Quarterly Newsletter/Winter2019
CHECK IT OUT
Keeping you connected to the Delaware County District Library.
www.delawarelibrary.org
Welcome to the new CHECK IT OUT! This newsletter will keep you up to date on some of the ways that the Delaware County District Library provides resources to keep you educated, informed and entertained. I use the word “entertained” here advisedly. Recently, a library user wrote to me that she didn’t think the Library’s role (or, on a larger scale, the government’s) is to provide entertainment. This sparked a discussion of what constitutes entertainment. One person’s light novel is another person’s entrée into learning about a different country or time period. One person might watch a Library DVD to relieve the stress of the day, while another might view that same movie for a film studies class she’s taking at OWU. You might watch a toddler’s dance party event at the Library and see kids laughing, singing and dancing; we know that the kids are learning rhythm, rhymes, and colors, and parents are learning tricks for getting their kids interested in reading. Whatever brings you to the Library, either in person or to our website, we’re here to serve you, and to help you find the resources that you need and want. Of course, this is all made possible by our levy, and we thank you for voting to renew our levy on November 6!
George Needham
DCDL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
HOLIDAY CLOSURES
Brenda Eldridge, President Michael Butler, Vice President Ceena Baker, Secretary
Christmas Eve Monday, 12/24
Holly Quaine Neil Neidhardt Nick McCoy Denise Martin
New Year’s Eve Monday, 12/31 (Closing early at 5:00pm)
Christmas Day Tuesday, 12/25
New Year’s Day Tuesday, 1/1
COVER STORY Featured on our inaugural edition of the redesigned “Check It Out” newsletter is one of the newest additions to the Delaware County District Library family - Molly Meyers LaBadie. Molly joined DCDL in December 2017 as Deputy Director after 17 years of service in libraries. From a children’s librarian to a library trainer, and now our Deputy Director, she’s done it all! Molly has a passion for exploring strange and unique places, having visited destinations like the Christmas Story House in Cleveland or the Hartman Rock Garden in Springfield, Ohio. When she’s not on a road trip, she’s likely to be found knitting or relaxing with her family. You’ll see Molly throughout our branches this winter finding a book to read or program to attend for the Winter Reading Club. We’ve got plenty of options! During the month of December, we’re celebrating the holiday season with many opportunities for memory-making. Sing with us throughout the Village of Ostrander or witness two unique, family-friendly retellings of A Christmas Carol - one with tap dancing and song, the other with juggling! Ring in the New Year during an earlier hour at our annual “Noon Year’s Eve” Party. On Martin Luther King Day, the Library will remain open and feature activities to remember Dr. King’s legacy. Dr. King will even make an appearance at the Library to tell his story and answer questions. Finally, this winter we will partner again with the Delaware County schools as we read books written by Jason Reynolds. This biennial project with the schools is part of our DelawaREADS program, which encourages the community to unite while reading one book, one author or one style of literature. As in years past, the program will culminate with a visit from Jason Reynolds in February. Find details on all this and more in the pages to come or online at delawarelibrary.org. Happy New Year, and thank you for a wonderful 2018!
