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Episode 234 - August Book Horoscopes + Barnacles! Aug 04, 2022

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It's time for August Book Horoscopes with Nicole! It's Leo season...what's in the stars (and on the shelf) this month? Listen to find out.

https://bookriot.com/august-2022-horoscopes-and-book-recommendations/

PLUS: We bet you didn't know just a tiny bit about barnacles... no worries, Sara is here with the inside scoop.

Episode 233 - National Night Out + Run the Farm with Councilman Kevin LaValle Jul 28, 2022

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We're thrilled to have Councilman Kevin LaValle and Library Outreach Coordinator Deborah Hempe here to chat about this year's National Night Out, taking place on Tuesday, August 2nd from 5:30pm to 8:30pm at the Centereach Pool.

For more information, visit https://www.brookhavenny.gov/831/National-Night-Out

PLUS: Check out the annual Run the Farm happening Saturday, August 13th at 9am : https://www.brookhavenny.gov/1232/Run-the-Farm.

You can contact Councilman LaValle's Office at 631-451-6647 for more information.

Episode 232 - Beach Reads + Age-Appropriate Books Jul 21, 2022

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Sitting on the beach and want to read something FRIGHTENING? Sara has her picks:

Something in the Water - Catherine Steadman https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1858667

The Deep – Nick Cutter https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1658090

The Deep - Alma Katsu https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1980062

Jaws - Peter Benchley https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1197633

Dark Water - Koji Suzuki https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1515900

PLUS here is some more information and guidance on what Nicole was chatting about on finding age-appropriate books for young ones:

https://www.readbrightly.com/books-for-advanced-second-third-grade-readers/

https://www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/reading-resources/book-selection-tips/find-age-appropriate-books-advanced-readers.html

Episode 231 - Movie Chat : Vicious Fun Jul 14, 2022

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It's time for another movie chat and SPOILER ALERT we will be chatting about Sara's pick, Vicious Fun, a "Horror-Comedy" from 2020.

Here's the IMDb listing https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11778118/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

Have an MCPL card and want to reserve your copy? Go here : http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us:2084/record=b2088466

Episode 230 - This Week in History : Pickett’s Charge + Sliced Bread Jul 07, 2022

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History buff and Adult Services Librarian Jim Ward is back for another This Week in History!

You probably guessed that in addition to the 246th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence, lots of other really interesting things happened... join us as we dig into some interesting facts about the week of July 3rd.

Episode 229 - Get Your July Facts Here Jun 30, 2022

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Summer's here and the time is right for checking out the cool things we have to make it special. From our outdoor concert to the Nature Explorium to our Library of Things and activity kits...there's plenty to keep you and the little ones busy.

PLUS did you know July was the 5th month of the Roman calendar?? Listen to find out more interesting facts about the upcoming month...

We hope you have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!

Episode 228 - Just Another Trivia Episode! Jun 23, 2022

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This summer, why not check out the great online resources we have here at MCPL to create your own trivia game to play with family or friends. Or you can just listen to Sara and Nicole battle it out.

If you have an MCPL card, check out these links to our favorite eBooks and databases for trivia research... (and if you don't have an MCPL card...come on down to the library to access these great resources!)

Credo Reference
http://0-www.credoreference.com.mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/

Includes encyclopedias, dictionaries, thesauri and books of quotations, not to mention a range of subject-specific titles covering everything from art to accountancy and literature to law.

Oxford English Dictionary Online
https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/wamvalidate?url=http%3A%2F%2F0-www.oed.com.mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us%3A80%2F

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words - past and present - from across the English-speaking world.

Science Reference Center
http://0-search.ebscohost.com.mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cookie,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=sch

A comprehensive research database that provides easy access to a multitude of full text science-oriented content. This database contains full text for nearly 640 science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.

World Geography & Culture Online by Facts On File
https://online.infobaselearning.com/Direct.aspx?aid=14690&pid=WE39

Combines detailed, printable, full-color maps of countries, provinces, and states with up-to-date statistical and local information.

Episode 227 - Summer Reading Clubs 2022 Jun 16, 2022

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Time to jump into Oceans of Possibilities with the 2022 Summer Reading Clubs at MCPL!

Our amazing colleagues from the Adult, Teen, and Children's departments are here to give us the scoop on what to expect if you sign up for this year's clubs! Registration is now open.

For Adults – Enjoy a summer filled with reading your choice of books, audiobooks, or eBooks. Participants can earn virtual raffle tickets for each book they read. Those who read at least 3 books will receive an invitation to our Summer Reading Club Finale. Each virtual raffle ticket counts as one chance in our raffle drawing to win some fantastic prizes!

For Teens – Entering 6th-12th grade. Earn a chance to win raffle prizes for every hour read. Read 6 hours and get an invitation to our end of the summer soiree!

For Children – For ages birth-entering 5th grade. For every half hour read you will receive a raffle ticket and have a chance to win some raffle prizes. Read a total of 4 hours to complete the club, receive your final prize and an invitation to our end of the summer celebration.

Want more information? Visit https://www.mcplibrary.org/summer-reading-club/ and sign up today with your MCPL library card or come down to any reference desk!

Episode 226 - New DVDs + June Book Horoscopes Jun 09, 2022

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It's that time of month again...New DVDs and Book Horoscopes. We put them together for your convenience. How nice!

Have an MCPL card and want to view/reserve your DVDs? Use this link:

http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/ftlist^bib02%2C1%2C0%2C6/mode=2

Remember, as Sara mentioned: Adult DVDs are released the first and third Monday of the month (or Tuesday if a holiday falls on a Monday). New DVDs are super popular, so make sure to either log in online or call us to reserve starting at 9:30am.

If you want to follow along with this month's Book Horoscopes, you can see the article that Nicole sourced here: https://bookriot.com/june-2022-horoscopes-and-book-recommendations/.

Episode 225 - Water Safety + Florida Facts Jun 02, 2022

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This week's episode is coming to you from Podfest 2022 in Orlando, Florida! We are here to learn more about podcasting, video production, and the great resources that are available...and we will be bringing this knowledge back to our patrons for some exciting things that will be available later this year.

In the meantime, as the summer season begins, it's a good time to refresh yourself with the importance of water safety, especially if you have little ones. Nicole has the scoop on what you need to think about if you have a pool and a toddler, or are visiting the beach this summer.

Since we are recording in Florida, Sara thought it would be interesting to let us in on some interesting facts about Florida, and she used one of our great digital resources, CultureGrams! You can access this database with your library card to get information on cultures from around the world as well as the great places in the United States.

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