Off the Shelf with Delaware Library: Recent Episodes
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The Delaware County District Library has a podcast! We're a public library in Central Ohio and we'll have all the updates about what's happening around our branches, as well as reader recommendations for all ages, things to "geek," and much more.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Molly Meyers LaBadie and Nicole Fowles. This week's guests is national bestselling author Thao Thai.
We discussed Thao's new book The Seekers of Deer Creek! Tickets for her upcoming event at Beanbag Books are available on on their website. Thank you to our Friends of the Library for putting on this special event!
Recommendations include: The Women by Kristin Hannah, The Artist and the Feasts by Lucy Steeds, We Are Mighty by Sharon McMahon and As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner.
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This episode originally aired on July 31, 2026
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Molly Meyers LaBadie and Hannah Simpson. Guests include Suzanne Pingry from Connections Volunteers Center and Helpline, and Neha Hariharan and Jan Davis from the Sages & Seekers program.
This week we chat about the connections made during this summer's Sages & Seekers session, which met at the Library for several weeks. And, of course, what we're reading!
Recommendations include Should the Waters Take Us by Stephanie Soileau, The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak, Country People by Daniel Mason, and Upward Bound by Woody Brown.
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This episode originally aired on July 24, 2026
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. Guest this week is Lori Kipfer from the Board of Library Trustees.
This week we chat about what we have been reading and back to school readiness.
Recommendations include: Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton, Born Lucky be Leland Vittert and The Odyssey by Homer, translated by Emily Wilson.
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This episode originally aired on June 17, 2026.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Hannah Simpson. Guests include author Kevin Williams.
This week we chat about Kevin's new book "Not So Simple. My Adventures Among the Amish, Mennonites, Shakers, and other Plain People". An, of course, what we're reading.
Recommendations include Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry, The Summer of Death by Geoffrey Williams, and The Last Resort by Erin Entrada Kelly.
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This episode originally aired on July 10, 2026.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. Guests include Garrett Guillozet, Health Commissioner, and Adam Howard, Deputy Health Commissioner of Preventative Health from the Delaware Public Health District.
This week we chat about the Mobile Health Clinic stops at the Ostrander Branch Library, the Walk with Ease program, and the Baby Expo on August 8. And, of course, what we've been reading!
Recommendations include Starry Messenger by Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Dreamland by Sam Quiones, The Astral Library by Kate Quinn, and The Phoenix Pencil Company by Allison King.
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This episode originally aired on June 26, 2026.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. Guests include Nichole Klatte from the Friends of the Library and New York Times bestselling author Laura Kamoie!
This week we chat about Laura Kamoie's upcoming visit to DCDL on June 25 (thanks to the Friends!) and her newest book A Founding Mother.
Recommendations include Fox by Joyce Carol Oates, The Diva Says Cheesecake by Krista Davis, The Fortune Tellers of Rue Daru by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore, and Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.
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This episode originally aired on June 12, 2026.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Hannah Simpson and Molly Meyers LaBadie. Guests include Hannah Atibagos from the Central Ohio Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association!
This week we talk about Alzheimer's and Brian Awareness Month and the signs of memory diseases.
Recommendations include: Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook , Max the Brave by Ed Vere, and Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey.
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This episode originally aired on June 5, 2026.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Hannah Simpson and Matt Davic. Guests include Kelly Cochran, Programming and Youth Service Coordinator for Delaware County District Library.
This week we chat about Summer Reading Club, which kicks off June 1!
Recommendations include Minecraft games, Women's Hotel by Daniel Lavery, and The Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. Linde.
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This episode originally aired on May 29, 2026
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Hannah Simpson and Matt Davis. Guests include Beth McCollum from Preservation Parks.
This week we chat about the summer exhibits and letterboxing program, "What Lies Beneath" at Preservation Parks of Delaware County.!
Recommendations include Dark Knights of Steel by Tom Taylor, Something in the Woods Loves You by Jarod Anderson, and Angel Down by Daniel Kraus.
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This episode originally aired on May 22, 2026.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. Guests include Brian Doone, Community Relations Coordinator for SourcePoint.
This week we chat about upcoming events with SourcePoint like the Health Expo and the Car Show. And, of course, what we're reading!
Recommendations include Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes and some of Nicole's favorite nonfiction titles.
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This episode originally aired on May 8, 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 America 250 events in May and, of course, what we're reading!
Recommendations include Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green and Common Sense by Thomas Paine.
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This episode originally aired on May 1, 2026.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie.
This week we chat with Kiana Hardy-Butler, Orange branch assistant manager! Check out these fun programs happening at Orange in May. Including Jeopardy, Romance Book Talk and more!
Recommendations include: How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin, The Quarter Queen by Kayla Hardy, and the boardgame Wavelength. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on April 24, 2026
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. Guests include Alan Goss, Director of the COSI Science Festival.
This week we chat about DCDL's participation in the COSI Science Festival and associated programs!
Recommendations include Good Night Gorilla by Peggy Rathman, Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel, Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto, and the American Innovators booklist curated by library staff. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on April 17, 2026.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Hannah Simpson and Molly Myers-LaBadie!
This week's guest is Nicole Klatte, President and Publicity Chair of the DCDL Friends of the Library. Nicole chats with us about some of the Friends of the Library upcoming events and book sales. Including their annual fundraising gala, Night at the Races, on April 30th.
Recommendations include: Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser, Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden and Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry. Read more about today's episode here. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/
This episode originally aired on April 10, 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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This episode originally aired on December 5, 2025.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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This episode originally aired on October 3, 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.
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This episode originally aired on September 26th, 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.
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This episode originally aired on September 19, 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.
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This episode originally aired on September 5, 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.
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This episode originally aired on August 29, 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.
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This episode originally aired on August 22, 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.
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This episode originally aired on August 8, 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.
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.
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.
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This episode originally aired on July 18, 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.
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This episode originally aired on July 11, 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.
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This episode originally aired on June 27, 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!
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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.
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This episode originally aired on June 13, 2025.
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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.
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This episode originally aired on June 6, 2025
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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.
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This episode originally aired on May 30, 2025
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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.
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This episode originally aired on May 23, 2025.
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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.
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This episode originally aired on May 16, 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.
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This episode originally aired on May 9, 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.
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This episode originally aired on May 2, 2025.
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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.
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This episode originally aired on April 25, 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.
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This episode originally aired on April 18, 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.
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This episode originally aired on April 11, 2025.
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.
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This episode originally aired on April 4, 2025.
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.
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This episode originally aired on March 28, 2025
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.
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This episode originally aired on March 21, 2025
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.
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This episode originally aired on March 14, 2025.
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.
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This episode originally aired on March 7, 2025.
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 where they will discuss Huntman's memoir, My Mother in Havana. 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.
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This episode originally aired on February 28, 2025.
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.
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This episode originally aired on February 21, 2025.
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.
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This episode originally aired on February 14, 2025.
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.
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This episode originally aired on January 31, 2025.
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.
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This episode originally aired on January 24, 2025.
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.
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This episode originally aired on January 17, 2025
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 presented at the Orange Branch on 1/30. And, of course, what we're reading!!
Recommendations include If Cats Disappeared From The World by Genki Kawamura and The Wild Robot by Peter Brown. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on January 10, 2025
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.
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This episode originally aired on January 3, 2025.
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.
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This episode originally aired on December 20, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on December 13, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on December 6, 2024
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.
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This episode originally aired on November 22, 2024
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.
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This episode originally aired on November 15, 2024
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.
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This episode originally aired on November 8, 2024.
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.
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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 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.
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This episode originally aired on October 18, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on October 11, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on October 4, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on September 27, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on September 20, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on September 13, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on September 6, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on August 30th, 2024
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.
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This episode originally aired on August 16th, 2024
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.
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This episode originally aired on August 9, 2024
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.
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This episode originally aired on August 2, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on July 26, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on July 19th, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on July 12, 2024
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.
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This episode originally aired on July 8th, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on June 28, 2024
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.
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This episode originally aired on June 14, 2024.
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.
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This episode originally aired on June 7th, 2024.
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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.
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This episode originally aired on May 17, 2024.
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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.
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This episode originally aired on May 10th, 2024.
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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.
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This episode originally aired on April 15, 2024.
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This week we chat about upcoming events for the Friends of the Library with Friends President, Nichole Klatte!
Recommendations include The Five Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand, The Echo of Old Books by Barbara Davis, and Nosy Neighbors by Freya Sampson. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on April 5, 2024.
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This week we chat with author Zibby Owens! She talks about her new book Blank and her upcoming author meet and greet hosted by The Friends of the Library. Info and tickets can be found here.
Recommendations include: Catwad by Jim Benton and Matilda by Roald Dahl.
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This episode originally aired on March 29, 2024.
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This week we chat about the Maker Studio!
Recommendations include What Got You Here Won't Get You There by Marshall Goldsmith and Empress of the Nile by Lynne Olson.
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This episode originally aired on March 22, 2024,
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This week we chat with Aly Hillier from the Delaware Public Heath Department about a Minimize Risk, Maximize Life program happening at the Liberty Branch.
Recommendations include: Diary of a Wombat by Jackie French, The Stranger in the Life Boat by Mitch Albom and Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert.
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This episode originally aired on March 15, 2024.
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This week we chat about the 1 year birthday of the Liberty Branch Library!
Recommendations include Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! by Sumito Oowara and Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow.
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This episode originally aired on March 8, 2024
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This week we talk with Mandy from the Ostrander Branch about the upcoming Great Geekfest on March 9th @ the Delaware Main Branch.
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Recommendations include: Murderabilia by Harold Schecter, Not Your Mama's Canning Book by Rebecca Lindamood.
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This episode originally aired on March 1, 2024.
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This week we chat about eclipse programming!
Recommendations include The Night Bookmobile by Audrey Niffenegger, A Spoonful of Frogs by Casey Lyall, and What Happened to Rachel Riley? by Claire Swinarski. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on February 23, 2024
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This week we chat with Ashley about being the new Orange Branch Library Manager and what's going on at the Library!
Recommendations include Illogical by Emmanuel Acho, 100 Morning Morning Treats by Sarah Keefer, and Elf Dog & Owl Head by Junyi Wu. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on February 9, 2024
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This week we talk with Teen Librarian, Claire Ehmann, from the Liberty Branch. She talks about upcoming teen programs happening this month. Including hot chocolate crafts, teen volunteering, and Dungeons & Dragons.
Recommendations include: Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner, A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas, Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross, and School Trip by Jerry Craft.
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This episode originally aired on February 2nd, 2024.
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This week we chat about Dungeons & Dragon and the upcoming campaign for teens at the Delaware Main Library and the Ostrander Branch Library! D&D will also be featured at The Great GeekFest on March 9.
Recommendations include Big Tree by Brian Selznick, Murdoch Mysteries, and The Tao of Wu by RZA. Read more about today's episode here.
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This week we talk with Anna Travis and Brande Urban from the Delaware Against Human Trafficking Coalition about JanKNOWary and Human Trafficking Awareness.
Recommendations include: Good to Great by James Collins, Making It So by Sir Patrick Stewart, A December to Remember by Jenny Bayliss and Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
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This episode originally aired on January 19, 2024.
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This week we chat about the Winter Train Display and Loog Guitars!
Recommendations include Robert Burns: Selected Poems & Songs, The Guncle by Steven Rowley, and Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on January 12, 2024.
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This week we talk about the online homework and tutoring resource Brainfuse. We also have a virtual information session happening on January 11th. Register here.
Recommendations include: A Killer Christmas Wish by Lynn Cahoon and Electric Idol by Katee Robert.