LOCATIONS Delaware Library 84 East Winter St. Delaware, OH 43015 740-362-3861 Orange Library & Outreach Services 7171 Gooding Blvd. Delaware, OH 43015 740-549-2665
Orange Library Drive-up Window Open during library hours Opens early weekdays at 7:00am Powell Library 460 South Liberty St. Powell, OH 43065 614-888-9160
Ostrander Library 75 North Fourth St. Ostrander, OH 43061 740-666-1410
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. Readers welcome! Morning Clubs Orange 10:30am December 11: Us Against You by Fredrik Backman January 8: In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende February 12: The Sun Does Shine by Anthony Ray Hinton Ostrander 11:00am December 5: Mark Twain’s The Innocents Abroad January 2: The Hideaway by Lauren Denton February 6: Yellow Crocus by Laila Ibrahim Afternoon Clubs Delaware 1:00pm December 4*: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley *Will be held at Bun’s Restaurant for a holiday lunch during discussion January 8: Pachinko by Min Jin Lee February 5: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Evening Clubs Delaware 7:30pm January 30: The Chalk Man by C J Tudor February 27: Blood at the Root by Patrick Phillips
Orange 7:00pm January 23: The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah February 27: Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke Ostrander 7:00pm January 29: My Life, My Love, My Legacy by Coretta Scott King February 26: News of the World by Paulette Jiles Powell 7:00pm January 22: The Warden by Matthew Louwers February 26: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
Craft Café Join us for a morning of crafting fun! Various craft supplies will be provided so you can choose to make one craft or more. Coffee and tea will be provided. Delaware 10:00am December 27 Paint Night* Join local artist and owner of Canvas Creations For You for a night of painting fun! No prior artistic experience is required. All supplies, as well as light refreshments, will be provided. At the end of the program, you will have a fantastic creation to bring home! *Pre-registration is required
Books & Brews Adults young and old alike are invited to grab a brew with us Orange and talk books. Pick up each 6:30pm month’s read at the Library and January 17 then get ready to book talk! The Daily Growler – Powell 6:00pm December 12: BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) January 8: Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman February 13: Stay with Me Ayobami Adebayo
ARTS & CRAFTS Bob Ross Paint Along Join Bob Ross enthusiasts and others as we follow along to one of his beloved painting sessions! Canvases, paint, and happy clouds included. *Pre-registration is required Delaware 10:30am January 26
Pinterest Night Do you like to visit Pinterest for craft ideas but don’t always have time to create the idea? Join us at the library to create a Pinterest-worthy craft. Supplies provided. Orange 7:00pm January 24: Sharpie Tile Coasters February 28: DIY Personalized Stylish Journal from a Composition Notebook
COOKBOOK CLUBS Take home a new cookbook and try out recipes. Then make/ bake/create and bring your favorite to the club to share with the group and discuss techniques. Come hungry!
Delaware 7:00pm December 13: The Perfect Cookie by America’s Test Kitchen (cookie exchange) January 24: Smitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb Perelman February 28: Ottolenghi Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi Orange 7:00pm December 12: Sally’s Cookie Addiction by Sally McKenney January 9: Milk Street: The New Home Cooking by Christopher Kimball February 13: Sweetie Pie’s Cookbook by Robbie Montgomery Powell 5:30pm December 18: Cookie exchange January 22: Favorite appetizers February 26: Favorite cookbook and dish
Ostrander 7:00pm December 4: Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook February 12: Retro Recipes From The ‘50s and ‘60s by Addie Gundry
FILMS
COMPUTER TRAINING
The Daily Growler – Powell 6:00pm December 19: Ozark January 16: Santa Clarita Diet February 20: The Sinner
Join us to advance your computer skills. No previous classes are required. Please register by calling (740) 549-2665. *Pre-registration is required Orange 9:00am January 22: Lynda.com Basics February 26: Microsoft Excel Basics
Binge Watch & Talk Is there a show you’ve recently binged watched? Need someone to talk to about it? We pick a different show each month and then talk about it.
Film Club Grab a copy of the selected film on DVD, Blu-ray, or watch via a streaming service like Kanopy. Then join the group for pizza, refreshments, and some film fun. Orange 7:00pm January 22: The Godfather February 26: Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child
ADULT PROGRAMS GAMES & TRIVIA Adult Game Night Learn to play Texas Hold Em, Euchre, and various board games in a relaxed and noncompetitive environment. The Daily Growler – Powell 6:00pm December 5, January 2 & February 6 Adult Spelling Bee Brush up on your spelling skills and join us for our second annual Adult Spelling Bee! The champion gets bragging rights, prizes, and a cool trophy. You can pre-register online, or register in person the night of the event. Orange 6:30pm February 22
Trivia Night Join the fun with live trivia action at the Powell Daily Growler for adults. Expect prizes, fun, and some friendly rivalries.
