Find out what’s happening at the library this fall, including information about the library's 5-star rating, the Winter Reading Program for adults, writing contest, upcoming events and more.

1. Between the Pages
Winter 2012 westervillelibrary.org
Levy passes! 5-Star Library for second
New funds will consecutive year
restore budget Library Journal has once again recognized our library
as a Star Library. This prestigious national recognition
is awarded to libraries that are most heavily used. We
Following the narrow margin of voting results on November 8 for scored the highest possible rating: 5 Stars.
the library’s 2-mill levy request, we held our breath as all votes were
certified and the official results were announced November 23, the Ratings are
day before Thanksgiving. The final count locked in a “yes” for Issue 19 determined by
and sealed a victory for which we all are thankful. the number of
library visits,
The new levy replaces the 0.8-mill levy
wes items borrowed,
passed in 2002 and renewed in 2007. t program
The funds provided by this levy
i attendance and
erv
represent the first increase in local computer use per
my
ille
support in ten years. As a result, person. Scores are then compared with public libraries
the library will receive funds in the same budget range.
library
needed to replenish a budget
severely depleted by yearly cuts in Our score is second best in the country in the $5
state funding. Ask for a million-$9.9 million range. Of the 7,513 public libraries
sticker rated, only 85 libraries achieved 5-Star Library status,
at any desk.
Important projects can now begin: placing Westerville in the top 1%.
hiring and training new staff to prepare
for reopening on Sundays, restoring the budget for books and
other materials, performing building maintenance, expanding
programming and more.
Board News
Director Don Barlow provides an overview of what’s in store as
the library gratefully moves forward. He shares his thoughts in John Robbins retires,
“Directions” on page 2.
Deanna McDaniel joins
The Board of Trustees will welcome new trustee
Inside Deanna McDaniel at the board meeting on
January 24. Deanna begins her term following the
retirement of longtime trustee John Robbins. John
• Directions completed his 2005-2011 term in December, having
Return of Sunday hours served earlier on the board from 1992 to 2001.
• Tasty Prizes A school librarian for 30 years, Deanna has taught
Winter reading program for adults in all levels of school libraries–elementary,
middle, high school and academic. Since 1998
• Events for Adults and Kids she has directed the Genoa Middle School
Columbus Crew visit, terrariums and more Media Center and teaches information
literacy skills grades 6-8.

2. Directions Join us in 2012
Thank you for your support of the
Notes from Library Director Don Barlow Friends in 2011. If you haven’t
renewed your Friends Annual
Membership yet, we invite you to use
Your support has created a promising 2012 the form in this newsletter. You may
convert to a Life Membership.
For over 80 years, our mission has been to provide the best services possible to the citizens Make 2012 the year you get involved
of the Westerville Public Library district. Your passage of the levy on November 8 allows us to with the Friends. We can never have
continue that great tradition. We are extremely grateful to you and wish to extend our deepest too many volunteers for the shop,
thanks for your support as we look forward to finding new and innovative ways to serve our and gently used book donations are
community. always welcome.
Now we are rolling up our sleeves and working to deliver on our promises to you. We are When you visit the Friends' link on
interviewing prospective staff in preparation for reopening on Sundays beginning March 4. Our the library's website, you’ll want to
Sunday hours will be 1-6pm, year round. You can also look forward to many more materials to copy the 20% discount coupon for gift
choose from as we have restored our book budget and increased it by nearly 40%. items in the shop.
As we enter the new year, we reflect on yet another busy year at the library. Once again, our Finally, we hope you mark your
circulation surpassed 2 million items; more than 1.8 million visitors came to our website; we calendar for March 31, the next Sit
served the library needs of 102,788 cardholders; over 35,000 people attended library programs; and Knit Day, and spend the day
and our Library Link program delivered nearly 20,000 requested items to students at Westerville with other fiber and needle art
schools. enthusiasts. Details can be found on
the library's website.
Our library is once again rated one of America’s finest libraries, thanks to your support in 2011.
We are humbled by our past success and are excited about our future. – Arlene Roeder, President
Friends of the Library
rry Out
Ca Winter reading program serves up tasty tales
Readers ages 18+ are being served good reads and great prizes during
Carry Out a Good Book, this winter's adult reading program. Thanks
to the generous sponsorship of the Friends of the Library and local
businesses, participants can win free meals, tasty desserts and books. Sign It's in the green bag
a k
up at the library or online through February 18 and start logging titles to
G oo In conjunction with the recent passage
d Boo
enter the weekly and grand prize drawings.
of the levy, our mission is to raise funds
to help expand the opportunities our
library offers.
Writing contest winners will see their stories published
Last year, the Foundation provided
Children and adults of every age are invited the newspaper and online. Adult and youth funds for fabric bags enabling Outreach
to enter the 6th annual Celebrate the Arts finalists will be the honored readers at age- Services to transport books more easily
Writing Contest sponsored by the Arts Council targeted receptions April 14. to residents in nursing homes and
of Westerville, the library and the Westerville senior citizen apartment complexes.
News and Public Opinion. The contest deadline For contest guidelines, call the library at
is March 6. 882-7277, ext. 2164 or visit the library’s Projects need our attention. You can
website. help by contributing to our Annual
First place winners from five age categories Appeal online at westervillelibrary.org/
will see their writing and photo published in foundation or calling ext. 2140, library
administration.

