Winter 2013 westervillelibrary.org

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You've read his European travel guidebooks and tuned in to his popular travel shows on public television and public radio. Now, join the travel expert as he shares all the latest in smart European travel. Steves' presentation will be held at the Westerville Central High School auditorium.

Tickets are $5. Payment by credit card is available online, and cash or check payment is accepted at the library's Adult Services desk. Books will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation. For more information, call the Programming office at ext. 2103.

TV Host and Author

Rick Steves

Coming to Westerville...

Friday, March 15, 7:30-9pmDoors open at 7pm

You can now have free access to over 120 popular magazine titles on your computer, smartphone, tablet or Kindle Fire by using Zinio Magazines.

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Use your library card and email address to set up a free Zinio account to begin reading your favorite

magazines. After downloading, you can read wherever you wish, without Internet connection.

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Be sure to go back to the library's website to add more titles. Ordering magazines directly from

Zinio will prompt a subscription fee.

eMagazines at the Library

Find the new Zinio Magazines in the alphabetical list on our online collections page or by

scanning the QR code.

7th Annual Celebrate the Arts Writing ContestWriters of all ages are invited to submit original work of 800 words or less in any genre. First place winners will be published in the newspaper. To enter your work, please email your submission to artscouncilwesterville@yahoo.com or drop it off at Youth Services by March 6. Finalists will be honored at the Writers Reception on April 14.

Presented by the Arts Council of Westerville, ThisWeek Westerville News & Public Opinion and the library.

Looking back at a record year

Still givingLittle hands moving a computer mouse to count the jelly beans on the screen. Eager faces matching colors to Green Eggs and Ham. The Early Literacy Stations sponsored by the Foundation in 2010 continue to be heavily used by youngsters learning to read.

Just as those stations are still giving, you can set up a trust or a permanent fund that will continue to give. The Foundation invites your gift of continued philanthropy. To ask about a fund or annual donation please call administration at ext. 2140 or visit westervillelibrary.org/foundation.

DirectionsNotes from Library Director Don W. Barlow

Thanks for 17 yearsIn December, the Friends Shoppe marked 17 years of operation thanks to our amazing staff of loyal volunteers and the support of our customers. We are proud to report that the shop is run entirely by volunteers and that we work exclusively to support the Library.

We have ordered the new van for Outreach Services, and truly appreciate the donations for our "Help Replace the Van" campaign. Donations are still being accepted.

On March 30, 10am to 4pm at the Library, the Friends will host a day for fiber enthusiasts who enjoy arts including knitting, crocheting, quilting, fiber spinning, rug hooking and cross stitch. Details can be found on the Friends link through the Library's website or on fliers available at the Library. – Arlene Roeder, President Friends of the Library

For more than 80 years our mission has been to provide the best services possible. I hope you feel we were successful in doing so in 2012. Thanks to our community’s support, the library was able to reopen on Sundays, purchase many more materials, invest more heavily in electronic books and magazines, and offer more programs than ever before. Our community responded in record numbers.

Last year the library circulated 2,269,798 items, an increase of 17.14%. Over 45,000 people attended programs of all kinds, representing an increase of 25.53%. And, our website had 1.9 million visitors. Thank you for your continued support of one of America’s finest libraries.

This year, a rejuvenated Youth and Teen area will welcome children. The Activity Center will be enlarged, a permanent Homework Help Center will be added and the Teen Center will receive touch-ups.

In Adult Services, the Technology Center will be renovated with new flooring and lower walls at the computer stations, to improve airflow. Two new Online Conference/Skype stations and a 3D print station will be installed in the department.

Throughout the year we will be replacing outdated HVAC systems with more efficient ones, beginning in early spring with the 1965 and 1979 units.

As we look forward to another outstanding year, we invite you to experience all that your library has to offer.

We appreciate your inputMore than 200 of you mailed, emailed or dropped off your responses to the reader survey that appeared in our fall issue. We're grateful to you for sharing your opinions. Based on your comments, we’ve included eBooks in our Hot Titles section and are giving you more details on upcoming programs for adults. Several readers told us they aren’t receiving ePages, our enewsletter. Please be sure to add no-reply@westervilleli-brary.org to your email address book or contact us at answers@westervillelibrary.org to be added to our mailing list. Thank you, and keep in touch!

Between the PagesNewsletter Reader Survey

Hot Titles

Did you know the library offers . . .Over a dozen book clubs?From the popular Cookbook Club and the brand new Read Between the Wines Club, to the clubs that meet at the two senior centers in our district, the library hosts six book clubs for adult readers. Youth and teen readers can join the American Girl Book Club, Beta Books: A Read-It-First Club, Teen Book Challenge and four other clubs just for them. And, if you're still looking for a club, you can start your own by using our kit that includes multiple copies of a title, sample discussion questions, hosting tips and a canvas tote. We're talking about books!