LIFE SKILLS
The Daily Growler – Powell 6:00pm December 26: General Knowledge January 23: Name That Logo February 27: Disney
Beer Brewing Basics Learn about beer brewing from the owners of Staas Brewing Company as they draw upon what they’ve learned after making more than 1,700 batches of beer over the last five years. Discover the steps, ingredients, science, and art it takes to make a delicious craft beer.
LEARNING & LANGUAGE
Orange 12:00pm January 26
ESOL Class It’s hard to survive in today’s culture if English is not your native language. Join these ongoing multi-level ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages) thanks to the Delaware Area Career Center Aspire office.
Budgeting 101 Start the new year off right with this introduction to budgeting and household money management. Learn how to make and stay on a budget, track your spending and reach your goals.
Orange Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 12:15pm
Delaware 6:30pm January 8
Delaware Toastmasters Club Do your knees knock together when speaking in front of people? Overcome your fears, listen effectively, find your voice and grow your confidence with Toastmasters. All meetings are open to the public and guests are welcome. Orange 7:00pm December 4 & 18 January 15 & 29 February 5 & 19 Medicare Basics Class SourcePoint offers a free class for Delaware County residents to help make sense of Medicare. Learn about Medicare options, including how to cover gaps in Medicare through supplement plans *Pre-registration is required Orange 10:00am January 22 Medicare Plan Comparison Workshop This SourcePoint-sponsored workshop will teach Medicare beneficiaries how to run a Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage Plan comparison on the medicare.gov website. This is a hands-on, interactive training session facilitated by an OSHIIP certified counselor. *Pre-registration is required Orange 10:00am March 26
LOCAL HISTORY Local History: DNA Results 101 Learn the basics of figuring out your DNA results. Bring your questions and learn more about this new genealogy tool. Ostrander 7:00pm January 8 The Unknown Lincoln Happy birthday, Abe! Join us to hear stories that are seldom ever told from Abraham Lincoln himself.
Tai Chi Workshop This class is designed to help you perform Tai Chi, an exercise designed for developing personal health. Tai Chi is good for strength, balance, vitality, concentration, and stress reduction. No experience required. *Pre-registration is required Orange 4:00pm January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 19, 26
Delaware 6:30pm February 12
Delaware 3:30pm January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 March 4, 11
WELLNESS
WRITING
Heartful Meditation Stressed out? Looking for better balance? Learn to relax with guided meditation.
Creative Writing Love to read? Interested in writing? Join us for creative writing exercises to explore your creativity or develop your skills. Beginners welcome
Orange 7:00pm December 3, 10, 17 January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11, 18, 25 Renew with Yoga A local yoga instructor will teach relaxing, stress releaving exercises that will help refresh the mind and the body. You are encouraged to bring your own mat. Orange 7:00pm February 21 *Pre-registration is required Ostrander 6:30pm December 5, January 9, February 6
Powell 6:30pm December 18, January 15, February 19 Writers’ Group Be inspired. Share ideas. Gain feedback. Network. Build a writing support group. Orange 7:00pm December 5, January 16, February 20
TEEN PROGRAMS ARTS & CRAFTS
FILM
GAMES & TRIVIA
Fork Art It’s amazing how many types of art and jewelry you can make out of the lowly fork. Learn how!
Anime Club Geek out about all things anime! Club meets every first Wednesday of the month. Teens only, please.
Ostrander 6:30pm February 7
Orange 6:30pm December 5 & February 6
Dungeons & Dragons Basics Roll for Initiative! Dungeons and Dragons is the ultimate tabletop game; join the adventure and learn to play. Just bring your imagination.
COOKING
Anime Lock-In Wear your cosplay (there will be prizes!) after-hours at the Library to celebrate all things anime. Plus, pizza and snacks!
