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Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 8, 2026

May 11, 202626 min

Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 1, 2026

May 5, 202627 min

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Apr 27, 202626 min

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Apr 20, 202626 min

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Apr 13, 202623 min

Ep 382Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 3, 2026

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.

Apr 6, 202622 min

Ep 381Off the Shelf Radio Show - March 27, 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.

Mar 30, 202626 min

Ep 380Off the Shelf Radio Show - March 20, 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.

Mar 23, 202623 min

Ep 379Off the Shelf Radio Show - March 6, 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.

Mar 9, 202626 min

Ep 378Off the Shelf Radio Show - March 2, 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.

Mar 2, 202628 min

Ep 377Off the Shelf Radio Show

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.

Feb 23, 202625 min

Ep 376Off the Shelf Radio Show - February 13, 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.

Feb 16, 202625 min

Ep 375Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 30, 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.

Feb 2, 202628 min

Ep 374Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 23, 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.

Jan 27, 202627 min

Ep 373Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 16th, 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.

Jan 19, 202627 min

Ep 371Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 9, 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.

Jan 12, 202626 min

Ep 372Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 2, 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.

Jan 9, 202626 min

Ep 370Off the Shelf Radio Show - December 19, 2025

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

Dec 22, 202523 min

Ep 369Off the Shelf Radio Show - December 12, 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

Dec 15, 202526 min

Ep 368Off the Shelf Radio Show - December 5, 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.

Dec 8, 202526 min

Ep 367Off the Shelf Radio Show - November 28, 2025

*This episode is a previous recording* 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.

Dec 1, 202525 min

Ep 366Off the Shelf Radio Show - November 21, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie. This week's special guest is Mandy Henning, Ostrander Branch Manager. This week we chat about our recipes and cookbook recommendations for Thanksgiving. Mandy also talks about some of the upcoming programs at the Ostrander Branch; including the Kitchen Sink Block Printing and the School Age Book Club. Recommendations include Whirlwind by Bill Kurtis, Some Like it Hot, Make It Ahead by Ina Garten, Dinner Party Animal by Jake Cohen, and Christmas With Southern Living 2025 . Read more here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on November 21, 2025.

Nov 24, 202530 min

Ep 365Off the Shelf Radio Show - November 14, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie, and guest Tamika Vinson-Reid from Helpline of Delaware and Morrow County. This week we chat about Helpline of Delaware & Morrow County, focusing on local resources and community support. We also talk about the 211 and 988 lines, and the upcoming Guardians for Good event. Recommendations include Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin, How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith, and Secrets of the Purple Pearl by Kate McKinnon. Read more here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/ This episode originally aired on November 14, 2025

Nov 17, 202527 min

Ep 363Off the Shelf Radio Show - November 7, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. This week we chat with Dr Paul Dean, professor of Sociology and Anthropology at OWU. He discusses his new book Class Cultures and Social Mobility, challenges of being a first gen student, and the Delaware County Promise Program. Recommendations include: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Speaking Truths by Valerie Chepp and Troubling Tonsils by Aaron Reynolds. 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 7, 2025

Nov 10, 202526 min

Ep 362Off the Shelf Radio Show - October 31, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. This week we chat with Mark & Francine Butler from the Community Arts Network! We talk with the Butlers about their Camp Delaware, Ohio documentary! There is a screening at the Delaware Main Library on November 4. Recommendations include: Spare by Prince Harry, The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand, Noir is the New Black and Gallant by V.E. Schwab. 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 31, 2025.

Nov 3, 202524 min

Ep 361Off the Shelf Radio Show - October 24, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. Today we have Ben Coy from the Central Ohio Symphony. We discuss our new and improved culture passes with the Central Ohio Symphony for the 2025-2026 season! Check out our website for more information and concert dates. Recommendations include: Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom Courage, My Friends by J.K. Rowling and The Leonard Bernstein Letters by Leonard Bernstein. 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 24, 2025.

Oct 28, 202526 min

Ep 360Off the Shelf Radio Show - October 10, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. Today we have two special guests! Nichole Klatte, Friends of the Delaware County District Library president, and author Jane Hamilton. Jane discusses her new book The Phoebe Variations. Interested in hearing more about Jane's new book? Join Jane and the Friends of the Library at the Liberty Branch on October 27th. For more information check out our event calendar and reserve your seat. Recommendations include: Sure, I'll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford and My Friends by Fredrik Backman. 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 10, 2025.

Oct 13, 202526 min

Ep 359Off the Shelf Radio Show - October 3, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Alice Mackey. This week we chat about what it's like to be a new staff member at DCDL and how we prepare staff to serve our Library visitors! Recommendations include I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin, Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch, and The Life of a Showgirl by Taylor Swift. 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 3, 2025.

Oct 6, 202532 min

Ep 358Off the Shelf Radio Show - September 26, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly LaBadie This week we chat about fall activities you can do with the help of library resources and programs! Recommendations include The Measure by Nikki Erlick and The Haunting of Alejandra by V. Castro. 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 26th, 2025.

