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You will find us reviewing our favorite books, talking about library programs & resources, interviewing library staffers and much much more. Off the Shelf will also feature archived episodes of our radio show recorded with our friends at WDLR 92.9 FM right in the heart of Delaware County.

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    Latest episodes from Off the Shelf with Delaware Library

    Off The Shelf Radio Show - June 13, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 28:43


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie with guest Rosalyn Ransaw, local author.  This week we chat with author (and Orange Branch Library patron) Rosalyn Ransaw about her debut book, Smoke & Mirrors! And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, A Study in Scarlet by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Ghost Scout's Honor by Carey Blankenship-Kramer. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/   This episode originally aired on June 13, 2025.

    Off 6the Shelf Radio Show - June 6, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 25:09


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Hannah Simpson with guest Beth McCollum from Preservation Parks.  This week we chat about Summer Letterboxing and other fun at the parks. Recommendations include The Chiffon Trenches by Andre Leon Talley, Uprising by Jennifer A Nielsen, and 1984 by George Orwell. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on June 6, 2025

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 30, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 29:15


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie with guest, Delaware County Prosecutor Melissa Schiffel.  This week, we chat about Schiffel's Safety Scholars program and storytimes with therapy dog Emmy. And, of course, what we're reading!  Recommendations include Women of Good Fortune by Sophie Wan, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver, and The Boring Book by Adam Ciccio. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/   This episode originally aired on May 30, 2025

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 23, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 25:18


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie with guest, Amanda Sheterom, DCDL Human Resources Coordinator! This week we chat about the upcoming job fairs happening on June 11th, 13th and 16th! And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett, Odder: An Otter's Story by Katherine Applegate, and The Taster by V.S. Alexander. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on May 23, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 16, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 30:10


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie with guest, Rachel Rausch, Teen Librarian at the Orange Branch! This week we chat about the Next Chapter Book Club, Student Study Corner, and volunteens! And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include Orange Township by Vel Litt, The Staircase in the Woods by Chuck Wendig, and From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on May 16, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 9, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 24:56


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie with guest, and Molly's mom, Linda Meyers! This week we celebrate Mother's Day with stories of our mothers and how they build readers! And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include Iced Under by Barbara Ross, Life: My Story Through History by Francis, The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard, and Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on May 9, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 2, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 28:06


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie with guest MAndy Henning from the Ostrander Branch. This week we chat about This week we chat about Medieval STEAM and the Medieval Faire, both at the Ostrander Branch Library! And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science by Kate McKinnon, Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson, A Great County by Shilpi Somaya Gowda, and Digital Dharma by Deepak Chopra. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on May 2, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 25, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 27:08


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie, and guest Suzanne Binau. This week we chat about the Night at the Races and the Friends winning the COSI STEAM Star award! And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include We'll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida, The Island of Missing Trees by Elif Shafak, and The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on April 25, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 18, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 27:25


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie, and guest Bridget Dailey. This week we chat about STEM/STEAM programs at DCDL and books for reluctant readers. And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include The Bookshop Sisterhood by Michelle Lindo-Rice and The Guest List by Lucy Foley. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on April 18, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 11, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 26:01


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Bryan Howard, Director of the Delaware County District Library. This week we chat about our upcoming the upcoming May 6th levy! For more information on the levy, click here.  Recommendations include The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride, the movie "King Richard", and the News Bank recourse at the library! Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on April 11, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 4, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 27:08


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Sarah Robertson. This week we chat about our upcoming Musical Bingo program!  Recommendations include Love Looks Pretty on You by Lang Leav, Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty, and Minecraft books in anticipation of the new MineCraft movie! Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on April 4, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - March 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 25:45


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Hannah Atibagos, Program Manager with the Alzheimer's Association Central Ohio Chapter. This week we chat about the Alzheimer's Male Caregiver Support Group and their Empowered Caregiver Trainings on April 24th and May 29th. And, of course, what we're reading!  Recommendations include Simple Steps to Knitting on Libby, East of Eden by John Steinbeck, and You Can't Take it With You: A Comedy in Three Acts by George Kaufman! Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on March 28, 2025

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - March 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 27:12


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Kelsey Fox, , President of the Delaware County Housing Alliance and Director of Housing and Community Solutions at the United Way of Delaware County. This week we chat about the Delaware Community Conversations: Meaningful Movies series at the Strand Theater and, of course, what we're reading!  Recommendations include The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore, Assistant to the Villian by Hannah Nicole Maeher,  Just Action by Richard and Leah Rothstein, and Wonderbooks! Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on March 21, 2025

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - March 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 25:10


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Anne McEvoy from Women in History Ohio. This week we chat about the Brought to Life performances of Molly Brown and Agatha Christie that will be held at the Liberty Branch on March 29th! And of course, what we're reading! Recommendations include Bookman Dead Style by Paige Shelton and James by Percival Everett. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://my967.net/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on March 14, 2025. 

