Beyond the Shelf with Orrville Public Library
By Orrville Public Library
New episodes are released the first Friday of each month.
Beyond the Shelf with Orrville Public LibraryNov 04, 2022
United in Orrville
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
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 website
Alex Erickson's website
Alexxa Burton's YouTube channel
Cat Russell's website
Home Sweet Hometown
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.
Opposites Attract
Two well-known celebrities' books, debatably alike in dignity, in this fair podcast where we lay our scene.
Fred Rogers, America's neighbor, and Britney Spears, once America's sweetheart, each have had the opportunity to write about their experiences. In this episode, Dawn and Jenny discuss the memoirs A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood and The Woman in Me. Although these two may seem like opposites, a look under the surface may show a little more.
To find these titles and more, visit the Orrville Public Library website.
Reading Resolutions
Happy New Year! In this episode we're exploring our resolutions including our reading goals. Learn some ways to reach your goals in the new year and find some fun reading prompts for your next reading challenge.
Find your next challenge book in our catalog!
Nontraditional Christmas
It's Christmas time again! Dawn & Jenny share their conversation with historical fiction novelist Patti Flinn whose newest historical fiction novel "The Greatest Thing" released on 11/30/2023.
They reflect on their Christmas movies challenges from last year as well as discussing some nontraditional Christmas movies and lesser-known holiday books.
Find more about Patti Flinn and her books at gildedorangebooks.com/.
Find many of the books and movies discussed in this episode in our catalog.
Read Something New
Stepping out of our favorite book genres can be hard so Jenny and Dawn challenged themselves to read new genres. Sometimes going beyond your usual shelves turns out to be a great choice.
Books discussed in this episode are The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald, The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux, and It's Trevor Noah: Born a Crime. Find these books in our catalog or on your smartphone with Libby.
Content Warning: Please be advised that in this episode we discuss racism and domestic violence. If you are sensitive to these topics please use discretion when listening.
If you or someone you know are a victim of domestic violence please seek help by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. Residents of Wayne and Holmes counties can find assistance with One Eighty.
Music to Your Ears
Music reaches into many parts of life including the library. Dawn and Jenny spent some time discussing their favorite musicians, music themed movies, and books. Let us know some of your favorite misheard lyrics in the Q&A section.
Did you know that you can find music and movies at Orrville Public Library? Stop in or take a look in our catalog to find CDs and DVDs. On Hoopla, you'll find music and movies updated weekly.
The books discussed in this episode were The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb and All My Rage by Sabaa Tahir.
First Year is in the Books!
Beyond the Shelf with OPL is one year old! We're so excited! Dawn and Jenny decided to pass the microphone to the rest of the OPL staff. Get to know the staff from each department, what they do, and a bit about them as well. Thank you to all of you, the listeners, for making this first year so fantastic!
1st Anniversary Giveaway - Pick up a trivia sheet from the Information Desk. When completed, return it to receive a Beyond the Shelf pinback button, and be entered to win an exclusive Beyond the Shelf mug. The giveaway contest runs from September 1-30, 2023.
Learn more about Orrville Public Library, programs, and services on our website: www.orrville.lib.oh.us.
Thrills, Chills, & a Master of Writing Skills Mindy McGinnis
This month is a gathering of Thriller titles from across the literary world. Jenny and Dawn discuss classic thriller and mystery books and favorite shows. We are pleased to share a conversation with young adult author Mindy McGinnis who has written a number of titles in the thriller genre as well as historical fiction and fantasy.
Find out more about Mindy McGinnis on her website: MindyMcGinnis.com.
Find Mindy's books, and any of the titles discussed in this episode in the Orrville Public Library catalog.
Fun in the Sun
Summer is in full swing and fun activities are not hard to find... especially in Orrville. In this episode we've got summer book and activity suggestions for everyone. What do you like to read and do in the Summer?
To find any of the books we discussed go to our catalog: www.search.clevnet.org
Local Activities include the Orrville Railroad Historical Society, Orrville Historical Society, Orrville Lions Rib & Music Fest, Orr Pool & Splash Pad, Wayne County Rails to Trails, and Orrville Parks and Rehm Performing Arts concert series.