National Cotton Candy Day Make homemade cotton candy. Delaware 6:30pm December 12 Ostrander 6:30pm December 6 Tasty Cooking Party Create cooking videos just like “Tasty” and try out new recipes. Delaware 6:30pm February 12
Orange 5:00-8:00pm January 4 Buzzfeed Unsolved Watch episodes of Buzzfeed Unsolved on YouTube and try out some of the ghost hunting equipment Shane and Ryan use during investigations after-hours at the library. Delaware 6:00pm January 18
Powell 5:00pm January 26 & February 23
LIFE SKILLS College Just Ahead: Show Me the Money! If you’re a family who may qualify for much college financial aid, this strategizing session will help to map out a timeline for you to prepare financially for college. Powell 2:00pm January 13 BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE See the programs on the pages ahead for Holiday, Martin Luther King and All Ages events!
Author Visit Laura Kamoie
“My Dear Hamilton: A Novel of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton” by Laura Kamoie and Stephanie Dray Thursday January 24, 2019 • 7 p.m. Orange Branch Library
In anticipation of “Hamilton The Musical” coming to Columbus in February, New York Times bestselling author Laura Kamoie will speak about the history behind and writing of her new novel “My Dear Hamilton: A Novel about Eliza Schuyler Hamilton.” Eliza was a patriot, wife, widow, and warrior in her husband's quest for a more perfect union. Q&A and book signing to follow. Books will be available to purchase that evening from Fundamentals Bookstore. Tickets go on sale December 14 on Eventbrite. Check the Friends of the Library website, Facebook page or Twitter for more details.
BARGAIN BOOK SALES: Come out to add more books, DVDs, and resources to your personal library at a bargain!
Powell Branch Library Saturday, January 19 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Delaware Main Library Saturday, February 2 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
If you have donations that you would like to make to the Friends for future book sales, drop your gently used items at any of our DCDL locations. Visit www.delawarelibraryfriends.org for more information on how you can become a member, donate or volunteer.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS ANIMALS
GAMES & TRIVIA
Paws For Reading Help your child get extra practice with their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog! This program is intended for children ages 5+.
Hero Kids RPG: Parts 1 & 2 Learn about an introductory fantasy role playing game called Hero Kids.
Ostrander 10:15am January 12, February 9 Delaware 10:30am December 8, January 12, February 9 Orange 2:00pm December 15, 29; January 12, 26; February 9, 23
ARTS & CRAFTS Art Club Fun art projects geared toward ages 6-11. Orange 6:30pm December 10, January 14, February 11
KID’S COOKBOOK CLUBS
Cook at the library (Ostrander) or at home and bring your dish to share (Delaware) for a meal made by kids! Ostrander 4:00pm December 12: Smart Cookie January 9: Reimagine PB&J February 13: Valentine’s Day Trail Mix Delaware 6:30pm January 3: Kids’ Fun & Healthy Cookbook by Nicola Graimes February 7: Complete Children’s Cookbook edited by Elizabeth Yeates March 7: Kid Chef Junior by Anjali Shah
Ostrander 4:00pm January 23, February 27
KID’S BOOK CLUB Bookworms Book Club This special book club is recommended for kids ages 9-12. Grab the book selection, read it, and bring it with you to discuss. Participants will be entered into a raffle for a free book of their choice! Orange 6:30pm December 17: Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi January 21: Sunny by Jason Reynolds February 18: Front Desk by Kelly Yang Child/Parent Book Club Read the book together and come ready to discuss it. Book-related activities and refreshments all are part of the mix! Ostrander 6:30pm January 17: Castle in the Stars: Book 1 - The Space Race of 1869 by Alex Alice Homeschool Book Club Children will be given an opportunity to do book report type presentations before a group based on monthly themes. *Pre-registration is required
Ostrander 1:00pm December 14: Friends & Family January 11: Snow & Ice February 8: Medically Speaking
STEM LEGO Club Show off your LEGO skills. LEGO Club for kids ages 6-11 meets regularly and has varying themes. Delaware 6:30pm January 10: Portraits/Silly Faces February 14: Bridges Ostrander 1:00pm December 1: Robots January 5: Castles and Forts February 2: Beach Party Powell 6:30pm December 3: Tall Towers January 7: Cool Cars February 4: Amazing Animals
WELLNESS Renew with Yoga (for Kids!) A yoga instructor will guide participants through the basic movements of yoga. Children of all ages can benefit from these stress-relieving exercises. Ostrander 11:30am December 4, January 8, February 5 Tiger Woo’s Martial Arts Tweens ages 9-11 will enjoy this fun and interactive introduction to Tae Kwon Do. Powell 6:30pm January 14
FAMILY PROGRAMS ARTS & CRAFTS
PARTIES/SHOWS
STORYTIMES
Doc McStuffins Toy Clinic The Doc is in! Bring your friends, family, and stuffed animals to learn more about what it’s like to be a medical professional. Meet a toy nurse who can help fix up stuffed animals that are in need of minor repairs.
