Check It Out Winter 2022-23

Hello! I’m Bryan. Nice to Meet You.

In my short time as Director of the Delaware County District Library, I have seen firsthand the passion this community has for their local library. In October, I was able to hold meet and greets at each of the branches. During this time I met so many kind individuals who have a great love for the library. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversations that were held at these events.

As we close the book on 2022 and begin to look towards 2023, the staff at DCDL is hard at work to provide wonderful programming and find new and innovative ways to offer the services that this community desires. In the first quarter of 2023, we look forward to opening our new Liberty Branch Library at the corner of Home and Steitz roads in Powell. A grand opening date will be announced soon, so be on the lookout!

You’ll notice in this newsletter that we will refer you to our website for more information on several occasions. Bookmarking www.delawarelibrary.org on your computer browser is always a great idea, but even moreso now that it will be your number one go-to location for all the things you’ll need to know about the grand opening of Liberty and the services and programs we’ll be introducing upon its completion.

Another wonderful resource with our most up-to-date information is our email notifications. Be sure you’re receiving the information you want by visiting www.delawarelibrary.org/member-update. I’m excited to stay in touch with you. Feel free to reach out or reply if you ever have any questions.

DCDL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Holly Quaine, President

Scott Tiede, Vice President

Connie Skinner, Secretary

Brad Allen

Ceena Baker

Beth Lear

Nick McCoy

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Christmas

Saturday, December 24Monday, December 26

New Year Saturday, December 31Monday, January 2

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, January 16

Presidents’ Day Monday, February 20

COVER STORY

So much is new at the Delaware County District Library. Since our last newsletter our new director, Bryan Howard, has settled into his role. We hope you’ve had the chance to stop in and meet him. If you haven’t, it’s never too late.

The Liberty Branch Liberty will be open in 2023 and we’re so excited to welcome you to our bright, shiny, new branch! Information about grand opening celebrations will be announced via social media so make sure you’re following us. Look for @DelawareLibrary on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

As of the writing of this newsletter, we know that things might change with our awesome programs, because that’s life and you never know what winter weather might bring. The best way to see what’s happening at your local DCDL location is to check the online calendar. Things happening this winter that we’re excited about: Polar Express with Mr. George is back at Delaware, Bright Star Touring Theatre is performing an educational show about the life of Dr. King on MLK Jr. Day, and author Neal Shusterman’s visit in February!

LOCATIONS

Delaware Library & Maker Studio

84 East Winter St. Delaware, OH 43015 740-362-3861

Liberty Library 7468 Steitz Road Powell, OH 43065 740-513-4557

Orange Library

7171 Gooding Blvd. Delaware, OH 43015 740-549-2665

Community & Family Outreach Services 7171 Gooding Blvd. Delaware, OH 43015 740-548-1660

Powell Library

460 South Liberty St. Powell, OH 43065 614-888-9160

Ostrander Library 75 North Fourth St. Ostrander, OH 43061 740-666-1410

Credit Delaware Gazette, Tony Botkin

LOAN PERIODS & LIMITS

DIGITAL LIBRARY

LIBRARY MOBILE APP

Access the Delaware County District Library with the tap of a finger. Explore recent releases, search the catalog, check your account, reserve a study space, find out about upcoming events, and check branch locations and hours. With easy access to digital collections and easy renewals, it’s your library at your fingertips.

CENTRAL LIBRARY CONSORTIUM

With a DCDL card, you also get access to millions of additional items in the collections of the 16 other member libraries. Items from these locations take slightly longer to arrive and require a hold to be placed. Visit clcohio.org/member-libraries/ for a list of all libraries where you can use your DCDL card!

HOURS*

All DCDL locations will be open:

Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: Closed

*The Ostrander Branch Library is closed on Mondays.

ACCESSIBILITY

*Operating hours may change as we prepare our staff for the opening of the Liberty Branch. Keep up to date with all Library hours at delawarelibrary.org.

DCDL welcomes all people to our programs and events. If you require ASL interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, please contact us at pr@delawarelibrary.org.

CURBSIDE OR DRIVE-THRU SERVICE IS STILL AVAILABLE

MISSION STATEMENT

The Delaware County District Library serves as the public information provider for our community, using traditional and innovative technology to encourage curiosity, free inquiry, and lifelong learning in a friendly environment.

