Middle Country Public Library Podcast

Sara has interesting history to chat about that happened this week; Nicole is relaxed after her trip to Aruba and has facts to share; Sal and the team discuss the increase in price of this year's Thanksgiving meal.
This week in History:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/baby-fae-dies
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/oklahoma-enters-the-union
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/railroads-create-the-first-time-zones
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/lincoln-delivers-gettysburg-address
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-heidi-bowl
Aruba Facts
https://www.aruba.com/us/our-island/island-facts
Culturegrams
Trouble Free Travel with Children 
Thanksgiving Dinner Costs 21% More Than it Did in 2020 https://www.thebalance.com/thanksgiving-dinner-cost-5209487
Thanksgiving Dinner Money-Saving Tips https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2021/11/09/thanksgiving-budget-tips/
Do you or someone you know need help getting a meal this Thanksgiving? Check out these resources:
Food Pantries on Long Island (211 Database) 
Island Harvest
 

Star Wars, which can arguably be called one of the greatest cinematic series of our time, has recently become a somewhat divisive subject among fans. Even more unbelievable, our very own Nicole had not seen the majority of the movies. This is the first episode of a three part series in which Sara and Sal try to "make it right." (By forcing Nicole to watch!!!)
Join us for a super-sized and downright lively Movie Chat as the team discusses the first three chapters of the Star Wars Saga: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, and Revenge of the Sith.
We have so many things Star Wars in our collection, from movies to books to much more. You can check it all out here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us:2084/search/?searchtype=Y&searcharg=star+wars&sortdropdown=-&SORT=D&extended=0&SUBMIT=Search&searchlimits=&searchorigarg=aa
 

We are thrilled to have Middle Country native and author Douglas A. Bass on this week's show to chat about his novel Ebenezer: The True Life Story of Ebenezer Scrooge. 
MCPL patrons can reserve their copy to read here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1808142
You can also get your own copy: https://amzn.to/3BBFsUs
See him on Good Morning, Rochester here!
Also: Our Annual Scales & Tails Pet Fair is back for 2021! Join us on Saturday, November 13th from 11am to 2pm in Centereach for a fun and educational day centered around the health and safety of Long Island's pet population. Exhibiters from local and regional organizations including rescue groups, shelters and pet therapy groups will be in attendance. No registration is required.

It'll probably be a futile attempt, but to celebrate Halloween this year, Sal and Nicole will try to stump Sara with horror film descriptions. Will she prevail? Hey, it's Sara...she's the Queen of Horror Movie Trivia at MCPL!
Happy Halloween, everyone!

Last year we read from some spooky stories to get you into the mood for Halloween... you can listen to that episode here: https://www.mcplpodcast.com/e/episode-141-scary-stories/
This year we have some more scary stuff to share. If you'd like to read them yourself, check this out:
Sara's picks:
The Maidens by Alex Michaelides
The Hunger by Alma Katsu
Nicole's picks:
Dia de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead
More Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz
R.L. Stine's Fear Street Series
Carrie by Stephen King
Sal reads Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's Haunted Houses

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