Beach Party It might be the middle of February, but we’re ready to hit the beach at the library! Join us for music, snacks, crafts and games.
Bubble Storytime Enjoy a combination of books, songs, rhymes, and of course bubbles centered around a different theme each month. We include activities that appeal to a wide age range so the whole family can join in the fun!
Orange 6:30pm January 29 Epic Box Forts What could be more fun than building forts and castles out of boxes with the family? Ostrander 6:30pm January 25 Family Ornament Making Night Join us for a Mommy and Me, or Daddy, or grandparent and me ornament-making night! Hosted by local artist and owner of the Delaware paint studio, Canvas Creations for You! *Pre-registration is required Powell 6:00pm December 17 Family Paint Night Join us for a Mommy and Me, or Daddy, or grandparent and me paint night! Hosted by local artist and owner of the Delaware paint studio, Canvas Creations for You! *Pre-registration is required Powell 6:00pm February 18 Delaware 6:30pm February 19
Ostrander 6:30pm February 15 Delaware’s Got Talent Show It’s time for the 2nd Annual Talent Show for children of all ages! Register online with your talent and come enjoy the fun! *Pre-registration is required Delaware 6:30pm February 20 Practically Perfect Mary Poppins Party We will celebrate all things Mary Poppins! We’re going to have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious time!
Orange 6:30pm December 13: Dr. Seuss January 10: Winnie the Pooh February 14: Candy Music and Movement A fun night of dancing, stretching, and singing! Delaware 6:30pm February 6 Pajama Storytime Put on your pajamas and head over the library for some storytime fun for all ages.
Delaware 6:30pm January 16
Delaware 6:30pm January 23
Princess and the Frog Mardi Gras Party Celebrate Fat Tuesday with the help of some of your favorite friends. Let the good times roll with crafts and games featuring that New Orleans flare.
Valentine Storytime Enjoy a special Valentine’s Day-themed storytime. Stories, songs and crafts!
Orange 6:30pm February 26
Powell 6:30pm February 11
PRE-K PROGRAMS Early Literacy Tip: Making New Year’s resolutions? Make sure reading together as a family is one of them! Reading together is one of the best ways for children to develop deep attachments with adults and gives them an advantage when they start learning to read. Buddies, Books & Bubbles (Birth – 5) A special storytime for children ages birth to 5 and their parents & caregivers. This will be an inclusive activity in which children with special needs will learn and play alongside children without special needs. Delaware 11:00am January 23, February 27
Ikea Storytimes (Ages 4 – 6) Visit Ikea for storytime! Once a month we will be singing songs, reading books and having fun. November 27 & January 30 12:00pm Offisite: IKEA 1900 Ikea Way Columbus, OH 43240
Little Gym Tumble Time (Ages 4 – 6) Wear your comfy clothes and join us for tumbling and gymnastics with our friends from the Little Gym! Powell 10:00am January 25
STORYTIMES All Storytimes will break from December 24 January 4 for the holidays Baby Time (Birth – 24 months) Believe it or not, getting your child ready to read begins at birth! Baby Time involves rhymes, movement activities, songs, books, and unstructured playtime. Delaware Mondays & Tuesdays 11:00am Orange Wednesdays 10:00am Thursdays 11:00am Powell Wednesdays & Thursdays 11:00am
Orange Tuesdays 10:00am Wednesdays 11:00am Powell Wednesdays & Thursdays 10:00am
Ostrander Thursdays 10:30am Powell Fridays 10:00am
Preschool Time (Ages 4 – 6) At Preschool Storytime, we use interactive songs, finger plays, flannel stories, books and crafts to learn and have fun!