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This episode originally aired on January 5, 2024.
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This week we talk books with Hannah Simpson about author Ta-Nehisi Coates and his upcoming author visit on February 4th.
Recommendations include:How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis, The Gilded Age TV show, and the Culture Passes available at all Delaware County Library Branches.
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This episode originally aired on December 29, 2023.
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This week we talk books with Bridget and Scott from the Main Branch. They tell us about the family programs happening at the Main Branch next week.
Recommendations include: The Future by Naomi Alderman, Anne of Green Gables Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden and Brenna Thumber, This is Christmas, Song by by Song by Annie Zelensky and a Snowy Reads list of books for Teens.
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This episode originally aired on December 15, 2023.
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This week we chat with Kaleb Kramer about the fun holiday programs happening at the Liberty Branch this month.
Recommendations include: The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman, Atlas of a Lost World by Craig Childs and Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi.
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This episode originally aired on December 8, 2023.
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This week we remember our friend and colleague, George Needham. We also talk with Rachel Rausch from the Orange Library about upcoming holiday programs.
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This episode originally aired on December 1, 2023.
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This week we talk with Cindi Bardash from the Orange Branch about the Veterans Project. More info can be found on our website https://www.delawarelibrary.org/services/veterans/.
Recommendations include: Wool by Hugh Howey, Five Days in November by Clint Hill, and Starter Villain by John Scalzi.
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This episode originally aired on November 10, 2023.
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This week we chat with local historian Brent Carson about all the exciting things he has lined up. Including, a book he's writing on the history of Delaware County.
Recommendations include: The Hotel Nantucket by Erin Hilderbrand and One Game Wonder by Ron Johnston.
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This episode originally aired on November 3, 2023.
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This week we chat with Brendan Hodge from the Arena Fair Theatre about their upcoming show, "Murder on the Orient Express."
Recommendations include: Dating Doctor Dil by Nisha Sharma, Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson and Night Shift by Stephen King.
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This episode originally aired on October 27, 2023.
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This week we talk music with Warren Hyer from the Central Ohio Symphony.
Recommendations include: The Secret History by Donna Tartt, Genesis of a Music by Harry Partch, and Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
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This episode originally aired on October 20, 2023.
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This week we talk books and all the fun upcoming youth programs happening a the Main Branch.
Recommendation include: Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come by Pan Jessica, The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling, and The Years by Annie Ernaux.
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The episode originally aired on October 6, 2023.
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This week we kick off the spook season with Lisa Rorris from Tri-C Ghost Hunters as she talks about the upcoming Ghost Hunters program at the Liberty Branch.
Recommendations include Babel by R.F. Kuang and The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi.
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This episode originally aired on September 29, 2023.
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This week we chat about upcoming author events and book sales with Nichole Klatte, Publicity Chair for the Friends of the DCDL.
Recommendations include: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, and a list of books by Colombian Author's.
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This episode originally aired on September 15, 2023.
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This week we chat with Terri Lester and Daisy the therapy dog about the Library's PAWS for Reading program.
Recommendations include: Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala, Amazing Dogs by Laura Buller, Marley, Messy Dog by Susan Hill and The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia.
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This episode originally aired on September 8, 2023.
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This week we chat with Maddie Matos, Youth Services Specialist at the Liberty Branch. We speak with her about the upcoming kids program, T-Rex Story Time!
Recommendations include Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn and Yellowface by R. F. Kuang.
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This episode originally aired on September 1, 2023
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This week we chat with guests Karen Crosman and Jan Garlock from the Lifelong Learning Institute. More info about the Lifelong Learning Institute and their adult education programs can be found here.
Recommendations include: Slonim Woods 9 by Daniel Barban Levin, The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall, American Prometheus by Kai Bird , and Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash.
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This episode originally aired on August 25, 2023.
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This week we talk about back to school readiness with Youth Services Librarian Alice Mackey.
Recommendation include The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty, Tiny Stitches by Iren Yazici and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
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This episode originally aired on August 18, 2023
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This week we chat with author Amber James.
Recommendations include Tom Lake: A Novel by Ann Patchett, Wolfpack: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game by Abby Wambach and I Blew Up My Life, and I've Never Been Happier by Amber James.
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This episode originally aired on August 9, 2023.
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This week we chat about what books library staff have read this summer!
Recommendations include The Anomaly by Hervé Le Tellier and Lore Olympus Vol. 4 by Rachel Smythe.
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This episode originally aired on August 4, 2023
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This week we chat with Brande Urban and Kelsey Fox from United Way of Delaware County. We speak with them about the Supplies for Scholars Event.
Recommendations include Book Lovers by Emily Henry, Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao, Serpent & Dove series by Shelby Mahurin, and Normal Family by Chrysta Bilton
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This episode originally aired on July 28, 2023
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This week we chat with Laura, Chelsea and Alison from SourcePoint. They discuss falls prevention and Medicare.
Recommendations include Red Rising and Red Rising: Sons of Ares by Pierce Brown, Chemistry by Kelly Clarkson, and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab.
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This episode originally aired on July 21, 2023
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This week we chat with Mackenzie Dyll, a Adult Services Specialist at the Orange Branch. We speak with her about the upcoming puzzle program.
Recommendations include In the Wild Light by Jeff Zetner, Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson, and The 13-story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths.
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This episode originally aired on July 14, 2023
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This week we chat with Phil Hutchison the Historic Programs Administrator for The Ohio Department of Natural Resources. We speak with him about upcoming programs!
Recommendations include Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zetner and Nature’s New Deal by Neil M. Maher, and Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry.
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This episode originally aired on July 7, 2023
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This week we chat with Ali Solove and Liz Charbonneau from the Board of Elections. We talk to them about the August election.
Recommendations include Piecing Me Together by Renée Watson, Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney, and Cultish: the Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell
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This episode originally aired on June 30, 2023
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This week we chat with Adaline Foley about using Library resources for her recent trip to Japan.
Recommendations include The Whale, Red, White and Whole by Rajani LaRocca, and Erased by Kei Sanbe.
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This episode originally aired on June 23, 2023
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This week we chat with Karen Cowan, the President of the Friends of the Library. We speak with her about what is coming up soon for the Friends of the Library.
Recommendations include Bad Vibes Only by Nora McInerny, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See, and How to Human by Carlos Whittaker.
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This episode originally aired on June 16, 2023
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This week we chat with Erica Carlson, performer extraordinaire! We chat with her about upcoming programs where she will perform and entertain with Magic.
Recommendations include Confessions by Kanae Minato and A Perfect Vintage by Chelsea Fagan
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This episode originally aired on June 09, 2023
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This week we chat with Laurie Post, a Youth Services Specialist at the Ostrander Branch. We speak with her about the upcoming Medieval Faire and all of the exciting things planned for the event.
Recommendations include Any Other Name by Craig Johnson, West With Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge, and The Bad-ass Librarians of Timbuktu and Their Race to Save the World's Most Precious Manuscripts by Joshua Hammer.
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This episode originally aired on June 02, 2023
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This week we talk to Kelly Cochran, Programming and Youth Services Coordinator for the library. We discuss our upcoming Summer Reading Program, which begins on May 30th and runs through August. Summer Reading is for both kids AND adults! Read more here.
Recommendations include Lou by Breanna Carzoo, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorryby Fredrik Bachman and The Last Place You Lookby Kristen Lepionka.
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This episode originally aired on May 26, 2023
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This week we talk to Melissa Dougherty, Youth Services Manager at the Orange Branch. We discuss Student Study Corner for our teens, where they can study, or take a fun brain break to help with end-of-year studies. We also discuss Brain Fuse, our online tutoring system.
Recommendations include The Comfort Book by Matt Haig and On Gold Mountain by Lisa See who will be visiting the library on June 14th. Click here for more information.
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This episode originally aired on May 19, 2023
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This week we talk to Jim Bibler a High School art teacher at Delaware City Schools. We speak with him about the House Games at Delaware City Schools, Delaware Arts Festival, and the High school Arts Show at the Main Branch.
Recommendations include Lessons from Second City, Yes And by Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton and Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner.
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This episode originally aired on May 12, 2023
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This week we talk to Beth McCollam, the Marketing and Communications Manager at Preservation Parks. We speak with her about Summer Letterboxing and what programs they have this summer.
Recommendations include The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Some Like It Hot, and Softball – rules of the Game.
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This episode originally aired on May, 5, 2023
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This week we talk to Hannah Simpson, one of the library's Communications Specialists. We discuss the Thurber Prize for American Humor, Articles of Interest, as well as our summer book group at the Ostrander branch.
Recommendations include Take Ivy by Teruyoshi Hayashida, The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred the Vampire Accountant by Drew Hayes, and our least favorite page-to-screen adaptations.
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This episode originally aired on April 28, 2023
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This week we talk to Traci Higgins, our Technology Coordinator. We speak with her about the Maker Studio and what it has to offer.
Recommendations include The Fine Print by Lauren Asher and The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera.
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This episode originally aired on April 21, 2023
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This week our guest is Rachel Raush, the teen librarian at the Orange Branch. This week we discuss opportunities for teen volunteers at the library, as well as the switch from the Overdrive app to Libby for most of our ebook services.
Recommendations include The Southern Bookclub's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix and Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee by Jeff Zentner.
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This week's guest is Karen Cowan, the President of the Friends of the Delaware County District Library group. Nicole, Karen, and Molly discuss the Friends' move to the Liberty Branch, upcoming book sales, and more!
Recommendations include Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity by Scott Galloway, Dick Francis mysteries and Stardust by Neil Gaiman.
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This week's guest is Shari Bowers, the Branch Manager at the Liberty Branch. Nicole, Shari and Molly discuss the new branch!
Recommendations include The It Girl by Ruth Ware and Wildflowers of Ohio Field Guide by Stan Tekiela
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This week's guest is Sarah Robertson, the Adult Services Supervisor and Assistant Branch Manager at the Liberty Branch. Nicole, Sarah and Molly discuss the new branch!
Recommendations include Alcatraz Vs. the Evil Librariansby Brandon Sanderson, books with twist endings, and People We Meet on Vacationby Emily Henry.
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This week's guest is Kadra Ahmed, the Circulation Supervisor at the Liberty Branch. Nicole, Kadra and Molly discuss the new branch!
Recommendations include Black Books tv series, Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley and Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo.
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This episode originally aired on March 17, 2023.
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This week's guest is Youth Services Supervisor/Assistant Branch Manager at the Liberty Branch, Luke Bentley. Nicole and Luke discuss the new branch!
Recommendations include This is NOT a Good Ideaby Mo Willems, The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Washby Trinka Hakes Noble, and The World's Worst Assistantby Sova Movsesian.
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This episode originally aired on March 10, 2023.
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This week we talk to Jody Everett, owner of Beanbag Books in Downtown Delaware.
Recommendations include Here Goes Nothingby Eamon McGrath, A Canticle for Leibowitzby Walter Miller and A Long Stretch of Bad Days by Mindy McGinnis.
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This episode originally aired on March 3, 2023.
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This week we talk to Traci Whittaker from the Delaware Public Health District to discuss upcoming breastfeeding classes at our library branches. Read more here.
Recommendations include 84, Charring Cross Roadby Helen Hanff, and a topic guide on the Great Lakes.
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This episode originally aired on February 24, 2023.
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This week we talk to Bryan Howard, the Director at Delaware County District Library system. We speak with him about the new Liberty Branch and the Grand opening on March 26th.
Recommendations include music by Molly Bee, Who Do I Think I Am? by Anjelah Johnson.