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - March 7, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 24:44


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guests Joelle Pillar and Melissa Dougherty. This week we chat about This week we talk about the upcoming Holi Celebration at the Orange Branch on March 14th!  Recommendations include Conclave by Robert Harris, Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune, The Coal Tattoo by Silas House, and No Pants! by Jacob Grant. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on March 7, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - February 28, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 29:01


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guests Dr. Chris Fink from Ohio Wesleyan University and local author Rebe Huntman! This week we talk about their upcoming author's visit at the Main Branch on March 5th. And of course, what we're reading!  Recommendations include Under the Whispering Door by T.J. Kline, the library booklist of Books in the Big Apple, Food in Cuba: The Pursuit of a Decent Meal by Hanna Garth, and The Prince of Los Cocuyos by Miami Childhood! Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on February 28, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - February 21, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 33:58


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. This week we chat about the Lifelong Learning Institute at Ohio Wesleyan University with Director Karen Crosman!  Recommendations include The Secret Life of Walter Mitty by James Thurber, Funny Story by Emily Henry, and Without You by Anthony Rapp. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on February 21, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - February 14, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 25:08


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Alexis Singleton, Information Technology Associate at the Maker's Studio! This week we talk about Maker Studio classes, projects, equipment, and all things that folks can find themselves getting into.  And what we're reading!  Recommendations include I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue, Every Day by David Levithan, and 100 Years of Great Gatsby (and their readalikes) - a list! Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on February 14, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 31, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 26:07


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Jody Everett, owner of Beanbag Books in downtown Delaware! This week we talk about Jody's store and the partnership with the Library for our upcoming author events with: Rick Steves and Rebe Huntman. And what we're reading!  Recommendations include Nothing by John Cage and 4'33", Coretta, The Dash Diet: Younger You by Marla Heller, and Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on January 31, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 24, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 26:21


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Don Stevens from Perkins Observatory at Ohio Wesleyan University.  This week we chat about the upcoming Learn About the Night Sky program at the Liberty Branch Library. And, of course, what we're reading!  Recommendations include Women in White Coats by Olivia Campbell, Millie Fleur's Poison Garden by Christie Mandin, and Turn Left at Orion by Guy Consolmagno. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on January 24, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 17, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 30:36


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie and guest Beth McCollam, Marketing & Communications Manager for Preservation Parks of Delaware County. This week we chat about the Winter 100 and Winter Letterbox Adventure, as well as their sledding hills at Gallant Woods, Blue Creek, and Hickory Woods parks! And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include Flight Risk by Cherie Priest, "Leap!", a movie available on Hoopla, and The Anxious Generation by Johnathan Haidt. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on January 17, 2025

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 10, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 28:33


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie and guest Adam Smith, VP of Enrollment for Ohio Wesleyan University. This week we chat about the Delaware County Promise program, that guarantees free tuition for qualifying Delaware County students. It will be

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 3, 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2025 25:29


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly LaBadie with guests Kinjal, Shreya, Varshita, and Harshini who are all sophomores at Olentangy High School.  This week we chat about a presentation Kinjal, Shreya, Varshita, and Harshini are doing for HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) about the loneliness epidemic and ways the Library can help too.  And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include Christmas, Criminals, and Campers by Tonya Kappes, Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson, and Nicole talks about a list of recommended mysteries made by the Library Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://my967.net/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on January 3, 2025.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - December 20, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2024 24:52


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Jayna McDaniel-Browning with guest Chris Baker, President and CEO of the Delaware County Foundation. This week we chat about funds that were granted to DCDL earlier this year, and made a big announcement that the Delaware County Foundation will be providing our Friends with a $25,000 gift in 2025 to give to DCDL for youth programming!! WAHOO!!  And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune, Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer, Wind and Truth by Brandon Sanderson, and Nicole talks about DCDL Wrapped Books & Playlist. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://my967.net/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on December 20, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - December 13, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024 21:23


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Hannah Simpson with Mark Bingman. This week we chat about the most checked-out items of 2024! And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include The Night in Question by Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson, Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey, and The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on December 13, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - December 6, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 24:43


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly LaBadie and with guest Mandy Henning, Branch Manager of the Ostrander Branch.  This week we chat about what we did on our Thanksgiving holiday, delicious food, the Imagination Library, and Christmas in the Village in the town of Ostrander!  Recommendations include The Art Thief by Michael Finkle, Good Lookin' Cookin' by Dolly Parton, and The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://my967.net/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on December 6, 2024

