Episode 16: Interview with Elizabeth Crook author of The Which Way Tree

June 29, 2018Author InterviewAmerican Historical Fiction, Author Interview, Civil War, Elizabeth Crook, historical fiction, ICYMI, In Case You Missed It, Little Brown & Co, Panther Attack, Readers Advisory, Staff Pick, summer reading, The Which Way Treetopshelfatmerricklibrary

Fabulous conversation with author Elizabeth Crook about her latest novel, “The Which Way Tree”. Do not miss this one! You’re in for quite a ride.

http://elizabethcrookbooks.com/

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode 15: Adult Summer Reading Kicks Off With This Terrific Interview With Author Susan Henderson

June 10, 2018Author Interviewflicker of old dreams, summer reading. author interview, susan hendersontopshelfatmerricklibrary

As part of the Merrick Library’s Summer Reading kick off, I had the absolute pleasure of hosting author Susan Henderson on Friday, June 8th.

We discussed her wonderful second novel, The Flicker of Old Dreams.

I had laryngitis, which is probably a master class in what NOT to do while podcasting, but I was way too excited to meet Susan and discuss the book. Susan was a gem to keep the conversation going and I am forever grateful!

Left to right: Podcast host Carol Ann Tack, Director Ellen Firer, Author Susan Henderson

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode 14: Summer Reading Sign-Ups & Harry Potter Escape the Room with Teen Queen Luisa!

June 8, 2018Uncategorizedescape the room summer reading, harry potter, libraries rock, luisa munoz, teen queen librariantopshelfatmerricklibrary

Check out the newsletter for all the sign up info:

Teen Summer Reading sign ups start Sunday, June 10th Libraries Rock!

LIT AFTER HOURS: ESCAPE FROM AZKABAN JULY 27• 6:30 PM- 8:30 PM
You and your friends are tricked by dark wizards to take their place in Azkaban! The only way to escape is the
proper use of magic, potions, and spells! If you are unable to escape, you will spend an eternity in Azkaban! Open to all muggles and wizards entering 7th- 12th grade. Registration begins June 27.

ESCAPE ROOM: FIND THE SORCERER’S STONE JULY 30 • 5:30 PM- 8:30 PM
Do you have what it takes to get through the Hogwarts professors’ obstacles and save the stone before Voldemort finds it and becomes immortal? Each group must work as a team to find the hidden clues and solve the puzzles and riddles to complete the challenge. This is a multi-generational program. Recommended for ages 9 and up. Groups are limited to 10 people per team. Space is limited. Call for registration. Registration begins June 30th.

Listen for more info!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode 13: Things I Love This Week…

May 20, 2018UncategorizedBeastie Boys, Bohemian Rhapsody, Marvel, Queentopshelfatmerricklibrary

You’ll have to listen to find out in this 6-minute mini-episode!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode 12: Those Crazy Kids!

May 18, 2018Uncategorizedbloxels, button making, children's programming, june, meira maynard, summer readingtopshelfatmerricklibrary

Carol Ann speaks to Children’s Librarian Meira about the fabulously fun festivities for June which includes Summer Reading sign-up info! All this and a couple of laughs await you in this informative interview.

Children’s Newsletter and Calendar for June can be found on the Merrick Library Children’s Facebook page or the Merrick Library Homepage.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode 11: May the Fourth Be With You!

May 8, 2018Uncategorizedchildren's programming, community service, May the Fourth, meira maynard, star wars, teen queen librarian, teen volunteerstopshelfatmerricklibrary

Celebrate “May the 4th be With You” by listening to this interview with the kids who participated in the May the Fourth food party. We also interviewed our Teen Volunteer Sean! This is a must listen…

Love our Merrick Library kids! If you missed out on this program, please check http://www.merricklibrary.org for all our children’s and YA programming!

You can also follow us on https://www.facebook.com/merricklibrarychildrens/ and https://www.facebook.com/merrickteens/

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode 10 Weekly Wrap-Up: Pop Culture News!

April 26, 2018Uncategorizedbook discussions, female persuasion, Girl From the Garden, hugo awards, lucky boy, meg wolitzer, michelle mcnamara, pulitzer prize winner, shanthi sekaran, the art of racing in the rain, three body problemtopshelfatmerricklibrary

All kinds of crazy entertainment news in this quick wrap-up episode!

Image result for three body problem Image result for female persuasion meg wolitzer Image result for art of racing in the rain Image result for hugo awards

Related image

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode 9 Carol Ann Interviews Author Parnaz Foroutan!

April 24, 2018Author InterviewBook Discussion, Girl From the Garden, Parnaz Foroutan, Readers Advisory, Staff Picktopshelfatmerricklibrary

I had the absolute pleasure of hosting author Parnaz Foroutan a few weeks ago for this episode. We spoke about the book, motherhood, careers and what’s next for this terrific author. We spoke from two different coasts, so take a listen. I was thrilled to host Parnaz…please read this book.

One of my favorite go-to books when doing Reader’s Advisory is this gem of a story that you may have missed!

Published in 2015, The Girl From The Garden, is the epic tale of Asher, the head of a prosperous Persian-Jewish family. When his first marriage does not produce a male son, he makes a fateful decision that shatters his household and drives his wife Rakhel to desperate measures to preserve her status.

I apologize for my giddy behavior!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode 8 National Library Week Wrap-Up Featuring 2018 Long Island Reads Event

April 13, 2018Uncategorizeda quiet place, birdbox, fall of gondolin, hockey, josh malerman, long island reads, lost in space, mike massimino, national library week, sandra bullock, sean avery, spaceman, tolkien, unbury caroltopshelfatmerricklibrary

Carol Ann talks about celebrating National Library Week and the fabulous event hosted by Long Island Reads: One Island One Book. This ticket is almost as hard to get as Hamilton! If you were shut out of Mike Massimino’s appearance at the Patchogue Theater, join them on Facebook Live instead! Sunday, April 15th at 2pm.

Also give a listen to this great podcast from Ellen Druda @ Half Hollow Hills: https://hhhlibrary.org/2018/03/14/special-podcast-for-long-island-reads/

For more information visit www.longislandreads.org
Like them on Facebook, and follow them on Instagram and Twitter @LongIslandReads.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Episode 7 Spring Break Recap or How Merrick Library Spent It’s Week!

April 6, 2018Uncategorizeda quiet place, bird box, carol ann tack, children's programming, community service, josh malerman, long island reads, luisa munoz, make and take, meira maynard, mike massimino, spaceman, volunteerstopshelfatmerricklibrary

Carol Ann recaps an awesome Spring Break week at Merrick Library. The podcast features the Make & Take Program, the Teen Art Community Project and the Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion. She also talks weekend movie plans and Bird Box by Josh Malerman.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download