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This episode originally aired on February 17, 2022
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This week we talk to Sean Miller from the Delaware County Emergency Management Agency. We talk to him about how his organization will partner with the library.
Recommendations include YellowStone and The Office BFFs by Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.
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This episode originally aired on February 10, 2022
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This week we talk about the new openings at the Liberty Branch.
Recommendations include The Wilder Widows by Katherine Hastings, What We Saw by Mary Downing Hahn.
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This episode originally aired on January 27, 2022
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This week we talk to Sarah Ressler Wright, the Librarian at Hayes High School. We speak with her about the upcoming Neil Shusterman visit.
Recommendations include Stoneblind by Natalie Haynes, The Odyssey by Homer (translated by Emily Wilson), and Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe.
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This episode originally aired on January 20, 2022
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This week we talk to Jayna McDaniel-Browning, a Communications Specialist at the Main Branch. We speak with her about what services we offer for seniors.
Recommendations include Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt and Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman.
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This episode originally aired on January 13, 2022
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This week we talk to Beth McCollam the Marketing and Communications Director at Preservation Parks of Delaware. We speak with her about the Winter 100 and the Winter Letter Boxing.
Recommendations include Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson, Mr. Churchill's Secretary by Susan Elia MacNeal, and Under the Whisper Door by T. J. Klune
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This episode originally aired on January 6, 2022
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This week we talk about our favorite books of the year, culture passes, and various Ohio Guides.
Recommendations include Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris, Notes to Self: 30-Day Guided Journal by Amber James.
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This episode originally aired on December 30, 2022
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This week we talk to Kellen Freeman, the Information Training Specialist at the Main Branch. We speak with him about The Maker Studio and how you can reserve a spot to use the various machines. You can also register for various classes in The Maker Studio
Recommendations include The Christmas Cocoa Murder by Carlene O’Connor, Jetlag the Game, Santa is Coming to Ohio by Steve Smallman.
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This episode originally aired on December 16, 2022
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This week we talk to Julie Braden a Youth Services Librarian at the Powell Branch. We speak with her about personalized picks and how patrons can request them from the library.
Recommendations include The Christmas Clash by Suzanne Park, Oddball by Sarah Andersen, and I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jeanette McCurdy.
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This episode originally aired on December 02, 2022
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This week we talk to George Morrison, Youth Services Librarian at the Main Branch. We speak with him about The Polar Express program.
Recommendations include Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Armus, The Black Book of Colors by Menena Cottin, and Everyday is Christmas by Sia (Also on Hoopla).
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This episode originally aired on December 02, 2022
"It All Happened at the Zoo!"
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Today the Columbus Zoo home to more than 11,000 animals and roughly 600 species from around the globe and is a world-class establishment located in Delaware County's backyard. In this episode, travel back a hundred years to the beginnings of the zoo when the area was mostly farmland and wilderness. Answer the questions “Why did the 'Columbus' Zoo end up in Delaware County?” and “What was the early history of the Zoo and the Zoo Amusement Parks?" Let the Delaware, Ohio History Portal take you on a tour from the Columbus Zoo's inception through the 1970s.
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This week Molly and Nicole are joined by Joy Kelch, our Adult Programming Specialist from our Outreach Services Department to discuss the Around the World in Books & Bites book group.
Recommendations include Witchy Whiskers by Danielle Garrett, The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo, and Friendsgiving by Alexandra Shytsman. To see the full It's Turkey Time! list, click here.
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This episode originally aired on November 25th, 2022.
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This week we talk to Warren Hyer, the Executive Director of the Central Ohio Symphony and Aisha Syed Castro, a violinist, who will be performing this weekend. We speak with them about Castro’s upcoming performance on November 19th and about how to encourage children to play music.
Recommendations include The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray and Pearl by Josh Mallerman.
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This episode originally aired on November 18th, 2022
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This week we talk to Scott Szuch. He is an Adult Services Librarian at the Main Branch. We speak with him about NaNoWriMo.
Recommendations include The Seven Death of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Tuton, Colonel Sun by Kingsley Amis, and Dry by Neal Schusterman.
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This episode originally aired on November 11th, 2022
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This week we talk to Amy Butcher, the Director of Creative Writing, Associate Director of English at Ohio Wesleyan University. We speak with her about her essays and the upcoming Tommy Orange visit.
Recommendations include Trejo: My Life of Crime Redemption in Hollywood by Danny Trejo and Festival Days by Joanne Beard.
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This episode originally aired on November 4th, 2022
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This week we talk about the upcoming End of Life program at the Orange Branch, meeting Nick Offerman at Westerville Public Library, and some quick reads.
Recommendations include Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matter in the End by Atul Gawande and The Grownup Gillian Flynn.
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This episode originally aired on October 28, 2022
October has come to an end, but it will always be spooky season in our hearts. Via, Katy and Mandy share the Top 5 Horror things we enjoyed this year, including books, movies, a podcast and a video game!
Request titles and watch trailers from this list: https://tinyurl.com/238sr8sm
Enjoy!
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This week we talk to Laurie Post who is a Branch Associate at the Ostrander Branch. We speak with her about a program happening next weekend at the Ostrander Branch called El Dia de los Muertos.
Recommendations include Wild Things are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak, Bark to the Future by Spencer Quinn, and Something’s Wrong! by Jory John.
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This episode originally aired on October 21st, 2022
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This week we talk to Mandy Henning, the Branch Manager of the Powell Branch. We speak with her about the Great Geekfest and all things nerdy.
Recommendations include Library Wars by Kiiro Yumi, Fairy Tale by Stephen King, and Press Here
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This episode originally aired on October 7th, 2022
This bonus October episode is all about the witches. We have lots and lots of recommendations, so let's just dive into it!
Small Town, Big Magic by Hazel Beck
The League of Gentlewoman Witches by India Holton
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Payback's a Witch & From Bad to Cursed by Lana Harper
The Lost Coast by A.R. Capetta
How to Succeed in Witchcraft by Aislinn Brophy
All Our Hidden Gifts by Caroline O'Donoghue
The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina by Zoraida Cordova
Wild and Wicked Things by Francesca May
Cackle by Rachel Harrison
The Manningtree Witches by A.K. Blakemore
Book of Night by Holly Black
Bindle Punk Bruja by Desideria Mesa
Siren Queen by Nghi Vo
Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James
When We Were Birds by Ayanna Lloyd Banwo
In Defense of Witches by Mona Chollet
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This week we talk to Hannah Simpson, Communications Specialist for the Delaware County District Library. We talk to Hannah about the upcoming visit of author Felicia Day. Register for your free tickets here!
Recommendations include Caste by Isabel Wilkerson, The Force of Such Beauty by Barbara Bourland and There, There by Tommy Orange.
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This episode originally aired on October 7th, 2022
We're back! It's Hispanic Heritage Month AND it's October. Let's do a combo episode and hear about horror books and movies from Hispanic creators!
Books recommended in this episode include Coyote Songs, Mexican Gothic, Her Body and Other Parties, This Thing Between Us, and The Hacienda.
Films recommended in this episode are La Llorona, The Orphanage, Juan of the Dead, Memory of the Dead, and We are What We Are. Some of these films are streaming now on Kanopy, a free streaming service available with your library card.
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This week we talk to Fred Shaffer who founded the radio show. We speak with him about what he has been doing and a little bit about the library.
Recommendations include Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, The Broken Road by Richard Paul Evans, and A Rule Against Murder by Louise Penny
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This episode originally aired on October 7th, 2022
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This week we talk to Lee Yoakum, Darren Shulman, and Chief Adam Moore. We talk about the library, George’s life, and a little bit of anything and everything! This is a combo episode with Off the Shelf Radio Show and The Delaware City Digest Radio Show.
Recommendations include Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton, The Splendid and the Vile by Eric Larsen, The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy.
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This episode originally aired on September 23rd, 2022
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This week we talk to Damon Mosley and Johnnie Jackson. Damon is the author of ‘Smile for We’ and Johnnie is the Diversity and Equity Supervisor for Marion City Schools. We speak with them about Damon’s book and several projects that Damon is working on.
Recommendations include Eight Billion Genies by Charles Soule and this list of books by library staff.
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This episode originally aired on September 9th, 2022
"The Pumpkin Show and the Three Fairs."
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Do you look forward to "Fair Season?" From harness racing to midway dentistry and baby pageants, there's over a century of history that came before the modern fair and Jug Day. We'll take a look at the history of the Three Fairs in Delaware County and even learn a bit about the original Pumpkin Show. Also, watch for a surprise appearance by the one and only Butter Cow!
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This week we talk to our new Director, Bryan Howard. We speak with him about taking over as the new Director and a little bit about his story.
Recommendations include The Backstagers and the Ghost Light by Andy Mientus, The Big Miss: My Years Coaching Tiger Woods by Hank Haney, Shy: the Alarmingly Outspoken Memoirs of Mary Rodgers by Mary Rodgers and Jesse Green.
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This episode originally aired on September 9th, 2022
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This week we talk to Karen Cowan, the President of the Friends of the Delaware County District Library. We speak with her about what great things the Friends of the Delaware County District have coming up this Fall.
Recommendations include Creepy Crayon! by Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown, The Things We Cannot Say by Kelly Rimmer, and Don Rickles: The Merchant of Venom by Michael Seth Starr (Will be published in October).
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This episode originally aired on September 2nd, 2022
episode originally aired on September 2nd, 2022
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This week our guest is Erica Carlson and we discuss her new book Sedgie the Hedgie Finds the Treasure.
Nicole also recommends Barely Functional Adult by Meichi Ng. You can join in on the discussion of this book at the September Comic Book Club meeting.
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This week we talk to Ian Hummel, AKA Captain, Captain. We speak with him about his music and he plays a couple songs.
Recommendations include The Pajama Diaries by Teri Liebensen and Calvin and Hobbs by Bill Watterson.
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This episode originally aired on August 19, 2022
This week, Katy is joined by Ms. Jenny - Youth Services Supervisor at the Orange Branch. This week we discuss the Top Ten Resources the library has to get you ready for Back to School season. We also discuss resources for our Homeschooling Community. Coming up in September, we have a Homeschool Art Gallery at the Orange Branch, as well as a Homeschool Hang Out.
Our Top Ten List for Back to School:
Student Resources Website - https://www.delawarelibrary.org/student/
ABCMouse - https://www.delawarelibrary.org/news/abcmouse/
Student Learning Collection - Flashcards & Workbooks
Homework Databases - CultureGrams, Literary Reference Center, Points of View Reference Center, Explora Primary, National Geographic Archive
BrainFuse Help Now - Online tutoring
Hoopla - Study Aids
LinkedIn Learning (Formerly Lynda.com)
Talking Books & Launchpads
Study Rooms
LIBRARY STAFF
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This week we talk to James Gonzales who is a Senior Account Executive at Midwest Tape and Hoopla. We speak with him about a new app called Just Watch and other amazing things available through Hoopla.
Recommendations include The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey, The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed by Sara Gay Forden, and Joan Is Okay by Weike Wang.
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This episode originally aired on August 12, 2022
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This week we talk to Melissa Dougherty, a Youth Services Librarian at the Orange Branch. We speak with her today about the new 3D Story Walk.
Recommendations include You’re Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) by Felicia Day, Hardly Haunted by Jessie Sima, Book of Night by Holly Black, and Leave the Gun. Take the Cannoli by Mark Seal.
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This episode originally aired on August 05, 2022
This week, Via and Katy are reunited!! We are joined by Andrew from the Delaware Main Branch to talk about an exciting new program coming this fall.