Sep 29, 202524 min

Ep 357Off the Shelf Radio Show - September 19, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Wynn Fowles. This week we chat about required reading for school and Minecraft programming at the Library. Recommendations include The Hysterical Girls of St. Bernadettes by Hanna Alkaf, Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan, and Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks. 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 19, 2025.

Sep 23, 202526 min

Ep 356Off the Shelf Radio Show - September 5, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Chad Williams, Adult Education Director at Delaware Area Career Center. This week we chat about This week we chat about the ESOL program in partnership with the DACC Adult Education program! And, of course, what we're reading. Recommendations include Aftertaste by Daria Lavelle, Dexter Resurrection, and Mostly What God Does by Savannah Guthrie. 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 5, 2025

Sep 8, 202524 min

Ep 355Off the Shelf Radio Show - August 29, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Hannah Simpson and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Lloyd LaBadie from the Grandview Heights Public Library (Molly's husband!). This week we chat about Library Card Sign-Up Month in September! Recommendations include Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe by Heather Webber, Super Visible by Margaret Stohl, and No One Has Seen It All by Betty Halbreich. 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 29, 2025.

Sep 1, 202527 min

Ep 354Off the Shelf Radio Show - August 22, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Roxanne Amidon, executive director of Boardman Arts Park. This week we chat about the upcoming Superheroes and Princesses event at the park! Recommendations include Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green, Play Like a Girl by Misty Wilson, and Someone Else's Shoes by Jojo Moyes. 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 22, 2025.

Aug 26, 202524 min

Ep 353Off the Shelf Radio Show - August 8, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Molly Meyers-LaBadie and Jayna McDaniel-Browning and guest, Hannah Simpson. This week we chat with Hannah Simpson about DCDL book clubs and how to use the Library for your own book club! And, of course, what we're reading! Recommendations include Spiral by Bal Khabra, The Women by Kristin Hannah, and Making It So by Patrick Stewart. 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 8, 2025.

Aug 11, 202529 min

Ep 352Off the Shelf Radio Show - August 1, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. This week we chat with Todd Daughenbaugh - Owner at Fresh Start LLC. And, of course, what we're reading! Recommendations include Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez, A Real Pain, and Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara. 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 1, 2025.

Aug 4, 202527 min

Ep 351Off the Shelf Radio Show - July 25, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. This week we chat with teen librarian Claire about the upcoming How to Train Your Dragon movie marathon! And, of course, what we're reading! Recommendations include Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson, Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas, and the film Flow. 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 25, 2025.

Jul 28, 202521 min

Ep 350Off the Shelf Radio Show - July 18, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Hannah Simpson and Jayna McDaniel-Browning. This week we chat with Robbie Apt from our Outreach Department! Recommendations include What the Chicken Knows by Sy Montgomery, Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleaves, and Blood Slaves by Marcus Redmond. 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 18, 2025.

Jul 21, 202523 min

Ep 349Off the Shelf Radio Show - July 11, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. This week we chat with Michelle Lowe and Angie Mack from Stockhands Horses for Healing about the new partnership for the Read with the Horses program! Recommendations include The Briar Club by Kate Quinn, The Memory Library by Kate Storey, Farewell Yellow Brick Road by Elton John, and The Scholar and the Last Faerie Door by H.G. Parry. 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 11, 2025.

Jul 14, 202527 min

Ep 348Off the Shelf Radio Show - June 27, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie, and guest Holly Hanson of Drama Kids of North Columbus. This week we chat with Holly Hanson of Drama Kids of North Columbus. We discuss their upcoming Shine in the Spotlight workshops at the library, July 2 and 24. Nicole also talks Maker Studio! And of course, what we're reading. Recommendations include Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara, and Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. 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 27, 2025.

Jun 30, 202524 min

Ep 347Off the Shelf Radio Show - June 20, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie with guest Erica Carlson, magician and author. This week we chat about Carlson's magic shows, her books, and her hedgehog! Upcoming shows are on June 26 at Orange, July 9 at Ostrander, and July 16 at Delaware with Magic Nate! And, of course, what we're reading!! Recommendations include Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues by Diana Rowland, Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega, and Discovering Gene Kelly. Read more about today's episode here. Books Sedgie the Hedgie Finds the Treasure and Sedgie the Hedgie Solves the Case are both in our catalog! Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/

Jun 23, 202527 min

Ep 346Off The Shelf Radio Show - June 13, 2025

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.

Jun 16, 202528 min

Ep 345Off 6the Shelf Radio Show - June 6, 2025

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

Jun 9, 202525 min

Ep 344Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 30, 2025

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

Jun 2, 202529 min

Ep 343Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 23, 2025

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.

May 26, 202525 min

Ep 342Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 16, 2025

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.

May 19, 202530 min

Ep 341Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 9, 2025

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.

May 12, 202524 min

Ep 340Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 2, 2025

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.

May 5, 202528 min

Ep 339Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 25, 2025

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.

Apr 28, 202527 min

Ep 338Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 18, 2025

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.

Apr 18, 202527 min

Ep 337Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 11, 2025

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.

Apr 14, 202526 min