3. Local
Local
History
History
Hot Titles Center
Center
Books and Movies coming soon Westerville soldiers
in World War II
The time following the attack on Pearl
Books Harbor was one of uncertainty for the people
of Westerville as they prepared to send sons
Believing the Lie by Elizabeth George (Jan.) off to war and worried about those already
Inspector Thomas is surprised when called on to investigate an apparent acci- in service overseas.
dental drowning. He soon learns the Fairclough clan has many secrets, lies and
motives.
In the Philippines,
Need You Now by James Grippando (Jan.) Edwin Gorsuch,
When Abe Cushman, the genius behind a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme, Westerville class of
kills himself and takes his secrets to the grave, there are unexpected and deadly 1938, was stationed
repercussions. at Nichols Field as a
machine gunner. On
House I Loved by Tatiana de Rosnay (Feb.)
Sunday, December
In Paris during the 1860’s, Emperor Napoleon III orders houses to be destroyed for
the modern city. Rose flees to her basement, unwilling to give in to change, and 14, one week after Pearl Harbor, he was
comes to terms with a 30-year-old secret. killed in action. Meanwhile, John Rowland,
class of 1935, had arrived at nearby Clark
Left for Dead by Judith A. Jance (Feb.) Field on November 20. Clark Field was
A police academy classmate of Ali Reynolds appears to be an innocent victim of attacked at the same
the Arizona border drug wars. After visiting him at the hospital, she and Sister time as Pearl Harbor. John
Anseim confront the evils of the drug cartels. survived that attack, was
Cinnamon Roll Murder by Joanne Fluke (Mar.) captured, endured the
The bus bringing the Cinnamon Roll Six jazz band to the town festival overturns, Bataan Death March, and
killing the bus driver. Intrigue heightens when a second band member dies from eventually ended up at a
injuries and has a bogus name. labor camp in Manchuria
as a POW.
So Pretty It Hurts: A Bailey Weggins Mystery by Kate White (Mar.)
True crime journalist Bailey Weggins welcomes the invitation to a music mogul’s
Recently the Local
house in upstate New York. Enjoy the action as her getaway turns into an Agatha
History Center received a
Christie whodunit.
scrapbook of information and photographs
(seen here) of John Rowland’s unit.
Movies
Moneyball (PG-13), Courageous (PG-13), Abduction (PG-13), Drive (R) (Jan.) – compiled by Beth Weinhardt
Local History Coordinator
– compiled by Belinda Mortensen, Collection Development Coordinator
Did you know the library offers . . .
eReader test drives? Money-saving power monitors?
Debating which eReader is right for you? Solve the The library and City of Westerville have joined forces
mystery by sampling some tablets and other handheld to help you gauge how efficient your appliances are.
electronics at the Ask Here desk on the 2nd floor. We'll Kill-A-Watt electricity usage monitors purchased by the
show you how devices including the Nook, Kindle and City are available for check-out. Simply plug in your
iPad work with our free, downloadable eBooks, eAudio- freezer or space heater and the large LCD will display
books and movies. the power consumption.