Starting September 15th, Via and Andrew will be hosting the Delaware Library Comic Book Club. This group will meet at 6pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Delaware Library Community room. This book group is geared towards adults and older teens. The first book being discussed is Barely Functional Adult by Meichi Ng and copies will be available at the Delaware branch.
Via recommends The Low, Low Woods by Carmen Maria Machado (available on Hoopla). Andrew recommends Rorschach by Tom King.
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This week we talk about interesting Ohio destinations. We talk about trips to find out if the center of the earth is hollow and grocery stores- among other things.
Recommendations include Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan, Directed by James Burrows: Five Decades of Stories from the Legendary Director of Taxi, Cheers, Frasier, Friends, Will & Grace, and More by James Burrows.
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This episode originally aired on July 29, 2022
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Our guest this week is Jill Rinker from Sourcepoint, who joins us to discuss the upcoming programs at the Orange Branch on how to navigate the Medicare system. These programs will be held on August 2nd and 23rd at 10:00am. Read more about the programs here.
Recommendations include The King's Shadow by Edmund Richardson and Magruder's Curiousity Cabinet by H.P. Wood.
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This episode originally aired on July 22, 2022
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Our guest this week is Joanie Calem who will be performing at the Delaware Main Branch. Joanie is a singer, songwriter, and teacher and will have a little interactive musical performance.
Recommendations include Expedition Deep Ocean by Josh Young, The Ominous Ocean by Gary Griggs, Below the Edge of Darkness by Edith Widder, The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier by Ian Urbina, When Heroes Fly by Amir Gutfreund, The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, and The Cruelest Month by Louis Penny.
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This episode originally aired on July 15, 2022
This week Katy talks about the origins of Disability Pride in July, and recommends some movies currently streaming on Kanopy, Netflix, HBOMax and Hulu. Kanopy is a free streaming service, available to you with your library card.
Movies discussed include CODA, How to Dance in Ohio, Murderball, and My Beautiful Stutter. Books discussed include What Happened to You? by James Catchpole, Aven Green, Sleuthing Machine by Dusti Bowling, The Sign for Home by Blair Fell, and much more. To see a full list of recommendations, click here.
*Edit: Deleware County District Library's Summer Reading Club goes until August 19!
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Our guests this week are Jason and Stacy Alan, also known as The Alan’s, a magician duo who will be performing at the Orange Branch on July 18th.
Recommendations include In My Dreams I hold a Knife by Ashley Winstead, and Fakers: An Insider's Guide to Cons, Hoaxes, and Scams by H. P. Wood.
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This episode originally aired on July 08, 2022
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Our guest this week is Warren Hyer, the Director of the Central Ohio Symphony. We speak with him today about all of the upcoming concerts.
Our un-Recommendations include All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr, The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender, Year of Yes by Shaunda Rhimes, Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, Howard’s End by E. M. Forster, and Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed.
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This episode originally aired on July 01, 2022
This week we are joined by Rachel Rausch, Teen Services Librarian at the Orange Branch.
Katy and Rachel discuss a controversial topic this week... books that everyone loved that we just DID. NOT. LIKE! These are books that take the world by storm, reach the top of the best sellers list, or end up with a huge book club buzz, and sometimes we just don't get it.
Rachel does NOT recommend The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by Victoria Schwab, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, or The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern. Katy does NOT recommend My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent, Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng, and Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune.
Listen to what other staff members of the Delaware County District Library just didn't like, and read more about today's episode here.
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Our guest this week is Brandi Orsini, the Public Information Officer from the Delaware County Prosecutor's Office. We speak to her about how the library is partnering with the Prosecutor's Office this summer.
Recommendations include The Witches by Roald Dahl, My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton by Stephanie Dray, and The Aquanaut by Dan Santat.
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This episode originally aired on June 24, 2022
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Our guest this week is Alice Mackey who is a Youth Services Librarian at the Orange Branch. WE talk to her about Juneteenth and how the library is celebrating.
Recommendations include By the Book by Jasmine Guillory, Winterhouse by Ben Guterson, and Ghosts on CBS.
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This episode originally aired on June 17, 2022
"The Farmer and the Poet: A Story of a Lost Arm, a Found Leg and Delaware in the Civil War."
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Imagine being one person in a party of 23,000. If you lived in Delaware County in 1860, this was your exact situation. These days you’d be one person in a party of ten times that (or 209,000). Now imagine being one in a literal million. If you survived the first three years of the Civil War, this was about the size of the Union army by the time Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox. This is the story of a man (kid?) who was all of these things: a resident of Delaware Ohio in 1860, one of a million Union soldiers, and one of the approximately 620,000 who unfortunately wouldn’t make it back home. But this is also the story of America’s most famous poet, the south’s most famous missing limb, and a love affair that lasted a lifetime. Meet Oscar H. Cunningham.
This week at the library, we are celebrating Pride Month, with reading lists, displays, and more.
This week we are joined by Shannon Schilling, Teen Services Librarian at the Delaware Branch.
We discuss the Stonewall Riots, and give recommendations for LGBTQIA+ books for Teens and Adults. Shannon and Katy share these recommendations: Heartstoppers by Alice Oseman, All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson, Saeed Jones' How We Fight For Our Lives, The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer, and The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. Try The Guncle by Steven Rowley or Boyfriend Material by Alexis J. Hall for your summer reading if you're looking for a lighter read.
Take a look at the Stonewall Book Awards or visit the booklist for Adult Fiction, Adult Non-Fiction and Adult Graphic Novels created by library staff to find your next great read.
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This week we speak with Amanad Sheterom who is the Human Resources Coordinator at the Delaware County District Library. We speak with her about the hiring fair happening on June 23rd from 1-5PM at the Liberty Township Hall.
Recommendations include a list of adult books for Summer Reading Club found here, What If? Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions by Randall Munroe, and Stranger Things on Netflix.
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This episode originally aired on June 10, 2022
This week we speak with Shari Bowers who is the Branch Manager for the new Liberty Branch that is being built. We speak with her about her background and her plans for the new library in the future.
Recommendations include If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy, The Mountains Sing by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, and The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.
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This episode originally aired on June 3, 2022
It's June, and do you know what that means? It means we are ready for all things summer reading! To learn more, visit https://www.delawarelibrary.org/summerreading/
This week we are joined by Jenny H., the Youth Services Supervisor and Assistant Branch Manager at the Orange Branch to discuss our Summer Reading Club.
This year's summer reading theme is "Oceans of Possibilities," a topic that Jenny and Katy are very passionate about. Jenny recommends So Cool! Sharks, The Titanic An Interactive History Adventure, and The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures. Via has a recommendation for The Deep by Nick Cutter, and Katy puts together a "Beyond Jaws Summer Film Festival" with more shark movies than you ever wanted! To see more recommendations from this episode, visit: https://libraryaware.com/2JMDG8
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This week we speak with Beth McCollam who is from Preservation Parks. We speak with her about Summer Letterboxing and this year’s new exhibits.
Recommendations include Prehistoric Planet by the BBC, Weird Dinosaurs: the Strange new fossils challenging everything we thought we knew by John Pickrell, The Rise and the Fall of the Dinosaurs: A new History of a Lost World by Stephen Brusatte, The Paris Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal, and March: Book 1 by John Lewis.
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This episode originally aired on May 27, 2022
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This week we speak with Kelly Cochran, the Youth Services and Program Coordinator and George Morrison, a Youth Services Librarian at the Delaware County District Library. We speak with them about the Summer Reading Club.
Recommendations include I’m Terrified by Bath Time by Simon Rich and a multitude of other titles that can be found here and here.
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This episode originally aired on May 20, 2022
May is officially recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. To learn more about this, you can visit Mental Health America, NAMI, or our local NAMI organization, NAMI of Delaware & Morrow Counties.
We have a selection of titles for all ages across the spectrum of mental health disorders this week - It's Kind of a Funny Story based on the book by Ned Vizzini, Infinitely Polar Bear, The Color of Hope, We're Not Broken by Eric Garcia, Darius the Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram and Stuntboy, In the Meantime by Jason Reynolds.
This week's recommendations come to us from Rachel, teen librarian at the Orange Branch, and Bridget, children's specialist at the Delaware Branch. Rachel recommends Challenger Deep by Neal Schusterman. Bridget recommends You Have Feelings All the Time by Deborah Farmer Kris, Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival, When Sadness is at Your Door by Eva Eland and Catching Thoughts by Bonnie Clark to explore different topics surrounding mental health in youngsters. These titles are all picture books for caregivers and children to enjoy together.
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Our special guest this week is New York Times' bestselling author Sarah Vowell! Vowell is the author of seven books on American history and culture connecting the American past and the present through humorous accounts and contemporary thoughts.
Vowell will be speaking in Delaware, Ohio on Friday, May 20 at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase for $15, with proceeds benefitting the Friends of the Delaware County District Library.
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This episode originally aired on May 13, 2022.
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Our special guests this week are Susan Hetrick and Shari L. Veleba who is the Information & Referral Coordinator/Community Connector from The Center of Disability Empowerment. We speak with them about the upcoming mobile vaccination clinics.
Recommendations include Lafayette in the Somewhat United States and Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell.
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This episode originally aired on May 6, 2022
This month we are celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Here are some new releases by Asian authors. There are titles for kids, teens and adults here! Siren Queen by Nghi Vo, the City of Orange by David Yoon, Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor by Xiran Jay Zhao, Flip the Script by Lyla Lee and Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto
This week's guest is Joy, the Adult Programming Specialist from our Outreach Department. Joy recommends Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner. You can join a book discussion with Joy to talk about H Mart on May 23 at the virtual Around the World in Books and Bites meeting at 1:00pm. (Click link to register.) Katy recommends To Asia, With Love by Hetty McKinnon if you'd like to find some inspiration for new dishes to try. We also have a review of Revival by Stephen King, shared with us from Via.
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Our special guest this week is Jacki Mann. We speak with her about end of life planning and the upcoming program next week. You can register here.
Recommendations include The Last Laugh by Mindy Mcginnis and Unfamiliar Fishes by Sarah Vowell.
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This episode originally aired on April 29, 2022
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Our special guest this week is our Deputy Director, Molly Meyers LaBadie. We speak with her about what our library staff are currently reading and what they recommend.
Recommendations include The Maidens by Alex Michaelides, They Called Us Enemy by George Takay, and The Midwest Survival Guide by Charlie Berens.
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This episode originally aired on April 22, 2022
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Our special guest this week is author William Kent Krueger. We speak with him about his various series, how he approaches characterization, and what he is working on now. Mr. Krueger will be visiting the Barn at Stratford in Delaware on April 27th. Tickets are limited, but you can get more information here.
Recommendations include Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger and Finding Fraser by Casey Dire.
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This episode originally aired on April 15, 2022
We continue celebrating International Children's Book Day by discussing some of our favorites for the kids.
New to the library this month, our juvenile media choices include Encanto, Clifford the Big Red Dog, The Legend of the Five, The Addams Family 2, and Magic School Bus Rides Again Season 1 and Season 2.
This week's guest is Laurie, the Youth Specialist from our Ostrander Branch. Laurie recommends Little Roja Riding Hood by Susan Middleton Elya. Katy discusses how to use Hoopla and how to activate Hoopla Kids Mode. Hoopla gives streaming access to movies, audiobooks, graphic novels, ebooks, full length music albums and television shows. Read more here. Via recommends Maybe He Just Likes You by Barbara Dee.
If you have any favorite children's books you'd to share, or any topic you want to hear us cover, please email libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org
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Our special guest this week is Katy Hite, Assistant Branch Manager of Adult Services at the Orange Branch. We speak with her today about celebrating poetry month with a Poet-tree which will be on display at the Orange Branch through the month of April.
