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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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Thursday May 06, 2021
Thursday May 06, 2021
Nicole has some great movies you can watch with mom this Mother's Day.
Here are some ideas: https://parade.com/1204242/stephanieosmanski/mothers-day-movies/
Sara has a list of Horror Books that you may (or may not) have missed reading last year.
You can click on the link and use your MCPL library card to reserve a copy:
Vampires never get old : tales with fresh bite / edited by Zoraida Cordova and Natalie C. Parker
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2041373
Horrid [electronic resource eBook] / Katrina Leno
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2048654
The Hollow Places
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2016975
Burn Our Bodies Down
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2005613
Empire of Wild
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2016800
Ring Shout
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2021870
The Year of the Witching
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2011530
Survivor Song
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2016323
Plain Bad Heroines
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2022109
If It Bleeds
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2004506
Mexican Gothic
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2004467
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1986262
The Only Good Indians
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2005497
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Thursday Apr 29, 2021
Next month's new DVD release list actually sounds pretty good this time...Sara has the details.
You can view and reserve the new DVD list (when it's published) here
And once again Nicole reaches out to her "friends" at Book Riot for another quiz...this time, find out what great new nature themed children's book we should be reading...
Take the Book Riot Quiz here
And hey...have you registered to comment yet? You should! Visit our podcast page on Podbean, whydontcha? And if you are already here...hey, subscribe and register to comment!
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
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 interview, public speech, or even a date? Check out what Sara has to say about her selections:
Pitch perfect : how to say it right the first time, every time / Bill McGowan and Alisa Bowman
Effective business speaking / by Judith A. McManus
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
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 DVD format here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2046217 and BluRay here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2046218. You can also watch on Hulu, if you subscribe.
Some interesting links:
The Oatmeal : Why Tesla was the Greatest Geek Who Ever Lived
Tesla Science Center at Wardenclyffe
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
Thursday Apr 08, 2021
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:
Columbia Granger's World of Poetry (Use your library card to access)
10 of the Best and Most Famous Opening Lines in English Poetry
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
Thursday Apr 01, 2021
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 all about biking and hiking on Long Island. Register here: https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=g1015208
How well do you know the bicycling rules in New York? Take the quiz. Plus there are safety resources here for you to peruse.
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
Thursday Mar 25, 2021
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 about this year's budget.
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
Thursday Mar 18, 2021
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 access this database. Or to take a look at some of their complimentary features, visit www.statista.com.
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
Thursday Mar 11, 2021
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:
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 Ashes
http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1358733
Top 10 Reasons To Visit Ireland In 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziszt1UZSPI
Plus: Sara thinks that Anakin Skywalker in Attack of the Clones was using his Jedi powers on Padme to make her fall for him. Agree? Send us a comment!
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
Thursday Mar 04, 2021
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