OCL Sound Waves

Join some of OCL's teen SAIL volunteers for a discussion of Taylor Swift and Shakespeare.

#taylorswift #swifties #shakespeare #literature #libraries #YAliterature

In this episode, adventurers listen to their host, Thomas, as he weaves a delightful Dungeons & Dragons story blending sorcery and the supernatural. However, be prepared, because this Dungeons & Dragons session won't be like the others; it will be a custom-made world of his own named Salerra, filled with magic and wonder. If you like fandoms like Pokémon and Harry Potter, this might be the podcast for you, as it blends concepts of both worlds, including various magical familiars and magic hidden in the real world. This story will take place on one of the wondrous floating islands that harbor libraries with secret knowledge held within, hidden from prying eyes. Join us as the players try to unravel the secrets of the unassuming library.

The Ocean County Library is getting ready for FanNation 2026 on October 3! Visit ⁠⁠⁠tinyurl.com/FanNation26⁠⁠⁠ to register for FanNation and the FanNation kickoff events.

#dnd #fandoms #libraries #FanNation #D&D

Get a blast from the past when OCL librarians discuss fandoms and media they love from the past and from their youth.

The Ocean County Library is getting ready for FanNation 2026 on October 3! Visit ⁠⁠tinyurl.com/FanNation26⁠⁠ to register for FanNation and the FanNation kickoff events.

#libraries #horror #horrorliterature #horrormovies #villains #horrorlit #FanNation #books

Welcome to OCL at the Movies, the official movie podcast of the Ocean County Library. Join OCL staff in discussing hand-picked movie selections available for free from our catalog.

Think of us as your friendly neighborhood movie club. We are not professional critics. We are movie lovers who can't stop talking about films. Support your local library. Listen and subscribe!

Episodes discussed in this episode include:

Funny Bones (1995)

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)

Following (1998)

Brooklyn's Finest (2009)

School Ties (1992)

McFarland, USA (2015)

Locke (2013)

The Man From Nowhere (2010)

Another Round (2020)

Join us for an in-depth discussion of our favorite iconic movie characters. We also delve into horror subgenres, books, and what makes a villain so memorable.

The Ocean County Library is getting ready for FanNation 2026 on October 3! Visit ⁠tinyurl.com/FanNation26⁠ to register for FanNation and the FanNation kickoff events.

#libraries #horror #horrorliterature #horrormovies #villains #horrorlit #FanNation #books

Join members of the Ocean County Library's Ocean Pride Committee discuss bisexual representation in The Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raasch.

#lgbtbooks #lgbtqbooks #lgbtliterature #libraries #representation #lgbtqiabooks #pride #lgbtqia

The Ocean County Library is getting ready for FanNation 2026 on October 3! Join in the geeky fun with our librarians as they engage in friendly debate over superheroes and more!

Visit tinyurl.com/FanNation26 to register for FanNation and the FanNation kickoff events.

Join our librarians Summer, Vince, and Ryan in discussing why readers enjoy books about books, bookstores, and libraries.

Welcome to the second episode of OCL at the Movies! Join OCL staff in discussing hand-picked movie selections available for free from our catalog.

This episode is the second of a two-part discussion of summer movies!

Titles discussed in this episode include:

Do the Right Thing (1989)

Indian Summer (1993)

Endless Summer (1966)

Summer Rental (1985)

The Graduate (1947)

The Way Way Back (2013)

Don't forget to sign up for Kanopy (https://www.kanopy.com/en/oceancounty) and Hoopla (https://www.hoopladigital.com/) - free with your Ocean County Library card!

Welcome to the debut episode of OCL At the Movies! Join OCL staff in discussing hand-picked movie selections available for free from our catalog.

This episode is the first of a two-part discussion of summer movies!

Titles discussed in this episode include:

Holes (2003)

(500) Days of Summer (2009)

Mystic Pizza (1988)

Summer School (1987)

Stand by Me (1986)

Don't forget to sign up for Kanopy and Hoopla - free with your Ocean County Library card!