Off The Shelf is hosted by public librarians Marie Lejeune and Katherine Parker-Wright. In each episode, Marie and Katherine talk about "all things library" and interview various community guests to find out what they're reading and watching.
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about some of their favorite True Crime books available at the Rochester Public Library.
6 Jul 2026
Finding Creativity
In this episode, Marie and Katherine explore books that inspire creativity and help readers thoughtfully curate their homes, workspaces, and everyday lives. From color and pattern to texture and design, they share titles that celebrate personal style and creative living.
24 Jun 2026
Summer Reading Program Kickoff
In this episode, Marie and Katherine discuss the Rochester Public Library’s Summer Reading Program and share details about the activities, prizes, and opportunities available for children, teens, and adults.
20 Apr 2026
How the New Catalog Helps You Discover More
In this episode, Katherine welcomes guest host Jody Walker from Technical Services to discuss his role at the Rochester Public Library and some of the initiatives he’s been working on, including a new catalog system that offers readers a variety of features and personalized suggestions to help maximize their library card.
6 Apr 2026
YA Author Fair
Recently, the Teen Room at the Rochester Public Library hosted a YA Author Fair featuring local authors Terry Farrish, Ron Kaiser, J.R. Rainville, and Adi Rule. Organized by Teen Librarian Amy Lemelin, the participating authors discussed the stories behind their books, shared creative insights, and answered questions from the audience.
3 Apr 2026
Exploring Iconic Movie Scores
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about the power of movie scores and the composers who bring unforgettable stories to life. Along the way, they highlight memorable films like Stand by Me, Jaws, Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, The Princess Bride, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and many more. Whether you’re a film buff or just love a great film score, this conversation hits all the right notes.
12 Mar 2026
Reinvention
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about reinvention and what it means when you have to assess, pivot, and try new things. They discuss how reinvention can be an important part of personal and professional growth, especially when something no longer feels like it’s working or serving you well. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities that come with stepping back, reevaluating your path, and being open to change. They also talk about books related to reinventing yourself and give their recommendations.
11 Sept 2025
Summer Reading Roundup
In this episode, Marie and Katherine reflect on the success of the Summer Reading Program and share updates from the Library. They also highlight upcoming events and programs available to the community.
18 Aug 2025
Mayor Paul Callaghan
In this episode, Marie and Katherine speak with Rochester Mayor Paul Callaghan about his life and career before entering politics. Callaghan highlights the library’s events and programming for people of all ages, and they discuss the many positive changes in Rochester over the past several years.
20 Jun 2025
Summer Reading Programs
Children’s Librarian Christina Paquette, Teen Librarian Amy Lemelin, and Programming Librarian Abby Rosselli discuss the library's Summer Reading Program and its events designed to inspire readers of all ages in this interview episode.
28 Apr 2025
The Rom-Com Genre
In this episode, Marie and Katherine dive into the world of romantic comedies, sharing their favorite films from the genre. From The Proposal (2009) to You’ve Got Mail (1998) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Marie and Katherine explore what makes these movies timeless, charming, and unforgettable.
25 Mar 2025
Librarians Concerned About Possible Changes to IMLS
In this episode, Matt talks to Library Director Marie Lejeune and Patron Services Supervisor Katherine Parker from the Rochester Public Library about potential funding changes to IMLS and their impact on various services— including audiobooks, a service that is widely used in Rochester. In 2024 alone, 895 users accessed audiobooks, totaling nearly 13,000 checkouts. With digital resources like eBooks (8,202 checkouts) and magazines (2,502 checkouts) also in high demand, the conversation explores how potential funding changes could affect access to vital library services.
28 Jan 2025
Chief Gary Boudreau
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk to Rochester Police Chief Gary Boudreau about his life, career, and service to the City of Rochester.
23 Oct 2024
More Than Books: Libraries as a Third Place
Ever feel like you need a place outside of home and work to unwind, learn something new, or meet new people? In this episode, Marie and Katherine explore the concept of libraries as a "third place"—a welcoming space for people of all ages to connect, access a world of resources, and find a sense of community. Tune in to discover why the library might just be the perfect spot for your next escape.
1 Oct 2024
I Know What You Read Last Summer
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about what they read over the summer. Tune in for book suggestions, hot takes, and lots of laughs.
19 Aug 2024
William Shakespeare
In this episode, Marie and Katherine talk about William Shakespeare, his lasting legacy in literature, common sayings still in use today, their favorite works, and much more.
7 Aug 2024
Michael Scala
In this episode, Marie and Katherine welcome the Director of Economic Development for the City of Rochester, Michael Scala, back to the podcast to talk about what he's reading and watching lately.
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Christina Paquette
Amy Lemelin
Abby Rosselli
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