Off the Shelf with Delaware Library

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.

Off the Shelf Radio Show - December 19, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with Hannah Simpson and Matt Davis.  Special guest this week is Saundra McBrearty, Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator at Preservation Parks. Saundra talks with us about the activities you can do this winter through Preservation Parks. Looking for a way to stay active? Sign up for the Winter 100 [https://preservationparks.com/programs/winter-100/]! Register and track your distance to win a prize. Also, registration for the Winter Letterbox Adventure [https://preservationparks.com/programs/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 [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C3694023] by Adam Savage and When the Going Was Good [https://delawarelibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105C4188914] by Graydon Carter. Read more about today's episode here. [https://libraryaware.com/3A3HG9] Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  [https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/]  This episode originally aired on December 19, 2025

Off the Shelf Radio Show - December 12, 2025

Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts Nicole Fowles and Hannah Simpson and GUest Shannon Miller.   This week we chat with Shannon Miller from Syntero about tips and tricks to help kids beat the Winter Blues, as well as the upcoming Winter Blues Busting program [https://delawarelibrary.libnet.info/event/14917610] 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. [https://libraryaware.com/39YZNT] Listen live every Friday morning at 9 AM https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/  [https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/]  This episode originally aired on December 12, 2025