Local History CenterNow open Saturdays

BooksWeek in Winter by Maeve Binchy (February)Chicky Starr turns a coastal Ireland mansion into a holiday resort and welcomes an unlikely cast of characters for a winter week together, sharing laughter and the heartache of respective challenges.

Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley (February)Eleven-year-old amateur detective and ardent chemist Flavia de Luce is accustomed to digging up clues, but not bodies. What she finds in the crypt on the five-hundredth anniversary of St. Tancred’s death will halt the proceedings dead in the tracks.

Six Years by Harlan Coben (March)Six years have passed since Jake Sanders watched Natalie, the love of his life, marry Todd. When Jake comes across his obituary, he attends the funeral to get a glimpse of Todd’s wife … but she is not Natalie.

Guardian by Beverly Lewis (March)When schoolteacher Jodi Winfield becomes increasingly attached to a mysterious girl, an unexpected opportunity brings Jodi to Hickory Hollow and into the cloistered world of the Lancaster Old Order Amish. Will she find answers there?

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (Hot eBook title)It is Nick and Amy Dunne’s fifth wedding anniversary. Presents are being wrapped and reservations are being made when Amy disappears. Nick is strangely evasive and definitely bitter, but is he really a killer?

Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo (Hot eBook title)New Yorker writer and Pulitzer Prize winner Katherine Boo spent three years among the residents of the Annawadi slum, unearthing tragic and poignant stories about residents’ efforts to raise families, earn a living or simply survive.

MoviesJanuary: Taken 2 (PG-13), Frankenweenie (PG), Hotel Transylvania (PG), Possession (PG-13)February: End of Watch (R), Here Comes the Boom (PG), Master (R), Hit & Run (R)March: Wreck-it Ralph (PG), Anna Karenina (2012) (R)

– Compiled by Belinda Mortensen, Collection Development Coordinator

Artist and animal loverBook and magazine illustrator Will Rannells was noted for his drawings of dogs. Creating in his studio on Central College Road near Hoover Dam, he was inspired by his own menagerie of animals that at one point included 13 dogs and several cats.

Rannells discovered a passion for sketching at an early age. Upon graduating from Cincinnati Art Academy, he began to work as a commercial artist. He quickly realized that his best work was not the humans in his illustrations but instead the animals drawn in charcoal or his beloved water colors.

His artwork graced the covers of Life and McCall’s magazines and was used in calendars distributed by Buckeye Union Insurance Company.

In 1926, Rannells joined the faculty of OSU where his desk was known as the headquarters for stray dogs with its supply of scraps, bones and biscuits. One student declared that if anyone wants to find Rannells just follow a hungry looking mutt and it will lead you to him.

Will Rannells has a small collection of artwork in the library's Local History Center.

– Compiled by Beth Weinhardt Local History Coordinator

Books and Movies coming soon

Events for AdultsRegister online at westervillelibrary.org or call ext. 5004

WWIIMonday, Mar. 25 7-8pm

Dr. Mark P. Gingerich, the James S. Britton Professor of European History at Ohio Wesleyan, was born in Beirut, Lebanon. He has lived, traveled and studied in the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Dr. Gingerich will speak on his specialized field - the era of the World Wars. Meeting Rooms. Registration required.

Thumbprint PaintingThursday, Mar. 14 7-8:30pm

Calling all adults to join us for thumbprint painting as we stamp whimsical cards or cardstock paintings. Create everything from caterpillars to trees with your unique fingerprints. Meeting Room B. Registration required.

Two Wandering Women Travelogue: TurkeyMonday, Feb. 18 7-8:30pm

Having traveled 2,000 miles around Turkey, Carol Gray and Nancy Staley are ready to share their Top 10 Turkey experiences. Witness stunning images of Istanbul's Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, view the natural wonder called Pamukkale and wander the ancient city of Ephesus where Cleopatra strolled. Meeting Rooms. Registration required.

Mysteries of Credit Reports RevealedWednesday, Feb. 27 7-8pm

Certified Consumer Credit Counselor Richard Korn will disclose how your credit score impacts your life, even when you are not seeking a credit card, car loan or mortgage. Meeting Room B. Registration required.

her illustrations with children at 10:30am. Her numerous picture books include Time to Sleep, Caldecott Honor Book In the Small Pond and most recent release Underground. A book signingwill follow.

At 6:30pm, she will share her passion for papermaking and show how she creates her illustrations. Meeting Rooms. Registration required for each event.