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - November 22, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 22:02


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly LaBadie.  This week we chat about hobbies and how the library can help with CreativeBug!  Recommendations include The September House by Carissa Orlando and A Letter to Three Witches (first of A Cupcake Coven Romance series) by Elizabeth Bass. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on November 22, 2024

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - November 15, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 32:39


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and (update to co-host  and guest.)  This week we chat about Holiday Stress Management and PBS's The Great American Read!  Recommendations include Another Country by James Baldwin and The Turn of the Screw by Henry James. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on November 15, 2024

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - November 8, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 27:00


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie and guest Kiana Hardy-Butler and Melissa Daugherty from the Orange Branch. This week we chat about the Orange Branch internet being back online, meeting Kiana, and the Fairytale Bash!  Recommendations include No Cure For Being Human by Kate Bowler, The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, Circe by Madeline Miller, and I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on November 8, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - November 1, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2024 25:20


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie and guest Matt Betts. This week we chat about National Novel Writing Month and, of course, what we've been reading!  Recommendations include My Life as a White Trash Zombie by Diana Rowland, The United States of Cryptids by J.W. Ocker, Freaky Folklore by Darkness Prevails, and Cackle by Rachel Harrison. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on November 1, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - October 18, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 23:08


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Carol Swinger from the Delaware County Genealogical Society. This week we discuss our upcoming program, Navigating US Census Data, with Delaware County Genealogical Society volunteer, Carol Singer. And, of course, what we're reading!   Recommendations include Grave Reservations by Cherie Priest, His Truth is Marching On by Jon Meacham, and The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on October 18, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - October 14, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 24:53


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie with guests Penny Mong and Nichole Klatte from Friends of the Delaware County Library! This week we chat about their upcoming author visit with Kenn Kaufman, a birding nature walk with Kenn a Deer Haven Park, the members only Friends book club, the upcoming book and media sale at the Main Branch, and the Young Writers Workshop.  Recommendations include The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, The Briar Club by Kate Quinn, and Safe by S. K. Barnett! Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM: https://dcdlpodcast.podbean.com This episode originally aired on October 11, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - October 4, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 27:26


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Hannah Simpson, with Guest Ben Coy, executive director of The Central Ohio Symphony.  This week we chat with Ben Coy about the upcoming symphony season, the Dali Quartet at the Liberty Library, and culture passes. And, of course, what we're reading!!  Recommendations include Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid by Douglas Hofstadter, The September House by Carissa Orlando, and Savvy by Ingrid Law. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on October 4, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - September 27, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 22:27


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie with guest Mallory Sribanditmongkol from People in Need of Delaware County! This week we chat about their upcoming Fall Fest, volunteer opportunities, and the annual Holiday Clearinghouse which has applications closing next Friday, October 4.  Recommendations include The Day the World Came to Town by Jim DeFede, A Pie to Die For by Gretchen Rue, and we also talked about our new app upgrade! Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM: https://dcdlpodcast.podbean.com This episode originally aired on September 27, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - Spetember 20, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2024 23:50


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and gust Srah Robertson from the Liberty Branch Library. This week we chat about books we've recently read and the upcoming Frankenstein! Myth, Monster, and Popular Culture program at the Liberty Branch Library! This program is made possible, in part, by Ohio Humanities and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Ohio Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities Recommendations include Nature's Best Hope by Douglas W. Tallamy, The Night Shift by Alex Finlay, and My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite.  Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM: https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on September 20, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - September 13, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 23:18


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly LaBadie with guest, Mandy Henning, Branch Manager of the Ostrander Branch Library.  This week we chat about Bubblemania! https://delawarelibrary.libnet.info/event/11164056 Recommendations include The Guncle Abroad by Steven Rowley,  I Am Bat by Morag Hood, and Fall Themed Books for Teens list from Claire at Liberty! Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on September 13, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - September 6, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 21:18


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest, Robbie Apt from our Outreach Services department. This week we chat about all of the amazing services the Outreach Department provides to the community!  Recommendations include Mortuary Confidential by Kenneth McKensey & Todd Harrah, The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson, and Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanen McGuire Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on September 6, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - August 30, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 21:39


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with hosts Nicole Fowles, Hannah Simpson, and guest: Wendi Foos, Assistant Branch Manager and Adult Services Supervisor from the DCDL Orange Branch. This week we chat about books and give updates on the adult programs coming to the Orange Branch this September. ESOL, Toastmasters, coffee tastings, bookclub, and more!  Recommendations include: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore, A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, and The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://my967.net/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on August 30th,  2024

