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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...

The dystopian literature universe is one of disconnection, alienation, and dread. So, why are these books almost impossible to put down? Our librarians discuss dystopian novels and what makes them so appealing, and then we dig into some of our favorites. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming and check us out on social media! Facebook: @oceancountylibrary Instagram: @o...

Let's get surreal! In this episode, our librarians are chatting about the supernatural, and they dip into the rich pool of YA works that take that step into the unknown. They'll discuss the difference between supernatural and paranormal, name their favorite supernatural subgenres, and share their favorite creatures, from vampires to werewolves to mermaids. What are your favorite creatures, books,...

In this episode, we discuss non-fiction reads about topics that interest us, and might also spark your curiosity - including forgotten periods in history, hobbies, how-to guides, and more that are perfect for everyone who loves to learn cool new things! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming, and check us out on social media! Facebook: @oceancountylibrary Instagram: @o...

Get ready for manga mania. We librarians discuss how we first became hooked on the form, what keeps us coming back, and what titles we think you'd love to check out.  Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming, and check us out on social media! Facebook: @oceancountylibrary Instagram: @oceancountylib Twitter: @oceancountylibrarynj Pinterest: oclnj Snapchat: @oceancoun...

In this episode, we're chatting about our favorite books on survival. We'll be sharing middle grade, YA and even some adult titles. Whether it's surviving the wild, a traumatic experience or even just getting through the day - we've got a survival story suggestion for you! Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming and check us out on social media! Facebook: @oceancountyli...

In this episode, we discuss narrating for different audiences, and how titles written for one age group can be enjoyed by other audiences. Our special guest, audiobook narrator, Sophie Amoss, offers a vivid glimpse of the creative processes involved in voicing, editing, and producing a quality work of audible literature. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming, and chec...

In this episode, we're focused on Books That Slap. We can't stop talking about these amazing titles! We'll share what makes a good book, and what titles we love! 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 Snapchat: @oceancountylib

Join our librarians for an engaging and revealing discussion of the characterizations of mental health and mental problems in Young Adult literature. Author Claire Legrand is our special guest in the exploration of the gradual, and unmistakable, shift from negative to positive in ways that the topic is addressed - and why the change is extremely important in YA lit. Subscribe to our YouTube channe...

What is the attraction of cults in YA lit? Why have cults become a frequent and popular device in YA thrillers, bringing on the sheltered and isolated nature that leaves readers in suspense? Listen in as our panel discusses what, in their opinions, are among the best cult-oriented works in the genre, and what holds their fascination. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programm...

In this episode, we discuss what goes into audiobook narration with our special guest, professional narrator Michael Crouch. You'll hear him trace the path to his fascinating career, examine the kind of mental and physical prep that's needed to be a sought-after talent, and divulge some of his own favorite narrators. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more great virtual programming, and check us...

Do you have an eye for design? Are you wondering how you might turn this into a career? Listen in as Interior Designer, Shamus McVicar, shares his experience and what it takes to thrive in the world of the built environment. Shamus McVicar is an experienced professional working in the design and architecture field with a major firm, HDR inc., designing key projects in the pharmaceutical and tech m...

"Supernatural" fans, join our Ocean County Librarians for a freewheeling discussion about why the show that debuted in 2005 and ran for 15 seasons remains so compelling for so many viewers today. What are your thoughts about Sam, Dean, Castiel, and the rest of the major and minor characters? Where do you think the writers got it right, and where could it have been different?  Subscribe to our YouT...