Don’t miss out on VIP access to the new Liberty Branch Library opening soon! Join the FOL for an exclusive invitation to a special event at the branch before it opens to the public.

Young Writers Workshops

This popular program with artist and author Steve Harpster will return this spring!

In the meantime, check out the books our young writers created in past workshops at the Delaware Main Library and Orange Branch Library.

ADULT PROGRAMS

BOOK CLUBS

Do you like to share your ideas & reactions about titles you’ve read? Like to discover others’ thoughts & opinions? Join a Book Club for a fun, entertaining discussion.

Morning Clubs

Ostrander Morning Book Club

Ostrander 11:00am

December 7: Reader’s Choice

January 4: The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin February 1: The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett

Afternoon Clubs

Orange Afternoon Book Club

Orange 2:00pm

December 15: The Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman

January 19: Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce

February 16: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Around the World in Books & Bites

*Pre-registration is required

Various Locations 12:30pm

January 24: The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo

Shanghai Lily - 6161 Glick Rd. Shawnee Hills, OH 43065

February 28: Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill J. Gumbo’s - 39 E. William St., Delaware, OH 43015

Delaware Afternoon Book Club

Delaware 1:00pm

January 31: Finding Jake by Bryan Reardon

February 28: The Yellow Envelope by Kim Dinan

ARTS & CRAFTS

Pinterest Crafts*

FOR AGES 18+

Do you like to visit Pinterest for craft ideas but don’t always have time to create the idea? Create a Pinterest-worthy craft at the library.

*Pre-registration is required

Orange 6:00pm December 1: Holiday Ornaments Mini-Tree Decorating*

Evening Clubs

What Have You Been Reading?

Share your favorite titles, find out what others are reading, and discover what to read next for Winter Reading Club!

*Pre-registration is required

Zoom 6:30pm December 5

Virtual Book Club*

*Pre-registration is required

Zoom

6:00pm

December 15: The Deal of a Lifetime by Fredrik Backman

January 19: Miss Benson’s Beetle by Rachel Joyce

February 16: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

Decorating a tree can be challenging especially when they are only 6 inches tall. This class for adults will offer ideas, guidance and hands on experience. Trees and some decorating items will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own materials to guarantee their creations match their style and home decor.

*Pre-registration is required

Ostrander 2:00pm December 10

ADULT PROGRAMS

AUTHOR VISITS

Author Visit: Neal Shusterman Award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and television writer Neal Shusterman will discuss his popular “Arc of a Scythe” series as well as his personal story in a highlyengaging keynote presentation.

*Registration opens 12/9

Liberty Middle School 7:00pm February 8

TECHNOLOGY

Maker Studio Tour

Come tour the Maker Studio and see what tools and equipment we offer.

Delaware 5:30pm, 6:30pm, 7:00pm December 22

Custom Calendars*

Design and bind your own 12-month calendar using the Maker Studio’s comb binder.

*Pre-registration is required

Delaware

5:00pm December 6 6:00pm December 14

Laser Cut Holiday Cards*

Design a simple holiday card to be created on the laser cutter.

*Pre-registration is required

Delaware 6:30pm December 6 5:00pm December 14

FOOD

Coffee Tasting with Fresh Start Experience the intricacies and differences of different types of coffee in this event with Fresh Start Café & Bakery!

Ostrander 10:30am January 28

LANGUAGE LEARNING

ESOL Classes

Ongoing multi-level English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. New students should call to register at 740203-2267.

Orange 12:30pm Mondays, Wednesday, Friday

LIFE SKILLS

Delaware Toastmasters

Overcome fears, listen effectively, find your voice and grow your confidence with Toastmasters International, a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills.

Orange 6:00pm December 6, December 20, January 3, January 17, January 31, February 7, February 21

WELLNESS

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s*

Experts from the Alzheimer’s Association will discuss the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

*Pre-registration is required

Orange 6:30pm January 23

Making Sense of Medicare*

SourcePoint’s certified insurance specialists will provide unbiased advice and recommendations to help make sense of Medicare.

*Pre-registration is required

Orange 10:00am January 24: New to Medicare February 7: Option 1 - Medicare Supplements and Part D February 21: Option 2Medicare Advantage

WINTER

TEEN PROGRAMS GREAT FOR AGES 13-17

Teen Advisory Board

Volunteer at the library during the school year with TAB! This is your opportunity to discuss and influence teen services at DCDL for teens ages 13-17. Meetings count as 1 hour of volunteering.