All Together Now
Summer has finally arrived and that means it's time for Summer Reading at OPL! In this episode we talk to local author and leadership expert Tim Hiller about his book Strive and the importance of serving your community. All the details of OPL Summer events are shared by library staff, Nicholas and Tammy, including the launch of the Library on the Go! Van, the Summer Reading Program, and lots of fun activities for everyone.
To learn more about the Summer Reading Program and the Library on the Go! Van go to the library website: www.orrville.lib.oh.us/
In A Galaxy Not So Far Away
Aliens, robots, monsters, and superheroes … We're talking science fiction this time around. Join us as we discuss the history of sci-fi and some of our favorite and least favorite books and films across this genre. This past October, Dawn & Jenny had the opportunity to talk to some of the cosplayers from the Ohio Garrison of the 501st Legion during OPL's annual Fandom Week.
The 501st Legion is a fantastic volunteer organization of dedicated fans of a certain sci-fi series from a galaxy far, far away. To find out more about the 501st, listen to this episode and check out their website 501st.com. Thank you to Bryan and the members of the 501st Legion's Ohio Garrison and Rebel Legion who generously attended Fandom Week and allowed us to interview them.
Local Authors Talk (Part 2)
It's not hard to tell that we love local authors. During Orrville Public Library's second annual Local Author Festival we sat down with the authors to chat about their books. In this two part episode are interviews with each of the authors who attended on March 11, 2023. Find more information about each author below. Visit the library catalog to find their books!
Authors in this episode:
Patrick Kinkead - fantasy; on Amazon
Patricia Miller - YA and Middle grade mystery and science fiction; PM Writes
Don Ruff - Nonfiction Humor & Entertainment; DonRuff.com
Greg Scheetz - Children's books; Scheetz Books
Erik Steidl - Children's books, YA Biblical Fiction; Instagram: @erik.steidl
C.C. Warrens - Christian Suspense; CCWarrensBooks.com
Shirley Weyrauch - Christian Devotional; ShirleyWeyrauch.com
Cassandra Zook - Illustrator; CassandraZook.com
Local Authors Talk (Part 1)
It's not hard to tell that we love local authors. During Orrville Public Library's second annual Local Author Festival we sat down with the authors to chat about their books. In this two part episode are interviews with each of the authors who attended on March 11, 2023. Find more information about each author below. Visit the library catalog to find their books!
Part 1 Authors:
Jordan Antonino - Urban Fantasy; on Facebook
Dan R. Arman - Fantasy; Like Dreamers Do Press
Mary Arman (Rose Withering) - Fantasy; Like Dreamers Do Press
Michele L. Brooks - Local History; Orr Cemetery: Reflections of the Past Chiseled in Stone
Doug Brown - Biography, Self-help; DougBrown.org
Dawn Dagger - High fantasy, Christian Romance, Science Fiction; Linktree to website and more
Chrissy Hartmann - Contemporary Western Romance; ChrissyHartmann.com
Dorcas Sharp Hoover with Phyllis Lehman - House calls and Hitching posts
Max Eli Kelbly - To Speak is to See
Special Episode: Natalie D. Richards, NYT Best-Selling Mystery & Suspense Author
Dawn & Jenny talk with New York Times Best-selling author Natalie D. Richards about Star Wars, writing, and her new thriller Four Found Dead coming in early May 2023. New York Times Bestselling Author Natalie D. Richards is the author of eight “page-turning thrillers'' (School Library Journal), including Five Total Strangers (2020) and Seven Dirty Secrets (2021). Four Found Dead (May 2, 2023) will be her ninth bone-chilling novel. Her first middle-grade novel, through Penguin Random House, is called 15 Secrets to Survival and is due out in Fall of 2023. A champion of literacy and aspiring authors, Richards is a frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and writing groups. She lives in Ohio with her three children and (very) large dog, Wookiee. Learn more about Natalie D. Richards and her books on her website: www.nataliedrichards.com.
Ohio Authors
In anticipation of the library's Second Annual Local Author Festival, we're discussing Ohio authors and their notable books. The state of Ohio has a wealth of authors from the familiar to others that may surprise.
Come to the library for the Local Author Festival on Saturday, March 11 from 11:00am to 2:00pm. You can meet some of your local favorites and find new reads. Learn more about the festival including a list of authors by visiting our website.