Mystery Writer Cara BlackWednesday, Mar. 20 7-8:30pm

Contemporary noir mystery writer Cara Black will speak about her series set in beautiful Paris, featuring spunky and stylish P.I. Aimee Leduc. Black's newest installment, Murder Below Montparnas-sem, will be released March 5. A book signing will follow the presentation. Enter for a chance to win a trip to Paris. Storytime and the Art of

Papermaking with Denise FlemingMonday, Mar. 11Storytime10:30-11:15amPapermaking6:30-7:30pm

Celebrated children's author and illustrator Denise Fleming will read samples of her award-winning stories and discuss

Author PresentationsBrain Fitness Program with Patrick HartoryTuesday, Mar. 5 7-8:30pm

National speaker and author Patrick Hartory will present his new book, Your Ageless Mind: The Complete Guide to a Strong, Young and Healthy Mind. Hartory discusses super brain foods that slow mental aging and natural ways to improve memory. A Q&A and book signing will follow. Meeting Room A. Registration required.

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Sunday, Feb. 10 6-8:30pm

A part of America's Music, a music and film series sponsored by the library and Otterbein University. This Irish folk and rock ensemble plays everything from traditional jigs and reels, to the sounds of Jethro Tull and Jimi Hendrix. Library Atrium. Registration required. During this performance, no library services will be available.

Pulitzer Prize Winner Deborah BlumThursday, Apr. 4 7-8:30pm

Author of five books, Deborah Blum will speak on her newest title, The Poisoner's Handbook. Blum shares the untold story of how poison rocked Jazz Age New York City. A book signing will follow. Meeting Rooms. Registration required.

Storytimes for every ageWinter II Registration opens Feb. 4

Spring Registrationopens Mar. 19

Events for YouthRegister online at westervillelibrary.org or call ext. 5006

Duct Tape CraftsThursday, Mar. 28 4-5pm

Back by popular demand. We’ll make a wallet or a flower - just by using duct tape. Ages 8-11. Meeting Room A.Sesame Street Sing

and Dance AlongTuesday, Feb. 12 1-2pm

Move to the songs of Sesame Street: C is for Cookie, Sunny Days, I Love Trash, and more. Parents and caregivers (you all know the words, right?) are invited to join in. Ages 2-6. Meeting Rooms. Registration required.

My Life in Pictures: Photo Storytelling for TeensFriday, Mar. 1 3:30-5:30pm

Everyone has a story to tell, and teens can learn to tell theirs through photographic art. Participants will be given cameras for photographing their story, then will be shown how to edit those photos. Photo stories will be displayed in the library's meeting rooms. Meeting Room B. Registration required.

For more information, please contact the Program office at 882-7277ext. 2103.

Supernatural SweetheartsThursday, Feb. 7 3-4pm

Teens, do you suspect that your boyfriend or girlfriend may have secret fairy wings or might be a creature of the night? Explore the Teen Paranormal Romance Fiction craze with crafts, quizzes and snacks. Registration required.

Budding ArtistsThursday, Mar. 21 2-3pm

Focusing on art as process rather than art as a finished product, children ages 4-6 will explore and try a specific art medium, chalk. Come dressed to make a mess. Meeting Room A. Registration required.

Amelia Bedelia Family NightTuesday, Mar. 19 6:30-8pm

Amelia Bedelia turns 50 this year! Celebrate with stories, activities, crafts and a special guest appearance from Amelia. Meeting Rooms. Registration required.

2013 Teen Book ChallengeThursday, Feb. 28 Tuesday, Mar. 26 3:30-4:30pm

We double dog dare teens to read a book a month with us. Those who do will get a book badge as proof of their awesomeness. We'll meet each month to make our honor badges, talk and bring the book to life. Meeting Room A. Registration required.

Feb. The Fault in Our Stars by John GreenMar. Tilt by Ellen Hopkins

Funny Bunny Puppet ShowWednesday, Mar. 27 10 & 11am

Meet Ed, Ned, Ted, and Bob - the Rhyming Dust Bunnies! Based on Jan Thomas' books, the Big Mean Dust Bunny will be there, too, with a special appearance by Rosemary Wells' Max and Ruby, from Max's New Suit. Rhyming is loads of fun. You'll rhyme, too, by the time we're done! Meeting Rooms. Registration required.

Tunes & Tales: Peter and the WolfSaturday, Feb. 9 ages 4-8 with families9:30am; 10:30am with sign interpretation; and 11:30am

The 25th annual performance features the Westerville Symphony with narration by the library. Families will receive a copy of the Peter and the Wolf book/CD. An instrument petting zoo will follow each performance. Meeting Rooms. Registration required for each family member attending.

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Board of TrusteesMichael FultzMelissa HodekDeanna McDanielKaren PetersenJoshua PlattKaren SchollJack Shinnock

Don Barlow, Director

Board MeetingsThe Library Board of Trustees meets at 7pm on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The public is welcome to attend.

Newsletter StaffLinda Wilkins, EditorMike Pirik, Designer

Library HoursMonday-Thursday 9am-9pmFriday and Saturday 9am-6pmSunday 1-6pm

Telephone(614) 882-7277Customer Services ext. 5001Adult Services ext. 5004Youth Services ext. 5006Media Services ext. 5008

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