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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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23:23

Episode 207 - Doth Thou Speaketh Shakespeare?

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/01/27

Did you know you might be quoting Shakespeare? Nicole discusses a Mental Floss article (https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60264/21-phrases-you-use-without-realizing-youre-quoting-shakespeare) and Sara has some opinions about it. Plus Sara has a preview of next month's DVDs. Want to read some Shakespeare? Check him out here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/ashakespeare%2C+william/ashakespeare+william/1%2C3%2C707%2CB/exact&FF=ashakespeare+william+++++1564+++++1616&1%2C704%2C Looking for the new

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19:56

Episode 206 - Food Trivia

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/01/20

Join us for another trivia episode that may just make you a little bit hungry... Did you know you can visit the library to access an amazing database that includes The Oxford Companion of Food, An A-Z of Food and Drinks, An Encyclopedia of Food & Drinks in America, and more? Come down and ask a librarian on how you want access these resources. Plus don't forget the hundreds of books related to cooking, food history, and diet recipes in our collection, including The Encyclopedia of Food and Culture,

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17:05

Episode 205 - World of Color

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/01/13

Nicole remembers illustrator Steve Jenkins; Sara asks what your favorite color is and what it means. PLUS There's plenty to do this winter at the library, both virtually and in person! Make sure to check out our online programming catalog for all the wonderful things we have to offer at MCPL! Steve Jenkins https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/88266-obituary-steve-jenkins.html Check out one of his many books at the library :

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19:18

Episode 204 - Movie Chat : The Matador (2005)

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2022/01/06

We kick the new year off with a movie chat! Sara's cinephile co-worker suggested this one: The Matador, from 2005 starring Pierce Brosnan, Greg Kinnear, and Hope Davis. Written and directed by Richard Shepard. Julian Noble is an unshaven, unnerved and unpredictable freelance assassin, who happens to encounter desperate businessman Danny Wright in the bar of a modern Mexico City hotel. Danny is intrigued when Julian reveals that he's a "facilitator of fatalities," and his wife becomes equally

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19:37

Episode 203 - Looking Forward to 2022

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/12/30

As we wrap up 2021, we look forward to what's coming in 2022. The podcast team presents their picks! Nicole is looking forward to: Top Gun: Maverick https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1745960/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Perfect Equation / Elizabeth Everett https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-0-593-20064-3 Reminders of Him / Colleen Hoover https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/colleen-hoover/reminders-of-him-hoover/?page=2 Pam and Tommy (Hulu) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13659418/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 House of the

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Episode 202 - Our ”Favorite Things” of 2021

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/12/23

It's that time of year once again when the podcast team discusses their favorite things of the year. Here's the list: Books Act your age, Eve Brown / Talia Hibbert https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2045961 The Christmas pig / J.K. Rowling https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2056566 30 / Adele https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2077625 Nothing But Thieves https://www.nbthieves.com/music/ The Metallica blacklist / Metallica https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2069205 Equals / Ed

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18:15

Episode 201 - More Book Horoscopes + Cozy Murder...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/12/16

Once again Nicole digs deep into the huge bag of goodies that Book Riot sends her to pull out another set of Book Horoscopes! This week she concentrates on our summer-born listeners. If your horoscope isn't mentioned, no worries... here's the link where you can view all of December's Book Horoscopes from our friends at Book Riot : https://bookriot.com/december-2021-horoscopes-and-book-recommendations/ Plus Sara is here to warm up our cold nights with some cozy murder mysteries for the holiday

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35:32

Episode 200 - Two Hundred!

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/12/09

For our 200th episode, we thought we'd just...chat. So sit back and prepare to dig deep into the inner recesses of Sara, Nicole, and Sal as they answer the burning questions you've all been afraid to ask. We cover a lot in this episode, so here are some of the links to the things mentioned: All our Movie Chats are here : https://www.mcplpodcast.com/?s=movie+chat Sara's least favorite commercial : https://youtu.be/_o_st1zmDHw Sal's favorite long form commercial :

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24:40

Episode 199 - Banksy + New DVDs

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/12/02

Nicole discusses elusive street artist Banksy...there's a new children's book available that you might be interested in: Banksy : graffitied walls and wasn't sorry / Fausto Gilberti http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2052167 Here's some info on the artist : https://banksyexplained.com/ Plus, the TikTok account of the woman who may or may not have an original : https://www.tiktok.com/@colalex? Banksy also directed a film which we have in the collection : Exit Through The Gift

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23:00

Episode 198 - Thankful for...Romantic Comedies!?

