Middle Country Public Library Podcast

Our next Movie Chat is a spooky one just in time for Halloween: The Descent (2005) starring Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, and Alex Reid. Directed by Neil Marshall. This UK horror flick is sure to stir up some emotions...but be warned: there be big spoilers ahead!

Watch the film on demand using your MCPL library card on Kanopy here. Or reserve a DVD copy here.

Here is the alternate ending (also known as the "UK" ending or the "better" ending) :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kxz2ueA3ok

Kanopy, the streaming service available to MCPL patrons, has recently announced the addition of the majority of the MGM catalog! We discuss some of the films that you might like. Plus Sara has a few additional picks from the Kanopy library.

To browse what MGM titles are available, click here.

It's a week of "B" words!

It's the American Library Association's Banned Books Week. Check out their information site here.

Nicole has a list of the top 10 "banned and challenged" books of last year, you can also read it as well.

Sara started watching the new season of the Great British Baking Show and wanted to discuss some of the interesting baking words that are used that we may not quite be familiar with, along with some great books here at the library.

A baker's life : from childhood bakes to five-star excellence / Paul Hollywood

The great British baking show: Love to bake / project editor, Judy Barratt

The big book of amazing cakes / Linda Collister

You can also catch up on older seasons (DVD) here.

Do you, or someone you know, face obstacles in getting to the library? If so, please contact us to learn more about the possibility of having library materials delivered to your home. In addition to the library’s continuing service for homebound patrons, the library will be starting a three-month trial this fall of an additional delivery service, specifically designed for patrons who have difficulty getting to the library, such as those dealing with transportation or mobility issues. Please contact 631-585-9393 ext. 302 for more details.

For more information on the Stony Brook Healthy Libraries Program, click here.

There are still seats for a number of great teen and children's programs at the library, check out our new handy dandy online calendar for more information!

Sara is here to delight us with another preview of October's New DVD list...and it's pretty solid this time.

This week we discuss the popular 2014 flick, John Wick starring Keanu Reeves. 

Here's the IMDb listing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2911666/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

Have a card with MCPL? Reserve your copy here : https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1665922

Sara has some interesting things to share regarding our birthdays... take a look a the books she discussed on today's episode:

The Secret Language of Birthdays

The Only Astrology Book You'll Ever Need

Plus if you'd like to check out more books like the ones above, check this out in our catalog.

Nicole recently came back from a lovely vacation touring the mansions of Newport, Rhode Island. If you'd like to check out more information about them, as well as the wonderful mansions we have here on Long Island, use these resources:

http://www.newportmansions.org

https://www.thirteen.org/program-content/a-guide-to-long-islands-gold-coast-mansions/

https://www.discoverlongisland.com/listings/mansions-arboretums/

You can also check out books here. Plus don't forget to take advantage of our Museum Pass program!

Sal tries to stump Sara and Nicole to see if they can identify movies just by their official descriptions from Internet Movie Database.

Nicole has an interesting list of some theme park attractions/rides that have been made into movies (and visa-versa) plus Sara convinces us how wonderful Tom Cruise is. Do you agree? 

Get some movies at the library that are also rides or attractions:

Pirates of the Caribbean

The Haunted Mansion

Tower of Terror

The Country Bears

Fast and the Furious

Mission to Mars

PLUS: Tom Cruise movies at the library are here.

Football season is upon us. Get ready with some interesting football facts. 

Here's some books to get you in the mood:

The ultimate Super Bowl book : a complete reference to the stats, stars, and stories behind football's biggest game-- and why the best team won / Bob McGinn ; foreword by Michael MacCambridge.
https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1540736

In life, first you kick ass : reflections on the 1985 Bears and wisdom from Da Coach / Mike Ditka, with Rick Telander

https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1437610

Badasses : the legend of Snake, Foo, Dr. Death, and John Madden's Oakland Raiders / Peter Richmond.

https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1547366

And of course, there are great football movies for you to check out: https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/essential-football-movies/

The season starts Thursday, Sept. 9th, 2021.

We have a jammed-packed episode for you this week!

National Free Comic Book Day is Saturday, Aug. 14th. Come down to the library to grab yours. Sara has some interesting Comic Book trivia... 

Nicole is here with wrap-up of the Olympics plus a list of some interesting "firsts."

Jim Ward gives us the lowdown on what to expect at next week's first MCPL Music Under the Stars featuring the country band Southbound. The concert takes place in the parking lot on Tuesday, Aug. 17th at 7pm. (Doors open at 5:30p) Come down early for line dancing instruction at 6pm!