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Middle Country Public Library Podcast
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!
Episodes
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Episode 335 - Watch Kanopy & Eat Ice Cream!
Did you know library cardholders have access to a Netflix-like streaming service that allows you to watch amazing movies on your favorite device? Sara's here…
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Episode 334 - This Week in History : Battle of Gettysburg (and more!)
Here for another This Week in History, our resident history buff Jim Ward is here to talk about the Battle of Gettysburg (of course) as well as the signing of…
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Episode 333 - Swim Safely and Read this Summer
Now that the summer is in full swing, you might take a dip in the pool or head out to the beach... Nicole has some tips to stay safe this summer around the…
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Episode 332 - Special : The Seed Library with Amber Gagliardi
In this special episode, we are thrilled to have Amber Gagliardi back in the studio to discuss the library's Seed Library and the amazing programming that we…
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Episode 331 - Summer Reading Clubs 2024
What adventures will books take you on this summer? Adventure begins at your library and it's time to join the Summer Reading Clubs! In this special episode…
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Episode 330 - 2024 Summer Programming
There's so much happening this summer at MCPL. Join Nicole and Sara as they highlight some of the wonderful programming offered to our patrons, from special…
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Episode 329 - New June DVDs + More A.I.
Sara's here to let us know what new DVDs we should expect in June...from horror to comedy to the latest Ghostbusters sequel, there's something for everyone as…
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Episode 328 - Just Another Podcast about Podcasts
We hope you love listening and watching our podcast, but there is a plethora of other podcasts out there that you may enjoy. Sara and Nicole are here to chat…
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Episode 327 - Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Trivia
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and on this week's episode we put Sara and Nicole to the test with some AAPI based trivia! Play…
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Episode 326 - Movie Chat : The Sapphires
This week we have our first Movie Chat of 2024! Join Sara, Nicole, and Sal as they discuss the 2012 Australian film, "The Sapphires" starring Deborah Mailman…
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Episode 325 - Let's Talk About Bugs
This year, the U.S., more specifically the midwestern United States, will see over a billion cicadas emerge as two broods are scheduled to appear at the same…
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Episode 324 - Touch grass...but be careful!
If you've been listening to us long enough, you know that Sara is a dog lover and this week she's talking about dog names, along with how to keep your pets…
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Episode 323 - A Poem on Stress
Did you know that April is National Poetry Month? And how about this: did you know that April is also National Stress Awareness Month? Perhaps you can…
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Episode 322 - Skin Care and Alligators?!
This week's show is very diverse in subject matter. On one hand, we have Nicole here to chat about the importance of understanding skin care for young people…
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Episode 321 - Not Necessarily Musicals
This week, Sara and Nicole share a list of age-appropriate movies for kids and adults that revolve around music...and not necessarily musicals. Spend some time…
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Episode 320 - This Week in History : Selma March + Polio Vaccine
We're pleased to welcome back Jim Ward to the podcast for another This Week in History! Join us as he discusses such events as the Selma March, the Triangle…
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Episode 319 - The Great Solar Eclipse of 2024
Our neighborhood will see a near total solar eclipse next month! Sara and Nicole chat about books and activities you can check out to get you ready for the big…
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Episode 318 - Media Literacy
Join us for an important and informative discussion on the importance of Media Literacy and how to research and protect yourself in the growing world of AI…
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Episode 317 - National Parks + Celebrate Reading Month
Sara wants to visit as many national parks as possible...and we have some here in New York State. Find out about the history of the National Park System and…
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Episode 316 - Great Audiobooks in 2024
Did you know that we still have space in some of our great kids programs happening in March at the library? Nicole has a sample of ones you might want to get…
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Episode 315 - Romance is STILL in the air
Even though Valentine's Day has come and gone, Nicole has some great romantic books to check out for teens and adults. Plus Sara let's us know what's coming up…
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Episode 314 - Warm up with some New Books
We are celebrating six years of the podcast! Thank you for all who watch and listen to us every week. This week, Sara and Nicole have a nice list of some new…
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Episode 313 - Super Bowl Cities Trivia!
The Super Bowl LVIII is upon us, and this year it's the Kansas City Chiefs vs the San Francisco 49ers. Watch Nicole and Jim as they battle it out representing…
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Episode 312 - Podfest 2024
The podcast team is coming to you this week from Podfest 2024! We discuss the event, what we learned, and we talk about how our patrons have access to the…
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Episode 311 - This Week in History : Challenger Disaster
It's time for another "This Week in History" and for this episode, we are doing something special: focusing on one event. On the 38th anniversary of the…
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Episode 310 - Volunteer Fair + Books about Libraries
Do you need community service hours in our community? Not sure where to begin? Sara is here to let us know about the Venues for Volunteering Fair coming to our…
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Episode 309 - Madonna’s Greatest Hits + Art Appreciation
VITA is returning to MCPL! Patrons needing assistance with filing their taxes who make $60k or less can request an appointment starting January 29th at 9:30am…
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Episode 308 - Bespoke Book Horoscopes!
