Off the Shelf with Delaware Library
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You will find us reviewing our favorite books, talking about library programs & resources, interviewing library staffers and much much more. Off the Shelf will also feature archived episodes of our radio show recorded with our friends at WDLR 92.9 FM right in the heart of Delaware County.
Episodes
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 8, 2026
This episode of the Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie, and guest Brian Doone. They discuss upcoming events from SourcePoint, including the Health Expo and Car Show, and share readin…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 1, 2026
The May 1, 2026 episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. They discuss America 250 events and share reading recommendations, including works by John Green and Thomas Paine.
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 24, 2026
The April 24, 2026 episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie interviewing Kiana Hardy-Butler, Orange branch assistant manager. They discussed upcoming May programs at the Orange…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 17, 2026
The Off the Shelf Radio Show episode from April 17, 2026, hosted by Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie, features Alan Goss discussing DCDL's involvement with the COSI Science Festival. Recommendations include books like Good Night Gori…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 10, 2026
Nicole Klatte, President and Publicity Chair of the DCDL Friends of the Library, joined Off the Shelf Radio Show to discuss upcoming events and book sales. Recommendations included books by Thomas Schlesser, Frieda McFadden, and Emily Henr…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 3, 2026
The April 3, 2026, recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Hannah Simpson and Matt Davis with guest Jane Hawes. They discussed boardsmanship, the application process for the DCDL Board of Trustees, and shared reading recomm…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - March 27, 2026
The March 27, 2026, episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show features discussions on internet safety and a Peeps program at the Liberty Branch with guest Lillie Moore. Co-hosts Molly Meyers LaBadie and Hannah Simpson share book recommendations,…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - March 20, 2026
The March 20, 2026 episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR features co-hosts Molly Meyers LaBadie and Hannah Simpson. Guest Ostrander Branch Manager Mandy Henning discusses an upcoming STEAM Mario Party. Book recommendations include…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - March 6, 2026
The March 6, 2026, recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show includes co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. Guests Chase Waits and Kris Hodge from the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities discussed Developmental Disab…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - March 2, 2026
This episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie interviewing Erinn Nicley about the Great Decisions foreign policy discussion series. They also discuss recent book recommendations.
- Off the Shelf Radio Show
This episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR features hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie. Guests Kellen Freeman, David Dutton, and Kayla Metzger discuss Maker Studio updates and share book recommendations.
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - February 13, 2026
The Off the Shelf Radio Show episode from February 13, 2026, features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie with guest Lori Kipfer. They discuss the Friends of the Library's initiative to collect plastic bags for crafting a bench…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 30, 2026
The Off the Shelf Radio Show episode from January 30, 2026, features hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie interviewing Nicole's daughters, Wynn and Willow. They discuss the upcoming Family Jigsaw Puzzle Race and share reading recom…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 23, 2026
The January 23, 2026 episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show, hosted by Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie, discusses the forecasted winter storm and highlights the Delaware Library
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 16th, 2026
The January 16th, 2026 episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie discussing the DCDL Winter Reading Club, personalized book recommendations, and their current reads. Recommendations includ…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 9, 2026
The Off the Shelf Radio Show episode from January 9, 2026, features Brande Urban discussing the Middle School Book Club and an upcoming virtual visit from author Terri Libenson. Co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie also share th…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 2, 2026
The January 2, 2026, episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Carrie Snyder. They discuss New Year's resolutions and library resources. Book recommendations include titles by Al…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - December 19, 2025
On the December 19, 2025, recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show, Saundra McBrearty of Preservation Parks detailed winter activities including the Winter 100 and Winter Letterbox Adventure. Hosts Hannah Simpson and Matt Davis shared reading…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - December 12, 2025
The December 12, 2025 recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Hannah Simpson with guest Shannon Miller. They discuss tips for children experiencing the Winter Blues, the Winter Blues Busting program, and s…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - December 5, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show features Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie speaking with Mallory Sribanditmongkol from People in Need of Delaware County about their community engagement efforts and upcoming Holiday Clearing House event.…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - November 28, 2025
This episode features a recording of the Off the Shelf Radio Show with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie and guest Matt Betts. They discuss National Novel Writing Month and reading recommendations such as "My Life as a White…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - November 21, 2025
On the November 21, 2025, episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show, co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie welcomed Ostrander Branch Manager Mandy Henning. They shared Thanksgiving recipes and cookbook recommendations, discussed upcomi…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - November 14, 2025
This episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show features guest Tamika Vinson-Reid discussing Helpline of Delaware & Morrow County, local resources, and community support, along with information on the 211 and 988 lines. Book recommendations are a…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - November 7, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show featured Dr. Paul Dean, a professor of Sociology and Anthropology, discussing his book 'Class Cultures and Social Mobility,' the experiences of first-generation students, and the Delaware County Promise Program.
