Middle Country Public Library Podcast

Hoopla Digital is a fantastic service that allows you to access audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, and music using your library card. Borrow and download the latest music today... You'd be surprised how much is available, including remastered albums and deluxe editions. This week, Sal attempts to stump Sara and Nicole with lyrics taken from some of the more popular songs currently available on Hoopla. For more information or to access this service with your local library card, visit https://www.hoopladigital.com/.  

This week, Sara finally gets to talk about the 2022 "folk horror" flick, Men. Men stars Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear. It is directed by Alex Garland, who also directed another Movie Chat film, Ex Machina. Listen to that episode here: https://www.mcplpodcast.com/e/episode-117-movie-chat-ex-machina/ MAJOR SPOILERS will be mentioned during this episode. If you'd like to watch before listening, MCPL patrons can reserve a copy: BluRay http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2092461 DVD http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2092462 Also check out the IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13841850/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1  

In this special episode, Sal sits down with YouTube Comedian Hew Moran, whose YouTube channel exploded into popularity last year garnering over 97 million video views and over 355,000 subscribers. They discuss how he got started, the challenges of running a YouTube channel, how to get started in the field, and more. If you want to check out Hew's channels, use these links: https://www.youtube.com/c/HewMoran https://www.youtube.com/c/HewMoranVlogs And check him out on social media here: https://www.tiktok.com/@hewmoran https://www.instagram.com/HewMoran/ MCPL Patrons should keep an eye out for upcoming programming this autumn about starting a YouTube channel!  

Nicole's Book picks from Common Sense Media: The Summer I Turned Pretty https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/the-summer-i-turned-pretty Paper Girls https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/paper-girls The Elephant Girl https://www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews/the-elephant-girl Sara's TV Show picks: Psych http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/tPsych+%28Television+program%29/tpsych+television+program/-3,-1,0,B/browse Poldark http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/tPoldark+%28Television+program%29/tpoldark+television+program/-3,-1,0,B/browse Northern Exposure http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/tNorthern+exposure+%28Television+program%29/tnorthern+exposure+television+program/-3,-1,0,B/browse Fringe http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/tFringe+%28Television+program%29/tfringe+television+program/-3,-1,0,B/browse ER http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/tER+%28Television+program%29/ter+television+program/-3,-1,0,B/browse Crossing Jordan http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/tCrossing+Jordan+%28Television+progr

It's time for August Book Horoscopes with Nicole! It's Leo season...what's in the stars (and on the shelf) this month? Listen to find out. https://bookriot.com/august-2022-horoscopes-and-book-recommendations/ PLUS: We bet you didn't know just a tiny bit about barnacles... no worries, Sara is here with the inside scoop.  

We're thrilled to have Councilman Kevin LaValle and Library Outreach Coordinator Deborah Hempe here to chat about this year's National Night Out, taking place on Tuesday, August 2nd from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Centereach Pool. For more information, visit https://www.brookhavenny.gov/831/National-Night-Out PLUS: Check out the annual Run the Farm happening Saturday, August 13th at 9am : https://www.brookhavenny.gov/1232/Run-the-Farm. You can contact Councilman LaValle's Office at 631-451-6647 for more information.  

Sitting on the beach and want to read something FRIGHTENING? Sara has her picks: Something in the Water - Catherine Steadman https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1858667 The Deep – Nick Cutter https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1658090 The Deep - Alma Katsu https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1980062 Jaws - Peter Benchley https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1197633 Dark Water - Koji Suzuki https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1515900 PLUS here is some more information and guidance on what Nicole was chatting about on finding age-appropriate books for young ones: https://www.readbrightly.com/books-for-advanced-second-third-grade-readers/ https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/reading-resources/book-selection-tips/find-age-appropriate-books-advanced-readers.html  

It's time for another movie chat and SPOILER ALERT we will be chatting about Sara's pick, Vicious Fun, a "Horror-Comedy" from 2020.  Here's the IMDb listing https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11778118/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 Have an MCPL card and want to reserve your copy? Go here : http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us:2084/record=b2088466  

History buff and Adult Services Librarian Jim Ward is back for another This Week in History! You probably guessed that in addition to the 246th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence, lots of other really interesting things happened... join us as we dig into some interesting facts about the week of July 3rd.  

Summer's here and the time is right for checking out the cool things we have to make it special. From our outdoor concert to the Nature Explorium to our Library of Things and activity kits...there's plenty to keep you and the little ones busy. PLUS did you know July was the 5th month of the Roman calendar?? Listen to find out more interesting facts about the upcoming month... We hope you have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!

This summer, why not check out the great online resources we have here at MCPL to create your own trivia game to play with family or friends. Or you can just listen to Sara and Nicole battle it out. If you have an MCPL card, check out these links to our favorite eBooks and databases for trivia research... (and if you don't have an MCPL card...come on down to the library to access these great resources!) Credo Reference http://0-www.credoreference.com.mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/ Includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri and books of quotations, not to mention a range of subject-specific titles covering everything from art to accountancy and literature to law. Oxford English Dictionary Online https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/wamvalidate?url=http%3A%2F%2F0-www.oed.com.mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us%3A80%2F The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words - past and present - from acr

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 Summer Reading Club Finale. Each virtual raffle ticket counts as one chance in our raffle drawing to win some fantastic prizes!  For Teens – Entering 6th-12th grade. Earn a chance to win raffle prizes for every hour read. Read 6 hours and get an invitation to our end of the summer soiree! For Children – For ages birth-entering 5th grade. For every half hour read you will receive a raffle ticket and have a chance to win some raffle prizes. Read a total of 4 hours to complete the club, receive your final prize and an invi

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 want to follow along with this month's Book Horoscopes, you can see the article that Nicole sourced here: https://bookriot.com/june-2022-horoscopes-and-book-recommendations/.   

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 think about if you have a pool and a toddler, or are visiting the beach this summer. Since we are recording in Florida, Sara thought it would be interesting to let us in on some interesting facts about Florida, and she used one of our great digital resources, CultureGrams! You can access this database with your library card to get information on cultures from around the world as well as the great places in the United States.  

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

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 episode: Mr. Peabody's Apples / by Madonna ; art by Loren Long http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1395875 The one and only Sparkella / Channing Tatum ; illustrated by Kim Barnes http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2056571 Perfectly prima / Whoopi Goldberg, with Deborah Underwood ; illustrated by Maryn Roos http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1535170 The very fairy princess / by Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton ; illustrated by Christine Davenier http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1540073 Out of the ballpark / by

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, historical societies, science and nature centers will be on hand to share information regarding their collections, programs and exhibits! It's a great way to plan out your summer activities. Both events are free and open to all!

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 listen to Part 1? Get it here: https://www.mcplpodcast.com/e/episode-196-movie-chat-special-the-star-wars-saga-part-i/  

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 you have an MCPL card, you can reserve right from this page: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/ftlist^bib40%2C1%2C0%2C31/mode=2

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 https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/tbroadchurch/tbroadchurch/1%2C15%2C18%2CB/exact&FF=tbroadchurch+television+program&1%2C4%2C/indexsort=- Luther https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/tLuther+%28Television+program%29/tluther+television+program/-3,-1,0,B/browse Sharp Objects https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1912230 The Night of https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1804521 Top of the Lake https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1618706 Hoopla Digital BBC Series : https://www.hoopladigital.com/search?q=bbc&page=1&scope=TELEVISION&type=direct Nicole is a big fan of Yellowstone, and she went down the rabbit hole