heather, Kelsey, and Shelby, discuss Part 4 of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.

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!

Listen in as Cromaine staff, Erik, Grace, Heather, and Shelby, talk about Part 2 of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.

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!

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

Listen in as Erik, Grace, Heather, and Marta discuss the first book in the Sweet Valley High series, Double Love by Francine Pascal.

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. L…

Listen in as Erik, Heather, and Marta discuss another book from the 90s: April Fools by Richie Tankersley Cusick

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.

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!

Listen in as Erik, Grace, Heather and Marta talk about a true gem from the 90s: Animorphs: The Invasion by K.A. Applegate

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.…

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…

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!

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...fingernail…

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.

Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!

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!…

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.

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.

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!

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.…

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.

Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!

Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!

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!

In this podcast, Maeve and Heather share some of their favorite books about school, homework helpers, and more!

Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!

Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!

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!

Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!

Join librarian Grace for themed trivia. Play along from home while our staff team, the Dewey Decimators, tries to guess the answers!