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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.
Episodes
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Recording of Off the Shelf Radio Show from WDLR with co-hosts George Needham and Nicole Fowles.
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.
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 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, 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
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
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.
Listen live every Friday morning at 9am https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/
This episode originally aired on May 7, 2021.
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 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
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
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.
Listen live every Friday morning at 9am https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/
This episode originally aired on April 30, 2021.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 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. 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.
Monday Apr 26, 2021
Monday Apr 26, 2021
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.
Listen live every Friday morning at 9am https://wdlrradio.com/program-schedule/off-the-shelf/
This episode originally aired on April 23, 2021.
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 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 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
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
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.
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 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, 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