Orange 4:00pm December 22, January 26, February 23

Teen Volunteer Drop-In*

Earn volunteer hours by helping out at the library! Ages 13-17.

*Pre-registration is required

Delaware

4:00pm - 6:00pm February 2

PrepAccelerator’s Virtual ACT Crash Course*

This is a fast-paced, rigorous, and intensive virtual crash course. Dr. Sampath of PrepAccelerator will analyze a variety of ACT questions from simple to complex.

*Pre-registration is required

Virtual 4:30pm - 8:15pm January 6

Dungeons & Dragons Roll for initiative!*

Dungeons and Dragons is the ultimate tabletop game; join the adventure & learn to play!

*Pre-registration is required

Orange 5:00pm - 8:00pm January 28

Delaware 5:00pm - 8:00pm February 25

Pet Portraits*

Register to draw your pet like the pros with pastel pencils!

Bring a photo of a beloved furry friend to this workshop for inspiration. Ages 13-17.

*Pre-registration is required Ostrander 6:00pm February 23

Our programs are constantly changing as we prepare to open Liberty, so always check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information!

GREAT FOR AGES

6-12

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Book Busters Book Club*

Calling all young readers in Grades 2-4! If you want to read fun books and discuss them with other kids and your local librarians, then Book Busters is the club for you.

*Pre-registration is required.

Orange 6:00pm January 24: Reader’s Choice!

Our programs are constantly changing as we prepare to open Liberty, so always check our online calendar for the most up-to-date information!

Homeschool Book Club*

Children will be given an opportunity to do book reporttype presentations before a group based on monthly themes.

*Pre-registration is required.

Ostrander

1:00pm December 9: Epic Builds & Wonders of the World January 13: Folklore & Fairytales February 10: Black History Month

Tween Art Explorers*

Explore a different artist or style and create something inspired by your new art history knowledge. This program is intended for tweens ages 9-12. Please register to ensure supplies are available.

*Pre-registration is required

Orange 2:30pm February 20: Puzzles LEGO Club

Show off your LEGO skills! We’ll provide the LEGO bricks, and will challenge participants with engineering, teamwork, and creative goals.

Delaware 6:30pm February 14: Free Build Fun

FAMILY PROGRAMS

All Aboard the Polar Express All Aboard the Polar Express!

Enjoy a journey aboard the Polar Express (without ever leaving the Library) with stories, music, and interactivity.

Delaware 6:30pm December 13

Noon Year’s Eve Ring in 2023 without having to stay up late! Enjoy a New Year’s celebration for the whole family that includes crafts, hands-on activities, and a countdown to NOON!

Delaware

11:30am December 30

GREAT FOR FAMILIES WITH KIDS OF ALL AGES

Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King

In this dramatic show, audiences come to see that the rights won during the American Civil Rights Movement came with a heavy price. Performed by Bright Star Touring Theatre. Great for 3rd grade & older.

Delaware 2:00pm January 16

Orange 6:30pm January 16

Black History Heroes, Soldiers & Spies

This dramatic production was created to celebrate the stories of Black American heroes. Learn the stories of figures like Colonel Charles Young and the Tuskegee Airmen. Performed by Bright Star Touring Theatre. Great for 3rd grade & older.

Orange 2:00pm February 17

EARLY LITERACY TIP

by Luke Bentley Liberty Assistant Branch Manager - Youth Services

Do you have a favorite song you sang with a parent or loved one as a child? A nursery rhyme sung to a classic tune, a lullaby, or even a song from a movie or television show? Not only do songs like these create warm childhood memories that last a lifetime, but they also can be great tools for early literacy.

Singing with your child promotes early literacy development in so many ways. When you sing, words are often divided into different pitches and tones, which can break down words into easier-to-understand chunks for little learners to better understand.

Singing is also usually slower than everyday speaking, which allows kids to hear small sounds in words along with giving more time to process those words and sounds.

Classic nursery rhymes set to song can also increase your young ones’ vocabularies, as they often include words that we might not use as much as we used to. Think of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star; how often do we say words out loud like “twinkle”?

