Off the Shelf with Delaware Library

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.

*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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.