Recommendations include Just Jaime by Terri Libenson, Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger, and Steeped in Stories by Mitali Perkins.
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This episode originally aired on April 1, 2022
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Our special guest this week is Terri Libenson. We speak with her about her upcoming visit, the books she has written, and her writing process. We also talk today about a special partnership that we have with the Columbus Clippers.
Recommendations include A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw, The Last Laugh by Mindy Mcginnis, and This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger.
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This episode originally aired on April 1, 2022
It's April and it's all about the kiddos! We have recommendations for juvenile fiction books, picture books, and library programs coming up.
New to the library this month, our juvenile book choices include chapter books, picture books and readers. Why not try out one of these: Amelia Bedilia Hops to It by Herman Parish, Anybody Here Seen Frenchie? by Leslie Connor, Planet Omar - Accidental Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian, Amah Faraway by Margaret Chiu Greanis and Aru Shah & The Nectar of Immortality by Roshani Chokshi. Aru Shah and other Rick Riordan Presents books will be the topic of discussion at the May Middle School Book Club on Monday, May 9th at 3:30!
This week's guest is Jennifer R., the Youth Specialist from our Outreach Department. Jennifer recommends Wutaryoo by Nilah Magruder and Hugo and the Impossible Thing by Renee Felice Smith.
Via also recommends Anzu the Great Kaiju by Benson Shum, Kaylen from the Outreach Department recommends Snail Crossing by Corey Tabor and Katy pops in to recommend Steeped In Stories by Mitali Perkins if you want to revisit some children's literature classics!
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Our special guest this week is Hillary Scholtz, the Youth Services Librarian at the Powell Branch. We speak with her today about the Story Walks which are coming back to each branch in April. We also speak with her about Preservation Parks, Delaware Public Health District, and the new permanent signs up at the parks.
Recommendations include Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon, and Fangs by Sarah Andersen.
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This episode originally aired on March 18, 2022
Library Gals Go to the Library comes at you every other Friday and is your one stop for reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week’s recommendations include a highlighted selection of Audies Award Winners! Some of our favorite selections include The Final Revival of Opal & Nev by Dawnie Walton, The Parted Earth by Anjali Enjeti, Clanlands by Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish and The Joy of Sweat by Sarah Everts.
Megan from Adult Services at the Orange Branch also joins us for a review of this year's Audies Book of the Year, Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.
We also discuss the podcast I Saw What You Did and the newly released film Last Night in SoHo.
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Our special guest this week is Jeffrey Sackenheim, who is the Vice President of architecture at SHP. SHP is the architecture firm that is designing the new Liberty Branch. We speak with him about the upcoming program on March 17th regarding the new branch.
Recommendations include Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty and Colorization: One Hundred Years of Black Films in a White World by Wil Haygood.
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This episode originally aired on March 11, 2022
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Our special guest this week is Harla Lawson, the Branch Manager at the Ostrander Branch. We speak with her about all of the exciting things happening at Ostrander next week. It starts off with the Kids Cookbook Club, Photographs of the Past display will be up and anyone can bring in their own images to add to the database, a teen program with games and trivia, and a multitude of book clubs.
Recommendations include The Light Between Us: Stories From Heaven, Lessons for the Living by Laura Lynne Jackson, Hood by Stephen R. Lawhead, and March by John Lewis.
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This episode originally aired on March 4, 2022
Library Gals Go to the Library comes at you every other Friday and is your one stop for reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week’s recommendations include new books written by women, in honor of Women's History Month, includingThe Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont, The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh, Black Girls Must Be Magic by Jayne Allen, Fire Becomes Her by Rosiee Thor and Funny Farm: My Unexpected Life with 600 Rescue Animals by Laurie Zaleski. Bonus recommendation for the upcoming That's Betty! by Gregory Bonsignore, illustrated by Jennifer M. Potter.
We also discuss The Ugly Cry by Danielle Henderson and read choices from fellow staff members. Rachel R. recommends The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert and Jenny R. recommends Survive the Night by Riley Sager.
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Our special guest this week is Molly Meyers LaBadie about the culture passes that will be handed out at all of our branches. The passes let you become a member-for-a-day and give you access to the Columbus Museum of Art. This pass lets in a family of up to eight, is good one week after you pick it up, and also covers parking.
Recommendations include The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz and The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah.
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This episode originally aired on February 25, 2022
Library Gals Go to the Library comes at you every other Friday and is your one stop for reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week’s recommendations include new movies celebrating Black Voices and stars, including King Richard, Judas and the Black Messiah, Candyman, Soul and Summer of Soul.
Katy jumps in to discuss the Orange Branch "Stay at Home Winter Film Festival", encouraging patrons to watch movies from the AFI Top 100 List and also the 2022 Audie Awards, an annual award given to the best audiobooks each year.
Via and Kellen take time to discuss Hunt for the Wilderpeople this month, you can grab a copy of the DVD or stream any time on Hoopla or Kanopy. Via also recommends Come True.
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Our special guest this week is Josh Batenhorst, the CEO of Bright Star Touring Theater. We speak with him about the two upcoming programs his company is doing at the Delaware County District Library. He also tells us about the different stories that the actors tell and what a diverse variety of performances they offer.
Recommendations include musical: Come from Away, and books: The Day the World Came to Town by Jim Defede, and The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams.
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This episode originally aired on February 18, 2022
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We speak with author R. Gregory Christie. We talk to him about being both an illustrator and author, and how all of that has led him to be part of the programs we have this weekend. He will be at the Orange Branch Library on Saturday leading two workshops and on Friday he will lead a paint night.
In the second half of the show we speak with author Sara Nisha Adams who we will speak with on February 22nd at 2PM. We talk to her about her debut novel, The Reading List.
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This episode originally aired on February 11th, 2022
Library Gals Go to the Library comes at you every other Friday and is your one stop for reading, watching, listening, and gaming recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week’s new releases include Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi, Wahala by Nikki May, Something So Sweet by Joy Avery, Manifesto by Bernardine Evaristo and The Violin Conspiracy Brendan Slocumb.
Katy recommends Diet for a Small Planet by Francis Moore Lappe and This Thing Between Us by Gus Moreno and Via recommends The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher and My Cat is Blue by Sarah Summer.
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We speak with Kelly Cochran, the Program Coordinator at the Delaware County District Library. We talk to her about the exhibit, now at the Delaware Main Branch and soon to be at the Delaware Orange Library, Telling A people’s Story. This exhibit features African American children’s illustrated literature.
Recommendations include The Charm OFfensive by Allison Cochrun, Ghoulia by Barbara Cantini, and This I Know: Marketing Lessons from Under the Influence by Terry O'Reilly.
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This episode originally aired on January 21, 2022
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We speak with Karen Cowan, the President of the Friends of the Delaware County District Library. She tells us about what is coming up for the Friends, what is happening with the new branch, and what wonderful donations they have received recently. George also has a special announcement.
Recommendations include The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager, visiting Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and All About Me, My Remarkable Life in Showbusiness by Mel Brooks.
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This episode originally aired on January 21, 2022
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Today we speak with George Morrison who is a Children’s Librarian at the Delaware Main Branch. We talk to him about the Railroad Show that will be at the Delaware Main Branch on January 15th. The show is great for all ages and has a little something for everyone. He also plays a few quick songs for us.
Recommendations include All of the Marvels by Douglas Wolk and The Highland Falcon Thief by M. G. Leonard.
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This episode originally aired on January 14, 2022
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We speak with Kellen, the Technology Training Specialist from the Maker Studio. We speak with him about how the Maker Studio is changing. Patrons will be creating their own projects and the staff at the Studio will show you how to do that. You will now fill out a ‘passport’ and learn how to use all of the machines in the studio yourself. Classes will also be switching more project based and will give you the skills to create items yourself.
Recommendations include Centaur World on Netflix, and Piranesi by Suzanne Clarke.
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This episode originally aired on January 7, 2022
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We discuss some of our favorites of 2021. These include the multitude of books we read in addition to what shows we binged.
Book recommendations include The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons, The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins, The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, Better Luck Next Time by Julia Claiborne Johnson, JFK: Coming of Age in the American Century, 1917-1956 by Fredrik Logevall, Still Life by Louise Penny, and The Rose Code by Kate Quinn.
Show recommendations include Only Murders in the Building, Lupin, Squid Games, Schmigadoon!, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (in chronological order), Nine Perfect Strangers, and Ted Lasso.
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This episode originally aired on December 31, 2021
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We speak about popular Christmas movies that are currently streaming as well as our favorites that we watch every year. .
Recommendations include A Christmas Story, Christmas in Connecticut, and The Ref.
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This episode originally aired on December 24, 2021
Louder for the people in the back - C-I-N-C-I-N-N-A-T-I ...
This month, Katy and Via are discussing a magical journey out of Ohio and in to what ever is beyond as we watch the made for tv movie, Babes in Toyland.
The movie is available through the Delaware County District Library. You can also watch on Hoopla with your library card!
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As always, we'd love to hear what you think of the episode, what your favorite holiday movies and traditions are, or any other movie recommendation you'd like us to review in a future episode. You can e-mail us at libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org.
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Our special guests this week are Bridget Dailey who is a Youth Services Specialist at the Delaware County District Library and Jack Hilborn who has been a very active member of the Delaware community. We speak with Bridget about the Noon Year’s Eve Program coming up and Jack about how he has been involved in the community.
Recommendations include There Was a Silly Unicorn Who Wanted to Fly by Ken Geist, Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick, and All of the Marvels by Douglas Wolk.
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This episode originally aired on December 17, 2021
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Our special guest this week is Hannah Simpson, the Communications Specialist at the Delaware County District Library. We speak with her and Molly about the new Diana Gabaldon book: Go Tell the Bees that I am Gone and George speaks about a resource that the library offers called Very Short Introductions which can be found on our resources page here.
Recommendations include Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? By Mindy Kaling, Vanderbilt: the Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper, and Go Tell the Bees that I am Gone by Diana Gabeldon.
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This episode originally aired on December 10, 2021
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Our special guest this week is Kellen Freeman the Technology Training Specialist for the Maker Studio at the Delaware County District Library. We speak with him today about the Board Game collection and how it has been improved.
Recommendations include Murder She Knit by Peggy Ehrhart, Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon by Matt Fraction, and Still Life by Louise Penny.
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This episode originally aired on December 3, 2021
Plug in and travel with us to the future, where the Library Gals explore cyberpunk movies, in honor(sort of) of Cyber Monday!
This month, Katy and Via are discussing two extremes of the cyberpunk genre with Ready Player One(2018), an action-packed, nostalgia train of virtual reality in a dystopian world, and A Scanner Darkly(2006), a drug-fueled, conspiracy-filled, psychological crime sci-fi that will have you checking for cameras everywhere. Fun, right?
Both movies are available through the Delaware County District Library. You can also watch A Scanner Darkly using our free movie website, Kanopy. All you need is a library card!
Remember, this podcast contains spoilers! So tune in after a movie viewing or at your own risk.
As always, we'd love to hear what you think of the episode, what your favorite cyberpunk movies are, or any other movie recommendation you'd like us to review in a future episode. You can e-mail us at libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org.
Happy listening! Quick Katy! Back to the DeLorean!
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Our special guest this week is Joe O’Rourke who is the Adult Services and Collection Coordinator for the Delaware County District Library. We speak with him today about his work with the Delaware Genealogical Society and how he manages the various collections around the library.