Toddler & Preschool Dance Party (Ages 2 – 6) Dance and sing with us at the Library! Join us for a fun, interactive music program designed for kids ages 2 - 6 and their caregiver.
Delaware Thursdays 11:00am
Delaware Fridays 10:00am
Orange Thursdays 10:00am
Orange Mondays 10:00am
Toddler Time (Ages 2 – 3) Toddler Time for 2s and 3s is full of fun songs, finger plays, flannel stories, books and sometimes crafts!
Family Time (Birth – 6 years) Family Storytime is a combination of books, flannel stories, songs, rhymes and crafts. We include activities that appeal to a wider age range so the whole family can join in on the fun!
Delaware Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am
Delaware Mondays 6:30pm
Ostrander Fridays 11:00am Playtime (Birth – Age 6) Playing is a vital way to build a variety of early literacy skills and a great way to meet new friends, so join us for some fun, unstructured playtime! Orange Fridays 10:00am
HOLIDAY PROGRAMS A Juggler’s Christmas Carol (Family) Enjoy a night of storytelling with a juggler’s original adaptation of the classic tale, A Christmas Carol. Delaware 6:30pm December 5 All Aboard the Polar Express (Family) Join us for a story adventure on the Polar Express. This event is filled with music, stories, and an imaginary train ride. Powell 6:30pm December 10 Delaware 6:30pm December 19 Caroling & Cocoa (All Ages) “Here we come a-caroling” around Ostrander! Carol with us and then, return to the library to enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. Ostrander 6:30pm December 14
Noon Year’s Eve Party (Family) Ring in 2019 without having to stay up late! Enjoy a New Year’s celebration the whole family can enjoy, including crafts, hands-on activities and a countdown to noon. Delaware & Orange 11:30am December 31 Winter Break @ Delaware Library (Family) Delaware January 2: Snowman Slime! 1:00pm January 3: LEGO Free Build! 10:00am January 4: Play-Doh Party 10:00am Orange 2:00pm December 26: LEGO Free Play December 27: Holiday Sing-Along December 28: Play-Doh Free Play January 2: Art in a Bag January 3: Melted Snowmen Slime January 4: Pixar Shorts Indoor Picnic
HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS Mini Book Ornament Making (Adult) Learn how to make a small 2”x4” hardcover book with twine loop using only recycled materials. Perfect for hanging as a tree ornament or writing down special holiday memories! All supplies included. Orange 2:00pm December 1 Make a Custom Winter Wreath (Adult) Make a custom winter or holiday wreath to brighten up your front door! *Pre-registration is required Delaware 6:30pm December 4 Hand Painted Wood Ornaments (Adult) Your canvas can be anything! This month, it’s a wood circle. Design two ornaments with guidance. *Pre-registration is required
Ebenezer Duke: A Musical Retelling of “A Christmas Carol” (Family) Be entertained by performer Duke Otherwise in this 45-minute mini-musical re-telling of A Christmas Carol. Expect original songs, storytelling, acting, tap dance and audience participation!
Delaware 6:30pm December 11
Orange 6:30pm December 11
Orange 6:30pm December 20
Gift Making Workshop (All Ages) Create homemade gifts for your loved ones. There will be separate stations for kids, teens, and adults, so as not to ruin the surprise.
MLK DAY PROGRAMS Celebrate MLK Day with Kanopy & Crafts (Family) Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with special “book on video” screenings of picture book classics about Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activists. Kids can also participate in a craft celebrating King’s legacy of peace and equality.
The Time is Ripe to Do Right: Martin Luther King and the Spirit of Non-Violence (Adult) “Meet” Dr. Martin Luther King. Ohio Humanity speaker Anthony Gibbs will present, in character, the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. Mr. Gibbs is the current Ohio History Connection’s Coordinator of Community Engagement.
