The Westerville Public Library received a $2,490 grant from the state library to fund a celebration of Ohio authors for children, including an event with illustrator Will Hillenbrand. The library offers a new 'first chapter' section to assist young readers transitioning to chapter books and is hosting a writing contest for all ages, with entries due by March 3. The winter reading program for adults features prizes and encourages participation, while various events related to the Civil War are scheduled to celebrate its 150th anniversary.

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WINTER 2011
Our picks Grant $$$ will fund celebration
The State Library of Ohio board has awarded the library a Choose to Read Ohio LSTA grant of
Adults
$2,490. Our proposal was one of just six approved for public libraries across the state.
More good news! The funds will provide a library celebration of Ohio authors for children. The
marquee event coming in April will be a visit from Will Hillenbrand, illustrator of Sleep, Big Bear,
Sleep! Watch for dates!
Teens Happy 2011 and thanks for 2010
Director Don W. Barlow extends a huge “thank you” and shares a couple of highlights and
challenges from 2010. Donʼs blog explains how we rank as a Five Star public library and
among the best in the nation. Plus, your understanding helped weather last yearʼs budget
cuts.
“First Chapter” for kids
Picture Book Thereʼs a new place for a young reader to browse when itʼs time to transition from easy readers into chapter books.
Over 1,000 books in the new category called “First Chapter” are shelved just outside the chapter book room in
Youth Services and ready for your family to check out.
Not sure when to make the transition? See our tips for choosing books for kids!
Writing Contest
Kids
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Do you dabble in writing? Submit your entry to the 5th annual Celebrate the Arts Writing Contest
sponsored by the Arts Council of Westerville, the library and Suburban News Publications. Youʼll become
a published writer! Entries are compiled by the Arts Council and published as a book for purchase and for
check-out.
Be a 1st place winner in one of five age categories (grade K-adult) and see your writing and photo
published in the Westerville News & Public Opinion newspaper and online. Writing contest entries are due
Mar. 3.
Friends
Welcome, volunteers!
Winter reading for prizes
Weʼre wooing booklovers ages 18+ with this winterʼs reading program for adults, I Love Books. It
features books and prizes readers will love! Sign up now through Feb. 19. Prizes include AMC passes,
Graeterʼs Ice Cream, Bel-Lago Bistro and more. The Friends of the Library is lead sponsor.
Foundation
Join our annual appeal
eBooks and eAudiobooks
Connect with us Stranded by winter weather? Borrow books from the library without leaving home! Thousands of
bestselling fiction and nonfiction titles can be downloaded straight from the libraryʼs website. Read or
listen to these books on your computer, portable device (iPod, Nook, etc.) or smartphone, without late
fees. Visit our eMedia page for details.
Contact us
Civil War events
History will come alive at library programs marking the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Try on 1860s
clothing at the fashion show presented by the Ohio Historical Society Mar. 5 and experience firsthand the
life of a Civil War Tea Lady Mar. 19 and US Colored Troop soldier Apr. 22. Sponsored by the Friends of
the Library.
Between the Pages newsletter
The winter issue of our newsletter, Between the Pages, is now available. Pick up a copy for a look at hot
book and movie releases and upcoming programs.
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