Recommendations include The Farm by Joanne Ramos, A Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England by Ian Mortimer, Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac, and There, There by Tommy Orange.
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This episode originally aired on November 26, 2021
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Our special guest this week is Andy Bartlett. He is the Assistant Branch Manager at the Main Branch for Youth Services and we speak with him about upcoming Youth Services programs including Book Busters and Winter Reading Club.
Recommendations include Working on a Song: The Lyrics of HADESTOWN by Anaïs Mitchell, The Midwest Survival Guide: How We Talk, Love, Work, Drink, and Eat . . . Everything with Ranch by Charlie Berens, and NPR American Chronicles: First Ladies by NPR.
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This episode originally aired on November 19, 2021
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching, and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features an interview with Mark.
Books recommended include Nicholas and Alexandra by Robert K. Massie, Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All by Allan Gurganus, The Witching Hour by Anne Rice, Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon, Pet Cematary by Stephen King, and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt.
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Our special guest this week is Jayne McDaniel-Browning, our newest staff member. She is the newest member of the Communications Department and we speak with her about what she will be doing within the department.
Recommendations include The Autobiography of Kathryn Janeway by Una McCormack, The Sounds of Gravel by Ruth Wariner, and Of Solids and Surds by Samuel R. Delaney.
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This episode originally aired on November 12, 2021
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Our special guest this week is Cindi Bardash from the Orange Branch. We speak with her about the Veteran’s Project happening here at the Delaware County District Library and how she became involved.
Recommendations include Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro, Mrs. Kennedy and Me by Clint Hill, and Columbus Noir by Andrew Welsh Huggins
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This episode originally aired on November 5, 2021
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching, and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features recommendations from Mark, Bridget, and George.
Books recommended include This is Happiness by Niall Williams, Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey, She Loved Baseball by Audrey Vernick, Beautiful Blackbird by Ashley Bryan, Grant by Jean Edward Smith, The Investigators by John Patrick Green, and Flora and Ulisses by Kate DiCamillo.
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Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
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Our special guest this week is Mandy Henning, the Branch Manager of the Powell Branch. We speak with her about the Civil War and her upcoming program. You can check it out digitally here.
Recommendations include The Parted Earth by Anjali Enjeti, NPR American Chronicles: The Civil War by National Public Radio, and The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women by Kate Moore.
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This episode originally aired on October 29, 2021
Library Guys GALS Go to the Movies comes at you the fourth Wednesday of every month. Join host Via Smith and Katy Hite as we discuss movies so bad they're good, and so bad they're just bad.
Welcome to a special episode of Library Gals Go to the Movies - This episode was recorded as part of our Great Geekfest, which was held virtually on October 9th. We were joined by fellow Horror Movie Fan Mandy from the Powell Branch to fight out two different horror movie brackets. You can watch the video of our recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck_5kFEISWk&t=1584s If you'd like to print out and fill in your own horror movie bracket, you can download the Best Female Director bracket or the Best Modern Final Girl Bracket. Email your winners to us at libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org.
A note on the audio - this was pulled directly from our video file, so there is some background music. Apologies if this is distracting. We also experienced some technical difficulties around minute 40 of the episode, so enjoy Mandy giving you a riveting recap. For full enjoyment, watch the video!
Share your favorite bad movie with us and we might just review your favorite one next. Happy listening!
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Our special guest this week is Pam Taylor who is the new Branch Manager for the Delaware Main Branch. We speak with her about what it means to be a branch manager and what she has been doing for the library over the years she has worked here.
Recommendations include Festival Days by Jo Ann Beard, At Home: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson, Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar, and Mrs. March by Virginia Feito.
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This episode originally aired on October 22, 2021
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching, and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features interviews from many people.
Books recommended include Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali, Forever Young by Hallie Mills, A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers, Patriot Pirates by R. H. Patton, Explorer's Guild by Johnathan Baird, Forty Thousand in Gehenna by C. J. Cherryh, The Stone Keeper by Kazu Kibuishi, and Into the Wild by Erin Hunter.
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Our special guest this week is Andrew Welsh-Huggins who is an Associated Press Reporter in Columbus and author. We speak with him today about his new book, An Empty Grave, beginning his career as a writer, and character creation.
Recommendations include The Guest List by Lucy Foley, Devil in the Blue Dress by Walter Mosley, Dead Soon Enough by Steph Cha, The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich, and Gunfighters: A Chronicle of Dangerous Men Violent Death by Al Cimino.
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This episode originally aired on October 15, 2021
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Our special guest this week is Robin Yocum, author of the Sacrifice of Lester Yates along with a number of other books and essays. He talks about his latest book and his writing process.
Recommendations include Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor, Sea of Darkness: Unraveling the Mysteries of the H.L. Hunley by Brian Hicks, and An Empty Grave by Andrew Welsh-Huggins.
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This episode originally aired on October 8, 2021
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching, and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features recommendations from Katy at the Orange branch and podcast host Annie.
Books recommended include The Book of Accidents by Chuck Wendig, The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix, The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Trembley, and the audiobook version of The Outsider by Stephen King. We also discussed horror movies available on Kanopy, streaming free with your library card, and horror podcasts including Fright Club and Spooked presented by Snap Judgement. Annie's recommendations include Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno Garcia, Marina and A House of Ghosts. To read about more recommendations, click here.
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Our special guest this week is Connie Berry, the author of The Art of Betrayal. We speak with her about the writing process, writer’s block, and her newest book.
Recommendations include The Weirdies by Michael Buckley, Distant Hours by Kate Morton, and The Sacrifice of Lester Yates by Robin Yocum.
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This episode originally aired on October 1, 2021
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Our special guest this week is Karen Cowan, the Friends of the Delaware County District Library President. We speak with her today about upcoming book sales, plant sales, and author visits.
Recommendations include Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks, The Essay by Robin Yocum, and The Art of Betrayal by Connie Berry.
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This episode originally aired on September 24, 2021
Stand Up! Sit Down! Fright! Fright Fright!
Library Guys GALS Go to the Movies comes at you the fourth Wednesday of every month. Join host Via Smith and Katy Hite as we discuss movies so bad they're good, and so bad they're just bad.
This month we are switching gears and transitioning from the lazy days of summer straight back to school with Return to Horror High. This movie is streaming on Hoopla! Read more here.
We did our best to avoid spoilers, and we were so happy to be back to talking about bad movies that are actually enjoyable to watch - this definitely falls in the "so bad it's good" realm!
We will be recording LIVE as part of our Great GeekFest event on October 9 at 5pm. If you'd like to print out and fill in your own horror movie bracket, you can download the Best Female Director bracket or the Best Modern Final Girl Bracket. Email your winners to us at libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org.
Also, share your favorite bad movie with us and we might just review your favorite one next. Happy listening!
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching, and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features recommendations from Mark at the Powell branch and podcast host Annie.
Books recommended include A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell, Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens, Junie B. Jones and the Stupid, Smelly Bus by Barbara Park, Thunderstruck by Eric Larsen and Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno Garcia, and many more. To read about more recommendations, click here.
To request any of these titles, just click here.
Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
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Our special guest this week is Deputy Director, Molly Meyers LaBadie. We speak to her about Dungeons and Dragons and the virtual one-shot that she will be playing with other library employees. This is part of the Great Geekfest on October 9th 2021 and can be viewed on youtube.
Recommendations include Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man by Emmanuel Acho, Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization by Edward Slingerland, and Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby.
Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on September 17, 2021
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Our special guests this week are Superintendent Kris Hodge and Public Information Office Anne Flanery from the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities. We speak to them about National Disability Voter Registration Week which is from September 13 - 20, 2021.
Recommendations include The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, Dear Tabby by Carolyn Crimi, and Lafayette! by Nathan Hale.
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This episode originally aired on September 10, 2021
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features an interview with George Morrison.
Books recommended include Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir, Ghosts of Gold Mountain: The Epic Story of the Chinese Who Built the Transcontinental Railroad by Gordon Chang, Thrawn Ascendency: Chaos Rising by Timothy Zahn, The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate, and Charlotte's Web by E. B. White.
To read about more recommendations, click here.
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Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
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Our special guest this week is Hannah Simpson, our Communications Specialist. We talk to her about the new 9/11 displays that are available at all of our branches and what went into putting those together.
Recommendations include If We Were Villains by M. L. Rio and Stuff You Should Know: An Incomplete Compendium of Mostly Interesting Things by Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant.
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This episode originally aired on September 3, 2021
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Our special guest this week is Michelle Francis, the Executive Director of the Ohio Library Council. We speak to her about how libraries recently began distributing COVID tests.
Recommendations include The Witches by Roald Dahl, On the House by John Boehner, My Friend Dahmer by Derk Dackderf. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on August 27, 2021
Library Guys GALS Go to the Movies comes at you the fourth Wednesday of every month. Join host Via Smith and guest host Danielle Wolff, DM of the Teen DnD program at DCDL as they discuss Mazes and Monsters.
This month we talk about the ins and outs of Dungeons and Dragons and watch a 2 hour long PSA about Tom Hanks playing Role Playing Games. Mazes and Monsters is streaming on Hoopla! Read more here.
Trigger warning, this episode discusses suicide, mental health and more. If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or text HOME to 741741.
Share your favorite bad movie with us by emailing us at libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org. We might just review your favorite one next. Happy listening!
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features recommendations and reviews from three people.
Books recommended include Harvest by Jim Crase, The House in the Cerulean Sea by T. J. Klune, The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams, and Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family by Condoleezza Rice.
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Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
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Our special guest this week is Robbie Apt from Community and Family Outreach Services. We talk to her about the bookmobile, school requests, and other services that Community and Family Outreach Services provides. You can find out more about student learning here.
Recommendations include The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins, The Sanatorium by Sara Pearse, The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, and Raised Eyebrows: My Years Inside Groucho’s House by Steve Stoliar. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on August 20, 2021
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Our special guest this week is Molly Meyers LaBadie. We speak with her about road trips and Ohio oddities.
Recommendations include Scared Witchless by Amy Boyles and American Sherlock: Murder, Forensics, The Birth of American CSI by Kate Winkler Dawson, and Ohio Oddities: A Guide to the Curious Attractions of the Buckeye State by Neil Zurcher. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on August 13, 2021
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features an interview with Via from from Community and Family Outreach Services
Books recommended include Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl, Locke and Key by Joe Hill, and The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.
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Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
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Our special guest this week is Shannon Schilling Teen: Services Librarian. We talk about the upcoming National Free Comic Book Day and the announcement of the Buckeye Book Awards nominees.
Recommendations include Sharon Says So- Podcast, The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe, and Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio by Derf Backderf. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on August 6, 2021
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Our special guest this week is Kelly Cochran, our Youth Services Manager. We talk about the end of The Summer Reading Club for this year, upcoming programs which include an author visit from Molly Idle. You can register here.
Recommendations include The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides, My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, and A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on July 30, 2021
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode we have a review from Mark at the Powell Branch.
Books recommended include A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik, The Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All by Allan Gurganus, and The Color of Magic and We Free Men by Terry Pratchett.
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Library Guys GALS Go to the Movies comes at you the fourth Wednesday of every month. Join hosts Via Smith and Katy Hite, resident movie geeks, to discuss our favorite movie moments. This episode we take a patron request and instantly regret it!
This month's episode focuses on Nothing But Trouble, a movie so bad it's just BAD. Read more here.
You can request this movie if you also want to experience just how bad it is by visiting the library catalog here.
Share your favorite bad movie with us by emailing us at libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org. We might just review your favorite one next. Happy listening!
