Middle Country Public Library Podcast

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 the Declaration of Independence, the introduction of a boy wizard, the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, and much more! Do you love history as much as Jim does? Then check out our History Bites playlist here: http://tinyurl.com/mcpl-historybites

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 water. Once you are cooled off and relaxed from your swim, why not read a great book? Check out what Sara recommends this week for some potential summer reads!

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 offer. Amber was recently featured in Library Journal as a Mover & Shaker of 2024 for the innovative programming that she has developed here at the library and on Long Island.

If you want to learn more about our Seed Library, visit https://www.mcplibrary.org/adults/seed-library/

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, we are thrilled to have librarians from the Youth, Teen, and Adult departments give you the details on how to sign up for this year's clubs, how it works, and how you can win amazing prizes! For more information or to sign up, visit https://www.mcplibrary.org/summer-reading-club/. 

Plus: Have you read your 24 books in 2024? Sara reminds us of this great program happening this year. 

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 outdoor events to crafting, hiking, music, and more! Summer program registration begins for children and teens on June 13th, Adults on June 14th, and our Out-of-District guests on June 24th!

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 we kick off a new month. Plus Nicole is here to update us on the latest release of ChatGPT and other ways that A.I. is slowly but surely becoming part of everything we do.

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 about what's new and exciting in the world of podcasts. Now that the summer is upon us, now is a good time to check out something new to listen to while at the beach, at the pool, or just relaxing at home.

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 along as we discuss Hawaii, the first Indian-American to go to space, delicious hot pot, and much more. Want to learn more about AAPI month? Visit https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month

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, Jessica Mauboy, Miranda Tapsell, Shari Sebbens, and Chris O'Dowd. The story follows four talented young Aboriginal women who start a music group and end up entertaining troops during the Vietnam War in 1968.

You can reserve your copy at the library or watch it streaming for free on Pluto TV or Tubi.

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 time for the first time in over 200 years. Sara has the details on who should expect to see the most activity. Plus, the library has a brand new resource for parents that Nicole is excited to chat about.