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - August 16th, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 26:05


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with host Nicole Fowles and guests: Sarah Kofer, Materials Selector from Worthington Libraries and Kellan Freeman, DCDL Maker Studio Supervisor.  This week we chat about books and give updates on the new photo digitalization tools now available in Maker Studio.  Special thank you to Friends of the Library and the Delaware County Foundation for providing the funds for the new equipment.   Recommendations include: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, Seven Samurai, I Hope This Finds You Well by Sue Natalie, A Great Country by Shilpi Somaya Gowda, Looking for Smoke by KA Cobell, The Teacher by Freida McFadden.  Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on August 16th,  2024

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - August 9, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 24:36


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie with guest Jane Hawes, Director of Communications for the Delaware County Commissioners This week we chat about The Wall That Heals, a 3/4 version of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial coming to Delaware County! Recommendations include The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab, Calypso by David Sedaris and A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on August 9, 2024

    Off the SHelf Radio Show - August 2, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 28:56


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and (update to co-host  and guest.)  This week we chat with Matt Glaviano from the Westerville Public Library about Nicola Yoon's Author Visit on September 18!  Recommendations include Evicted by Matthew Desmond, Horror Movie by Paul Tremblay, and Something Buried, Something Blue by Wendi Corsi Staub. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM: https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on August 2, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - July 26, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 25:32


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with host Nicole Fowles and guest Chase Waits from the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities. This week we chat about the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.!  Recommendations include Being Heumann by Judith Heumann and Princess in Black by Shannon and Dean Hale. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on July 26, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - July 19th, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 31:05


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly LaBadie.  This week we chat with Jen Ruhe from Delaware City Schools about back to school tips. As well as Supplies for Scholars and PacerFest. Recommendations include: A Game of Cones by Abby Collette and The Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on July 19th, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - July 12, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 26:01


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Mallory Sribanditmongkol from People In Need. This week we chat about about the summer fan drive, donations, and school shoes program.!  Recommendations include Waypoints by Sam Heughan, The Women by Kristin Hannah and the Columbus Book Festival. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  This episode originally aired on July 12, 2024

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - July 8th, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 28:18


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Jayna McDaniel.  This week we hang out with Nicole's daughter, Wynn! We chat about the new update on our website and Summer Reading Club. Book recommendations include: Chain-gang All Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Matilda by Roald Dahl and Nine Lives by Wendy Corsi Staub. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on July 8th, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - June 28, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 23:32


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyer-Labadie, and guest Lisa Kaufman. This week we chat with our newest member of staff, Lisa Kaufman. Lisa is the new Assistant Branch Manager - Youth Services Supervisor at Delaware! We talk about all things Youth Services and Nicole shares a fun story about a historical event. Recommendations include The Good Daughters by Joyce Maynard and No Place Like Home by James Bird. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on June 28, 2024

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - June 14, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 29:10


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and Guest Warren Hyer. This week we chat about the upcoming Symphony Concerts sponsored by the Friends of the Library and their July 4 free community concert!!  Recommendations include Ohio Oddities by Neil Zurcher and The Rite of Spring: A Percussionist's Guide by Chris DeChiara. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on June 14, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - June 7th, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 22:18


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Jayna McDaniel and Molly Meyer-LaBadie. This week we chat with author and magician Erica Carlson. She talks about about her new book Sedgie the Hedgie Solves the Case. Check out her previous book Sedgie the Hedgie Finds the Treasure. Erica has more shows coming up at the Ostrander, Delaware, and Orange branches. Info can be found here. Recommendations include: Count the Ways by Joyce Maynard, The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, and Silver Nitrate by Silvia Moreno Grace. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on June 7th, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 17, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2024 29:24


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles, Molly Meyers-LaBadie, and guest Brandi Orsini.  This week we chat about Schiffel's Safety Scholars and Summer Reading Club!  Recommendations include The Librarianist by Patrick DeWitt and The Girl in Cabin 13 by AJ Rivers. Read more about today's episode here.  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on May 17, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 10th, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 24:35


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyer-LaBadie. Summer Reading is just around the corner! We chat with teen librarians, Rachel and Claire about teen Summer Reading Club and some of the cool programs coming up this summer.   Recommendations include: Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery, Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire, Hearts Still Beating by Brooke Archer, and Fragment by Warren Fahy. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on May 10th, 2024.

    Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 12, 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 22:46


    Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyer-LaBadie. This week we chat about our awesome library neighbors and some of the cool things they have going on! Recommendations include: Meditate With Me by Mariam Gates and Stiff by Mary Roach. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on April 15, 2024.

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