Middle Country Public Library Podcast

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 the different types. Did you know that March is National Reading Month? Nicole is here with some tips on how to celebrate.

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 the kiddos to join. Plus Sara has a list of audiobooks that you might want to check out today using one of our fabulous digital services such as Libby or Hoopla!

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 with March's new DVD releases.

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 (and rated best) books that you might want to check out and read on a cold winter's night...
 

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 their team's cities: it's trivia about KC and SF.
We are saying whoever wins the trivia wins the big game. We shall see!

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 resources to record their own podcast right here at MCPL.
For more information, visit our Innovation Space page at http://mcplibrary.org/innovation-space

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 Challenger Disaster, Jim Ward is on the show to let us know what was happening in the lead up to the tragic accident that took the lives of seven astronauts, including the first "Teacher in Space," Christa McAuliffe.
Want to learn more about the Challenger disaster? Check out "Truth, lies, and O-rings inside the space shuttle Challenger disaster" by Allan McDonald, available instantly as an eBook or Audiobook here: http://tinyurl.com/mcpac-mcdacd

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 Selden building on Feb. 8th. She will highlight just a few of the organizations scheduled to exhibit.
For more info, visit https://mcplibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=54630
Plus Nicole has some great kids books about something near and dear to our hearts : libraries! Check out some books at MCPL here: http://tinyurl.com/mcp11824i
 

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 by calling 631-585-9393 Opt. 6. Bethpage Federal Credit Union will provide this service on Feb. 8th, 22nd, Mar. 7th, 21st, and April 4th.
Madonna is coming to the Garden and Sara is going! We discuss Madonna's multi-decade career and her greatest hits. Do you agree? Reserve your copy of Madonna's Greatest Hits package, "Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones" here: http://tinyurl.com/mcpl-fel50
Plus Nicole has some books that are great to introduce your young ones to fine art. Are you into art appreciation? Browse our extensive collection here: http://tinyurl.com/mcpl709
 
 

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 like her to do your sign next, comment and let us know!
Plus it's the beginning of the month and time for the New DVD list. Sara also will discuss the Golden Globe nominations.