We are kicking off 2024 with Nicole's promised custom (or dare we say "bespoke"?) book horoscopes! This month she concentrates on Aries and Virgo, but if you'd…
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Episode 307 - Looking Forward to 2024
We wrap the year up chatting about what we are looking forward to in 2024 from movies, books, TV, and more! We are also thrilled to be speaking at Podfest 2024…
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Episode 306 - Our ”Favorite Things” of 2023
First off, we are happy to welcome Sara back to the podcast! It's that time of year once again when the podcast team lets us know what their favorite things…
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Episode 305 - AFI Best Movie Quotes
Would you be able to identify some of the top movie quotes of all time as voted by the American Film Institute? Watch, listen, and find out! You can browse the…
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Episode 304 - Attack on Pearl Harbor + December Horoscopes
On the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Jim is here to chat about the event, as well as give you a list of books you might be interested in…
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Episode 303 - Holiday Movies
It's that time of year once again! Join us as we chat about some of the great holiday films we have available here at MCPL. Remember we have CDs, vinyl…
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Episode 302 - Thanksgiving History Trivia
Happy Thanksgiving to all! You know what we are thankful for? YOU! We appreciate you listening, and now, watching our show! This week we are coming to you a…
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Episode 301 - This Week in History : Channel Tunnel + Gettysburg Address
We're delighted to have a special guest on today's show...the one and only Abraham Lincoln! Not really...it's just our History Buff in Residence, Jim Ward. We…
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Episode 300 - November Horoscopes + Thanksgiving Books
We've made it to 300 episodes of the podcast! Thanks to everyone who's listened every week. We are thrilled to introduce video to our weekly podcast. You can…
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Episode 299 - Fall Books + November Movies
Now that spooky season is over, we can concentrate on the wonderful autumn season that is upon us. Nicole has a list of 13 great kids books that are all about…
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Episode 298 - Halloween Song Playlist + A Spooky Short Story
We wrap up our "Spooktober" series this week with a spooky song playlist for the kids plus a creepy short story for the grownups. Happy Halloween!
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Episode 297 - Scary Books for Spooky Season
This time of year is great for some scary and not-so-scary stories. Nicole and Sara have a thoughtful list of books that are age appropriate and appropriately…
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Episode 296 - Things to do this Spooky Season
We're lucky to live in such a great place where we can experience so many wonderful things this "Spooky Season." From haunted houses, pumpkin picking, and…
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Episode 295 - Spooky Trivia
Welcome to..."Spooktober!" It's that time of year when we dedicate a series of episodes to all the great things happening in October that are spooky, a little…
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Episode 294 - Story Time to Go + DVDs + Women’s EXPO
We have a packed show for you this week. Nicole chats about our great Story Times to Go kits for the kids; Sara has a list of the newest DVDs coming to our…
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Episode 293 - Movie Chat : Dr. Strangelove, or, How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb
It’s time for another Movie Chat! This week, Nicole spins the wheel and comes up with 1964's comedy, "Dr. Strangelove, or, How I learned to stop worrying and…
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Episode 292 - Self Care Month
September is National Self Care Month, and we have some great books that you can use to help you meet your self improvement goals. Sara has a list of 8 aspects…
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Episode 291 - September Book Horoscopes + All About Tennis
It's a new month and Nicole has your September Book Horoscopes! What should you look out for...how should you handle things...what should you READ? It's all…
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Episode 290 - Hurricane Season + First Day of School
This week, Sara discusses an article downloaded from our vast array of science databases regarding hurricanes: how and where they form, and what we can expect…
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Episode 289 - The Week in History : Lincoln/Douglas Debate + 19th Amendment
Our resident history buff Jim is back to chat about the amazing things that happened This Week in History! From the introduction of the motion picture machine…
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Episode 288 - Name that Movie (Anniversary Edition)
This week we do a little trivia with Sara and Marlene that spans 50 years of movies! Can you guess the movie from 10, 25, or 50 years ago just by the…
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Episode 287 - Alpha-gal + August Book Horoscopes
Suffolk County is a hotbed for Alpha-gal Syndrome, an allergic reaction to meat caused by a bite from a Lone Star Tick. Sara is here to chat about the latest…
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Episode 286 - Let’s Talk Broadway
We have a supersized episode filled with knowledge, tips, and trivia about seeing a Broadway show with our very own Broadway enthusiast Elizabeth! Learn about…
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Episode 285 - National Night Out 2023
We are joined this week by special guests Officer Casey Berry and Officer John Efstathiou of the Suffolk County Police Department 6th precinct COPE Division…
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Episode 284 - Are You Socially Awkward?
The team chats about how they handle social situations after Nicole's been listening to a podcast from the Atlantic. To check out that article, head over here…
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Episode 283 - Movie Chat : Mission Impossible II
Tom Cruise could very well have the biggest movie of this summer premiering this week with the newest Mission: Impossible film...the team takes a look at the…
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Episode 282 - Hot Wings for your Movie Night
Nicole's talking hot wings and one of her favorite interview shows. Are you interested in making your own wings? Check out Tailgreat : How to Crush it at…
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Episode 281 - This Week in History : Custer’s Last Stand + Battle of Gettysburg
For this edition of This Week in History, Jim discusses such events as Custer's Last Stand, the building of the Hoover Dam, the introduction of the barcode…
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Episode 280 - Summer Reading Clubs 2023
It's time to DIG DEEPER and READ this summer: Join the Summer Reading Club! In this special episode, Sal chats with librarians from the Youth, Teen, and Adult…
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Episode 279 - 2023 Summer Programming
Summer is here, and so is our amazing programming that we offer throughout the season. Join Nicole and Sara as they highlight some of the wonderful things MCPL…
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Episode 278 - Coffee Talk (and Trivia)
Next month, our brand new Cafe will open at the Centereach building! Join the podcast team as they chat about all things coffee, plus Sal has a little trivia…
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Episode 277 - Pride Month Books + Famous Icons
Sara has some book recommendations for Pride Month that everyone can relate to; Nicole wants to see if you can guess which famous people are actually "real" or…
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Episode 276 - May Book Horoscopes + June DVD List
Nicole is testing her book horoscopes this month...as we wrap up the month, did your horoscope ring true? Check them out here along with some great book…