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Middle Country Public Library Podcast

Middle Country Public Library

Join the librarians of Middle Country as they chat about upcoming programs and events, hear entertaining discussions on what to read, what to watch, and what to do at Middle Country Public Library!

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16:50

Episode 227 - Summer Reading Clubs 2022

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/06/16

Time to jump into Oceans of Possibilities with the 2022 Summer Reading Clubs at MCPL! Our amazing colleagues from the Adult, Teen, and Children's departments are here to give us the scoop on what to expect if you sign up for this year's clubs! Registration is now open. For Adults – Enjoy a summer filled with reading your choice of books, audiobooks, or eBooks. Participants can earn virtual raffle tickets for each book they read. Those who read at least 3 books will receive an invitation to our

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20:04

Episode 226 - New DVDs + June Book Horoscopes

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/06/09

It's that time of month again...New DVDs and Book Horoscopes. We put them together for your convenience. How nice! Have an MCPL card and want to view/reserve your DVDs? Use this link: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/ftlist^bib02%2C1%2C0%2C6/mode=2 Remember, as Sara mentioned: Adult DVDs are released the first and third Monday of the month (or Tuesday if a holiday falls on a Monday). New DVDs are super popular, so make sure to either log in online or call us to reserve starting at 9:30am. If you

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13:38

Episode 225 - Water Safety + Florida Facts

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/06/02

This week's episode is coming to you from Podfest 2022 in Orlando, Florida! We are here to learn more about podcasting, video production, and the great resources that are available...and we will be bringing this knowledge back to our patrons for some exciting things that will be available later this year. In the meantime, as the summer season begins, it's a good time to refresh yourself with the importance of water safety, especially if you have little ones. Nicole has the scoop on what you need to

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20:24

Episode 224 - The Seed Library

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/05/26

Our green-thumbed colleague Amber Gagliardi is here to talk gardening, seeds, and the Seed Library! https://www.mcplibrary.org/adults/seed-library/

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23:29

Episode 223 - Summer Concerts at Jones Beach +...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/05/19

Sara has a list of the concerts and events coming up this summer at Jones Beach! Check out our extensive Music CD collection to get you ready to see your favorite artists live. Interested in attending a concert at Jones Beach? Check out the link here for details: https://www.livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAE6eAA/northwell-health-at-jones-beach-theater-events Nicole was surprised at just how many "celebrity authors" have written children's books. Here's a sample of some books mentioned on today's

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13:02

Episode 222 - Touch-A-Truck & Museum Day

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/05/12

In-person programming is back and ramping up BIG TIME at the library! Join us for our Touch A Truck event on Saturday, May 14th from 11am to 1pm in the parking lot of our Centereach building. This unique event will feature large trucks and heavy equipment from law enforcement, fire department, commercial companies, industrial companies and more. Michelle is here to let us know what to expect! Plus Deborah is here with a list of who will be exhibiting for our annual Museum Day. Local museums,

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29:45

Episode 221 - Movie Chat Special : The Star Wars Saga...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/05/04

May the 4th be with you! On this May 4, 2022 we celebrate Star Wars with the second of our three part series on the Star Wars Saga. This week, we use the force on Nicole and convince her to watch the original three Star Wars films (or the "middle three" in story chronological order): Star Wars : Episode 4 - A New Hope Star Wars : Episode 5 - The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars : Episode 6 - The Return of the Jedi MCPL cardholders can take out the trilogy here : https://tinyurl.com/starwarsmc1 Want to

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22:39

Episode 220 - A Bit of Springtime Readers Advisory

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/04/28

Spring is in the air! Perhaps you'd like to sit outside when the weather finally gets warmer and enjoy a good read? Nicole and Sara are here to give you some suggestions! Nicole mentions this article from Publisher's Weekly that might interest you: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/89126-new-and-noteworthy-children-s-and-ya-books-april-2022.html Sara mentioned just a few of the New York Times best sellers. Here is the current and complete list... if

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18:30

Episode 219 - BBC Shows + Homesteading

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/04/21

Sara *GASP* works at another library! And the staff there are big fans of BBC shows, so this week Sara will let us in on her fav BBC shows and her recommendations: DCI Banks https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search/?searchtype=t&searcharg=dci+banks&sortdropdown=-&SORT=DZ&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=Ydci+banks%26SORT%3DD Broadchurch

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17:34

Episode 218 - This Week in History : Titanic + Lincoln

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/04/14

We are excited about a new regular segment that we will be presenting titled "This Week in History." Our very own history-loving librarian Jim Ward will join us to discuss historical events that happen to take place around the same time...but years apart. This week, Jim chats about the Titanic disaster, which took place on April 14-15th, 1912 and coincidentally the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, who was shot on April 14, 1865 and died a day later. Want to learn more about these