Finally, it is never a requirement to be an excellent singer to sing with your child. Do as well as you can, and not only will you make lovely memories, but you’ll start your little one on a great path to early literacy.

These tips were pulled from the Every Child Ready to Read early literacy framework, which you can learn more about at EveryChildReadytoRead.org

Keep on singing!

STORYTIMES AT DCDL!

Storytime leaders will demonstrate and share about early literacy and ways to help their children get ready to read with books, songs, movement, music, fingerplays, rhymes, and storytelling!

Baby Storytime: Ages birth - 24 months

Toddler Storytime: Ages 2 - 4 years

Preschool Storytime: Ages 4 - 6 years

Family Storytime: Ages birth - 6 years

Check our online calendar for the most up-to-date schedule and to find the times that work for your family!

Your Outreach Department brings the library to you.

Home Delivery Services are available to library users who are unable to visit the library due to physical limitations.

Our Outreach Services staff carefully selects books, audiobooks, DVDs and other items to suit individual reading, listening and viewing tastes. Delivered to your home once a month, Outreach Services staff will update you on new materials and determine what you would like delivered the following month.

For more information and to receive Home Delivery Service please fill out an application on our website: www.delawarelibrary.org/outreach/

Want to see more of the Outreach Department?

The Bookmobile is out and about in the community. With regular stops at daycares, assisted living communities and more, you’re bound to see us “booking it” around town.

For more information about the Bookmobile or the Outreach Department, call 740-548-1660 or email outreach@delawarelibrary.org.

What Is The Maker studio?

The Maker Studio is a project of the Delaware County District Library where people of all ages can make, invent, create, build, and learn. Bring your ideas to life using our tools, equipment, and software, including 3D printers, sewing machines, vinyl cutter, laser cutter/engraver, Adobe Creative Cloud, and more.

maker studio class changes

You may have noticed there aren’t any programs listed in this quarterly for the Maker Studio after December.

In 2023, we’ll switch to only show programs on the online event calendar. This is because we are changing how we operate our training structure.

To meet community demand, Maker Studio classes will increase!

Beginning in January, Wednesdays will be exclusively dedicated to teaching and training.

Project programs, equipment demos, and room tours will continue.

Software lessons will be added to help you design your own projects and 1-on-1 sessions will be provided for more in-depth training.

Class schedules and topics will vary. We’re excited for this next step for the Maker Studio and hope you are, too!

Located in the Delaware Main Library 84 E. Winter St. Delaware, OH 43015 delawarelibrary.org/makerstudio 740-362-3861

makerstudio@delawarelibrary.org

STAFF REVIEW

by Kristen Vogel Adult Services Specialist

Check out these books that are perfect for “New Adults” with a focus on characters from age 18 to 30.

Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin

Hana’s life is a balancing act. As a young Muslim woman living in Toronto, she is juggling helping out at her family’s halal restaurant, running an anonymous podcast, and interning at a radio station. When a rival restaurant opens in her neighborhood, her attraction to the new owner makes her life even more complicated. With issues at her internship and a hate-motivated attack in her neighborhood, Hana relies on the support of her family, friends and community to find her voice. A heartwarming novel of self-discovery, family ties, and romance balanced with a deeper look at issues of racism and hate crimes.

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

Florence Day doesn’t believe in love anymore, which is a problem because she’s a ghostwriter for a famous romance author. Though her new editor refuses to give her a much needed extension on her next book, it’s the last thing on her mind when her father passes away and she must return to her hometown to help her family after years away. The loss of her father is particularly hard because he was the only other person who had the same gift: the ability to see ghosts and help them with unfinished business. Florence is also in for another shock when her new book editor shows up at her childhood home... as a ghost! An emotional, but quirky and sweet story with romance, humor, and endearing characters you’ll root for.

Survive the Night by Riley Sager

It’s the ‘90s and film-obsessed college student Charlie just wants to go home. She meets Josh at a campus ride board, who’s also headed in the direction of Ohio and offers to share a ride. Charlie is still grieving the loss of her best friend, who was a victim of the Campus Killer and as their trip gets started, Charlie comes to realize that maybe Josh isn’t exactly who she thought he was. Did she get in the car with the Campus Killer? A fun, cat and mouse psychological thriller that will keep you turning the pages.

WINTER