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/11/24

Happy Thanksgiving, listeners! As is tradition here at the podcast, we pull out some trivia for Thanksgiving week. But this year we are doing something a little different: unbeknownst to Nicole, Sara and Sal will try to stump her with romantic comedy descriptions! Is Nicole the Romantic Comedy Queen of MCPL? Listen to find out...and maybe find your next movie to take out at the library for the long holiday weekend. A reminder that while the library is closed on Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021, we are open

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26:55

Episode 197 - This Week in History, Aruba, and the...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/11/18

Sara has interesting history to chat about that happened this week; Nicole is relaxed after her trip to Aruba and has facts to share; Sal and the team discuss the increase in price of this year's Thanksgiving meal. This week in

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35:00

Episode 196 - Movie Chat Special : The Star Wars Saga...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/11/11

Star Wars, which can arguably be called one of the greatest cinematic series of our time, has recently become a somewhat divisive subject among fans. Even more unbelievable, our very own Nicole had not seen the majority of the movies. This is the first episode of a three part series in which Sara and Sal try to "make it right." (By forcing Nicole to watch!!!) Join us for a super-sized and downright lively Movie Chat as the team discusses the first three chapters of the Star Wars Saga: The Phantom

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28:08

Episode 195 - A Chat with Author Douglas A. Bass

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/11/04

We are thrilled to have Middle Country native and author Douglas A. Bass on this week's show to chat about his novel Ebenezer: The True Life Story of Ebenezer Scrooge. MCPL patrons can reserve their copy to read here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1808142 You can also get your own copy: https://amzn.to/3BBFsUs See him on Good Morning, Rochester here! Also: Our Annual Scales & Tails Pet Fair is back for 2021! Join us on Saturday, November 13th from 11am to 2pm in Centereach for a fun and

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22:38

Episode 194 - Happy Halloween with the MCPL Horror...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/10/28

It'll probably be a futile attempt, but to celebrate Halloween this year, Sal and Nicole will try to stump Sara with horror film descriptions. Will she prevail? Hey, it's Sara...she's the Queen of Horror Movie Trivia at MCPL! Happy Halloween, everyone!

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Episode 193 - More Scary Stories...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/10/21

Last year we read from some spooky stories to get you into the mood for Halloween... you can listen to that episode here: https://www.mcplpodcast.com/e/episode-141-scary-stories/ This year we have some more scary stuff to share. If you'd like to read them yourself, check this out: Sara's picks: The Maidens by Alex Michaelides The Hunger by Alma Katsu Nicole's picks: Dia de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz R.L. Stine's Fear Street Series Carrie

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Episode 192 - Movie Chat : The Descent

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/10/14

Our next Movie Chat is a spooky one just in time for Halloween: The Descent (2005) starring Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, and Alex Reid. Directed by Neil Marshall. This UK horror flick is sure to stir up some emotions...but be warned: there be big spoilers ahead! Watch the film on demand using your MCPL library card on Kanopy here. Or reserve a DVD copy here. Here is the alternate ending (also known as the "UK" ending or the "better" ending) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kxz2ueA3ok

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14:26

Episode 191 - MGM Comes to Kanopy

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/10/07

Kanopy, the streaming service available to MCPL patrons, has recently announced the addition of the majority of the MGM catalog! We discuss some of the films that you might like. Plus Sara has a few additional picks from the Kanopy library. To browse what MGM titles are available, click here.

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17:46

Episode 190 - Banned Books & Baking

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/09/30

It's a week of "B" words! It's the American Library Association's Banned Books Week. Check out their information site here. Nicole has a list of the top 10 "banned and challenged" books of last year, you can also read it as well. Sara started watching the new season of the Great British Baking Show and wanted to discuss some of the interesting baking words that are used that we may not quite be familiar with, along with some great books here at the library. A baker's life : from childhood bakes to

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Episode 189 - Upcoming Programming + October DVD List...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/09/23

Do you, or someone you know, face obstacles in getting to the library? If so, please contact us to learn more about the possibility of having library materials delivered to your home. In addition to the library’s continuing service for homebound patrons, the library will be starting a three-month trial this fall of an additional delivery service, specifically designed for patrons who have difficulty getting to the library, such as those dealing with transportation or mobility issues. Please contact

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23:47

Episode 188 - Movie Chat : John Wick

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/09/16

This week we discuss the popular 2014 flick, John Wick starring Keanu Reeves. Here's the IMDb listing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2911666/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Have a card with MCPL? Reserve your copy here : https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1665922

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