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CHECK IT OUTQuarterly Newsletter | Spring 2015

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CELEBRATE NATIONAL

LIBRARY WEEK #NLW15

GET IN THE SPIRIT OF GIVING

STAR COMMITTEE

SHINES

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SPRING BOOK EVENTS

DELAWARE MAIN Baby Time: Mon. @ 11 AM Toddler Time: Tues. & Thurs. @ 10 AM Preschool Time: Wed. @ 10 AM & Thurs. @ 11 AM Family Time: Mon. @ 6:30 PM Toddler & Preschool Dance Party: Fri. @ 10 AM

ORANGE BRANCH Baby Time: Wed. @ 10 AM & Thurs. @ 11 AM Toddler Time: Tues. @ 10 AM & Wed. @ 11 AM Preschool Time: Thurs. @ 10 AM Toddler & Preschool Dance Party: Mon. @ 10 AM

POWELL BRANCH Baby Time: Wed. & Thurs. @ 11 AM Toddler Time: Wed. & Thurs. @ 10 AM Family Time: Fri. @ 10 AM

Baby Time birth to 24 months

Toddler Time ages 2 - 3

Preschool Time ages 4 - 6

Family Time birth to 6

Tween Programsages 9 - 11

Teen Programs ages 12 - 17

Family Programs all ages

Adult ProgramsAges 18 +

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OSTRANDER BRANCHFamily Time: Thurs. @ 10:30 AM

NOTE: Storytimes will break

from May 11 to May 29 and

resume on June 1.

Homework Help Centers will

end for the school year on

May 15.

*No storytimes at Delaware

on May 5 due to elections.

COVER MODELThis Check It Out newsletter features one of our awe-some STAR committee members. Lori Dunlap has been a member of our STAR Committee since its inception and is in charge of the Employee of the Month pro-gram. She has worked at DCDL for eleven years in various areas of the Circulation Department and has been the Page Supervisor for the last five years. She especially enjoys seeing all of the regular patrons, working with the young people starting their first jobs and helping out around the Library wherever she is needed.

HOLIDAY CLOSURES:Closed Easter Day 4/5

Closed Memorial Day 5/25

StoRYTimEs

GIVING BACKThis quarterly features some ways that DCDL gives back to the community through our staff and Library services. If you feel that the Library has had a posi-tive impact on your or a loved one’s life, you can con-sider giving a donation to DCDL. We accept dona-tions of cash, items for possible inclusion into the collection, and other bequests and memoriams. If you have questions please ask any staff member.

SPRING BOOK FAIRMany individuals enjoy helping the Library through the donation of time. It takes many volunteer hours to pre-pare for a Friends of the Library (FOL) Bargain Book Fair. Book sorting, set up, sales and clean up are all areas where the FOL would welcome an extra hand. Make a difference for the Library and the FOL by contacting volunteers@delawarelibraryfriends.org.

Book fairs this spring will be held at the Orange Branch Library on March 11 and April 10 - 11, and at the Delaware Main Library May 15 - 17.

STAR COMMITTEEThe DCDL STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) Committee was created in order to support staff mem-bers of the Delaware County District Library. Through recognition of the achievements of staff members and by fostering staff morale, the STAR Committee is dedicated to helping to create positive professional relationships. In addition to supporting staff, STAR also supports local non-profit organizations by do-nating funds, goods and services. See a staff member wearing jeans? They are helping to support a local organization by donating money or an item to dress casually. This program is called Casual for a Cause. See the back cover to find a list of all organizations that benefitted from Casual for a Cause in 2014.

