OCL Sound Waves

Join our adventurers as they work together to cure a corrupt wizard and encounter the dangers of a demiplane.

Join OCL staffers Hope, Casey, and Julie as they discuss the origins of Fairy Tales. Where did they come from? How has our definition of what makes a fairy tale changed over time? Join them for the group geek-out and get some fairy tale media recommendations along the way.

Listen as members of OCL's Ocean Pride Committee discuss LGBTQIA+ representation in popular books. Books discussed in this episode include: Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell Because Fat Girl by Lauren Marie Fleming

Do you like K-Pop? Join OCL librarians as they discuss their entry into the genre, their favorite groups, idols, songs, and K-Pop culture.

Join our Fang-tastic librarians as they discuss everything from Dracula and the lore of the vampire to media that makes us love these alluring blood suckers even more.

In this episode, adventurers listen to their host, Thomas, and the tips he has to offer when attempting to create their own fictional currency. This will help adventurers create a more realistic and historical currency for your world that will tie in reality and fantasy. Please tune in to our next episode to continue our world-building adventure with Forge Your Imagination as we dive into the crea...

Listen in as members of OCL's Ocean Pride Committee discuss LGBTQIA+ representation in picture books! Books discussed in this episode include: Pink, Blue, and You! Questions for Kids about Gender Stereotypes by Elise Gravel and Mykaell Blais Are You a Friend of Dorothy?: The True Story of an Imaginary Woman and the Real People She Helped by Kyle Lukoff and Levi Hastings The Bi Book by A.J. Irving...

Join teen librarians as they interview YA author Ryan La Sala. La Sala is the author of books such as Reverie , The Honeys , and Beholder . He also gives a sneak peek of his upcoming September release The Dead of Summer.

In this episode, adventurers listen to their host, Thomas, and the tips he has to offer when attempting to create organic general world lore. This will help adventurers create a more realistic and in-depth lore for your world that will tie in reality and fantasy. Tune in to our next episode to continue our world-building adventure with Forge Your Imagination as we dive into the creation of your wo...

Join OCL's Ocean Pride Committee members in discussing LGBTQIA+ works in the manga genre. Titles discussed in this episode include: Boys Run the Riot by Keito Gaku Run Away with Me, Girl by Battan My Love Mix-Up! by Wataru Hinekure

In this episode, adventurers listen to their host, Thomas, and the tips he has to offer when attempting to create a fictional administration, as well as the details that entail it. This will help adventurers create a more realistic and in-depth administration or organization that your viewers will remember. Tune in to our next episode to continue our world-building adventure with Forge Your Imagin...

Welcome to a very special episode in our "Waves of YA" series. Join our librarians Summer and Rachel for a revealing, far-ranging conversation with Lyndall Clipstone, herself a onetime librarian and an author who has created a legacy of haunting, evocative and compelling tales. In this episode, the Australia native will discuss her newest novel, Tenderly, I Am Devoured, which reaches boo...

Join OCL's Ocean Pride Committee members in discussing LGBTQIA+ works featuring everyone's favorite topic: food! Titles discussed in this podcast, all of which are available through the Ocean County Library, include: Chef's Kiss by TJ Alexander Chef's Choice by TJ Alexander Triple Sec by TJ Alexander The Dos & Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker, Wendy...

Calling all "Hunger Games" aficionados and book lovers? In this episode, librarians Casey, Ryan and Vince dive into Sunrise on the Reaping , the latest installment of Suzanne Collins's gripping dystopian saga. Join them for an absorbing discussion of all things Panem - and may the odds be ever in your favor. Spoilers included!

As Wheeler Talk's retrospective of Point Pleasant Beach native, D-Day hero and Ocean County icon Leonard "Bud" Lomell concludes, you will hear intimate recollections from members of his immediate and extended families. You will come to understand the integrity and character of this celebrated citizen, and to see why he received, and sought to share, the success, respect and admiratio...

Welcome, adventurers! Join your host Thomas for tips to help you create fictional belief systems for the population of your developing world as he elaborates on details to remember. This will help you to create a more realistic, unique, and interesting belief system that your viewers will remember. As we continue our world-building adventure, be sure to return for Episode 7, in which we'll div...

Welcome, adventurers! In this episode your host Thomas will reveal tips about creating a group of people and the details that are entailed. This will help you to create a more realistic and interesting classification of people that your viewers will remember. Hope you'll join us to continue our "Forge Your Imagination" world-building adventure as we dive into creating "Beliefs and Culture" in Epis...

Join Courtney and Diane of the Ocean Pride Committee for a discussion of the many ways that Brianna R. Shrum and Sara Waxelbaum keep Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl breezy and well-paced while raising significant real-life issues. You'll hear insights about topics including what it means to be gay, "queer culture," and Autism and neurodivergence in today's world. Titles mentioned i...

Have you noticed over the years, how many video games have been adapted into book and movie form, and how many books and movies have become video games? Have you seen how gaming can take a good story into new territory, and how spinoffs, prequels and sequels develop? Join our gamer librarians Chris, Cat and Vince for a fun discussion of their favorite video games, the books behind them, and why th...

Which books that you love have been turned into films that you love even more? Which books that seemed dull became movies that jumped off the screen? Which movies didn't live up to the books that spawned them? Join librarians Casey, Vince and Ryan for this insightful look at their most- and least-favorite book-to-film conversions. Titles mentioned in this podcast: Malevolent (2018), dir. Olaf...

Welcome, adventurer! Join your host Thomas for tips about creating a map for the world you're building and the necessary details that it entails. You'll be on your way to creating an iconic, unique map that your viewers will remember. Be sure to return for our next "FYI" episode as you continue your world-building adventure. We'll dive into the creation of "Classificatio...

Welcome to Sea of Stories, a new podcast for children and caregivers by the Ocean County Library! This new podcast will feature book talks, as well as stories and other fun activities. In anticipation of our annual Autism Resources Fair on April 5, our debut episode features a book talk by Dan and Wendi focusing on books about autism. Titles mentioned in today's episode include: - "My Lif...

Listen as librarian Allison and Renée Lomell draw an intimate portrait of the larger-than-life figure Leonard "Bud" Lomell, whose death-defying actions on June 6, 1944, in Normandy are credited with providing the foothold the Allies needed to turn the seacoast invasion from disaster to success, and thereby signaling a turn in the entire European Theater effort. You'll hear Renée's personal recolle...

How does a book cover influence your decision to read it, or to let it be? Does the cover leave you with preconceived notions of the content, and if so, are you ever surprised by what you find? Join librarians Summer, Chris and Casey for lots of lively banter about great books they almost passed up, "meh" books with covers that drew them right in, and a lot of interesting stops in between.

Welcome, adventurers! In this episode, your host Thomas will offer tips about creating an environment in greater detail. This will help you to create a more iconic and unique climate and biome that will stay in your viewers' memories. Be sure to mark your calendar for the first Wednesday in April when our "Forge Your Imagination" world-building adventure continues. We'll dive int...