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Between the Shelves

Sayville Library

The premier Sayville Library podcast! Join Sayville Library staff as we discuss all things library, pop culture and so much more! Recorded in the Sayville Studio at Sayville Library.

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38:59

Horror-ween Movie Challenge

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2025/10/06

The spooky season is upon us! That means it's time once again for our Horror-ween Movie Challenge! Peter, Lizzie and Kristina join the pod to reveal this year's horror movie categories and share some of their film recommendations to send shivers down your spine.01:11 - Introduction02:55 - Takes Place in NY, Vampires, Zombies & Folk Horror07:28 - Stephen King Adaptation, Creepy Children, & Horror Series12:59 - Demonic Possession, Body, Sci-Fi, & Classic Horror16:27 - 80s, 70s,

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58:51

Football Movies

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2025/09/15

Sean and Lizzie help kickoff the NFL season by discussing their favorite football movies and shows.01:05 - Football movie tropes and themes07:31 - Do you have to be a fan to appreciate football movies?10:21 - Remember the Titans18:18 - Any Given Sunday22:15 - When the Game Stands Tall26:29 - Friday Night Lights (movie)31:48 - Friday Night Lights (show)36:50 - Rudy40:03 - We Are Marshall46:02 - Hurry-Up Reviews54:38 - Fantasy Football Movie Draft~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we

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70:28

Phantom of the Podpera

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2025/09/08

Tory, Kristina and Meg join the pod to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original The Phantom of the Opera film by discussing its many adaptations, including their review of "Masquerade" the immersive theatrical experience!0:01:35 - "Fan-toms"0:05:39 - Changes to the story0:09:16 - 1925 film0:18:16 - 1943 film0:22:49 - Broadway version (1986)0:31:16 - Phantom (1991)0:43:14 - 2004 film0:53:13 - Masquerade (2025)1:07:10 - Final thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to

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51:00

NYT's Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century

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2025/08/25

Resident movie buffs, Alex and Sean, sit down to discuss The New York Times' "Top 100 Films of the 21st Century" and compare it to their own lists.01:17 - How the list was created04:21 - Initial impressions & how many movies we've seen13:25 - List theories and insights20:34 - Snubs28:39 - Surprises35:08 - Personal film rating/ranking criteria41:16 - NYT's Reader Poll44:38 - Final thoughts and game~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode,

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42:57

Lifecycle of a Library Book

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2025/08/18

On this very special episode, Tory and Barbara from Patron Services join Alex to discuss the life of a library book, from the moment they're ordered to their last moments in the library ... and beyond!03:02 - Book Ordering15:07 - Processing & Cataloging25:59 - Book Repair30:09 - Life on the Shelf34:17 - Weeding & End of Life~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know

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45:02

"What Are You Into?" with Tory & Kristina

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2025/08/11

Tory and Kristina are back again to share some things they're into!01:53 - Taskmaster05:30 - Stargate SG-111:07- The Antidote by Karen Russell16:04 - Vince Guaraldi18:57 - The Incandescent by Emily Tesh23:52 - Everything Must Go: The Stories We Tell Ourselves About the End of the World by Darian Lynskey28:20 - Duel31:54 - Infinity Nikki39:17 - The Phoenician Scheme~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question,

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53:12

"What Are You Into?" with Tory & Kristina

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2025/07/28

Tory and Kristina join Alex to talk about what they're into!02:15 - Adolescence (Netflix)06:43 - Clair Obscure: Expedition 3311:41 - Pokémon Shield17:20 - Atomfall23:20 - Fantasy BINGO28:03 - Crochet33:41 - Abundance by Ezra Klein, Derek Thompson37:08 - Final Destination Series44:29 - Les Misérables~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at alex@sayvillelibrary.org!

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49:36

Favorite Album Covers

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2025/07/21

Peter, Lizzie and Alex discuss what makes a great album cover and share some of their favorites!01:39 - London Calling - The Clash04:39 - Power, Corruption and Lies - New Order07:13 - Virgin - Lorde10:06 - Kimono My House - Sparks13:34 - Faith - The Cure15:47 - Radical Optimism - Dua Lipa17:49 - Madvillainy - Madvillain21:26 - Gala - Lush25:20 - Short n’ Sweet (Deluxe Ed.) - Sabrina Carpenter27:49 - Swordfishtrombones - Tom Waits32:20 - Low Birth Weight - Piano Magic35:00 - Sweetener - Ariana

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40:48

JAWS: 50th Anniversary

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2025/07/15

Peter, Sean and Lizzie join to pod to celebrate the 50th anniversary of fin-tastic summer blockbuster film JAWS!00:38 - First experiences with JAWS03:36 - Opening scene, Spielberg, & Box Office10:04 - Second Shark Attack & Quint15:31 - Domesticity, Grounded Horror & Hooper20:53 - The Reveal & The Hunt27:03 - Ending & Sequels36:32 - Closing Thoughts~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question,

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50:38

Pride Month Recommendations

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2025/06/24

Sean, Marianne and Rachel join the pod to share some of their favorite LGBTQ+ films, books, shows and more to celebrate Pride Month!01:20 - The Watermelon Woman05:30 - Brave Face by Shaun David Hutchinson09:27 - This Day Changes Everything by Edward Underhill12:16 - Woodworking by Emily St. James16:37 - Sorry, We're Closed (2024 video game)22:08 - Romeo + Juliet (2024 play)28:54 - Pee-Wee as Himself37:47 - Happy Together43:23 - Heartstopper (Season 3)~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to

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68:49

Tony Awards Recap

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2025/06/16

Tory, Steph and (making his podcast debut) Evan join the show to discuss their Broadway adventures this season and recap the 78th Annual Tony Awards!01:51 - Shows We've Seen This Season03:43 - Cynthia Erivo & Opening Number10:41 - Predictions & Best Musical15:20 - Best Revival of a Musical18:05 - Best Lead Actor in a Musical20:17 - Best Lead Actress in a Musical24:52 - Best Featured Actor in a Musical28:36 - Best Featured Actress in a Musical31:12 - The Plays & Other Categories34:21

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100:27

5th Grade Visits!

