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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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Episode 167 - What's Available for Teen Community...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/04/22

In housekeeping this week: Lynda.com, one of our most popular resources here at the library, is now LinkedIn Learning. Check out the amazing online video classes you can take with your library card or Miller Business Center membership. Nicole has a great list of community service opportunities for MCPL teens. Plus Sara has a couple of great books to prepare you for getting out there again in the world as the pandemic restrictions start to ease. Would you be ready to present yourself at a job

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21:59

Episode 166 - Movie Chat : Tesla

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/04/15

Nikola Tesla was a brilliant man whose research and inventions led the way to the pleasantries in life we take for granted today. We spun the Movie Chat Wheel and it landed on Tesla (2020) starring Ethan Hawke and Eve Hewson. Was it everything we hoped for? Eh...not so much, but it's worth a listen to this week's discussion and you can decide for yourself. If anything, this week's episode will perhaps pique your interest in Tesla. Tesla is available at the library for MCPL cardholders to take out in

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15:15

Episode 165 - National Poetry Month

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/04/08

It's National Poetry Month! Nicole and Sara have some great resources for you to check out this month. Plus we get Sara reciting some poems about wine and dogs...how much better can it get? Listen and find out. Check these out: The Poetry Foundation Academy of American Poets Columbia Granger's World of Poetry (Use your library card to access) 10 of the Best and Most Famous Opening Lines in English Poetry

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14:22

Episode 164 - Kanopy + Let's Go Bicycling

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/04/01

A reminder that the Library Budget Vote takes place on April 6th, 2021 from 9:30am to 9:00pm at the Centereach building. April is here and we have new theme song...no foolin'! On this episode: Sara lets everyone know why Kanopy is such an amazing service for our patrons! Click here for details. Nicole gets us into the warm-weather mood to discuss bike riding and how to be safe...plus we have a great program coming up that's being presented by the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety that's

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17:25

Episode 163 - It's Award Season

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/03/25

It's awards season once again, and Sara and Nicole are chatting about the Oscars and the Audie Awards. To see the Audie winners for 2021, visit https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/awards-and-prizes/article/85874-2021-audie-award-winners-announced.html To see a list of Oscar nominations, visit https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2021 A reminder that the Library Budget Vote takes place on Tuesday, April 6th from 9:30am to 9:00pm. You can click here for detailed information

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20:42

Episode 162 - Trivia Showdown 2021: Part I

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/03/18

Sara and Nicole go head-to-head for an Ultimate Trivia Showdown! Who will win this round? Listen to find out. We did something different this time, as there is no single subject. Let us know in the comments what you think of this format. This is the first Showdown...stayed tuned for Part II coming up soon. Sal uses Statista to create his trivia questions. Statista is an excellent resource for small business owners, students, and more. Visit the Miller Business Center at our Centereach building to

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22:40

Episode 161 - Women's History Month & Irish-American...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/03/11

This month is both Women's History Month AND Irish-American Heritage Month. Nicole and Sara have some suggestions to celebrate both. Nicole's Book list: https://www.internationalwomensday.com/ReadingList-Schools Music of Ella Fitzgerald Take and Make: https://youtu.be/JKz8FTaeNDY. Sara's Irish Movie Picks: In America http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1400962 Brooklyn http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1721531 Far and Away http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1584346 Angela’s

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18:05

Episode 160 - Movie Chat : Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/03/04

Nicole, Sara, and Sal try to make sense of the 2011 suspense flick, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy starring Gary Oldman. Here's a well done YouTube video explaining the ending: https://youtu.be/TBo6yJmSwHI Maybe you have another opinion? Let us know! Reserve your copy here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1573777

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19:12

Episode 159 - Centereach Renovation News, Podcast...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/02/25

Sara has exciting news about the upcoming renovations happening in Centereach. Nicole has some podcast recommendations for Black History Month. Stephanie is here to give us an update on what's new with our Library of Things collection. Take a look at renderings of the renovations here. Here's where you can listen to and subscribe to the podcasts Nicole

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20:45

Episode 158 - Special Episode : History Bites &...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/02/18

