Podcasts about mcpl

Join us as we dive into the heartwarming sci-fi comedy Jules! The team discusses this hidden gem, starring Ben Kingsley, Harriet Sansom Harris, and Jane Curtin. When a UFO crashes in a small Pennsylvania town, lonely retiree Milton befriends a mute alien named Jules, sparking an unexpected adventure filled with quirky neighbors, government pursuits, and themes of loneliness, friendship, and human connection. Discover why this critically acclaimed yet underseen film earned a 9/10 from our team! Spoiler alert: We unpack the movie's tender moments, clever Easter eggs, and surprising plot twists. Watch Jules for free with your MCPL library card on Hoopla Digital or take out the DVD today!

Take a nostalgic trip through time with Sal and Jim celebrating the milestones of 2025! From the 10th anniversary of the earworm sensation Baby Shark (yes, it's been a decade!) to the 70th birthday of Disneyland, where Walt's magic began, this episode is packed with surprises. We're talking Star Wars: The Force Awakens, The Office, Back to the Future and The Goonies. Find out what superstar would be rocking his 90th if still around. Plus, did you know the game Operation and the Grand Ole Opry are marking anniversaries? Grab your DeLorean and dive into this fun, fact-filled chat about the anniversaries that shaped our world. Hit that like button, subscribe, and join the MCPL family—let's celebrate history together!

It's that time once again for Sara to give us a list of the upcoming movie releases on DVD available here at MCPL! Plus: Nicole discusses the importance of recognizing misinformation, especially online, and what resources you can use to help wade through everything that's out there to find accurate information. One of those resources is All Sides, a site that provides balanced news and media bias ratings. Check it out here: https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news.

In this episode of Military Family Life we are speaking with Sgt Valery Switzer.  Valery is a CAF Member, a military spouse, a mother of two, a part-time student and a word champion powerlifter. She was also recently named Canadian Armed Forces Female Athlete of the Year!   In our conversation we talk with Valery about power lifting training and competitions, the importance of balance and self-care when juggling so many roles, and her advice for those starting their career in the CAF.About out Guest:Sergeant Valery Switzer was born in Laval, Quebec and joined the Canadian Armed Forces as Regular Forces in March 2013 as a Mobile Support Equipment Operator. Her first posting was to 2SVC BN at Garrison Petawawa in January 2014. During this time, Valery actively participated in various exercises and maintained high readiness as a member of Transportation Coy, Bravo Platoon. In March 2015, she was deployed Poland with 3RCR on Op Reassurance, ROTO 0. Upon returning from deployment, Valery resumed duties within Bravo Platoon before being assigned as the Base Commander's Driver at 4CDSGIn August 2017, she was posted to 1 Canadian Field Hospital and served as the transport section's 2IC, before taking maternity leave following the birth of her daughter, Emily Elizabeth Switzer. Valery was promoted to Master Corporal in April 2020 and assumed responsibility for the training section within the transportation platoon, overseeing all transportation-related training for 1 Canadian Field Hospital.In March 2021, Valery and her husband, Major Zachary Switzer, welcomed their second child, Charles Alexander. Later that same year, the Switzer family moved to beautiful Kingston, Ontario where she took up the position of Base Advance Booker for the transportation platoon. In September 2021, she was appointed Chief Dispatcher, a role that is typically held by a Sergeant, despite being a MCpl.  She continued in that capacity until February 2022 when she transitioned into the position of GPV IC (General Purpose Vehicle) as a MCpl.  In August 2023, Sgt Switzer assumed the rank of Acting While so Employed at the rank of Sergeant while continuing as the GPV IC for CFB Kingston. That section consisted of 30 members both Military and Civilian. She was promoted to Sgt in April 2024.In June 2024, Sgt Switzer officially took over the CFB Kingston Road and Vehicle IC position. Despite a demanding schedule, Val provides unwavering support to her husband who is currently serving on imposed restrictions (IR) as the senior aide the camp to the Chief of Defense Staff.Sgt Switzer is the weekly primary caregiver for their two children while is pursuing an online Bachelor's in Business Administration with the University of Fredericton. But her passion does not stop there Valery is an accomplished competitive powerlifter.  She recently represented the Canadian Armed Forces, the Canadian Powerlifting League, and Canadian Forces Base Kingston at the International Powerlifting League in Coventry, UK.  At that competition she earned the title of World Champion in the 82.5kg open raw power division.This year Valery was awarded Canadian Army Female Athlete of the Year.  Since the recording of this podcast – Val attended the CAF Sport Gala where she was named CAF Female athlete of the year. Valery, her husband Zac and their two children live in Odessa, Ontario, with  their beloved pets-Nova, Shadow, and Tazz.Contact us: We would love to hear from you.  If you are a Military Family Member that wants to share your experiences and lessons learned, email us at Podcast.Feedback@PetawawaMFRC.com 

