Off the Shelf with Delaware Library

Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 30, 2026

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie.  We have two very special guests today! Nicole's daughters Wynn and Willow. We talk about the Family Jigsaw Puzzle Race [https://delawarelibrary.libnet.info/event/14903045] 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 [https://www.delawarelibrary.org/news/video-game-collection/] and board game [https://www.delawarelibrary.org/news/games-collection/] collection. And, of course, what we're reading! Recommendations include: The Baby-sitters Club 2: The Truth About Stacey [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C2564365] by Ann Martin, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C2564365] by JK Rowling, Wuthering Heights [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C4292702] by Emily Bronte, The Seven Dials Mystery [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C4296419] by Agatha Christie and The Pout-pout Fish [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C751378] by Deborah Diesen. Read more about today's episode here [https://libraryaware.com/3ARCBN].  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ [https://my967.net/]  This episode originally aired on January 30, 2026.

Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 23, 2026

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers LaBadie.  This week, we chat about the forecasted winter storm for the weekend of 1/23/2026. If you're snowed in, the digital library [https://www.delawarelibrary.org/digital/] is here to save the day. From hoopla [https://www.hoopladigital.com/]to Kanopy [https://delawarelibrary.kanopy.com/], the Library has your snowy weekend entertainment covered! Also check out our programming calender  [https://delawarelibrary.libnet.info/events?d=2026-01-17&v=grid]to see what fun events we have going on this month. Recommendations include Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3788360] and A Bird in the Air Means We Can Still Breathe by Mahogany L Browne [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C4189634]! Read more about today's episode here [https://libraryaware.com/3AP01M].  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ [https://my967.net/]  This episode originally aired on January 23, 2026.

Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 16th, 2026

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. This week we talk about the DCDL Winter Reading Club [https://www.delawarelibrary.org/news/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 [https://www.delawarelibrary.org/news/personalized-picks/] 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 [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3159050] by Rachel Hollis and Nicole recommends exploring the Matin Luther King Jr collection of documentaries on Kanopy [https://www.kanopy.com/en/delawarelibrary/category/11269]. Read more about today's episode here [https://libraryaware.com/3AH7QZ].  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ [https://my967.net/]  This episode originally aired on January 17, 2026.

Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 9, 2026

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie and guest Brande Urban.   This week Brande Urban, Associate Vice President – Programming & Initiatives with United Way of Delaware County, chats with us about Middle School Book Club [https://delawarelibrary.libnet.info/event/14893691]. 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 [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/1627766009/2740396577] if you love the show!)   Recommendations include Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3789231] and Good Spirits by B.K. Borison [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C4265834]. Read more about today's episode here [https://libraryaware.com/3ADBMY].  Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ [https://my967.net/]  This episode originally aired on January 9, 2026.

Off the Shelf Radio Show - January 2, 2026

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Molly Meyers-LaBadie. Happy New Year! This week we are joined by Carrie Snyder from the Ostrander Branch. We also chat about New Year's resolutions and how the library can help you with yours! Recommendations include Love in the Time Of Serial Killers [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3654919]by Alicia Thompson, The Housemaid [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3683666] by Frieda McFadden and Replaceable You [Replaceable%20You] by Mary Roach. Read more about today's episode here [https://libraryaware.com/3ADCAY]. Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM. https://my967.net/ [https://my967.net/]  This episode originally aired on January 2, 2026.