DELAWARE MAINMar: 3 @ 1 PMThe Thirteenth Taleby Diane Setterfield

Apr: 7 @ 1 PMThe Girls of Atomic Cityby Denise Kiernan

May: 5 @ 1 PMThe LowlandbyJhumpa Lahiri

POWELL BRANCHMar: 27 @ 1 PMThe Wonderful Wizardof Ozby L. Frank Baum

Mar: 31 @ 7 PMThe Wonderful Wizardof Ozby L. Frank Baum

Apr: 28 @ 7 PMWhat Alice Forgotby Liane Moriarty

May: 19 @ 7 PMThe Restorerby Amanda Stevens

OSTRANDER BRANCHMar: 24 @ 7 PMThe Round Houseby Louise Erdrich

Apr: 28 @ 7 PMListening Is an Actof Loveby Dave Isay

May: 26 @ 7 PMThe Husband’s Secretby Liane Moriarty

ORANGE BRANCHMar: 25 @ 7 PMThe Buddha in the Atticby Julie Otsuka

Apr: 22 @ 7 PMThe Storied Life of A.J. Fikryby Gabrielle Zevin

May: 27 @ 7 PMOrdinary Graceby William Kent Krueger

Adult Book DiscussionsORANGE BRANCHMar: 10 @ 10:30 AMMy Name Is Mary Sutterby Robin Oliveira

Apr: 14 @ 10:30 AMThe Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

May: 12 @ 10:30 AMThe Book of Unknown Americansby Cristina Henriquez

DELAWARE MAINMar: 25 @ 7:30 PMLife After Lifeby Kate Atkinson

Apr: 29 @ 7:30 PMThe Autistic Brainby Temple Grandin

May: 27 @ 7:30 PMAmericanahby Chimamanda NgoziAdichie

STAR Committee collects donations from staff for local organiza-tions. Here Teen Librarian Mandy Henning presents our donation to the Powell Animal Welfare Society.

National Bookmobile Day is April 15th! Tweet us photos of the bookmobile when you see

it around town to @delawarelibrary with the hashtag #NLW15.

LIBRARY WEEK!Discover something new at your local branch of DCDL during National Library Week, April 12 – April 18. In addition to our usual, fun storytimes and programs for all ages, we’ll also take the time to recognize our staff on National Library Workers Day (April 14), our Outreach staff on National Bookmobile Day (April 15), and the growing genre for young adults on Celebrate Teen Literature Day (April 16). From working with Delaware City Schools, to collaborating with the Council for Older Adults, to the many orga-nizations from Central Ohio who join us for programs, we cannot thank our local community and your sup-port enough. While you’re out this week, take a photo and email it to create@delawarelibrary.org, send a tweet @delawarelibrary, or comment on our Face-book page and let us know what you see at DCDL.

2015March April May

MARCHSunday, March 1Chess ClubAges 8 - 11 @ 2 PMPre-registration required

Tuesday, March 3Reading BuddiesAges 6 - 9 @ 4 PM

Monday, March 9Make a TerrariumAdult and Teen Program @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, March 10Mobile Device One-On-One HelpAdult Program @ 9 AM

Friday, March 13Great Geek-Out: LEGOTeen Program @ 4:30 PM

Monday, March 16Stop Motion LEGO WorkshopAges 6 - 8 @ 6:30 PMPre-registration required

Friday, March 20Social Media ManiaTween Program @ 4:30 PM

Monday, March 23Pajama StorytimeFamily Program @ 6:30 PM

Friday, March 27Adult Book DiscussionThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumAdult Program @ 1 PM

Monday, March 30Creation StationFamily Program @ 4 PM

Tuesday, March 31Adult Book DiscussionThe Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank BaumAdult Program @ 7 PM

MAYFriday, May 1Extreme LEGO ChallengeTween Program @ 4:30 PM

Saturday, May 2PAWS For ReadingAges 5 - 9 @ 10 AMPre-registration required

Sunday, May 3Chess ClubAges 8 - 11 @ 2 PMPre-registration required

Tuesday, May 5Reading BuddiesAges 6 - 9 @ 4 PM

Tuesday, May 5Low & Slow BBQAdult Program @ 6:30 PM

Friday, May 8Great Geek-Out: MinecraftTeen Program @ 4:30 PM

Tuesday, May 19Adult Book DiscussionThe Restorer by Amanda StevensAdult Program @ 7 PM