Can you Stump the Librarians? If you've got a question about the library or Orrville, send us an email with the subject 'Stump the Librarians' or ask us on our Facebook page with the tag #StumpTheLibrarians. We'll try to answer your questions or you might just stump Jenny and Dawn.
Authors & Titles discussed in this episode:
- Toni Morrison - Beloved
- Sharon Creech - Boy on the Porch
- Margaret Peterson Haddix - Among the Hidden
- Robert McCloskey - Make way for Ducklings
- Will Hillenbrand - Spring is Here!
- Cinda Williams Chima - The Heir Chronicles; Children of Ragnarok
- Dandi Daley Mackall - The Silence of Murder
- R.L. Stine - Welcome to Dead House
- Mary Doria Russell - The Sparrow; Children of God
- Thrity Umrigar - The Space Between Us; The Secrets Between Us; Museum of Failures
- David Giffels - All the Way Home
Authors mentioned: O. Henry, Langston Hughes, Zane Grey, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Louis Bromfield, DM Pulley, Alex Erickson, Amanda Flower, Dav Pilkey, Cynthia Rylant, Lindsay Bonilla, Anthony Doerr, Jennifer Chiaverini, Sue Grafton, and Celeste Ng.
Search our catalog to find and place a hold on any of the titles discussed in this episode. Or, visit the library for assistance!
Everything YA at OPL
In this episode Jenny interviews Dawn, our Teen Services Specialist, about everything YA (Young Adult). We discuss great YA reads and how we make OPL a place for teenagers and students in middle and high school. We've all been there, in the awkward teenager stages, which means YA books are for everyone. Take a listen and maybe you'll find a YA book that you love.
More activities for teens at OPL: the Teens page and our Events Calendar
What's new in YA at OPL: view our online catalog or stop by the library to check out the new books shelf.
Adaptations & Retellings
This month we're discussing adaptations and retellings. We're talking about some of our favorite books and their movie adaptations. Was the book or movie better? We also chat about retellings of some beloved classics like “Pride and Prejudice” and “Sherlock Holmes.” Find more of the books and movies we mentioned in our catalog.
This podcast includes the last of the Artist Fest interviews including:
Sam Sheller, potter - Smithville Community Historical Society
Amy Schlabach, painter - Capture the Calm
Tia Dozie Smith, painter & author - Instagram: TiasArt731; Fish Wish on Amazon
Dennis Lipp, painter - Peace Like A River Fine Art
Merry Christmas from OPL!
Holiday traditions vary from family to family. We discuss some of our favorite holiday traditions including baking, stories, and classic movies. We'd love to hear about your traditions and favorite Christmas movies on our Facebook page.
In this episode, we've included a few more interviews with local artists that we recorded at our Local Artists Festival on October 22, 2022. The final interviews will be a part of our January episode.
Artists:
Verna Horvath - Facebook: New Every Morning Creations
John Lorson - website: Rail Trail Naturalist; Instagram @railtrailnaturalist
Kristin Lorson - website: Kristin-Art.com; Facebook: KristinArt Personality Portraits
Meet Our Library Director
We had the opportunity to sit down with Daphne Silchuk-Ashcraft, the current director of Orrville Public Library. Daphne has spent over two decades working in libraries; she's enjoying leading OPL in new outreach services. We've also included interviews with some of the artists from our Local Artists Festival.
You can find the artists from this episode on social media and their websites listed below.
Nancy Graham - artwork available at Uptown Downtown in Wooster, Ohio (330) 262-9735
Melissa Csepel - Facebook: Be Abundant Now
Tim Shue - Instagram: @woodnshue
Stephen Miller - Instragram: @stevemiller8116
Fandoms
Are you a fan? Let's talk about some of our favorite books, movies, and shows. Come out for Fandom Week October 31 - November 5.
Welcome to Beyond the Shelf with OPL
In our premiere episode, we're sharing some of the services that Orrville Public Library has to offer. Jenny and Dawn, OPL staff, chat about their favorite things you can find at the library from Story Times to the Memory Lab and much more. Find out what's happening Beyond the Shelf with Orrville Public Library!
Check out the Orrville Public Library website for more information about all the things we talked about in this episode.
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