Director's Blog

New Somali Language Materials

tamara — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 22:36:58 +0000

As a part of our mission to enrich the lives of community residents, we have developed a collection of Somali Language Materials (Waxyaabo Ku Qoran Luuqada Af-Soomaliga) that includes books and DVDs about Somali life and culture. According to an article in the Columbus Dispatch this year, “Franklin County’s immigrant population grew 158 percent between 1990 [...]

Let the Games Begin!

tamara — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:53:51 +0000

The Summer Olympics kick off in Beijing on August 8th. To celebrate, check out the following resources. Or come in to the library to play Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games on the Wii! Websites: Visit the Official Website of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games for information on the competition schedule, an overview of the sports [...]

What do Egypt, cloning & peer pressure have in common?

tamara — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 23:54:31 +0000

They are all topics covered by our new Online Collections! Interested in the pros and cons of cloning? Try Issues and Controversies, which covers the different viewpoints for current issues. Want to learn another language? Try Mango Languages, which offers easy tutorials for learning 12 different languages. Need answers to those burning questions such as how to deal [...]

Wii in the Librarii?

tamara — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:45:28 +0000

Yes! The library has installed a Wii gaming system in our Gaming Room (part of our 2007 Media Services expansion project.) Find out what all the fun is about. Create a Mii and use the wiimote, nunchucks, or Wii wheel to play MarioKart, Wii Sports, Super Paper Mario, or Mario & Sonic at the Olympics, among [...]

We plan to bug you ALL SUMMER!

tamara — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 20:44:50 +0000

Now is the time to Catch the Reading Bug and find out what all the buzz is about. If you’ve never joined the library’s Summer Reading Program, you’ve missed out on some great prizes. This year’s sponsors include Graeter’s Ice Cream, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, Columbus Clippers, and our very own Friends of the Westerville Library, to [...]

Saying Good-Bye to VHS & Hello to the Future

tamara — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:29:17 +0000

There is no doubt that the library’s collection of VHS videotapes has served our community well over the years. But in order to stay true to our motto of “Delivering the Future,” we must look to new technologies and services. Therefore, on May 15th, we will be saying good-bye to a once-beloved technology. The library’s fiction [...]

Libraries outnumber McDonald’s, and other McFacts…

Director — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:42:12 +0000

Did you know that there are more public libraries than McDonald’s in the U.S.—a grand total of 16,549, including branches? Did you know that Americans spend more than twice as much on salty snacks as they do on public libraries? And did you know that Americans check out an average of more than seven books a year? Last [...]

No Need to Come to the Library - We’ll Come to You!

Director — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:00:42 +0000

Can’t find the time to come to the library? Don’t want to get out of your pjs? Check out our list of the top 10 things you can do without racking up fines. (Some services only accessible with a valid library card number.) 10. Read along to Diary of a Fly or Pirates Don’t Change Diapers [...]

C-SPAN Campaign 2008 Bus @ your Westerville Public Library

tamara — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:07:31 +0000

What is it? The Campaign 2008 Bus is a 45-foot mobile production studio traveling the nation to promote and enhance C-SPAN’s extensive coverage of the 2008 presidential race. Its mission is to inform voters, empower teachers, and enrich civics education. Visit the C-SPAN bus site for more information. When is it coming? Mark your calendars for [...]

Take a Test Drive!

Director — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 20:14:41 +0000

Dear library customers, Encore is Here! On our front page you will notice the New Generation library catalog that we are presenting for your use and your comments. While there are many new advancements that will be added gradually to the new catalog, we decided to have a soft rollout of the product in [...]