Maria and David were excited to host their 3-year-old grandson Ellis - who lives in Pasadena, California - this summer. Maria was searching for children's books to incorporate into Ellis' afternoon and bedtime routine. One book in particular that librarian Katie suggested - Up! Up! Up! Skyscraper - was a big hit. Inspired by the…
Creators flex their visionary muscles in the Innovation Lab.
With a variety of tools and guided learning instruction, creators have been experimenting with digital creation, gaining new skills, and adding polish to their projects.
Customer solves car trouble with tool library.
A customer was having car trouble. He borrowed a tool kit, took it to the library's parking lot and diagnosed a walnut lodged in his engine!
Isaac’s imagination soars as a lifelong fan of Hilda the Dragon.
Isaac may be one of Hilda the Dragon's youngest fans, as he was just six month's old the first time they met. Since 2019, Hilda - a 30-foot, smoke-breathing dragon - has perched on the Westerville Public Library’s roof, keeping a watchful eye on State Street each October to celebrate the Wizards & Wands Festival…
Talented graphic designer prints custom-illustrated poster for birthday present
Scottie used her talents to illustrate herself and her boyfriend as imagined comic book characters, then printed a poster-sized version of the illustration using the library's custom printing service in the Innovation Lab. "I designed a custom poster as a present for my boyfriend and wanted to get it printed for his birthday. I sent…
Home deliveries offer a way to connect with the world.
For those who have trouble getting out, home deliveries offer a way to connect with the world - both through the staff members who visit as well as through stories. You are providing an invaluable service. When I am homebound, I love having a mystery to solve, an adventure in my head, or learning something…
Families share about their storytime experiences
Sometimes just getting dressed and out of the house can feel like an impossible task. But many parents and caregivers find a trip to the library for storytime a welcome respite. Families have shared ways that storytimes have improved their daily lives, from providing opportunities to make new friends to supporting their child's growth and…
Zero-waste goals made easier with research tools from the library.
Tamara shared with us how she leveraged the power of her library card to generate a list of restaurants and food retailers for a Westerville Green Team project. "I've been a member of the Westerville Green Team since 2021. One of the goals in our zero waste plan is to help local restaurants reduce food…
Translator more relaxed knowing books are easily to find.
Inez, a local translator, shared about recent challenges that were overcome with the help of the library. I'm a translator, and sometimes have trouble identifying references to references or indirect quotes in texts. I've found books from other libraries really helpful in tracking down these references. (Some books are available online, but not all.) I've…
“History shapes us even when we’re completely oblivious to it” says author David Grann
On May 3, 2023, author David Grann - of The Lost City of Z and Killers of the Flower Moon - was interviewed onstage by WOSU's Ann Fisher about his newest release, The Wager. Vivid descriptions of sea worms, scurvy, mutiny, the origins of seafaring idioms, captain's logs, and naval battles captivated the audience in…
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