APRILFriday, April 3Rock ‘N Roll StorytimeFamily Program @ 10 AM

Friday, April 3Make Your Own TerrariumAges 6 - 8 @ 2 PMPre-registration required

Friday, April 3Great Geek-Out: The Walking DeadTeen Program @ 4:30 PM

Tuesday, April 7 Reading BuddiesAges 6 - 9 @ 4 PM

Friday, April 10 Writing Workshop: Found PoetryTween Program @ 4:30 PM

Saturday, April 11Cookbook ClubWeight Watchers Cook It FastAdult Program @ 1 PM

Sunday, April 12Chess ClubAges 8 - 11 @ 2 PMPre-registration required

Monday, April 13Beginner Robotics with COSIAges 6 - 10 @ 6:30 PMPre-registration required

Tuesday, April 14Mobile Device One-On-One HelpAdult Program @ 9 AMTuesday, April 28Adult Book DiscussionWhat Alice Forgot by Liane MoriartyAdult Program @ 7 PM

POWELL

This spring we will be introducing board games that can be checked out and played at home!

2015 Events and ProgramsMarch April MayDELAWARE

MARCHTuesday, March 3Afternoon Book DiscussionThe Thirteenth Tale by Diane SetterfieldAdult Program @ 1 PM

Thursday, March 12Great Geek-Out: DerpTeen Program @ 7 PM

Wednesday, March 18LEGO Club: MazesAges 6 - 12 @ 6:30 PM

Thursday, March 19Teen Job FairTeen Program @ 6 PM

Saturday, March 21Paws for ReadingAges 5+ @ 10:30 AMPre-registration required

Tuesday, March 24Chapter Book ClubThe Strange Case of Origami Yodaby Tom AnglebergerAges 7 - 12 @ 6:30 PM

Wednesday, March 25Evening Book DiscussionLife After Life by Kate AtkinsonAdult Program @ 7:30 PM

Thursday, March 26Cookbook ClubGreat Easy Meals by Food Network MagazineAdult Program @ 7 PM

Tuesday, March 31Let’s Get MovingFamily Program @ 6:30 PM

MAYTuesday, May 5Afternoon Book DiscussionThe Lowland by Jhumpa LahiriAdult Program @ 1 PM

Saturday, May 9Paws for ReadingAges 5+ @ 10:30 AMPre-registration required

Tuesday, May 12Minion Movie Madness!Family Program @ 6 PM

Wednesday, May 13LEGO Club: Free BuildAges 6 - 12 @ 6:30 PM

Thursday, May 14Great Geek-Out: Avengers: Age of UltronTeen Program @ 7 PM

Tuesday, May 19Chapter Book ClubCharlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteAges 7 - 12 @ 6:30 PM

Thursday, May 21Pages & Purls (Knitting Book Club)Adult Program @ 7 PM

Wednesday, May 27Evening Book DiscussionAmericanah by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieAdult Program @ 7:30 PM

Thursday, May 28Cookbook ClubMake It Ahead by Ina GartenAdult Program @ 7 PM

APRIL Tuesday, April 7Afternoon Book DiscussionThe Girls of Atomic City by Denise KiernanAdult Program @ 1 PM

Wednesday, April 8LEGO Club: AnimalsAges 6 - 12 @ 6:30 PM

Thursday, April 9Magic: The Gathering TournamentTeen Program @ 7 PM

Saturday, April 11Paws for ReadingAges 5+ @ 10:30 AMPre-registration required

Thursday, April 16Great Geek-Out: Google CardboardTeen Program @ 7 PM

Tuesday, April 21Chapter Book ClubEvery Thing On It by Shel SilversteinAges 7 - 12 @ 6:30 PM

Thursday, April 23Cookbook ClubTaste Of Home Ultimate Comfort FoodAdult Program @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, April 28Not A Box! Not A Stick!Family Program @ 6:30 PM

Wednesday, April 29Evening Book DiscussionThe Autistic Brain by Temple GrandinAdult Program @ 7:30 PM

Thursday, April 16LEGO StorytimeAges 4 - 6 @ 6:30 PM

Monday, April 20Tween Writer’s Lab: Create A CountryTween Program @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, April 21Magic School Bus PartyFamily Program @ 6:30 AM

Wednesday, April 22Evening Book GroupThe Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinAdult Program @ 7 PM