Orange 2:00pm January 21
Ostrander 7:00pm January 22
Freedom Riders Scavenger Hunt (Children) Follow clues around the library to learn more about Dr. King and the freedom riders. Win a prize if you solve the puzzle! Delaware & Powell All Day January 21
FOR ALL AGES BOOKS Blind Date with a Book Are you up for a mysterious date this winter? The library has just the thing for you! Stop by anytime February 1 through 14 and pick out a wrapped book from our display. Enjoy your blind date. Powell February 1-14
DELAWAREADS Unwrap a Book Check out a surprise library book this holiday season! Read the tags for a clue about your book! Books will be wrapped and you get to unwrap and discover your book at home. Stop by anytime December 12 through 26 to pick up your book. Powell December 12-26
Jason Reynolds Author Visit Jason Reynolds, the featured author of DelawaREADS, writes novels and poetry for young adults and middlegrade readers. DCDL is excited to welcome this awardwinning author for a free visit! Olentangy Berlin High School 7:00pm February 22
Photo Credit: Ben Fractenberg
The Community & Family Outreach Services Department teams up with Preservation Parks of Delaware County every month for storytimes in the park! Enjoy stories and songs, then explore the parks during a short discovery hike. Storytimes are at 10 a.m. | Birth - age 5 DECEMBER 17
JANUARY 14
FEBRUARY 11
Deer Haven Park 4183 Liberty Road Delaware, OH 43015 Theme: Pinecones
Deer Haven Park 4183 Liberty Road Delaware, OH 43015 Theme: Animals in Winter
Deer Haven Park 4183 Liberty Road Delaware, OH 43015 Theme: Rocks and Minerals
Want to see more of the Outreach Department? Our Bookmobile is stocked with carts of bestsellers, children’s books, DVDs, audiobooks and more. It makes regular stops at daycares and senior living facilities, as well as neighborhoods throughout Delaware County. You can also see it at community events and festivals throughout the year. For more information about the Bookmobile or the Outreach Department, call 740-538-1660 or email outreach@delawarelibrary.org.
STAFF REVIEW by Miss Kelly Youth Services Manager When I heard that award-winning author Jason Reynolds was coming to Delaware County as a part of DelawaREADS, I let out the most embarrassing shrieky fangirl scream! Needless to say, I’m a fan. The first book I read by Reynolds was As Brave as You (which I am totally going to ask him to sign!) and I couldn’t stop there! Though, it was difficult to choose, here are just a few of my favorite other titles, along with some similar books you might know and what ages I would recommend read them.
As Brave As You, ages 10 and up
Read-alike: Gone Crazy in Alabama by Rita Williams-Garcia One of Reynolds’ “slower” stories, it follows two brothers from Brooklyn who are sent to spend the summer with their grandparents in rural Virginia. Through beautifully developed characters, the boys (and readers) explore fear, bravery, guilt, and forgiveness. Although I felt this book took forever to read, I was so sad when it ended!
The Track Series – Ghost, Patina, Sunny & Lu
ages 10 and up Read-alike: Rebound by Kwame Alexander Each book in this character-driven realistic fiction series focuses on a different person of the Defenders track team. Each member has different challenges on and off the track. Some are pretty intense, including gun violence, illness, and the death of a family member. I listened to most of these on audio which made Reynolds’ wonderful storytelling even better.
Long Way Down, ages 12 and up
Read-alikes: Monster by Walter Dean Myers or The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (another one of my favorite books) This novel, written in spare verse, shows Reynolds’ exceptional writing. Unlike his other books, I was caught off guard when the elevator doors opened revealing a ghost (!!!) from the main character’s past. In this quick, but super intense novel, a 15-year-old Will is confronted by several ghosts on his 60-second descent down his apartment building elevator. Each ghost is a victim of gun violence and plays an important role as Will decides if he will seek revenge for his older brother’s murder. Jason Reynolds will be at the Olentangy Berlin High School for a free visit on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 7:00pm. Visit delawarelibrary.org for details.
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