This week, Sara and Nicole preview the great programs coming up this fall at Middle Country. Registration is open for Children and Teens on Sept. 12th and the Adults on Sept. 13th. Get your MCPL library card ready and take advantage of the amazing things we have going on for you at our Centereach and Selden buildings! You can view our entire Fall 2024 Catalog here: https://www.mcplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/MCPL_Quarterly.pdf  

We are previewing a busy week on this special episode with our guests Deborah Hempe, the Coordinator of Outreach for MCPL, and our very own Councilman Neil Manzella from the Town of Brookhaven! We chat about the upcoming National Night Out, plus a slew of great events coming up. Plus, we find out about some exciting new things coming to our community.

Did you know library cardholders have access to a Netflix-like streaming service that allows you to watch amazing movies on your favorite device? Sara's here to let us know what new releases are available this month on Kanopy. And even if you're not an MCPL cardholder, check out your local library for details on how you can access. What better food to eat while watching a movie than Ice Cream? Nicole recently purchased an ice cream maker and she has some tips, plus some great books you can read with your little ones to make ice cream at home. 

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!

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. If you are an MCPL library card holder, you can request a viewing kit that includes special viewing glasses, a pinhole viewer and more!

The podcast team is coming to you this week from Podfest 2024! We discuss the event, what we learned, and we talk about how our patrons have access to the resources to record their own podcast right here at MCPL. For more information, visit our Innovation Space page at http://mcplibrary.org/innovation-space

Do you need community service hours in our community? Not sure where to begin? Sara is here to let us know about the Venues for Volunteering Fair coming to our Selden building on Feb. 8th. She will highlight just a few of the organizations scheduled to exhibit. For more info, visit https://mcplibrary.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=54630 Plus Nicole has some great kids books about something near and dear to our hearts : libraries! Check out some books at MCPL here: http://tinyurl.com/mcp11824i  

VITA is returning to MCPL! Patrons needing assistance with filing their taxes who make $60k or less can request an appointment starting January 29th at 9:30am by calling 631-585-9393 Opt. 6. Bethpage Federal Credit Union will provide this service on Feb. 8th, 22nd, Mar. 7th, 21st, and April 4th. Madonna is coming to the Garden and Sara is going! We discuss Madonna's multi-decade career and her greatest hits. Do you agree? Reserve your copy of Madonna's Greatest Hits package, "Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones" here: http://tinyurl.com/mcpl-fel50 Plus Nicole has some books that are great to introduce your young ones to fine art. Are you into art appreciation? Browse our extensive collection here: http://tinyurl.com/mcpl709    

It's that time of year once again! Join us as we chat about some of the great holiday films we have available here at MCPL. Remember we have CDs, vinyl records, cookbooks, and more to get you into the holiday spirit. Plus...Nicole has some info on some of our Library of Things items for the kids.

Now that spooky season is over, we can concentrate on the wonderful autumn season that is upon us. Nicole has a list of 13 great kids books that are all about the fall. You can view the list here: https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/13-childrens-books-for-celebrating-fall Sara has a list of the upcoming DVD releases for the month...there are some big films here! You can view and reserve your copies with your MCPL card here: https://tinyurl.com/mcpl-newdvd  

We check out a new library in town!

