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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 275 - Movie Chat : Cocaine Bear
Sal's pick for this Movie Chat is this year's crazy dark comedy/horror flick, Cocaine Bear...a film loosely based on a true story. Directed by Elizabeth Banks…
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Episode 274 - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Sara has some interesting facts for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and Nicole discusses this past Tuesday's National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
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Episode 273 - Breathing Heavily Thinking of Eggs
Did you ever wonder if there was a proper way to breathe? It's something you probably don't think about, but Nicole has tips on how we all should be breathing…
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Episode 272 - Special: Miller Business Center + Strictly Business
Elizabeth Malafi is here to chat about the Miller Business Center and all the wonderful resources that are available to small businesses, budding…
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Episode 271 - Children’s Books About Feelings + AI Podcast Ideas
Discussing feelings with young children can be challenging. Nicole has a list of books that cover a range of feelings from anger to fear to loss and more to…
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Episode 270 - The Hummingbirds are Coming!
The annual mass migration of hummingbirds is upon us, as well as the warmer weather. We have a "nature themed" show for you this week, along with the opening…
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Episode 269 - This Week in History : Richmond Retreat + Hank Aaron
For this edition of This Week in History, Jim discusses such events as the introduction of the Apple iPad, the South's retreat from Richmond, Lincoln's eerie…
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Episode 268 - Arrrgh...Earworms!
Have you ever had a song stuck in your head? You'd be surprised that there's science behind it, and Sara has the info! Plus Nicole picks some of her favorite…
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Episode 267 - Seed Library Trivia
It's Spring and Amber is here to chat about our amazing Seed Library here at MCPL. Learn about the great programming that we offer, along with some interesting…
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Episode 266 - Fascinating Facts about Women’s History Month
We're celebrating Women's History Month with fascinating facts about women in history, including the women's suffrage movement, the first woman in space, the…
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Episode 265 - Reducing Social Media + Oscar Preview
Nicole and Sara discuss a report that reducing social media use improves body image in teens and young adults. Instead of browsing TikTok, why not come to the…
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Episode 264 - Wonderful World of Mushrooms
Sara LOVES mushrooms. The kind you eat. Listen to her extol the fungus with many facts. Then take out this book : How to forage for mushrooms without dying …
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Episode 263 - Movie Chat : Three Thousand Years of Longing
Join Sara, Dennis, and Sal as they have a thoughtful discussion on 2022's romance-fantasy Three Thousand Years of Longing starring Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba.
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Episode 262 - Museum Passes + Taxes
Last week, Kaity told us about the great things to do in the library during winter break...now she'll let you know about what you can do on the island using…
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Episode 261 - Video Games to Movies + President’s Week Children’s Programming
Sara has a list of video games that eventually became movie franchises that are available at the library for you to take out; Kaity is here to let us know…
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Episode 260 - Black History Month Music Picks + New Book Roulette
Sara has randomly chosen 7 new books from our collection for you to check out; Sal is kicking off Black History Month with some of the greatest Black music…
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Episode 259 - This Week in History : The Mac Introduction + End of Prohibition
Jim Ward is back for another journey through this week's events in history. From Apple Computer's introduction of the Macintosh computer, to the California…
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Episode 258 - 2023 Music Tours + Books for New Year Resolutions
Sara is super excited about some of her favorite artists touring this year...we have their albums! Depeche Mode Tour…
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Episode 257 - New DVDs and Early Childhood Programming
Sara has a nice list of new DVDs coming to collection...Plus Caroline is here to chat about early childhood programming coming to MCPL plus a brief overview of…
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Episode 256 - The Innovation Space @ MCPL
Stephanie is here to give us an audio tour of our brand new Innovation Space at our Centereach building. For information on 3D printing, or to submit a print…
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Episode 255 - Looking Forward to 2023
We are looking forward to more subscribers in 2023! Nicole is looking forward to catching up on some TV shows while on maternity leave!!! Sara is looking…
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Episode 254 - Our ”Favorite Things” of 2022
It's that time of year when we look back at our favorite books, movies, and TV shows. Here's our list: Sara's Favorite Things Halestorm - Back from the Dead…
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Episode 253 - Audio Tour of the New Spaces at MCPL
We are so happy to have Library Director Sophia Serlis-McPhillips join us for an audio tour of our newly renovated Adult Reading Room and Innovation Space! For…
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Episode 252 - Movie Chat Special : The Star Wars Saga (Part III)
As Nicole breathes a sigh of relief, witness the final part of our three part series of Star Wars Movie Chats... PS - This one gets SPICY, folks! We discuss…
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Episode 251 - Otro Podcast en Español + Citizenship Prep
Ola todos and welcome to another bilingual episode! Gilda Ramos is back to chat about the great services we have here at the library for our Spanish speaking…
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Episode 250 - Thanksgiving Jeopardy!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2022! We are so thankful to our patrons and our listeners. Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays! We play our very own version of Jeopardy on…
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Episode 249 - This Week in History : Gettysburg Address + Steamboat Willy
Jim Ward is back on the podcast to bring us This Week in History...which includes the end of the Cold War, the creation of the U.S. Time Zones, the Gettysburg…
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Episode 248 - Native American Authors + Hoopla
November is Native American Heritage Month, and Nicole has a list of books you should consider reading with your kids. To see the list from Nicole's…
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Episode 247 - Vote!