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Episode 217 - April Book Horoscopes + Award Season...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/04/07

Nicole has some April Book Horoscopes...learn what to expect this month plus get a great book recommendation. https://bookriot.com/april-2022-horoscopes-and-book-recommendations/ Sara has a wrap up of this year's "Award Season," the Oscars and the Grammy Awards. https://www.grammy.com/awards https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2022

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21:44

Episode 216 - Women’s History Month Trivia

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/03/31

March is Women's History Month, and we are wrapping it up with some trivia. Listen and play along with Sara and Nicole! Want to know how Sal comes up with his questions? He uses some of our wonderful online databases available here at Middle Country! Looking for biographical information on a women in history? Check out these links with your MCPL library card, or if you are in Suffolk County, New York, check out https://www.livebrary.com/database-information Biography Resource Center + Lives &

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17:05

Episode 215 - A Library of Things Update

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/03/24

Stephanie Vecchio is here to chat about our fabulous Library of Things collection. What is the Library of Things? How can patrons access this unusual and interesting collection? Listen to find out! If you have an MCPL library card, you can browse and reserve items here: https://www.mcplibrary.org/library-of-things/

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14:45

Episode 214 - Addressing War with Children + Daylight...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/03/17

Nicole has a number of books that make it easier to discuss war with young children. Plus: As we've moved once again into Daylight Saving Time, Sara has some news about it becoming permanent. This week's links: Here's the Publisher's Weekly Blog on Books That Help Us Talk with Children About War http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/shelftalker/?p=33643 A Kid's Book About...War https://akidsco.com/products/a-kids-book-about-war Talking to kids about the war in

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24:48

Episode 213 - March Book Horoscopes + Iditarod Facts

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/03/10

It's time for March Book Horoscopes! Nicole has a few for you to ponder...if she doesn't mention your sign, let us know and she will next time! Take a look at the list here: https://bookriot.com/march-2022-horoscopes-and-book-recommendations/ Sara discusses the Iditarod race, which is currently underway. Want to see the Race Map? Try here: https://iditarod.com/race-map/ and for more information on the race and it's origins, check this out: https://iditarod.com/. Sara's book & DVD recommendations

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25:03

Episode 212 - Survivor + Wordle

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/03/03

The new season of Survivor is upon us, and Sara has some fun trivia for Nicole and Sal... see who's surviving on the island and who's "going astern." Nicole loves Wordle and has some history of the game as well as some books to improve your vocabulary and your score. Looking for survival books? We have them! Stay alive! : survival skills you need / John D. McCann. 613.69 MCCANN Explains how to think like a survivor; discusses solutions for surviving emergencies during sport, adventures, and travel;

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18:40

Episode 211 - Movie Chat : Eagle vs Shark

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/02/24

Nicole's Movie Chat for this week is 2007's Eagle vs Shark, starring Loren Taylor and Jemaine Clement. Directed by Taika Waititi. From IMDb : The tale of two socially-awkward misfits and the strange ways they try to find love: through revenge on high-school bullies, burgers, and video games. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0494222/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Reserve a copy with your MCPL library card here : http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1477010 Amazon Prime members, click here to watch instantly :

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27:20

Episode 210 - Oscar Nominations, NYT Best Sellers,...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/02/17

We've been doing this for 4 years this week! Wow. Thanks for listening... We have a packed show this week! Nicole reminds everyone that we have a handy link on our website where you can see our NYT Best Seller lists in our catalog. NYT Middle Grade Best Seller Book List : http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/ftlist^bib38%2C1%2C0%2C13/mode=2 NYT Young Adult Best Seller Book List : http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/ftlist^bib35%2C1%2C0%2C20/mode=2 Sara discusses this year's Academy Award nominations

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20:27

Episode 209 - Olympics Facts + Black History Month Books

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/02/10

The Winter Olympics have begun and Sara has some interesting facts about the Olympics as well as discussing her longing to be an Olympic Curling champion... If you want to read the facts, check it out here: https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/greece/facts-about-the-olympics/ It's Black History Month and Nicole has some great book recommendations for kids and teens. You can read the lists she used here: Books for Black History

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24:50

Episode 208 - Happy Lunar New Year!

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/02/03

We celebrate the Year of the Tiger by chatting about the Chinese Zodiac and Lunar New Year. As a bonus, Nicole has this month's Book Horoscopes! Here are Your Zodiac Animal Book Recommendations from Penguin Random House that Sara mentioned. Plus information on the Chinese Zodiac here and history of Lunar New Year here. PLUS - Take a look at your Book Horoscopes for February.

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