Monday, April 27Yoga for TeensTeen Program @ 6:30

Tuesday, April 28Kids Cookbook ClubCook ItAges 6 - 10 @ 6:30 PM

MAYWednesday, May 6Adult Writer’s GroupAdult Program @ 7 PM

Thursday, May 7LEGO Club: BirdhousesAges 5 - 11 @ 6:30 PM

Monday, May 11Tween Writer’s Lab: Puppet TheatreTween Program @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, May 12Morning Book GroupThe Book of Unknown Americansby Cristina HenríquezAdult Program @ 10:30 AM

Wednesday, May 13Art ClubAges 6 - 9 @ 6:30

Wednesday, May 13The Orange Branch Cookbook ClubThe New Indian Slow CookerAdult Program @ 7 PM

Monday, May 18Yoga For TeensTeen Program @ 6:30 PM

Wednesday, May 20Adult Writer’s GroupAdult Program @ 7 PM

Wednesday, March 25Evening Book GroupThe Buddha in the Attic by Julie OtsukaAdult Program @ 7 PM

Tuesday, March 31Dog Classics Movie Marathon: BeethovenFamily Program @ 2 PM

APRILWednesday, April 1Dog Classics Movie Marathon: Homeward BoundFamily Program @ 2 PM

Wednesday, April 1Adult Writer’s GroupAdult Program @ 7 PM

Wednesday, April 1Green Cleaning doTERRA Essential Oils ClassAdult Program @ 7 PMPre-registration required

Thursday, April 2Dog Classics Movie Marathon: Air BudFamily Program @ 2 PM

Tuesday, April 7Family Storytime: BunniesFamily Program @ 6:30 PM

Wednesday, April 8Art ClubAges 6 - 9 @ 6:30

Monday, April 13Planning For CollegeAdult/Teen Program @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, April 14Morning Book GroupThe Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth SteinAdult Program @ 10:30 AM

Wednesday, April 15Kids YogaAges 6 - 9 @ 4:30 PM

Wednesday, April 15Euchre NightAdult Program @ 6:30 PM

Wednesday, April 15Adult Writer’s GroupAdult Program @ 7 PM

Thursday, April 16Itsy Bitsy Baby Yoga6 Weeks to Pre-Crawling @ 2:30 PMPre-registration required

MARCHWednesday, March 4Art ClubAges 6 - 9 @ 6:30 PM

Wednesday, March 4Adult Writer’s GroupAdult Program @ 7 PM

Friday, March 6Tae Kwon DoAges 3 - 6 @ 11 AM

Monday, March 9Tween Writer’s Lab: Twisted Fairy TalesTween Program @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, March 10Morning Book GroupMy Name Is Mary Sutter by Robin OliveiraAdult Program @ 10:30 AM

Tuesday, March 10Family Storytime: PetsFamily Program @ 6:30 PM

Wednesday, March 11Kids YogaAges 6 - 9 @ 4:30 PM

Thursday, March 12LEGO Club: Picture Book ClassicsAges 5 - 11 @ 6:30 PM

Monday, March 16Teen Job FairTeen Program @ 6 PM

Tuesday, March 17My Little Pony PartyFamily Program @ 6:30 PM

Wednesday, March 18Adult Writer’s GroupAdult Program @ 7 PM

Wednesday, March 18The Orange Branch Cookbook ClubChoose Your Own Culinary Adventure!Adult Program @ 7 PM

Monday, March 23Yoga For TeensTeen Program @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, March 24Kids Cookbook ClubTwist It UpAges 6 - 10 @ 6:30 PM

ORANGE

MARCH Tuesday, March 3Robotics Family NightFamily Program @ 6:30 PM

Saturday, March 7LEGO Club: Terrific TowersAges 5 - 11 @ 1 PM

Tuesday, March 24Book Bunch: Celtic CelebrationAges 6 - 8 @ 4 PM

Tuesday, March 10Remember When: Warrensburg SchoolAdult/Family Program @ 7 PM

Friday, March 13Library SleuthAges 9 & up @ 10:15 AM

Friday, March 13Homeschool Book Club: Books From Around The GlobeAll Reading Levels @ 11 AM