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Our special guest this week is Zak Morgan. We talk to him about the amazing songs that he has written and performed including one about Fiona the hippo! You can check out his video for the Delaware County District Library here.
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This episode originally aired on July 23, 2021
Off the Shelf Radio Show - July 16th, 2021
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
Our special guest this week is Karen Cowan from the Friends of the Library. We also discuss the Penguin program happening next week. You can see information about the drives here and sign up for the program here.
Recommendations include Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Red and If Then: How the Simulmatics Corporation Invented the Future by Jill Lapore. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on July 16, 2021
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features interview with Kaitlyn from the Orange Branch.
Books recommended include A Deadly Education and Uprooted by Naomi Novik, The Tower of Nero by Rick Riordan, and Red Rising by Pierce Brown.
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Our special guest this week is Jasmine Warga, author of Other Words for Home and The Shape of Thunder. Jasmine will be our visiting author on July 12th for our Middle Grade Book Club. Read more about the event and register to attend: https://delawarelibrary.libnet.info/event/5032538
Recommendations include the soundtrack to In the Heights, Maybe Maybe Marisol Rainey by Erin Entrada Kelly, A Swim in the Pond in the Rain by George Saunders, You're Angry: Throw a Fit or Talk It Out?: You Choose the Ending (Making Good Choices) by Connie Colwell Miller, and Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell. Read more about today's episode here.
Remember, you have until July 23rd to finish up your Summer Reading! Adults and kids alike can participate.
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This episode originally aired on July 9, 2021.
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Our special guest this week is Melissa Schiffel from the Delaware Prosecutor's Office. We speak with her about how to help parents and therefore children in our community. This year are partnered with the Prosecutor's Office and we have four on demand digital programs that we offer that feature local ‘celebrities’.
Recommendations include The Day After Roswell by Phllip J. Corso, Captured! the Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience : the True Story of the World's First Documented Alien Abduction by Stanton T. Friendman, Incident at Exeter by John G. Fuller, Encounter in Rendlesham Forest: The Inside Story of the World's Best-Documented UFO Incident by Nick Pope, and Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on July 2, 2021.
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features reviews from Nancy, Mark, and CJ .
Books recommended include Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell by Chris Coelfer, If I Fall, if I Die by Michael Christie, and Mending Life: a Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts by Nina Montenegro and Sonya Montenegro.
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Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
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Our special guest this week is Miriam Mansour. Today we discuss Voicecorps which is a radio reading service available in much of Ohio. They read many materials including newspapers, magazines, and books for those who have visual impairments that may prevent them from reading themselves.
Recommendations include Abraham Lincoln's Dueling Words by Donna Janelle Bowman, Come Fly the World by Julie Cooke. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on June 25, 2021.
Library Guys GALS Go to the Movies comes at you the fourth Wednesday of every month. Join hosts Via Smith and Katy Hite, resident movie geeks, to discuss our favorite movie moments. This episode we celebrate Pride month with LGBTQIA+ films!
This month's episode focuses on My Beautiful Laundrette and But I'm A Cheerleader. These movies each explore identity, community and more in often humorous and touching ways. Read more here.
You can request My Beautiful Laundrette here. But I'm A Cheerleader is available through Hoopla and Kanopy. And you can call the Delaware or Orange Location to reserve the Audiobooth to record a podcast of your own.
Share your favorite LGBTQIA+ films with a positive message by emailing us at libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org. Happy listening!
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Our special guest this week is Rich Niccum who is the Education Services Manager from Preservation Parks of Delaware County. Today we discuss the Letterbox Adventure Program, various natural occurrences, and other fun things they have going on in the area.
Recommendations include Will my Cat Eat My Eyeballs? by Caitlin Doughty, The Silent Sky: The Incredible Extinction of the Passenger Pigeon by Allen Eckert, and The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on June 18, 2021.
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features an interview with Cassie from the Outreach Services Department.
Books recommended include Driven by K. Bromberg, the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich and What You Wish For by Katherine Center. To read about more recommendations, click here.
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Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
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Our special guest this week is Nancy Lockard, the Turtle Lady! You'll be able to watch her special virtual program next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday- check out our online events calendar for more information!
Recommendations include Sweet Tooth (graphic novel series) by Jeff Lemire, The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, and When Women Invented Television by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on June 11, 2021.
Trivia Showdown is the quiz show from the Delaware County District Library. Each month our host Kellen Freeman brings three DCDL staff members in to compete for the coveted Showdown Crown. Over several rounds of questions, players will compete to score the most points to win the game. This month, returning contestant Andy and new contestant Alyx both from the Delaware branch try to take the crown.
Our categories for this game are:
- Nostalgia Trip
- Fake Universities
- Is This a Thing?
- A River Runs Between Them
- Apples to Oranges
If you have any suggestions for categories or questions, please email dcdlpodcast@delawarelibrary.org.
Theme music is Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3797-gaslamp-funworks
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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This week we talk about the Renaissance Festival: Joust, which happened on Saturday, June 6th. You can see it recorded here. We also talk about two books groups by Vicky at the Orange Branch on Wednesday at 1 PM and Thursday at 6 PM. You can register for those here and here. In addition to that, the Teen Advisory Board is meeting on Thursday at 4 PM. You can register for that event here.
Recommendations include Disturbed Ground: the true story of a diabolical female serial killer by Carla Norton and The Librarian's Stories by L. M. Falcone and illustrated by Anna Wilson. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on June 4, 2021.
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features book recommendations from Mark at the Powell Branch, Megan at the Orange Branch, and host Annie Pasma!
Books recommended include The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers and Hail Mary by Andy Weir. To read about more recommendations, click here.
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Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
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Our guest today is Youth Services Manager Kelly Cochran. This week we talk about Summer Reading Club and how everyone (grown ups too!) can get prizes for reading all summer long! Read more about the Summer Reading Club and download your reading log here.
Recommendations include Bluey, Pupper and Doggo by Katherine Applegate and Best-Loved Irish Ballads. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on May 28, 2021.
Library Guys GALS Go to the Movies comes at you the fourth Wednesday of every month. Join hosts Via Smith and Katy Hite, resident movie geeks, to discuss our favorite movie moments. This episode we fall deep into.... THE TWILIGHT ZONE.
This month's episode features our favorite classic episodes of the sci-fi series, the 1983 anthology film and the newest entry to The Twilight Zone, a limited series by horror master Jordan Peele.
You can request Twilight Zone DVDs, including the newer series here. If you want to try something a little different, you can listen to Twilight Zone Radio Dramas on Hoopla. Read more about today's episode here.
Share your favorite episodes or spooky moments by emailing us at libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org. Happy listening!
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Our guest today is Deputy Director Molly Meyers Labadie. This week we talk about all the changes coming up at the library including extended hours, study room reservations and more public computers.
Books recommended include There I Am by Ruthie Lindsey, River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey and The Outlander Series. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on May 21, 2021.
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features an interview with Hillary Scholz, Children's Librarian at the Powell Branch!
Books recommended include Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert and A Pho Love Story by Loan Le. Read more from today's episode here.
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We talked about the library's new, updated online catalog and website features that are coming soon! To test it out, click here.
Recommendations from this episode include Gods of Jade and Shadow by Sylvia Mareno-Garcia, Circe by Madeline Miller and American Gods by Neil Gaiman. Find the Mythylogical Fiction Staff List here and read more about today's episode here.
Listen live every Friday morning at 9am https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/
This episode originally aired on May 14, 2021.
Trivia Showdown is the quiz show from the Delaware County District Library. Each month our host Kellen Freeman brings three DCDL staff members in to compete for the coveted Showdown Crown. Over several rounds of questions, players will compete to score the most points to win the game. This month, returning contestants Nicole from the Delaware branch and Mandy from the Powell branch try again to take the crown.
Our categories for this game are:
- I'm Not a _____, I Just Play One on TV
- World Headquarters
- Genericide
- Unusual Measurements
- "Controversial" Topics
If you have any suggestions for categories or questions, please email dcdlpodcast@delawarelibrary.org.
Theme music is Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3797-gaslamp-funworks
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
This week we talked to Teen Librarian, Becky Woodruff, from the Orange Branch about the library's volunteen program. This summer we will continue the virtual model we started last summer. To sign-up to be a volunteen, visit our website. Applications will be available until June 30th.
Reccommendations from this episode include Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid, Everyone in this Room Will Soon Be Dead by Emily Austin, and River of Teeth by Sarah Gailey. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on May 7, 2021.
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features book recommendations from Mark at the Powell Branch, CJ at the Delaware Branch, Jenny from Outreach, and host Annie Pasma! Books recommended include A Case of Conscience by James Blish, A Salt Path by Raynor Winn, and Never Alone by Elizabeth Haynes. There are many more recomendations, read more from today's episode here.
To request any of these titles, just click here.
Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
This week we talked to Hillary Scholz, Youth Services Librarian at the Powell Branch, about the storywalks at all the Delaware County District Libraries. Each location has a different book, so be sure to visit them all!
Reccommendations from this episode include Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade, Just Dance for Nintendo Switch and an article titled Mother's Flight from Detroit featured in Local Honey. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on April 30, 2021.
Library Guys GALS Go to the Movies comes at you the fourth Wednesday of every month. Join hosts Via Smith and Katy Hite, resident movie geeks, to discuss our favorite movie moments. Get ready to rock out as we talk about movie musicals, purple mist contamination and record store nerds.
This month's episode features Bang Bang Baby and Hearts Beat Loud. Read more here. Both movies are available to stream with your library card on Kanopy. Check out our digital collections and start streaming for free!
To request a copy of these or any of the other movies discussed today on DVD, just click here.
Email us with movie recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
This week we talked to author Martha Hall Kelly about her book Sunflower Sisters. Don't miss her upcoming virtual visit with fellow author Kate Quinn on Thursday, April 29th at 7:00 pm. Head to our website or Eventbrite to purchase tickets!
Other books reccommended include a celebration of Earth Day including The Lumberjack's Beard by Duncan Beedie, The Lorax and Zonia's Rainforest. Watch the author of The Lumberjack's Beard here and read more about the episode here.
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This episode originally aired on April 23, 2021.
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features an interview with Hannah Simpson, Communications Specialist at the Delaware Branch. Books discussed include A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles, The Dutch House by Ann Patchett, The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead and The Last Castle by Denise Kiernan. Read more from today's episode here.
To request any of these titles, just click here.
Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
This week, we talked to author Kate Quinn about her new book The Rose Code. Don't miss our Friends of the Library virtual author visit with Kate and Martah Hall Kelly on Thursday, April 29th at 7:00 pm. Head over to our events calendar to register for this event here!
Other books reccommended include Brain on Fire by Susannah Cahalan. Read more about the episode here.
Listen live every Friday morning at 9am https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/
This episode originally aired on April 16, 2021.
Trivia Showdown is the quiz show from the Delaware County District Library. Each month our host Kellen Freeman brings three DCDL staff members in to compete for the coveted Showdown Crown. Over several rounds of questions, players will compete to score the most points to win the game. This month, Andrew from the Delaware branch and returning challenger Megan from the Orange branch enter as challengers for the crown.
Our categories for this game are:
- Genericide
- Who, What, Where
- Timeline
- Corporate Overlords
- Hodgepodge
If you have any suggestions for categories or questions, please email dcdlpodcast@delawarelibrary.org.
Theme music is Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3797-gaslamp-funworks
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
This week, we talked to local author Mindy McGinnis about her new book The Initial Insult. Don't miss our virtual author visit with Mindy on Wednesday, April 21st at 7:30 pm. Head over to our events calendar to register for this event!
