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    Middle Country Public Library Podcast

    Join the librarians of Middle Country as they chat about upcoming programs and events, hear entertaining discussions on what to read, what to watch, and what to do at Middle Country Public Library!

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    Episode 214 - Addressing War with Children + Daylight Saving Time Mar 17, 2022
    Show notes

    Nicole has a number of books that make it easier to discuss war with young children. Plus: As we've moved once again into Daylight Saving Time, Sara has some news about it becoming permanent.

    This week's links:

    Here's the Publisher's Weekly Blog on Books That Help Us Talk with Children About War http://blogs.publishersweekly.com/blogs/shelftalker/?p=33643

    A Kid's Book About...War
    https://akidsco.com/products/a-kids-book-about-war

    Talking to kids about the war in Ukraine
    https://www.apa.org/news/apa/2022/children-teens-war-ukraine

    Why We Need Trauma-Informed Parenting More than Ever
    https://www.pbssocal.org/education/parents/need-trauma-informed-parenting-ever

    Britannica Academic : Daylight Saving Time
    https://academic.eb.com/levels/collegiate/article/Daylight-Saving-Time/29565

    US Senate Approves Bill to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent
    https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-senate-approves-bill-that-would-make-daylight-savings-time-permanent-2023-2022-03-15/


    Episode 213 - March Book Horoscopes + Iditarod Facts Mar 10, 2022
    Show notes

    It's time for March Book Horoscopes! Nicole has a few for you to ponder...if she doesn't mention your sign, let us know and she will next time!

    Take a look at the list here: https://bookriot.com/march-2022-horoscopes-and-book-recommendations/

    Sara discusses the Iditarod race, which is currently underway. Want to see the Race Map? Try here: https://iditarod.com/race-map/ and for more information on the race and it's origins, check this out: https://iditarod.com/.

    Sara's book & DVD recommendations are:

    Iditarod-- a far distant place

    https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1515260

    Fast into the night : a woman, her dogs, and their journey north on the Iditarod Trail / Debbie Clarke Moderow

    https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1756801

    Toughest race on Earth [DVD-videorecording] : Iditarod

    https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1515259

    Winterdance : the fine madness of running the Iditarod / Gary Paulsen

    https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1756807

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    Episode 212 - Survivor + Wordle Mar 03, 2022
    Show notes

    The new season of Survivor is upon us, and Sara has some fun trivia for Nicole and Sal... see who's surviving on the island and who's "going astern."

    Nicole loves Wordle and has some history of the game as well as some books to improve your vocabulary and your score.

    Looking for survival books? We have them!

    Stay alive! : survival skills you need / John D. McCann.
    613.69 MCCANN
    Explains how to think like a survivor; discusses solutions for surviving emergencies during sport, adventures, and travel; and explores various skill categories including water, shelter, signalling, first aid, and navigation.
    Bushcraft first aid : a field guide to wilderness emergency care / Dave Canterbury
    616.0252 CANTERBURY
    From wilderness expert Dave Canterbury and outdoor survival instructor Jason Hunt comes the next installment in the New York Times bestselling Bushcraft series--a go-to first aid resource for anyone headed into the woods. Out in the woods or on top of a mountain, there's no calling 9-1-1. Bushcraft First Aid teaches you how to be your own first responder. The authors' years of experience and training will help hikers and backpackers deal with a variety of emergency situations, from cuts and burns to broken bones and head injuries. You'll also learn what to pack and how to make bandages, dressings, and slings at a moment's notice. As bushcraft experts, Canterbury and Hunt explain how to use plants as medicine to treat various conditions. Bushcraft First Aid provides the lifesaving information you need to keep yourself and your fellow hikers safe on the trail"-- Provided by publisher
    SAS survival handbook : how to survive in the wild, in any climate, on land or at sea / John "Lofty" Wiseman.
    613.69 WISEMAN
    A survival guide from the Special Air Service offers a complete course on how to be prepared for any type of emergency--from natural disasters to terrorist attacks to wilderness adventures--explaining how to adapt successfully to various climates, how to identify edible plants, and how to build a fire, with tips on first aid, campcraft, emergency preparation, and more. The SAS Survival Handbook is the Special Air Service's complete course in being prepared for any type of emergency. John Wiseman presents real strategies for surviving in any type of situation, from accidents and escape procedures, including chemical and nuclear to successfully adapting to various climates (polar, tropical, desert), to identifying edible plants and creating fire. The book is extremely practical and is illustrated throughout with easy-to-understand line art and diagrams.


    Episode 211 - Movie Chat : Eagle vs Shark Feb 24, 2022
    Show notes

    Nicole's Movie Chat for this week is 2007's Eagle vs Shark, starring Loren Taylor and Jemaine Clement. Directed by Taika Waititi.

    From IMDb : The tale of two socially-awkward misfits and the strange ways they try to find love: through revenge on high-school bullies, burgers, and video games.