Tuesday, March 17Make It, Take It! Seed BombingTween & Teen Program @ 6:30 PM

Wednesday, March 18Child/Parent Book DiscussionWhen Life Gives You O.J. by Erica S. PerlAges 6 - 12 @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, March 24Book Bunch: Dog Care and Safety Ages 6 - 8 @ 4 PM

Tuesday, March 24Adult Book DiscussionThe Round House by Louise ErdrichAdult Program @ 7 PM

Thursday, March 26Writer’s Group Adult Program @ 7 PM

Tuesday, March 31Springtime Yoga: An IntroductionAdult Program @ 7 PM

APRILWednesday, April 1Spring Break At The LibraryAges 5 - 11 @ 1 PM

Saturday, April 4LEGO Club: Mission to MarsAges 5 - 11 @ 1 PM

Tuesday, April 7Meet A MermaidFamily Program @ 6:30 PM

Friday, April 10Library SleuthAges 9 & up @ 10:15 AM

Friday, April 10Homeschool Book Club: PoetryAll Reading Levels @ 11 AM

Tuesday, April 14Book Bunch: After School AppetizersAges 6 - 8 @ 4 PM

Tuesday, April 14Cookbook ClubOne Bowl Baking by Yvonne RupertiAdult Program @ 7 PM

Wednesday, April 15Child/Parent Book DiscussionStrawberry Girl by Lois LenskiAges 6 - 12 @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, April 21Make It, Take It! Intro to Glass EtchingTween & Teen Program @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, April 28Book Bunch: LEGO Fairytale ForestsAges 6 - 8 @ 4 PM

Tuesday, April 28Adult Book DiscussionListening Is an Act of Love by Dave IsayAdult Program @ 7 PM

MAYSaturday, May 2LEGO Club: Ships Ahoy!Ages 5 - 11 @ 1 PM

Tuesday, May 5Cinco De Mayo PartyFamily Program @ 6:30 PM

Friday, May 8Library SleuthAges 9 & up @ 10:15 AM

Friday, May 8Homeschool Book Club: American InventorsAll Reading Levels @ 11 AM

Tuesday, May 12Make It, Take It! Google CardboardTween & Teen Program @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, May 19Ostrander Local History WalkFamily Program @ 7 PM

Wednesday, May 20Child/Parent Book DiscussionThe Penderwicks by Jeanne BirdsallAges 6 - 12 @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, May 26Adult Book DiscussionThe Husband’s Secret by Liane MoriartyAdult Program @ 7 PM

OSTRANDER

Tuesday, May 26Kids Cookbook ClubNational Geographic Kids CookbookAges 6 - 10 @ 6:30 PM

Tuesday, May 26Evening Book GroupOrdinary Grace by William Kent KruegerAdult Program @ 7 PM

DCDL Gives BackDCDL STAR Committee collected donations from staff system wide for the opportunity to dress down every other Friday. We were proud to contribute to the following organizations in 2014!

www.delawarelibrary.org

Delaware Library84 East Winter StDelaware, Ohio 43015740.362.3861

Orange Library &Outreach Services7171 Gooding BlvdDelaware, Ohio 43015740.549.2665

Powell Library460 South Liberty RdPowell, Ohio 43065614.888.9160

Ostrander Library75 North Fourth StOstrander, Ohio 43061740.666.1410

DCDL Board of TrusteesNeil Neidhardt, President Michael Butler, Vice President Brenda Eldridge, Secretary

Ceena BakerLori SaviersHolly QuaineNick McCoy

Delaware Arts Festival Scholarship FundOhio Health Foundation - Grady HospiceLiberty Community Center Diaper Bank

Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyFamily Promise

Imagination LibraryCanine Companions For Independence

Common Ground Free StoreCozy Cat Cottage

Powell Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)Delaware County Department of Job And Family Services - Sponsor A Foster Child

ALS Association - Central & Southern Ohio ChapterPeople In Need, Inc.

American Red Cross - Delaware Chapter

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