Welcome to The Outreach, a bi-monthly newsletter created by Outreach Services, the Westerville Library’s senior and homebound delivery service.

1. Issue 46 July/August 2011
The Outreach
W E S T E RV I L L E P U B L I C L I B R A RY
BEAT THE HEAT!
Stay inside and read! The
Summer Reading Program is still
in effect so keep on reading!
Remember that this year’s theme
is Novel Destinations. Books can
take you anywhere.
Please excuse the misprint on our large print list. It seems that we
put the wrong phone number on there. The direct line to the
Outreach office is still 614-259-5034.
Also, Julie is now a notary. So, if there are any documents that you
need taken care of, feel free to call.
FUN SUMMER RECIPE:
—-SODA POP CAKE—-
1. PURCHASE 1 BOX, ANY BRAND, OF YELLOW OR WHITE CAKE MIX, A 12 OZ CAN OF FRUIT
FLAVORED POP (DIET WORKS GREAT TOO), TUB OF WHIPPED TOPPING, AND FREASH FRUIT
(STRAWBERRIES, ORANGES, ETC.)
2. PREHEAT OVEN AND PREPARE BAKING PAN ACCORDING TO BOX DIRECTIONS.
3. POUR THE MIX INTO A MEDIUM SIZED MIXING BOWL AND ADD SODA. MIX TOGETHER
THOROUGHLY WITH A SPOON OR WHISK.
4. DO NOT ADD ANYTHING ELSE, ALTHOUGH THE BOX MAY CALL FOR IT. PUT BATTER INTO
9X13 PAN AND PLACE IN OVEN. BAKE ACCORDING TO BOX DIRECTIONS.
5. REMOVE CAKE FROM OVEN WHEN DONE AND LET COOL FOR A COUPLE HOURS
6. USE THE WHIPPED TOPPING TO ICE THE CAKE, AND GARNISH WITH FRUIT.
7. ENJOY A LIGHT SUMMER DESSERT!

2. STAFF PICKS
P a g e 2
MARIE HEATHER
Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde The Widower’s Tale.
This book follows the story of Eddie who lives in by Julia Glass
a society where the ability to
see the higher end of the Active, but lonely, seventy
color spectrum denotes a JULIE year old Percy allows a
progressive preschool move
better social standing. Killer Cruise into his barn, turning his quiet
by Laura Levine life into a lively community.
Becoming Jane (2007, PG) While teaching on a lavish cruise, word- Evening (2007, PG-13)
smith Jaine soon finds that her expenses-
THOMAS paid vacation comes with a high price
when faced with blackmail...and murder. ELLYN
The Man Who Loved Wild Zone
by Joy Fielding
Books Too Much Get Low (2009, PG-13)
by Allison Hoover Bartlett Three men take to their
favorite South Beach nightclub, the Wild Zone, and
Book thief John Gilkey has stolen a fortune of rare make a bet about who can seduce the pretty, dark
books from around the country. It is now up to Ken haired, blue eyed Suzy. This harmless game has
Saunders, rare book collector turned amateaur deadly consequences.
detective, to stop him.
The Tourist (2010, PG-13) The Grapes of Wrath (1940, NR)
Upcoming Events
July 2nd... Blendon Lodge #339 Breakfast. 8:30-10:00 am. This event occurs
on the first Saturday of every month, located at 130 S. State St. Call
614-392-2431 for more information.
July 4th... Westerville Symphony Patriotic Pops Concert. Enjoy the holiday
with great music from the Westerville Symphony. Located at the
Westerville Sports Complex 325 N. Cleveland Ave. Call 614-899-9000 for
more information.
July 4th… Rotary Club of Westerville Independence Day Celebration.
Begins with 5K run and walk at 8am at Alum Creek Park. Then at 1:00 pm,
is the parade, heading north from Heatherdown to County Line Rd. Ending
with fireworks display at 10pm.