Welcome back to "The Collective," your go-to platform for enlightening discussions and intriguing insights. On July 25th, we present our latest episode, "Be Like Water," which promises a dynamic mix of expertise and wisdom. Our seasoned hosts, retired Warrant Officer Shaun Taylor, founding member of JTF2, and retired MCpl Engineer Chance Burles, are joined by special guest Terrance "The River Viking". A celebrated competitive bodybuilder and acclaimed personal trainer, Terrance will share his experiences and knowledge, adding a fresh perspective to the conversation. The episode draws inspiration from Bruce Lee's famous philosophy, "Be like water," emphasizing adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges. The hosts and Terrance will explore the complex world of Performance Enhancing Drugs (PEDs), and shed light on trending health topics like the 'Liver King'. This dialogue promises a unique blend of military wisdom, fitness insights, and the fluidity principle encapsulated by Bruce Lee. An episode packed with depth, from PEDs to the parallels between military and athletic discipline, "Be Like Water" stands as a testament to the adaptability of the human spirit. We welcome our viewers to participate in the conversation. Ask your questions, share your thoughts, and be part of our collective journey towards knowledge and growth. Subscribe to our channel for more compelling episodes from "The Collective". Remember, as Bruce Lee once said, "Be like water, my friend." #TheCollective #BeLikeWater #ShaunTaylor #ChanceBurles #TerranceTheRiverViking #JTF2 #PEDs #BruceLee #PerformanceEnhancingDrugs #MilitaryHealth #FitnessInsights #LiverKing #Bodybuilding #CanadianArmy #MilitaryFitness #HealthTrends Welcome to The Collective, a haven for leadership growth and personal development. Hosted by Chance Burles (@mcplburles), retired Master Corporal and Combat Engineer, and co-driven by Shaun Taylor (@shauntaylors1), retired JTF2 sniper, and Seb Lavoie (@slavccmdr), we aim to unpack stories that inspire resilience, courage, and transformation. Our trio delves deep into the tales of veterans, translating their experiences into leadership lessons for all. What challenges have you faced? What leadership questions keep you up at night? Share with us in the comments. Engage with our community, follow our hosts, and subscribe to grow alongside us. #TheCollectiveLeadership #PersonalGrowthJourney #LeadershipDevelopment #FrontlineWisdom #LeadGrowTransform #VeteranInsights #LeadershipMentorship #NavigatingChallenges #EmpowerYourJourney

In this episode we sit down with Military Veteran MCpl. Scott Atkinson to talk about leading the charge in getting Psilocybin's to treat veterans with PTSD. He shares experiences he went through during his tours in Bosnia & Afghanistan while detailing his transition out of the military. *This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission * MY CAMERA: https://amzn.to/3GQGKRf MY MICROPHONE: https://amzn.to/3X2nLc3 My Watch: https://amzn.to/3QwYNyV My Head Phones: https://amzn.to/3H0oswZ New Here: *CONNECT WITH ME THROUGH INSTAGRAM: @ https://www.instagram.com/glenyg96/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2cJr8YrI1xPPMkrYRpAfBc? si=AqVKuWuBRoaoP9iG5kMZ8g Join The Community On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LIFEAFTERHIGHSCHOOLGLEN

The team chats about how they handle social situations after Nicole's been listening to a podcast from the Atlantic. To check out that article, head over here : https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/archive/2023/05/how-to-make-small-talk/674049/ Plus Sara is in the market for a dishwasher and she's looking for reviews...and the best place to get those are Consumer's Reports...which is available for free with a MCPL library card. Want to know which one they say is the best? Listen to find out.

Tom Cruise could very well have the biggest movie of this summer premiering this week with the newest Mission: Impossible film...the team takes a look at the second in the series on this Movie Chat. The film stars Mr. Cruise plus returning cast member Ving Rhames, Dougray Scott, Richard Roxburgh, Brenden Glesson, John Polson, and "she-looks-way-too-young-and-pretty" Thandie Newton. You can check out the details of this 2000 film here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120755/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2 and if you'd like to watch along and have an MCPL card, reserve your copy here: https://tinyurl.com/pod71323 Did you know we've have over 35 movie chats? You can browse our list of episodes here: https://www.mcplpodcast.com/?s=movie%20chat  

Nicole's talking hot wings and one of her favorite interview shows. Are you interested in making your own wings? Check out Tailgreat : How to Crush it at Tailgating by John Currence, which has a number of hot wing recipes for your next movie night. And speaking of movies...Sara discusses some great books that serve as guides for the movie lover...from horror movies, war movies, and even movies from the 90s. Listen as we randomly pick our next movie chat from Movies of the 90s, edited by Jürgen Müller, another great resource we have here at MCPL!

Summer is here, and so is our amazing programming that we offer throughout the season. Join Nicole and Sara as they highlight some of the wonderful things MCPL has to offer. If you want to browse our Quarterly online, visit https://www.mcplibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/MCPL_Quarterly.pdf

It's Spring and Amber is here to chat about our amazing Seed Library here at MCPL. Learn about the great programming that we offer, along with some interesting facts as she tries to stump Sara and Sal with Seed Trivia.

Nicole and Sara discuss a report that reducing social media use improves body image in teens and young adults. Instead of browsing TikTok, why not come to the library? Sara also has her annual look at Oscar nominations...and this year's list is huge. Thankfully, most of the movies will be available to check out here at MCPL! PLUS: Thank you for helping us hit 1,000 subscribers on YouTube. Let's try for 2K...take a look at the great things we have on our channel, http://mcpl.tv!

Sara LOVES mushrooms. The kind you eat. Listen to her extol the fungus with many facts. Then take out this book : How to forage for mushrooms without dying : an absolute beginner's guide to identifying 29 wild, edible mushrooms by Frank Hyman. Have an MCPL card? Reserve it here : https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2085635 PLUS : Kaity is here to talk about the Fountas and Pinnell reading levels for your child. And when you are ready to search for your kid's next fav book, check out Novelist and our other amazing online resources here https://www.mcplibrary.org/adults/services/reference-database/  

Sara has a list of video games that eventually became movie franchises that are available at the library for you to take out; Kaity is here to let us know about all the wonderful things happening at MCPL when the kids are out of school for Winter Break.

Sara has a nice list of new DVDs coming to collection...Plus Caroline is here to chat about early childhood programming coming to MCPL plus a brief overview of Family Place.

Stephanie is here to give us an audio tour of our brand new Innovation Space at our Centereach building. For information on 3D printing, or to submit a print job, please visit https://www.mcplibrary.org/3D-printer/  

We are so happy to have Library Director Sophia Serlis-McPhillips join us for an audio tour of our newly renovated Adult Reading Room and Innovation Space!  For pictures of the renovations, go here: https://www.mcplibrary.org/adult-reading-room-update/  

Ola todos and welcome to another bilingual episode! Gilda Ramos is back to chat about the great services we have here at the library for our Spanish speaking patrons, as well as programming, materials, and more. Plus learn about the citizenship preparation classes that are available every year here at MCPL.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2022! We are so thankful to our patrons and our listeners. Wishing you and yours Happy Holidays! We play our very own version of Jeopardy on this year's Thanksgiving trivia episode. Using the fabulous book, The Ultimate book of Pub Trivia by the Smartest Guy in the Bar : over 300 rounds and more than 3,000 questions by Austin Rogers, Sal has selected some trivia questions from the extensive volume. Who will prevail in this year's matchup? Listen to find out. Want to take the book out for yourself? MCPL card holders can click this link : https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2085637 to reserve their copy!  

November is Native American Heritage Month, and Nicole has a list of books you should consider reading with your kids. To see the list from Nicole's Number-One-Best-Favorite-Fabulous-Amazing website, Book Riot, head over here: https://bookriot.com/great-childrens-books-by-native-american-authors/ Sara wants to remind you all about the awesome digital service we have for MCPL library card holders, Hoopla Digital! Download eBooks, music, audiobooks, comic books, TV shows (especially BBC!) and much more. Grab your library card and head to https://www.hoopladigital.com/ to browse the collection. And remember: Hoopla is available not only on your favorite web browser, but on your Smart TV and portable devices as well. And this Veteran's Day, we'd like to THANK ALL of those who served this country. 

This episode sizzles! Join Sara and Nicole as they read a short snippet of some spooky stories to get you into the mood this season... And if you'd like to read these stories yourself (and have an MCPL card) you can reserve your copies here: Poe's Children http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1479446 Masterpieces of Terror and the Supernatural http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1119121 Tiny Nightmares http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2020085 We also briefly mentioned the film Men. You can request a copy here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2092462 if you like to be super-creeped out. And hey, while you're at it, listen to our Movie Chat about the movie here : https://www.mcplpodcast.com/e/movie-chat-men/ but be forewarned : there be spoilers... so watch the movie first, then listen to our chat.    

Amok! It's time for another Movie Chat, and this week we are watching 1993's Hocus Pocus, starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker.  It's all part of our annual SPOOKTOBER at the podcast. For the month of October, we will focus on something spooky to get you in the mood... Here's the IMDb listing : https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0107120/quotes/?ref_=tt_trv_qu Have an MCPL card? Reserve your copy today : https://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b1525371

This is the WFHB Local News for Tuesday, September 27th, 2022. Later in the program, WFHB News speaks with Anne Kavalerchik, member of the Indiana Graduate Workers Coalition, about the union's recent ‘no' vote on a strike for the fall semester. More in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, the …

Sal's excited that the new Old Farmer's Almanac has arrived at the library! Let's dig into some of the great (and quirky!) information that's inside. Want to learn more about the Almanac? Visit the official website here : https://www.almanac.com/ MCPL cardholders, reserve a copy here: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2096238  

Chance Burles is Canadian Armed Forces veteran and former Combat Engineer who spent 8 months in Afghanistan as a member of the Edmonton based 1 Combat Engineer Regiment.On this episode, we learn about the role of the Combat Engineer and how they are prepared for combat. We talk about Chance's first encounter with an improvised explosive device, or IED and what it's like being in a gun fight with the enemy. Or as Chance puts it, "doing his job".   Chance is also veterans advocate and co-founder of the annual Canadian Walk for Veterans. We talk about the walk, and about how he's using his podcast, Tools for the Tool Box, to help others get their stories out and, through that process, learn what strategies (or tools!) they employ to work through and cope with the literal and figurative the scars that come from military service.  Click on the links below to learn more about Chance, his podcast and the Canadian Walk for Veterans. Instagram: @mcplburlesPodcast: Tools for the Tool Box Walk: Canadian Walk for Veterans  Shimona & Associates Mortgage Consulting Mortgage BrokerStrata Wealth & Risk Management Financial Planning

This week, Sara finally gets to talk about the 2022 "folk horror" flick, Men. Men stars Jessie Buckley and Rory Kinnear. It is directed by Alex Garland, who also directed another Movie Chat film, Ex Machina. Listen to that episode here: https://www.mcplpodcast.com/e/episode-117-movie-chat-ex-machina/ MAJOR SPOILERS will be mentioned during this episode. If you'd like to watch before listening, MCPL patrons can reserve a copy: BluRay http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2092461 DVD http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/record=b2092462 Also check out the IMDb page: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13841850/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1  

Miss Dana talks to Max, the Circulation Supervisor's Assistant, about his role in the library and what he does for patrons! 

Master Corporal (ret'd) John Dowe is a Canadian Armed Forces veteran. In 1993, as a member of the Airborne Regiment, he deployed to Somalia and witnessed what would eventually become known as the “Somalia Affair”. An incident so tragic, that it led to a national public inquiry, the resignation of the Minister of Defense and the disbanding of this elite special forces unit. After transitioning to civilian life, John began investigating the effects of mefloquine, an anti-malarial pill he calls a "suicide drug", and co-founded the International Mefloquine Veterans Alliance to inform veterans, health, and military leaders, about the short- and long-term effects of this anti-malarial drug. He continues to advocate for a  Royal Commission to investigate the drug's  prescription and use by the Canadian military and is the lead client in a mass tort lawsuit seeking compensation for veterans who were prescribed mefloquine on missions in Somalia, Rwanda, Haiti, Afghanistan and elsewhere.   On this episode John talks about the mission in Somalia, why he believes mefloquine played a significant role in the beating death of Somali teen Shidane Arone, and how 1 in 5 veteran PTSD cases are misdiagnosed. 

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  

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.

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!

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/.   

Before the start of the current academic year, Minnesota statewide LGBTQ+ rights organization Out Front Minnesota presented to the  Becker School District Board, addressing concerns that LGBTQ+ students had raised regarding equity, equality and inclusion within the district's schools. Some anti-LGBTQ community members demanded "equal time" and the Board invited the Minnesota Child Protection League (MCPL) , which is listed by the Southern Poverty Law Center as an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group, to present the “other side”. The presentation by the MCPL was filled with disproven propaganda, offensive, and not relevant to the school environment. The room was filled with pro-LGBTQ students and adults and drew constant protests as the audience was increasingly offended.  Now the MCPLeague is creating a witch hunt going after teachers who did not discourage students from attending and protesting at the meeting. Staff in all the district's public schools will be required to turn over a trove of documents related to that event, The Los Angeles Blade has reported . The mandatory request was filed by Chris Klippen, a local attorney who addressed the School Board on March 14 ahead of the representative from MNCPL, echoing many of the group's lies about LGBTQ+ people and objections to measures designed to protect the community's youth.. Today we talk to Erin Dearing, a junior at Becker High School and an active Gay Straight Student Alliance participant there, and to Chris Kane of the Los Angeles Blade who is covering the story. With co-host Brody Levesque  

Before the start of the current academic year, Minnesota statewide LGBTQ+ rights organization Out Front Minnesota presented to the  Becker School District Board, addressing concerns that LGBTQ+ students had raised regarding equity, equality and inclusion within the district's schools. Some anti-LGBTQ community members demanded "equal time" and the Board invited the Minnesota Child Protection League (MCPL) , which is listed by the Southern Poverty Law Center as an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group, to present the “other side”. The presentation by the MCPL was filled with disproven propaganda, offensive, and not relevant to the school environment. The room was filled with pro-LGBTQ students and adults and drew constant protests as the audience was increasingly offended.  Now the MCPLeague is creating a witch hunt going after teachers who did not discourage students from attending and protesting at the meeting. Staff in all the district's public schools will be required to turn over a trove of documents related to that event, The Los Angeles Blade has reported . The mandatory request was filed by Chris Klippen, a local attorney who addressed the School Board on March 14 ahead of the representative from MNCPL, echoing many of the group's lies about LGBTQ+ people and objections to measures designed to protect the community's youth.. Today we talk to Erin Dearing, a junior at Becker High School and an active Gay Straight Student Alliance participant there, and to Chris Kane of the Los Angeles Blade who is covering the story. With co-host Brody Levesque  

Spring is in the air! Perhaps you'd like to sit outside when the weather finally gets warmer and enjoy a good read? Nicole and Sara are here to give you some suggestions! Nicole mentions this article from Publisher's Weekly that might interest you:  https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/89126-new-and-noteworthy-children-s-and-ya-books-april-2022.html Sara mentioned just a few of the New York Times best sellers. Here is the current and complete list... if you have an MCPL card, you can reserve right from this page: http://mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/search?/ftlist^bib40%2C1%2C0%2C31/mode=2

Miss Dana interviews Mr. Dave about his job as the Assistant Head of Youth Services. They chat about databases, fantasy and sci-fi books, and upcoming summer events. 

March is Women's History Month, and we are wrapping it up with some trivia. Listen and play along with Sara and Nicole! Want to know how Sal comes up with his questions? He uses some of our wonderful online databases available here at Middle Country! Looking for biographical information on a women in history? Check out these links with your MCPL library card, or if you are in Suffolk County, New York, check out https://www.livebrary.com/database-information Biography Resource Center + Lives & Perspectives http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/midcntry?db=BIC Credo Reference http://0-www.credoreference.com.mcpac.mcpl.lib.ny.us/ History Reference Center http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,cookie,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=khh  

Stephanie Vecchio is here to chat about our fabulous Library of Things collection. What is the Library of Things? How can patrons access this unusual and interesting collection? Listen to find out! If you have an MCPL library card, you can browse and reserve items here: https://www.mcplibrary.org/library-of-things/  

Welcome to the LI Law Podcast.  We feature legal issues and developments which affect Long Island residents and business owners.  The podcast focuses on Long Island law topics and includes greater New York court and legislative happenings.  If you are one of the approximate 8 million residents of Long Island (Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Brooklyn counties), or want to enjoy all law-related matters on Long Island, this podcast is for you! Your host, Zehava Schechter, is an attorney admitted to the New York Bar for 30 years.  She concentrates her private practice in estate planning, administration, and litigation; real estate law; contracts, and business formation and dissolution.  If you like this podcast, you may want to look for Zehava's monthly articles in the Malverne/West Hempstead Herald and the Beacon newspaper. Our guest on this first podcast is Sal DiVincenzo, who helped Zehava launch this podcast.  Sal is one of the business reference librarians at the Miller Business Center at Middle Country Public Library in Centereach. He has been at Middle Country for 12 years. Sal served as the chairperson of the RUSA Business Reference in Public Libraries Committee of the American Library Association and was the recipient of the Morningstar Public Librarian Support Award in 2013. He also co-authored the book “Supporting Local Businesses and Entrepreneurs in the Digital Age” for Libraries Unlimited.  Sal's e-mail address is: divincenzosalvatore@mcplibrary.org.  In 2018, Sal became host of the weekly MCPL podcast, which highlights programming and services available at the library as well as providing outreach to the Middle Country Community. Thank you, Sal, and welcome to the podcast! Please contact us with your general questions or comments at LILawPodcast@gmail.com.  No podcast is a substitute for competent legal advice.  Please consult with the attorney of your choice concerning specific legal questions you may have.