    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0494222/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1

    Reserve a copy with your MCPL library card here : http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1477010

    Amazon Prime members, click here to watch instantly : https://www.amazon.com/Eagle-Vs-Shark-Loren-Horsley/dp/B09FXSFV8Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GN4V5I3TAJ3W&keywords=eagle+vs+shark&qid=1644955379&s=instant-video&sprefix=eagle+vs+shark%2Cinstant-video%2C46&sr=1-1


    Episode 210 - Oscar Nominations, NYT Best Sellers, and More Black History Month Book Picks Feb 17, 2022
    Show notes

    We've been doing this for 4 years this week! Wow. Thanks for listening...

    We have a packed show this week!

    Nicole reminds everyone that we have a handy link on our website where you can see our NYT Best Seller lists in our catalog.

    NYT Middle Grade Best Seller Book List : http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/ftlist^bib38%2C1%2C0%2C13/mode=2

    NYT Young Adult Best Seller Book List : http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/ftlist^bib35%2C1%2C0%2C20/mode=2

    Sara discusses this year's Academy Award nominations : https://abc.com/shows/oscars/collection/nominees

    Finally, Sal has some picks for adult books for Black History Month. Here's the list:

    Black Fortunes by Shomari Wills - http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1836863

    Here's the episode of History Bites on CJ Walker : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfZiDjk1UMo

    The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson - http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1543711

    Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates - http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1690873

    Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly - http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1756680

    March Trilogy by John Lewis - http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1618889, http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1773211, http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1773212

    Out of Darkness, Shining Light by Petina Gappah - http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1958409

    The Memory of Love by Aminatta Forna - http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1552383

    Do you have any Black History Month book recommendations? Comment below and let us know!

    Want to listen to our premiere episode? Find it here : https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-wybnf-ac253c


    Episode 209 - Olympics Facts + Black History Month Books Feb 10, 2022
    Show notes

    The Winter Olympics have begun and Sara has some interesting facts about the Olympics as well as discussing her longing to be an Olympic Curling champion...

    If you want to read the facts, check it out here:

    https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/greece/facts-about-the-olympics/

    It's Black History Month and Nicole has some great book recommendations for kids and teens. You can read the lists she used here:

    Books for Black History Month

    https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/85638-children-s-and-ya-books-for-black-history-month-2021.html as well as here

    New YA Books by Black Authors

    https://www.epicreads.com/blog/new-ya-books-black-authors/


    Episode 208 - Happy Lunar New Year! Feb 03, 2022
    Show notes

    We celebrate the Year of the Tiger by chatting about the Chinese Zodiac and Lunar New Year.

    As a bonus, Nicole has this month's Book Horoscopes!

    Here are Your Zodiac Animal Book Recommendations from Penguin Random House that Sara mentioned. Plus information on the Chinese Zodiac here and history of Lunar New Year here.

    PLUS - Take a look at your Book Horoscopes for February.


    Episode 207 - Doth Thou Speaketh Shakespeare? Jan 27, 2022
    Show notes

    Did you know you might be quoting Shakespeare? Nicole discusses a Mental Floss article (https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/60264/21-phrases-you-use-without-realizing-youre-quoting-shakespeare) and Sara has some opinions about it. Plus Sara has a preview of next month's DVDs.

    Want to read some Shakespeare? Check him out here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/ashakespeare%2C+william/ashakespeare+william/1%2C3%2C707%2CB/exact&FF=ashakespeare+william+++++1564+++++1616&1%2C704%2C

    Looking for the new DVD list? Reserve your copies here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/ftlist^bib02%2C1%2C0%2C6/mode=2

    Plus some housekeeping: The Youth Services Department now has an excellent way of organizing their collection. Next time you visit, you'll see items broken up into easy-to-browse categories: Favorites, Action/Adventures, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Suspense, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, and General Fiction. Check it out on your next visit to MCPL!


    Episode 206 - Food Trivia Jan 20, 2022
    Show notes

    Join us for another trivia episode that may just make you a little bit hungry...

    Did you know you can visit the library to access an amazing database that includes The Oxford Companion of Food, An A-Z of Food and Drinks, An Encyclopedia of Food & Drinks in America, and more? Come down and ask a librarian on how you want access these resources.

    Plus don't forget the hundreds of books related to cooking, food history, and diet recipes in our collection, including The Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, The Cambridge World History of Food, and the classic Joy of Cooking. All of this and much more is available using that little powerful piece of plastic in your wallet: your MCPL library card!

    Also...comment and let us know if you think Taco Bell is the best fast food restaurant.


    Episode 205 - World of Color Jan 13, 2022
    Show notes

    Nicole remembers illustrator Steve Jenkins; Sara asks what your favorite color is and what it means. PLUS There's plenty to do this winter at the library, both virtually and in person! Make sure to check out our online programming catalog for all the wonderful things we have to offer at MCPL!

    Steve Jenkins https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/88266-obituary-steve-jenkins.html

    Check out one of his many books at the library : https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/ajenkins%2C+steve/ajenkins+steve/1%2C5%2C84%2CB/exact&FF=ajenkins+steve+++++1952&1%2C69%2C

    Want to learn more about Color Psychology? Take a gander at this e-book with your MCPL library card: https://livebrary.overdrive.com/media/2679348

    A reminder: VITA is virtual once again this year and provided by our friends at Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Registration opens on 1/18/22. Use this link to get more information and to apply for an appointment: http://lovebethpage.com/vita


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