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - October 31, 2025
This episode of Off the Shelf features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie interviewing Mark and Francine Butler of the Community Arts Network. They discuss the Butlers' Camp Delaware, Ohio documentary, which has a screening on…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - October 24, 2025
The October 24, 2025, recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie with guest Ben Coy of the Central Ohio Symphony. They discuss the library's updated culture passes for the 2025-2026 seaso…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - October 10, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show, recorded on October 10, 2025, features author Jane Hamilton discussing her new book, 'The Phoebe Variations'. Recommendations include 'Sure, I'll Join Your Cult' and 'My Friends'.
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - October 3, 2025
This episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie with guest Alice Mackey. They discuss the onboarding process for new staff at Delaware County District Library (DCDL) and share reading recom…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - September 26, 2025
Nicole Fowles and Molly LaBadie discuss fall activities and relevant library resources on the Off the Shelf Radio Show. They recommend books including 'The Measure' by Nikki Erlick and 'The Haunting of Alejandra' by V. Castro.
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - September 19, 2025
This episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie with guest Wynn Fowles. They discuss required school reading and library-based Minecraft programming, recommending books such as The Hysteric…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - September 5, 2025
On the September 5, 2025, episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show, co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie spoke with guest Chad Williams about the ESOL program in partnership with the DACC Adult Education program. They also shared rea…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - August 29, 2025
This episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Hannah Simpson and Molly Meyers-LaBadie, with guest Lloyd LaBadie, discussing September's Library Card Sign-Up Month. Recommendations included Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe, Super…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - August 22, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show episode from August 22, 2025, features guest Roxanne Amidon discussing an upcoming Superheroes and Princesses event at Boardman Arts Park. Co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie also share book recomme…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - August 8, 2025
Hannah Simpson discusses DCDL book clubs and library resources for book clubs with hosts Molly Meyers-LaBadie and Jayna McDaniel-Browning. The episode also features reading recommendations.
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - August 1, 2025
The August 1, 2025, recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show features hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie interviewing Todd Daughenbaugh, owner of Fresh Start LLC. The episode also includes discussions on reading recommendations.
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - July 25, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie discussing an upcoming How to Train Your Dragon movie marathon with teen librarian Claire. They also share reading recommendations, including books and a…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - July 18, 2025
This episode features a conversation with Robbie Apt from the Outreach Department. Recommendations include What the Chicken Knows by Sy Montgomery, Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleaves, and Blood Slaves by Marcus Redmond.
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - July 11, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show episode from July 11, 2025, features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie interviewing Michelle Lowe and Angie Mack from Stockhands Horses for Healing. They discuss a new partnership for the Read wit…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - June 27, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show episode from June 27, 2025, features Holly Hanson discussing Drama Kids of North Columbus's 'Shine in the Spotlight' workshops. Co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie also discuss the Maker Studio and…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - June 20, 2025
On this episode of Off the Shelf, hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie interview magician and author Erica Carlson about her magic shows, books, and her pet hedgehog. The episode also features reading recommendations.
- Off The Shelf Radio Show - June 13, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show episode from June 13, 2025, features a discussion with local author Rosalyn Ransaw about her debut book, Smoke & Mirrors. Co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie also share reading recommendations.
- Off 6the Shelf Radio Show - June 6, 2025
The June 6, 2025 recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Hannah Simpson with guest Beth McCollum. They discuss Summer Letterboxing and activities at Preservation Parks, and recommend books.
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 30, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show features Delaware County Prosecutor Melissa Schiffel discussing her Safety Scholars program and therapy dog Emmy's storytime visits. Co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie also shared book recommendati…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 23, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show episode from May 23, 2025, features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie and guest Amanda Sheterom. They discuss upcoming job fairs and recommend books including 'The Vanishing Half,' 'Odder: An Otte…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 16, 2025
The May 16, 2025, episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie with guest Rachel Rausch. They discussed the Next Chapter Book Club, Student Study Corner, and volunteens, and shared reading re…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 9, 2025
This episode of Off the Shelf features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie with guest Linda Meyers, celebrating Mother's Day. They share stories about mothers and their influence on building readers, alongside personal reading…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - May 2, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show episode from May 2, 2025, features hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-Labadie interviewing Mandy Henning from the Ostrander Branch. They discuss Medieval STEAM, the Medieval Faire, and share reading recommend…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 25, 2025
This episode of Off the Shelf Radio Show features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Suzanne Binau discussing the Night at the Races event and the Friends receiving the COSI STEAM Star award. They also share reading…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 18, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show episode from April 18, 2025, features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie with guest Bridget Dailey. They discuss STEM/STEAM programs at DCDL, books for reluctant readers, and share reading recommen…
- Off the Shelf Radio Show - April 11, 2025
The Off the Shelf Radio Show episode from April 11, 2025, features co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie with guest Bryan Howard, Director of the Delaware County District Library. They discuss the upcoming May 6th levy and provid…