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2025/06/13

This past week, we invited the graduating classes of Lincoln Ave., Cherry Ave., and Sunrise Drive Elementary Schools to tour the library. As part of their visit, they had a chance to drop in our recording studio and answer some prompts. This is what they said....00:00:48 - Lincoln Ave.00:31:46 - Cherry Ave.01:06:16 - Sunrise Drive~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to items we mention in this episode, visit sayvillelibrary.org/podcast.Have a question, comment or topic idea? Let us know at

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56:05

AniMAY: Ranking Studio Ghibli

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2025/05/26

We celebrate AniMAY by ranking the entire filmography of the world renowned Studio Ghibli!01:33 - Intro03:39 - Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1984)06:36 - Castle in the Sky (1986)08:51 - My Neighbor Totoro (1988)13:09 - Grave of the Fireflies (1988)16:09 - Kiki’s Delivery Service (1989)19:02 - Only Yesterday (1991)20:27 - Porco Rosso (1992)23:08 - Ocean Waves (1993) & Pom Poko (1994)26:34 - Whisper of the Heart (1995)28:51 - Princess Mononoke (1997)30:45 - My Neighbors the Yamadas

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33:02

Nintendo Switch: A Look Back

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2025/05/19

With the Nintendo Switch 2 release drawing near, we take a moment to share our favorite memories of the original Nintendo Switch. 02:16 - Nintendo Switch Launch (2017)05:12 - The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild09:26 - Appeal and Design of the Switch13:02 - Animal Crossing & The Shutdown18:31 - Switch Regrets, Performance Issues & Other Memories22:12 - Smash Bros Hype, Indies & Sales Records28:00 - Nintendo Switch 2 Hopes & Expectations~~~~~For our complete show notes and links to

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53:12

100th Episode: Listener Q&A!

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2025/05/12

Alex, Tory and Kristina celebrate Between the Shelves' 100TH EPISODE by answering questions submitted by you, our listeners!03:13 - Why did you start the podcast?05:38 - What is the least favorite part of your job?09:21 - What was your favorite episode to record?12:30 - Desert island questions19:23 - How would you catsit Garfield?21:10 - McDonalds, Wendy's or Taco Bell?21:29 - What's a completely useless skill you're proud of?23:04 - What's a topic you've always wanted to

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27:04

Earth Day & Sustainability

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2025/04/22

On this very special Earth Day episode, Sayville Library Assistant Director Tim Sicurella sits down to discuss the Library's progress to becoming certified sustainable with the Sustainable Library Initiative. Then, in the second half of the episode, we feature three Earth Day-themed micro-podcasts created by students from Sunrise Drive Elementary School!02:01 - Sustainable Libraries discussion with Tim Sicurella18:25 - "Save the Ocean" by Trevor and Julianna21:16 - "Recycling" by

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29:37

IMLS and its Impact on NY Libraries

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2025/03/26

Library Director Jenn Fowler sits down with Alex to discuss the recent Executive Order to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and how it will affect the libraries of New York.01:09 - What is IMLS and why is it in danger?06:57 - IMLS budget and NY funding18:35 - How Sayville Library may be affected26:45 - Library advocacy~~~~~Links mentioned in this episode:Take Action: Defend IMLS (NYLA Petition)Take Action: NYS Library Funding (NYLA Petition)Take Action: Become a Library

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48:39

Oscar Review Crew

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2025/03/05

Sean, Marianne and Alex discuss the snubs, surprises and biggest moments of the 97th Academy Awards.01:06 - Anora's Big Night07:12 - Zoe Saldaña & Opening Number09:34 - Best Actor & A Complete Unknown12:28 - Best Picture conventionality14:52 - Emilia Pérez17:56 - Oscar Firsts19:06 - Panels vs Montages22:00 - Conan26:57 - Other Standout Moments & Performances37:58 - Nickel Boys & Screenplays43:52 - Closing Thoughts & The Actual Best Picture~~~~~For our complete show notes and

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48:52

Ask an Archivist

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2025/02/24

Alex is joined by Rob Anen, Project Archivist from the Long Island Library Resources Council, and Steph, Sayville Library's Local History Librarian, to discuss their recent work digitizing Sayville Library's local history archive.00:53 - Introduction07:01 - NY Heritage Collection13:08 - Sayville Library Audio-Visual Collection16:53 - Emil Polak Collection20:33 - Rob's Future Projects22:44 - Sayville History30:24 - Media Preservation43:40 - Archive Highlights & Final Thoughts~~~~~For

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46:23

Books We're Looking Forward to in 2025

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2025/02/03

Alex, Marianne and Tory highlight some upcoming books to look out for in 2025, including:01:04 - These Strange New Minds: How AI Learned to Talk and What It Means by Christopher Summerfield02:14 - The Extended Universe: How Disney Killed the Movies and Took Over the World by Vicky Osterweil04:08 - The Love Simulation by Etta Easton07:03 - The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb09:45 - Mark Twain by Ron Chernow10:45 - Crumb: A Cartoonist's Life by Dan Nadel12:54 - Two Truths and a Lie by Cory

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