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8th, 2022. Voting Resources NYS Board of Elections https://www.elections.ny.gov/ Go to Ballotready.org, type in your address to…
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Episode 246 - Halloween Trivia
Happy Halloween! We hope it's happy and safe. Spend a few moments learning about some interesting facts about the holiday and this time of year with Sal, Sara…
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Episode 245 - Four Frightening Flicks & Book Horoscopes
This week, Sara has chosen four movies she thinks you should see this Spooky Season. Plus, Nicole is here to give us this month's Book Horoscopes. Sara's…
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Episode 244 - Do You Want To Hear A Scary Story?
This episode sizzles! Join Sara and Nicole as they read a short snippet of some spooky stories to get you into the mood this season... And if you'd like to…
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Episode 243 - Movie Chat : Hocus Pocus
Amok! It's time for another Movie Chat, and this week we are watching 1993's Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker. It's…
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Episode 242 - The Miller Business Center + Women’s EXPO
Elizabeth Malafi is here to chat about the Miller Business Center and the amazing resources that are available to small business owners on Long Island, plus to…
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Episode 241 - The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Sal's excited that the new Old Farmer's Almanac has arrived at the library! Let's dig into some of the great (and quirky!) information that's inside. Want to…
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Episode 240 - Fall Programming Preview
This week we dig into the MCPL Quarterly to chat about the great programs coming up this fall at the library. Registration is open for Children and Teens on…
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Episode 239 - This Week in History : Continental Congress + Nathan Hale
Join Sal and Jim as they discuss another This Week in History! This week, we are looking at what happened between Sept. 4 - 10th. Want to listen to previous…
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Episode 238 - Hoopla Digital : Name That Tune
Hoopla Digital is a fantastic service that allows you to access audiobooks, eBooks, comics, movies, TV, magazines, and music using your library card. Borrow…
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Episode 237 - Movie Chat : Men
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…
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Episode 236 - An Interview with YouTube Comedian Hew Moran
In this special episode, Sal sits down with YouTube Comedian Hew Moran, whose YouTube channel exploded into popularity last year garnering over 97 million…
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Episode 235 - Common Sense Media + TV on DVD
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…
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Episode 234 - August Book Horoscopes + Barnacles!
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…
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Episode 233 - National Night Out + Run the Farm with Councilman Kevin LaValle
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…
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Episode 232 - Beach Reads + Age-Appropriate Books
Sitting on the beach and want to read something FRIGHTENING? Sara has her picks: Something in the Water - Catherine Steadman…
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Episode 231 - Movie Chat : Vicious Fun
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…
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Episode 230 - This Week in History : Pickett’s Charge + Sliced Bread
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…
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Episode 229 - Get Your July Facts Here
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…
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Episode 228 - Just Another Trivia Episode!
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…
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Episode 227 - Summer Reading Clubs 2022
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…
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Episode 226 - New DVDs + June Book Horoscopes
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…
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Episode 225 - Water Safety + Florida Facts
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…
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Episode 224 - The Seed Library
Our green-thumbed colleague Amber Gagliardi is here to talk gardening, seeds, and the Seed Library! https://www.mcplibrary.org/adults/seed-library/
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Episode 223 - Summer Concerts at Jones Beach + Celebrity Authors
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…
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Episode 222 - Touch-A-Truck & Museum Day
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…
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Episode 221 - Movie Chat Special : The Star Wars Saga (Part II)
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…
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Episode 220 - A Bit of Springtime Readers Advisory
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…
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Episode 219 - BBC Shows + Homesteading
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…
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Episode 218 - This Week in History : Titanic + Lincoln
We are excited about a new regular segment that we will be presenting titled "This Week in History." Our very own history-loving librarian Jim Ward will join…
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Episode 217 - April Book Horoscopes + Award Season Roundup
Nicole has some April Book Horoscopes...learn what to expect this month plus get a great book recommendation…
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Episode 216 - Women’s History Month Trivia
March is Women's History Month, and we are wrapping it up with some trivia. Listen and play along with Sara and Nicole! Want to know how Sal comes up with his…