Out on a Tangent

In this episode, Becca and Erin talk about some spooky stuff! Join them in discussing cryptids such as the Loch Ness Monster, Big Foot, the Squonk, and more!

In this episode, Becca and Erin travel to Salem, MA to visit Real Pirates Salem - a museum chronicling the tale, crew and shipwreck of the Whydah pirate ship! After the new vlog style portion, Becca and Erin meet back in the studio to do a quiz and go over some post-visit findings. A big thank you to Real Pirates Salem for letting us visit and film in their museum! Check out their website for more...

Join Becca and Erin as they discuss some interesting archaeological finds. There are some technical issues with sound in this episode, we will be rectifying this in the future. Look for us on our socials: Facebook @merrimack public library; tiktok, twitter, and instagram @merrimacklibnh

Our Out on a Tangent podcast had upgraded to video format! But don't fret - we still have our audio only formats on our regular streaming platforms. Join the Youth Services team on a journey through teen literature, fandoms, and more! Sometimes they'll stay on topic, but usually, they'll go out on a tangent. This episode, Erin and Becca talk about Greek mythology! Origins, gods & g...

Our Out on a Tangent podcast had upgraded to video format! But don't fret - we still have our audio only formats on our regular streaming platforms. Join the Youth Services team on a journey through teen literature, fandoms, and more! Sometimes they'll stay on topic, but usually, they'll go out on a tangent. This episode, Erin and Becca talk about geology and paleontology, as well as M...

Erin and Becca talk about the Met Gala and art history! We have also started uploading video versions of our episodes to YouTube - check it out @MerrimackPublicLibrary

Becca and Erin go over the nominees for the Great Stone Face, Flume and Isinglass Book Awards for 2026. Voting for these awards ends April 30th, 2026. Ballot for Flume: https://forms.gle/UfWwGT7dezSXfeyDA Ballot for Isinglass: https://forms.gle/gtnnFSe3aEgetv656 Ballot for Great Stone Face: https://forms.gle/bdUCtPVoDruxLFc96 Find us on our socials: Facebook @Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, twit...

Becca and Erin talk about Women's History inspired historical fiction that you can find in our collection as well as a quick quiz on some important women and women's history. Find us on our socials: Facebook@ Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram @Merrimacklibnh

Erin and Becca talk about all things Pokemon and which starters they have picked. Find us on our socials: Facebook: @Merrimack Public Library; Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok: @Merrimacklibnh

Becca and Erin talk about the mistaken identity trope in literature specifically about mistaken genders. This was inspired by a manga nicknamed the Green Yuri and Twelfth Night by Shakespeare. Follow us on our socials: Facebook @ Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter@ Merrimacklibnh

Becca and Erin talk about the Netflix movie: KPop Demon Hunters and give some book recs based on aspects of the movie as well as some fun cultural trivia! Find us on our socials: Facebook @ Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Instagram and X: @merrimacklibnh

We're back!! Becca and Leah talk about video games to go with summer reading. Level Up At Your Library! A little history, our favorite games, some trivia, all fun!! Find us on our socials: Facebook- Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, X, and Instagram- @Merrimacklibnh Have an idea for the podcast? Drop a note in our suggestion box in the teen room or email us: youthservices@merrimacklibrary.org

Becca and Kylie talk teen detectives from Nancy Drew all the way to more true crime related novels, a quiz on some detectives, and a love of fictional mice. Trigger Warning: We do talk about some hard subjects because of the change of the genre in more recent years. Find us on our socials: Facebook @ Merrimack Public Library; Twitter, Tiktok, and Instagram: @merrimacklibnh

Becca talks about some historical hoaxes from the days before the internet. Voting for the Flume and Isinglass awards can be done here: https://flumeisinglass.wordpress.com/ Find us on our socials: Facebook @ Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram @Merrimacklibnh

Becca and Cathy talk about some influential female authors and a bit about Doctor Who.

World Wildlife Day was this past week so Becca and Kylie talk about some weird animals, "proper" animal names, and some collective animal nouns. Find us on our socials: Facebook @Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram @Merrimacklibnh

Becca dives into some of the interesting history of the Appalachian Mountains and the unique folklore from the area. Find us on our socials: Facebook @ Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram @Merrimacklibnh

Becca and Leah talk about teen movies inspired by Shakespeare and some books in the collection that retell his plays.

Becca talks about King Tutankhamun and his supposed curse. Find us on our socials: Facebook @Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram @merrimacklibnh

Happy New Year! Becca and Cathy debate the order of how to read the Chronicles of Narnia! Visit us on our socials: Facebook @Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram @Merrimacklibnh

Miss Becca talks about the stories behind The Nutcracker Ballet as well as some fun facts about the ballet and some movies.

Becca brings you some dino facts for Dinovember!!! Find us on our socials: Facebook @Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter @merrimacklibnh

Becca and Cathy talk about werewolves from around the world and a little bit about Twilight. Find us on our socials: Facebook@ Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Twitter, and Instagram @Merrimacklibnh

Becca and Leah talk vampires and extra stuff. Trigger Warning for talk of death, blood, and some other scary stuff. Find us on our socials: Facebook @Merrimack Public Library; Tiktok, Twitter, Instagram @merrimacklibnh

Becca and Alyssa talk about Pokémon that are based on Japanese Yokai, and just more fun about Pokémon. Find us on our socials: Facebook @Merrimack Public Library; Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok @ Merrimacklibnh