Middle Country Public Library Podcast

This week's show is very diverse in subject matter. On one hand, we have Nicole here to chat about the importance of understanding skin care for young people, and the dangerous trend of pushing certain products where they are not needed. On the other hand, Sara just got back from Gatorland in Orlando, and she can't wait to tell you all about alligators... There's something for everyone on the podcast and at the library!

This week, Sara and Nicole share a list of age-appropriate movies for kids and adults that revolve around music...and not necessarily musicals. Spend some time with us and find out what you might like to watch, and then come down to the library and take one out today.

We're pleased to welcome back Jim Ward to the podcast for another This Week in History! Join us as he discusses such events as the Selma March, the Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire, Three Mile Island, and Jonas Salk's vaccine breakthrough. Are you interested in history? You should check out our History Bites series here: https://tinyurl.com/mcpl-historybites.

Our neighborhood will see a near total solar eclipse next month! Sara and Nicole chat about books and activities you can check out to get you ready for the big day. The eclipse will take place between 2pm-4pm on Monday, April 8th. 

Join us for an important and informative discussion on the importance of Media Literacy and how to research and protect yourself in the growing world of AI, Deep Fakes, and Fake Audio.

Then test your Media Literacy skills here : https://www.aclib.us/blog/test-your-media-literacy-skills or here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/01/19/technology/artificial-intelligence-image-generators-faces-quiz.html

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!