Out on a Tangent

Becca and Jenny talk about the summer reading program and events happening this year and how you can join in! All Together Now!! Find us on our socials: Facebook @MerrimackPublicLibrary and on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok @ merrimacklibnh

Mario Trivia with Jenny and Becca @merrimacklibnh on twitter, tiktok, and instagram Merrimack Public Library on facebook www.merrimacklibrary.org

Becca and Jenny discuss whether they like or dislike the live action remakes of some Disney movies or whether the animation is better. Which ones do they feel did well, failed, or whether a remake should have been done at all. Find us on Facebook @ Merrimack Library and on Tiktok, Twitter and Instagram @merrimacklibnh

Becca and Cathy talk their favorite superheroes and how they consume super hero related media. Becca quizzes Cathy on her super hero knowledge. Find us at- merrimacklibnh on Twitter, Instagram, and Tiktok; and at Merrimack Public Library on Facebook.

Becca and Cathy talk Dungeons and Dragons monsters inspired by the new movie. Find us on our socials: Twitter, Tiktok, Instagram @merrimacklibnh Facebook @ Merrimack Public Library

Today we dive into villains. Something we could spend hours on. Who are your favorite villains? Who chills you to your core? Who do you love to hate? Who do you hate to love? Let us know! Learn what makes a good villain here Here and here were lists we referenced in making this! What do you want to hear about next? Let us know! Twitter: @merrimacklibnh TikTok: @Merrimacklibnh Instagram: @Merrimack...

Focusing more on Pocahontas 2 and what Disney STILL got wrong. Here are some fast Pocahontas facts. https://www.theindigenousfoundation.org/articles/the-true-story-behind-disneys-pocahontas https://ictnews.org/archive/true-story-pocahontas-historical-myths-versus-sad-reality https://historicjamestowne.org/history/pocahontas/ https://www.history.com/topics/native-american-history/pocahontas

Do you love Fox's 1997 movie Anastasia ? Do you hate it?  "Journey to the Past" to find out what the movie got right, what the movie got wrong, and what got left out entirely.

Jenny takes you through some books on the long list for 2024 books!  There is only ONE WEEK LEFT to nominate your books for the 2024 shortlist for the two NH Teen Book Awards! New Hampshire teens in grades 7-12, teachers, and librarians can nominate books they are (or they know teens are) enjoying. Fiction and Non-fiction titles are accepted. Nominated books must have been published no earlie...

Cathy uses you as her cohost today where she'll give you one star reviews of books on Goodreads and you have to guess which of the 8 books it is!

This week, Jenny and Sam talk about the true story behind Annabelle the doll from the conjuring film series. Let us know what you think!! 

This week, Cathy and Sam dive into the various theories surrounding Bigfoot. Do you think Bigfoot exists?? 

This week on Monstober, Sam and Cathy Debate the existence of Mothman.  Do you think Mothman exists? Let us know....  Buzzfeed Unsolved

This week, Sam and Jenny talk about some truly wild children's books. What's your favorite children's book??

This week, Sam and Cathy discuss the history of Public Libraries in America, as well as the history of the Merrimack Public Library. If you're interesting in exploring the virtual exhibit that Sam used as a resource, check it out here.   We'll see you in 3 weeks! 

This week, Sam quizzes Cathy on her literary knowledge in a game of "they're a 10... but..."  Do you have suggestions for future episodes? Let us know! Email youthservices@merrimacklibrary.org !! 

This week, Sam quizzes Cathy on her knowledge of the ocean with a game of Real or Fake: Sea Creature edition! 

This week, Michelle and Sam discuss the world's most interesting and creepy sea monsters!  Join our summer reading program!!  

This week, Sam and Jenny discuss the RMS Titanic's sinking and some conspiracies about the ship! Find out more about Summer Reading here: https://www.merrimacklibrary.org/events/2022/06/13/2022-summer-reading-program-oceans-possibilities#

This week, Cathy and Sam discuss the Bermuda Triangle. Would you travel to Bermuda if you had to pass through the triangle? Let us know in the comments!

This week, Cathy and Sam talk about our upcoming teen kickoff for summer reading, a murder mystery dinner party- by playing our favorite game "What Would you Do?" with True Crime scenarios. What would you do? Let us know in the comments!!  If you'd like to register for the Murder Mystery Dinner... https://www.merrimacklibrary.org/events/2022/03/30/teen-kick-murder-mystery-dinner-lock If you'd...

We're back after a short break! This week, Sam talks to Jenny about the 2023 Flume and Isinglass award nominees! If you'd like to learn more about Flume and Isinglass, check out their website - https://flumeisinglass.wordpress.com/ If you'd like to learn more about the Merrimack Public Library's Summer Reading Program -  https://www.merrimacklibrary.org/2022-summer-reading-program

This week, Sam and Jenny dive into the history of the Manchester, NH mills and talk about our library's museum pass to the Millyard Museum! What would you like to know about our museum passes? Let us know!

This week we're talking about the Mandela effect. Does the Monopoly Man have a monocle? Does Curious George have a tail? What color are C3P0's legs? Can Sam remember basic spelling and grammar? The answer to these questions and more can be found in this episode!

This week, Cathy and Dina go head to head as Sam quizzes them on their literary knowledge of classic literature with terribly written summaries! Did you play along? How many did you get right? Let us know in the comments!