Westerville Public Library

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. This episode stars Thomas, the library's Marketing Assistant. He discusses how the library has impacted his own life. His book recommendation is: Miles Morales: Spider-man by Jason Reynolds Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Smiles%20morales%2...

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, recommends the the book Owly: The Way Home by Andy Runton. Written For: 2nd & 3rd Graders Genre: Graphic Novel Themes: friendship, humor, adventure Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28owly%20the%20way%20home%29%20a%3A%28runton%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, recommends reading The InvestiGATORS by John Patrick Green. Written For: 3rd & 4th Graders Genre: Graphic Novel, Humor Themes: crime solving, silly Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28investigators%29%20a%3A%28green%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. This episode features Jonathan C. He discusses his interest and experience with the library's collection of manga and anime. Here is Jonathan's book recommendation: Dragon Ball Z Manga & Anime Series-- story and art by Akira Toriyama Check it out: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/...

Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (4:25): https://tinyurl.com/y3h3w4mv The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (7:00): https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/westervillelibrary-document_id-d488z9 In Bocca al Lupo by Murder by Death (8:51): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/10893076

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K. recommends the book The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart. Written For: 5th & 6th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: family, friendship, coming of age, grief Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28coyote%20sunrise%29%20a%3A%28Gemeinhart%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. This episode features Max. She talks about our sorting machine, Gertie. Here is Max's book recommendation: Greenglass House by Kate Milford Check it out: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sgreenglass%20house__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library: Dune by Frank Herbert (3:23): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/1243691 A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (5:37): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11374717 Batman Year One by Frank Miller (7:22): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11356498

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. This episode stars Library Link Representative, Jon. He shares what Library Link is and why it's important. Here is his book recommendations: The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper (Book 1 of The Dark is Rising Series) https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%...

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, recommend you read Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson Written For: 5th-6th Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: friendship, diversity, immigration, poverty, jail, empathy, racism Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28harbor%20me%29%20a%3A%28Jacqueline%20Woodson%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. This episode features Youth Librarian, Annamarie. We discuss youth programming at the library before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is Annamarie's book recommendation: Best Babysitter's Ever by Caroline Cala Check it out: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/...

Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library: Animorphs by K.A. Applegate (4:22): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/search?query=animorphs Loving Vincent directed by Hugh Welchman & Dorota Kobiela (7:10): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12066991 Portlandia created by Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein & Jonathan Krisel (9:31): https://ti...

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K recommends The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. Written For: 4th & 5th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction, Poetry Themes: Basketball, family, overcoming stuggles

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. This episode stars Ann. She shares about getting her Master's Degree in Library and Information Science. Here is her book recommendation: Chomp by Carl Hiassen https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28chomp%29%20a%3A%28Hiaasen%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suit...

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K recommends reading Sal and Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez. Written For: 5th & 6th Graders Genre: Science Fiction Themes: friendship, Cuban cultural, diabetes, family, alternative universes Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28sal%20and%20gabi%20break%20the%20universe%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=g...

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. This episode stars Adult Librarian, Elizabeth. She shares her librarian origin story with us. Here are her book recommendations: Books by Beatrix Potter: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__SPotter%20%20Beatrix%20%201866-1943__Ff%3Afacetmediatype%3Ah%3Ah%3APICTUR...

Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library: Under the Skin directed by Jonathan Glazer (3:26): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12454572 The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson (7:13): https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/westervillelibrary-document_id-dpuxxr9 Chew by John Layman, illustrated by Rob Guillory (9:59): https://...

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K recommends reading Pizza and Taco: Who's the Best by Stephen Shaskan. Written for: Kindergarten & 1st Graders Genre: Humor, Graphic Novel Themes: friendship, competition, voting Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28pizza%20and%20taco%20who%27s%20the%20best%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. This episode stars Outreach Services Manager, Julie. She shares about the library's homebound and senior services. Here are her book recommendations: Nancy Drew books: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28nancy%20drew%29__Ff%3Afacetmediatype%3Au%3Au%3AEBOOK%3A...

Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library: Black Science by Rick Remender (2:53): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11903398 The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden (4:22): https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/westervillelibrary-document_id-mn7b8g9 Fantastic Mr. Fox directed by Wes Anderson (7:13): https://tinyurl....

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K recommends reading Recommends Astrophysics For Young People In A Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson, with Gregory Mone Written For: 5th & 6th Graders Genre: Non-fiction, Science Theme: astrophysics, space, humor, learning Check out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28astrophysics%20for%20young%20people%20in%20a%20hurry%29__Oright...

Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library. This episode stars Jonathan A. His book recommendation is So You Want to Be a Wizard by Diane Duane. Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28so%20you%20want%20to%20be%20a%20wizard%29%20a%3A%28duane%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K recommends the book CatStronauts: Mission Moon by Drew Brockington. Written For: 2nd & 3rd Graders Genre: Humor, Graphic Novel Theme: science, space, cats Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28CatStronauts%3A%20Mission%20Moon%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K recommends reading The Chicken Squad by Doreen Cronin. Written For: 2nd & 3rd Graders Genre: Mystery, Humor Themes: solving mysteries, noir-style writing, silly chickens Check out the book here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20chicken%20squad%29%20a%3A%28cronin%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold

Listen to why Lisa K recommends the book Ghost by Jason Reynolds. Written For: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction, Sports Themes: coming of age, running, teams, making good choices, own voice Check it out with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28ghost%29%20a%3A%28jason%20reynolds%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold