Middle Country Public Library Podcast

As fall arrives, Sara and Nicole highlight upcoming October releases, including new DVDs like Jackass, Hadestown, Masters of the Universe, One Night Only, and The Brink of War. Nicole shares her book recommendations...

Discover everything coming up this programming season, from major community fairs like the Women's EXPO and the Fall Festival... Learn about workshops focusing on career resources, attend a hands-on workshop, or join a...

Join Sal and Jim for a look back at the events of September 11, 2001, marking 25 years since the day that changed the nation forever. This special episode features a historical retrospective on the timelines and tragic...

We are going back to school! It's that time of year again: Sara and Nicole are here to remind you of the amazing resources available at your library! For students, discover free online databases providing early-learning...

Nicole has an update on the multi-billion-dollar federal legal settlement with Meta that brings unprecedented shifts to digital safety, forcing new usage limits and safety measures to protect young users online...

Nicole is here to help you discover a fresh outdoor way to share a story with the family this month, complete with conversation starters and a little something to take home for your garden! Then, Sara digs into one of...

Test your weather smarts with a lively round of trivia covering everything from what really drives the wind and why some storms have different names depending on where they form, to record-breaking heat, snowy cities...

Jim Ward is here for another This Week in History - August 2nd through the 8th! Explore pivotal moments from this week across centuries, from the formal signing of the Declaration of Independence and early...

First: Sara has a fresh list of August DVD new releases, from folk horror and space adventures to family comedy and more. Then: Nicole read the article and provides a lively follow-up on the idea that reading is...

In this episode, we tackle some sobering news about reading habits in America and explore why The Odyssey remains essential reading. We discuss a recent Atlantic essay declaring the age of reading is over, declining...

This week, Nicole explores heartfelt ways to talk to children about death and grief with thoughtful book recommendations and practical advice drawn from trusted sources like the Fred Rogers Institute. Join us to learn...

Discover more defining moments that shaped the United States in part two of this special series on Great Moments in American History with Mr. Ward. From groundbreaking inventions and daring firsts in aviation, to...

Discover the pivotal events that shaped the United States in this special two-part series on the podcast: Great Moments in American History with Mr. Ward! From the adoption of foundational documents to landmark battles...

This week, Nicole shines a light on Mercy Otis Warren, the remarkable playwright and writer from Massachusetts whose works helped rally support for independence. Often overlooked in history, Warren used her plays and...

In this special America 250 episode, Sal quizzes Sara & Nicole with questions from the US Citizenship Civics test! Explore the path to naturalization, eligibility requirements, and the naturalization process before...