Off the Shelf with Delaware Library

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Hannah Simpson and Matt Davis and guest Jane Hawes from the Delaware County Commissioners' Office. This week we chat about boardsmanship and how to apply to the vacant seat on the DCDL Board of Trustees. And, of course, what we're reading! Recommendations include Mozart: The Reign of Love by Jan Swafford, Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby VanPelt, Football by Chuck Klosterman, The WingFeather Saga by Andrew Peterson, and The Path of the Ranger series by Pedro Urvi. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ This episode originally aired on April 3, 2026.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Molly Meyers LaBadie and Hannah Simpson. This weeks guest is Lillie Moore from the Liberty Branch! This episode we talk about internet safety and a Peeps program happening at the Liberty Branch! Recommendations include: Guilt and Ginataan by Mia P. Manansala, Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell, and a staff curated list from teaching kids internet safety. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ This episode originally aired on March 27, 2026.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Molly Meyers LaBadie and Hannah Simpson. Guests include Ostrander Branch Manager Mandy Henning. This week we chat with Ostrander Branch Manager Mandy Henning about their upcoming STEAM Mario Party. Learn more here. Recommendations include Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower, and Who Ate Steve? by Susannah Lloyd. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ This episode originally aired on March 20, 2026.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. Guests include Chase Waits and Kris Hodge from the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities. This week we chat about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month with our friends from the Delaware County Board for Developmental Disabilities Learn more here. Recommendations include My Friends by Fredrik Backman, Unseen by Molly Burke, and Good Kings Bad Kings by Susan Nussbaum. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ This episode originally aired on March 6, 2026.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. This week our guest is Erinn Nicley, local organizer for the Great Decisions series. This is a nonpartisan discussion series on foreign policies. This week we chat about the Great Decisions Discussion series that are being held at William Street United Methodist Church. More info on the discussion series can be found here. We also chat about some of the book we've been enjoying. Recommendations include Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson, Heartwood by Amity Grace, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett and Neuromancer by William Gibson. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ This episode originally aired on February 27, 2026.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. Guests include Kellen Freeman from the Maker Studio and David Dutton and Kayla Metzger from Perry ProTech. This week we chat about new Maker Studio hours and equipment coming this March! We also chat about some of the book we've been enjoying. Recommendations include I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Hardman, The Old Man's War by John Scalzi, and Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ This episode originally aired on February 20, 2026.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. This week we are joined by Lori Kipfer! Lori is the Vice President of DCDL's board of trustees. We talk about our wonderful Friends of the Library and their plastic bag collection. They are collecting bags to turn into a bench for the library. As well as the fun kids programs happening this weekend. And, of course, what we're reading! Recommendations include: Soundtrack by Jason Reynolds, The Wedding People by Alison Espach, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covery and Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ This episode originally aired on February 13, 2026.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. We have two very special guests today! Nicole's daughters Wynn and Willow. We talk about the Family Jigsaw Puzzle Race program happening on February 21st at the Liberty Branch. Need something to do while your inside avoiding this frigid weather? Also check out our video game and board game collection. And, of course, what we're reading! Recommendations include: The Baby-sitters Club 2: The Truth About Stacey by Ann Martin, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling, Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, The Seven Dials Mystery by Agatha Christie and The Pout-pout Fish by Deborah Diesen. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ This episode originally aired on January 30, 2026.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. This week, we chat about the forecasted winter storm for the weekend of 1/23/2026. If you're snowed in, the digital library is here to save the day. From hoopla to Kanopy, the Library has your snowy weekend entertainment covered! Also check out our programming calender to see what fun events we have going on this month. Recommendations include Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe by Mahogany L Browne! Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ This episode originally aired on January 23, 2026.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. This week we talk about the DCDL Winter Reading Club. Complete a bookmark and enter for a chance to win a prize basket. Last day to participate is January 31st. Want curated book recommendations tailored just for you? Fill out a Personalized Pick form and a DCDL staff member will send you a list of recommended titles! And, of course, what we're reading! Recommendations include: Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis and Nicole recommends exploring the Matin Luther King Jr collection of documentaries on Kanopy. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ This episode originally aired on January 17, 2026.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Brande Urban. This week Brande Urban, Associate Vice President – Programming & Initiatives with United Way of Delaware County, chats with us about Middle School Book Club. The next meeting features a virtual visit from author Terri Libenson! And, of course, what we're reading. (Nicole is watching Traitors, here's a book list if you love the show!) Recommendations include Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman and Good Spirits by B.K. Borison. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ This episode originally aired on January 9, 2026.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. Happy New Year! This week we are joined by Carrie Snyder from the Ostrander Branch. We also chat about New Year's resolutions and how the library can help you with yours! Recommendations include Love in the Time Of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson, The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden and Replaceable You by Mary Roach. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ This episode originally aired on January 2, 2026.

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with Hannah Simpson and Matt Davis. Special guest this week is Saundra McBrearty, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at Preservation Parks. Saundra talks with us about the activities you can do this winter through Preservation Parks. Looking for a way to stay active? Sign up for the Winter 100! Register and track your distance to win a prize. Also, registration for the Winter Letterbox Adventure is now open. It's a great way to explore our local parks! And, of course, what we've been reading! Recommendations include: Every Tool's a Hammer by Adam Savage and When the Going Was Good by Graydon Carter. 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 19, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Hannah Simpson and GUest Shannon Miller. This week we chat with Shannon Miller from Syntero about tips and tricks to help kids beat the Winter Blues, as well as the upcoming Winter Blues Busting program at the Liberty Branch Library. And, of course, what we've been reading! Recommendations include Valiant Ambition by Nathaniel Philbrick, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, and Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard. 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 12, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. This week we chat with Mallory Sribanditmongkol, Director of Community Engagement at People in Need of Delaware County. Mallory talks about the important work they do for the communities of Delaware County. Looking to volunteer this holiday season? Join People in Need for their Holiday Clearing House event on December 12th. You can also find other ways to support them through their website. All Delaware Library locations are collecting new hat and glove donations until December 12th. Recommendations include: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, Cassandra in Reverse by Holly Smale, Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park, Frostblood by Elly Blake and The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand. 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 5, 2025.