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This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!

Fly through some "quick reads" with our teen librarians. What defines a quick read? Is it page count or content? What makes a book something that quickens your pace and grips you right to the end? Catch their recommendations and listen for details about the OCL's 16th annual Prom Dress Giveaway! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming and check us out on s...

Join our librarians and Wishing Season author Anica Mrose Rissi for a deep dive into female friendships - how they shape YA characters and why they are important in YA novels. This episode also contains information about OCL's 16th annual Prom Dress Giveaway. One of hundreds of stunning gowns might be yours! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming and check us out o...

This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!

Join our librarians for a special dialog with returning guest Michael Crouch about queer representation in YA literature and the art and craft of audio narration. The multiple award-winning narrator and voice actor spoke to us from his New York City studio. Find out all about Michael and his work at www.michaellockwoodcrouch.com. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming...

This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!

Step inside the busy mind of award-winning fantasy author Darcie Little Badger, whose debut novel, Elatsoe , landed on Time Magazine's list of the best 100 fantasy books of all time. Darcie's second effort, A Snake Falls to Earth, won Nebula and Ignyte awards and a Newbery Honor. Sheine Lende, the Elatsoe prequel, drops in 2024. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual progr...

This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!

Trigger Warning: This episode touches on controversial topics central to the content of Mindy McGinnis's book A Long Stretch of Bad Days . Some listeners might experience emotional triggers. Join our librarians Kristen and Rachel for a sit-down with Mindy McGinnis, author of the sensational YA novel A Long Stretch of Bad Days. Get ready for some straight talk about tough topics, the unique cha...

This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!

Ah, romance. Ahhhhh, boy bands! Join our YA librarians, grab a pumpkin spice latte and snuggle into a discussion of modern love and music with special guest Crystal Maldonado, author of the perfect cozy autumn read, the side-splitting and poignant romcom The Fall of Whit Rivera. Cue up your internal soundtrack, the bands are getting back together! Who's got your loyalty? NSYNC? One Direction?...

Which game brought you into the world of alternate realities? Which ones are keeping you in it? Which operating systems are your faves? What's your idea of a perfect game? How do you feel about games that become movies? Join our gamer librarians as they discuss these and lots of other topics, and visit any Ocean County Library branch for regularly-scheduled game sessions and games for borrowing. S...

Join us on a daring mission to solve a Candle Keep Mystery! In this "Dungeons & Dragons" actual play, librarians of the Ocean County Library become bold adventurers seeking out the truth about a small mining town - what happened to it, the fates of those who lived there, and the significance of an underground excavation site. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming...

Our librarians can't exactly hop aboard the TARDIS, but they'll whisk you through time and space as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of this classic sci-fi series. Which are your favorite characters? Scariest? Take a ride with our members of the Whoniverse. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming and check us out on social media! Facebook: @oceancountylibrary Instagram...

Get fantastic! In this Fandom Friday Episode, we librarians discuss what got us started in the fantasy genre, what we think about the latest trends in the genre, and what titles we loved and hope you will check out, too. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming, and check us out on social media! Facebook: @oceancountylibrary Instagram: @oceancountylibrarynj Twitter: @oce...

What elements make science fiction absorbing? Where does a good one convince you to suspend reality? Where is the intersection of science fiction, horror, and fantasy? Join our librarians for a deep dive into the genre as they discuss their experiences, media they love, and the sci-fi stories that they can't forget. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming and check us o...

In this episode, our librarians discuss some of their favorite animes and manga, weigh the pros and cons of wild anime powers, and open their imaginations for transport into magical worlds. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming, and check us out on social media! Facebook: @oceancountylibrary Instagram: @oceancountylibrarynj Twitter: @oceancountylib Pinterest: oclnj Sn...

Love True Crime? Looking for more YA stories in the genre? Join our librarians and special guest Gretchen McNeil as we discuss the true crime genre - why readers are drawn to it, and how writers interpret it. Plus, along the way, you'll hear some titles that you might want to check out! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming, and check us out on social media! Faceb...

This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!

This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!

This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!

This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!

This new short sequence will provide you with brief conversations of what is happening at Ocean County Library. It can be about books, digital materials, programs and events, or exciting news we want to share with you! Tune in to learn more about the Ocean County Library and what we have to offer!

Take a deep dive with our librarians into the world of mystery lit. How do we differentiate between mysteries and thrillers? We discuss the differences between them and name our top sleuths. Plus, wait for the surprise ending! A mystery Top 3 Countdown that's a mystery, even to us! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming, and check us out on social media! Facebook:...

You've read this one before...but you haven't. You know the story, but what a spin! Join our librarians in a discussion of titles, from a variety of genres, that are based in myths, legends, and retellings. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming, and check us out on social media! Facebook: @oceancountylibrary Instagram: @oceancountylibrarynj Twitter: @oceancoun...