Beyond the Shelf with Orrville Public Library

Dec 06 2024 31 ep. 33 mins 3

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Go beyond the shelf with OPL! Of course we love all things book-related and we'll definitely share about those topics. We'll bring you the latest in book news, share library programs and events, and invite familiar voices from the Orrville community to talk about how the library has shaped them. New episodes are released the first Friday of each month.

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Christmas Around the World

Dec 06 2024 33 mins

Dawn and Jenny go global for this episode. They explore interesting and odd holiday traditions from around the world. Have you heard of Mari Lwyd or the Kallikantzaroi? Enjoy this special holiday episode and learn about some fun traditions. Learn more about library events and services on our website. Merry Christmas from Orrville Public Library!

Having Fun at the YMCA

Nov 01 2024 33 mins

The Orrville YMCA is "more than a gym and swim." Listen to this episode to learn about the Y from their wonderful director, Lindsay Baumgartner. Check out The Kessler Effect series by Vannetta Chapman which Lindsay recommends in our library catalog.

Creature Feature with author Greg Scheetz

Oct 04 2024 32 mins

Tune in for conversation about book monsters and mythical creatures in this Halloween-themed episode. We also chat with Ohio author Greg Scheetz about his new cryptid creature A to Z book, Bigfoot Walks Barefoot. Find Greg's books on his website and in the library's catalog.

Getting Into Graphic Novels

Sep 06 2024 31 mins

Graphic novels are getting noticed so it's time to get into some great titles. Jenny and Dawn discuss several graphic novels for all ages in this month's episode. Titles from this episode include: Maus by Art Spiegelman Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe Author/Illustrator Molly Knox Ostertag Bloodlust & Bonnets by Emily McGovern The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Hor

Cookin' with Corrie

Aug 02 2024 32 mins

The Cookbook Club is a longstanding group at OPL. Dawn and Jenny sat down with the club's coordinator, Corrie, to talk about the highs and lows of cooking and the comradery that food brings. Find 'The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinner's Ready' by Ree Drummond in our catalog, along with thousands of other cookbooks.

Meet Your Heroes

Jul 05 2024 33 mins

Some moments will be memories forever … like meeting your heroes! Dawn and Jenny share their own and others' experiences of meeting people they admire in this episode. Let us know if you've met anyone that you admire and what that experience was like in the Q&A section or on our Facebook page. Find the authors mentioned in this episode in our online catalog.

A Show Swap

Jun 07 2024 35 mins

There are over 8,000 DVDs available at OPL including movies and TV series. In this episode Dawn & Jenny challenged each other to watch their favorite TV series and share their reviews. These shows, movies, and more are available at OPL or in the ClevNet catalog!

United in Orrville

May 03 2024 29 mins

Dawn and Jenny from OPL sat down with Dawn and Jenny from the Orrville Area United Way to chat about nonprofits, Dolly Parton, and more. Learn more about the Orrville Area United Way at OrrvilleAreaUnitedWay.org. Find books discussed in this episode in the library catalog.

Local Author Festival 2024

Apr 05 2024 35 mins

At the 3rd annual Local Author Festival, Dawn and Jenny chatted with eight authors who were new to the Orrville author event. These authors write everything from poetry to picture books. Find these authors' books and more in our catalog. Rebecca Greenfield's website Lindsay Ward's website Debbie Ashley's website George Ebey's website AudraKate Gonzalez's w

Home Sweet Hometown

Mar 01 2024 37 mins

There are plenty of reasons why Orrville is a great city. Dawn and Jenny had the chance to sit down with Orrville's most recent mayors to talk about our city and what makes it unique. Thank you to Dave Handwerk and Mayor Matt Plybon for joining us for this episode.