Jim Ward is back to discuss our YouTube series, History Bites. In honor of Black History Month, we present a listen to the History Bites episode celebrating the rise of civil rights pioneer Martin Luther King, Jr., narrated by our very own Sara. To watch this episode of History Bites on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/IszM2ig4dgs Browse other History Bites episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtHm7OODwmnZOdhMYzxTdkMU6Q-BzFIvZ

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23:45

Episode 157 - Valentine's Day to President's Day

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/02/11

Happy Valentine's Day...and Happy President's Day! It's that time of year again... Nicole is soooo happy to talk about romance novels and romantic movies. Plus our own in-house history buff Jim Ward is tested on his knowledge of Presidential trivia by Sara. Will he prevail? Listen to find out.

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21:11

Episode 156 - Suggestions for Black History Month 2021

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/02/04

This week we are kicking off this year's Black History Month with some suggestions of movies, books, and music highlighting African-American authors, actors, musicians, and more. Here are links to what we discussed in this episode: Kevin Hart's guide to black history [DVD-videorecording] / directed by Tom Stern I am not your Negro [DVD-videorecording] / Magnolia Pictures presents ; directed by Raoul Peck. And still I rise : black America since MLK : an illustrated chronology / Henry Louis Gates,

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26:17

Episode 155 - How did this get (re)made?

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/01/28

After our Little Women movie chat, Sal got to thinking what the original was like so he watched... and loved it. Even moreso than the remake. So this week we talk about movies that should not have been remade. (Plus we will throw a book or two that should not have been made into a movie in there for good measure)

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18:24

Episode 154 - Presidential Books for Kids + New DVD...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/01/21

With the inauguration of our new president and vice president, Nicole has some great book selections for kids about the White House, Presidents of the United States, and more. Plus Sara has a sneak peak of next month's new DVDs.

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34:40

Episode 153 - Movie Chat: Little Women (2019)

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/01/14

Sara spins the Wheel of Movies and lands on 2019's Little Women. Prepare yourself for a lively discussion on this unique version of the classic story. Little Women stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Letts, Bob Odenkirk, Louis Garrel, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper. Here's the IMDb listing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3281548/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 MCPL cardholders can reserve a copy here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2013899

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Episode 152 - New Year Resolutions

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2021/01/07

Sara and Nicole have some ideas to support your New Year Resolutions for 2021! Lose weight like crazy even if you have a crazy life! : life lessons and a breakthrough 30-day nutrition and fitness solution! / Autumn Calabrese https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2029682 Stay positive : encouraging quotes and messages to fuel your life with positive energy / Jon Gordon, Daniel Decker https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1976843 How to say no without feeling guilty : and say yes to more time, more joy,

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13:33

Episode 151 - Looking Forward to 2021

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2020/12/30

There's lots to look forward to in 2021 right? Let's see what the podcast team is looking forward to in terms of movies, music and more.

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21:51

Episode 150 - Our "Favorite Things" of 2020

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2020/12/23

The podcast team picks their "favorite" things of 2020. It's a strange episode. Stick with us. Here are pictures of Sara's "interesting animal facts": Wombats Parrot Fish Sloth Okapi This is not a snake Venezuelan Poodle Moth Tenrec Panda Ants Nicole's Favorite Things: Love Island The Undoing Megan Thee Stallion Sal's Favorite Things: Onward Over the Moon Hamilton Star Trek: Picard The Mandalorian The Magic of the Animal Kingdom Izzy's Koala World Bluey Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith Dear Happy

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19:09

Episode 149 - Movie Chat: National Lampoon's...

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2020/12/17

In this very seasonal movie chat, we discuss 1989's holiday classic, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation! MCPL cardholders can reserve their copy here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1366526

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Episode 148 - Some Book Recommendations

Middle Country Public Library Podcast ·

2020/12/10

Sara and Nicole have some book recommendations to wrap up your 2020. Sara's picks: The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2016627 Little bookshop of murder / Maggie Blackburn https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2005930 The last story of Mina Lee / Nancy Jooyoun Lee https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1998246 Earthlings / Sayaka Murata ; translated from the Japanese by Ginny Tapley Takemori https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2022308 The cold

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