Books recommended include Our Team by Luke Epplin and The Hunchback of Notre Dame by Victor Hugo. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on April 9, 2021.
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features book recommendations from Mark Stevens at the Powell Branch, Nicole Fowles at the Delaware Branch, and host Annie Pasma. Books discussed include The Farm by Joanne Ramos, Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia and The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie. Read more about this episode here.
To request any of these titles, just click here.
Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
This week, We talked to Robbie Apt, Manager of the Community and Family Outreach Service Department, about a new collection geared for those just learning that they have dementia or for those struggling to help a loved one. You can find the items (more than just books) in the Memory Care Collection in-branch or reserve them online here.
Books recommended include The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis, The Arctic Fury by Greer Macallister and Sunflower SIsters by Martha Hall Kelly. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on April 2, 2021.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
This week, we talked to local author, Kirby Nielsen, about his book American Genes.
Books recommended include The Greatest Beer Run Ever by by John "Chick" Donohue and J.T. Molloy and Fraud of the Century by Roy Morris, Jr. Read more about today's episode here.
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This episode originally aired on March 26, 2021.
Library Guys GALS Go to the Movies comes at you the fourth Wednesday of every month. Join hosts Via Smith and Katy Hite, resident movie geeks, to discuss our favorite movie moments. This time around, we talk fave female directors as we celebrate Women's History Month.
This month's episode features Tigers Are Not Afraid and Little Man Tate. Read more here.
To request a copy of these or any of the other movies discussed today, just click here.
Email us with movie recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org.
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features an interview with Megan S., Adult Services Reference Specialist at our Orange Branch. Recommendations include Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots and Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Read more about this episode here.
To request any of these titles, just click here.
Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
We talked to Kellen Freeman, our Maker Annex Manager about laminating patron's vaccination cards for free & other ongoing services. Also, check out the Maker Annex new location at the Delaware Main Library! We also talk about our smile button project funded by the Friends of the Library. Email smilebuttons@delawarelibrary.org if you would like us to make you a button to show off your smiling face while wearing your mask!
Books recommended include The Lost Vintage by Ann Mah and The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan. Read more about today's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/29DMTF
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This episode originally aired on March 19, 2021.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
In this episode, we talked to Children's Librarian George Morrison from our Delaware Branch.
Books recommended include The Farm by Joanne Ramos and You Choose book series. Read more about today's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/299VKP
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This episode originally aired on March 12, 2021.
Trivia Showdown is the quiz show from the Delaware County District Library. Each month our host Kellen Freeman brings three DCDL staff members in to compete for the coveted Showdown Crown. Over several rounds of questions, players will compete to score the most points to win the game. This month, Jennifer from the Outreach department and returning challenger Via from Delaware enter as challengers for the crown.
Our categories for this game are:
- Musician Nicknames
- Jellybean Jar
- General Gandalf
- I'm not a ____, I just play one on TV
- Brad Pitt or Lasers
If you have any suggestions for categories or questions, please email dcdlpodcast@delawarelibrary.org.
Theme music is Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3797-gaslamp-funworks
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features recommendations from Mark at Powell and Host Annie. Recommendations include A Simple Plan by Scott Smith and Pachinko by Min Jin Lee including much more. Read about these titles here.
To request any of these titles, just click here.
Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
In this episode, we talked to Youth Services Manager, Kelly Cochran, about collection development, children's books and the current Dr. Seuss controversy.
Books recommended include Firefly Lane by Kristen Hannah, Ken Jennings' Trivia Almanac and Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo. Read more about today's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/29310V
Listen live every Friday morning at 9am https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/
This episode originally aired on March 5, 2021.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
In this episode, we talk We talked to Via Smith from Delaware and Katy Hite from Orange about taking over the 'Library Guys go to the Movies' podcast. They also talked about some of the movies they've watched this year and how the pandemic has affected award nominations for the Golden Globes and the Oscars. Listen to the most recent episode of Library (Gals!) go to the Movies here.
Books recommended include Barack Obama: The 60 Minutes Interviews with Steve Kroft, The Beauty by Aliyah Whitely and more. Read more about today's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/28X4JS
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This episode originally aired on February 26, 2021.
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features an in-depth interview with Delaware Youth Services Librarian George Morrison. Annie and George discuss what it means to build a library collection, why graphic novels matter, and much more. Books reccomended include Tiananmen 1989: Our Shattered Hopesby Lun Zhang, We Are Water Protectors by Carole Lindstrom and much more. Read more of our suggestions here.
To request any of these titles, just click here.
Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
Library Guys Go to the Movies comes at you the fourth Wednesday of every month. Join host and resident movie geek Luke for his last episode of Library Guys. Luke has taken a new job, and has passed the podcast mantle to fellow movie nerds Via from the Delaware branch and Katy from the Orange branch.
This month's episode is all about horror movies, what we geek out on, and all the wild things that happen in the movie Tourist Trap. https://libraryaware.com/28T69Q
To request a copy of Tourist Trap or any of the other movies discussed today, just click here.
Email us with movie recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
In this episode, we talk about upcoming author visits, including a joint one with Kate Quinn and Martha Hall Kelly on April 29th and another for teens happening this week on February 22, with author Amber Smith about Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month.
As always, you can find more information about these and other programs on the library event page at https://delawarelibrary.libnet.info/events
Books recommended include When You Finish Saving the World by Jesse Eisenberg, and Tropic of Stupid by Tim Dorsey. Read more about today's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/28S26F
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This episode originally aired on February 19, 2021.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
In this episode, Nicole is joined by Deputy Director Molly Meyers-LaBadie. They talked to Joy Kelch from the Community and Family Outreach Services Department about her Smile Button project and her bookclub 'Around the World in Books and Bites.'
Books recommended include Patina by Jason Reynolds, A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole and The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi. Read more about today's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/28M6P7
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This episode originally aired on February 12, 2021.
Trivia Showdown is the quiz show from the Delaware County District Library. Each month our host Kellen Freeman brings three DCDL staff members in to compete for the coveted Showdown Crown. Over several rounds of questions, players will compete to score the most points to win the game. This month, Deputy Director Molly and Delaware Youth Services Team Leader Andy enter as challengers for the crown.
Our categories for this game are:
- Company Taglines
- Casino Terms
- Where in the World? (Map found here)
- Who What Where
- "Controversial" Topics
If you have any suggestions for categories or questions, please email dcdlpodcast@delawarelibrary.org.
Theme music is Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3797-gaslamp-funworks
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features interviews with host Annie, CJ Arny from the main branch, Mark Stevens from the Powel branch, and Hillary also from the Powel branch. Recommendations include Olive, Againby Elizabeth Strout, Jayber Crowby Wendell Berry, Wolf Gone Wild by Juliett Cross, An Extraordinary Union by Alissa Cole, The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healey, Amazing Grace by Eric Metaxes, Tiananmen 1989 by Lou Zhang, Made in China by Amanda Pang, and the VO Boss Podcast with Anne Ganguzza.
To request any of these titles, just click here.
To check out a handy informational flyer on this week's episode just click here!
Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
We talked to Kyra Snyder from Syntero about upcoming parenting workshops. Find more information about these programs on the library event page or at www.syntero.org/positiveparenting
Books recommended include Snowpiercer, Arnie at the Finish Line by Sylvia O'Connor and Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty. Read more about today's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/28DKYM
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This episode originally aired on February 5, 2021.
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
We talked to Annie Pasma, Youth Services specialist at the Delaware Main Branch. She talked about her library podcast, What to Read Wednesdays and her upcoming program 'Delaware's Got Talent. Check out our events calendar for this and other library programs.
Books recommended include Take a Hint, Dani Brown by and Wild Minds by Reid Mitenbuler. Read more about today's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/287DYQ
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This episode originally aired on January 29, 2021
Library Guys Go to the Movies comes at you the fourth Wednesday of every month. Join host and resident movie geek Luke and a special guest as they discuss all things film.
This month's episode is all about the cult classic The Princess Bride. Special guest Melissa from the Orange branch joins me to discuss the film as well as the memoir As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Wesley himself Cary Elwes!
To request a copy of The Princess Bride or the book As You wish, just click here.
Email us with movie recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at libraryguys@delawarelibrary.org.
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features an interview with host Annie and Mandy, the manager of the Powell Branch. Recommendations include Brokenby John Rector, The Poisoner's Handbookby Deborah Blum and ALL THINGS CIVIL WAR!
Read more recommendations here: https://libraryaware.com/286682
Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
This week our special guest is Annie Lyons, the author of The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett.The Friends of the Library will be hosting a Virtual Visit with Annie Lyons on January 28th and more information including how to get tickets can be found here: https://delawarelibrary.libnet.info/event/4782084
Books recommended include The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by visiting author Annie Lyons and Fourth Down and Out by Andrew Welsh-Huggins. Read more about today's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/281EJF
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This episode originally aired on January 22, 2021
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
We talked to Harla Lawson, Manager of the Ostrander Branch, about Human Trafficking Awareness month. Check the library's events calendar to register for programs designed to help spread the word. The National Human Trafficking Hotline can be reached at any time by calling 888-373-7888
Books recommended include Bugs in My Hairby David Shannon, A Wild Winter Swan by Gregory Maguire and Bag Man by Rachel Maddow. Read more about today's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/27Y7BA
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This episode originally aired on January 15, 2021
Trivia Showdown is the quiz show from the Delaware County District Library. Each month our host Kellen Freeman brings three DCDL staff members in to compete for the coveted Showdown Crown. Over several rounds of questions, players will compete to score the most points to win the game. This month, Jeopardy champion George Needham and monthly YouTube trivia host Mandy Henning enter as challengers for the crown.
Our categories for this game are:
- Movie Sports Teams
- Characters Starting with Z
- Art History 101
- Is This a Thing? - Oreo Flavors
- Unusual Measurements
If you have any suggestions for categories or questions, please email dcdlpodcast@delawarelibrary.org.
Theme music is Gaslamp Funworks by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3797-gaslamp-funworks
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features recommendations from host Annie (Irreversible Damage by Abigail Shrier), Regie in Technical Serivces who enjoyed Don't Turn Out the Lights,a YA horror anthology, Hillary at Powell who suggests Well Metby Jen DeLuca and Mark at Powell who recommends The Island of Sea Womenby Lisa See.
See all titles from this episode here: https://libraryaware.com/27VK7N
Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
Today we talk to Book Blogger Rachel Robison about her 2021 Reading Challenge. How many categories can you check off?
Find the list and check out Rachel's Blog Booklist Queen at https://booklistqueen.com/reading-challenge-2021/
Books recommended include Proust and the Squidby Maryanne Wolf and The Mystery of Mrs. Christieby Marie Benedict. Read more about today's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/27SVPJ
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This episode originally aired on January 8, 2021
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
Happy New Year from all of us at Delaware County District Library! Today we talk about our new year's resolutions! How can the library help you reach your new year's resolution? Books recommended in this episode: Ready Player Twoby Ernest Cline and Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar.
Read more from this week's episode here: https://libraryaware.com/27N0Y0
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This episode originally aired on January 1, 2021
What to Read Wednesdays comes at you every other Wednesday and is your one stop for reading, watching and listening recommendations from your favorite library staff members!
This week's episode features year end favorites from host Annie, Library Director George, Communications Manager Nicole, Shannon at Delaware, and Katy at Orange. Books recommended include Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry, The House of the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune, The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix, Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline and Homeland Elegies by Ayed Akhtar.
Read more recommendations here: https://libraryaware.com/27JYTX
Email us with book recommendations, suggestions, & feedback at whattoread@delawarelibrary.org