4. Events for Adults
Register online at westervillelibrary.org or call ext. 5004
Resume Critiques Tea History and Preparation
Mondays, Feb. 13 & 27, Mar. 12 & 26, Thursday, Feb. 23 7-8pm
Apr. 9 & 23
Try a sample of tea and hear about the
Sessions available between 4:30 & 6:30pm
Wormwood: history of the drink as Teavana’s Rob
Sign up for a 15-minute, one-on-one Ryder talks about different types of tea
High Crimes session to have your resume reviewed and how to prepare the perfect cup.
and a Bunch of and evaluated by expert Bernard Noel. Meeting Room A.
Misdemeanors Registration required.
Wednesday, Jan. 25
1-2pm Introduction to eBay
Ethics of Power
Monday, Feb. 13 7-8:30pm Monday, Mar. 26 9:30am-12:30pm
Former Westerville resident and
author Robert Van Kirk will share his What is power? Bradford College Find out how to buy and sell like a
novel Wormwood, a comical murder professor John Puckett will discuss how pro as certified eBay trainer Katie Hux
mystery tale set in the Ohio Valley. individuals come to power in business, demonstrates the ins and outs of the
Copies of the book will be available government and relationships, and popular auction site. Meeting Room A.
for purchase and signing during the how that power is used ethically and Registration required.
visit. Meeting Rooms. unethically in the world today. Meeting
Room B. Registration required.
A Home of Their
A
Escape into Nature: Own
Thursday, Mar. 29
Winter Birding 101 7-8pm
Thursday, Feb. 16 7-8:30pm
Hear about the 125-
Learn birdwatching basics as a year history of the Ohio Soldiers and
How to Download eBooks & Sharon Woods Metro Park naturalist Sailors Orphans Home as William
eAudiobooks discusses binoculars, field guides, Chavanne talks about his childhood
Mondays, Feb. 13 & Mar. 12 7-8pm and local species identification. in the Home and the people that
Meeting Room A. lived there. Copies of the book by Ed
Do you have an eReader, MP3 Registration required.
player or a computer? Learn how to Lentz will be available.
browse and download thousands Registration required.
of free titles from the library in this
introductory class. Meeting Room A.
Registration required.
Meet the Authors:
eBook and eAudiobook Celebrating National Poetry
Tutorial for Smartphones Month
and Tablets Tuesday, Apr. 17 7-8:30pm
Mondays, Feb. 27 & Mar. 19 Picnik Photo Editing
Wednesday, Feb. 22 2-4pm Celebrate National Poetry Month as four
7-8:30pm published poets from the Westerville
Learn to use your smartphone Perfect your pictures with Picnik, a free Poetry Group share their work. An open
or tablet PC to access our online online photo editor, in this hands-on mic gathering and discussion will follow
collection and download titles. class. Picnik offers a wide variety of the readings. Meeting Room B.
Meeting Room A. Registration artistic effects, digital stickers and tools
required. to touch up and improve your photos.
Registration required.
Find more events and programs
on the calendar at westervillelibrary.org

5. Events for Youth
Register online at westervillelibrary.org or call ext. 5006
Bookworms Book Club
Wednesdays, Feb. 8 & Mar. 14 Glider
4-4:45pm
Fly-Off!
Read, dance, chant and craft in this Tuesday, Feb. 28 4-5pm
book club designed just for pre-readers. Ages 8-11
Parents take part in the fun! Ages 4-6.
Join in the folding fun as we learn to
Activity Center. Registration required.
make paper gliders and then test our
creations. How far can you make your
glider fly? Activity Center.
Columbus Crew Book Open Chess Club
Reading & Soccer Demo Saturdays, Feb. 18 &
Make a Drink Pouch
Tuesday, Jan. 24 4-4:45pm Mar. 17 3-4pm
Ages 6+ Change Purse
Ages 6+
Saturday, Mar. 10 3-4pm
A member of the Columbus Crew Attention, chess players Ages 8-11
will share books, demonstrate cool wanting competition!
Keep your skills sharp with an hour- Don't throw that drink pouch away!
soccer moves and talk about Major
long session of free play. Basic chess Stop in for more up-cycling fun as
League Soccer during this sporty
knowledge required. Activity Center. we turn used drink pouches into cool
storytime. Meeting Rooms.
change purses. Registration required.
Stories & Signs Storytubes Totally Terrific Film Night
Saturday, Feb. 4, Mar. 3 Tuesday, Feb. 25 2-4pm Tuesdays, Mar. 20 & 27 7-8:30pm
& Apr. 7 11-11:30am All ages All ages
All ages Bring your pillows and popcorn to
Stop by to make a short two-minute
Break out of the Saturday video using our cameras, computers, watch these family movies on the big
morning cartoon routine with this puppets and props. Then, enter your screen. Activity Center.
monthly storytime presented with video in the national Storytubes contest Mar. 20 Cars 2 (G)
American Sign Language interpretation. at storytubes.info to win cool prizes. Mar. 27 Sleeping Beauty (G)
Activity Center.
Tail Waggin' Tutors
Saturdays, Feb. 25 & Mar. 17 12-1pm
ARC! The Hunger Games Movie
Ages 6+
Advance Release Party
New reader? Just need practice? Friday, Mar. 23 4-5:30pm
Readers
Readers can sign up for ten minutes of Ages 12-18
Club read-aloud time with Burgh, a gentle
Teen (ages 12-18) certified therapy dog. Activity Center. Before you hit the theater, join us
Fridays, Feb. 10 & Mar. 9 4-5pm Registration required. as we explore Panem through food,
‘Tween (grades 4 & 5) fashion and fun. Which district will
Thursdays, Feb. 16 & Mar. 15 you represent? Will you survive the
4-4:45pm Arena? Costumes are
Register your encouraged, and
Want to read books before they child for may the odds
are published? Grab an advance
storytimes! be ever in your
copy of a book to take home, read favor!
it, and tell us what you think at the Winter II Registration Activity Center.
meeting! Registration required. opens Feb. 8
Spring Registration
opens Mar. 20

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