Westerville Public Library

Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library: Bird Box by Josh Malerman 3:04): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/1680631 Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett (5:32): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/590489 The Evil Dead directed by Sam Raimi (8:41): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/1561023

Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke Written For: 4th & 5th Graders​ Genre: Graphic Novel, Fantasy, Action/Adventure Themes: fracture fairy-tale, autism, friendship, bravery, family Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Cloud Library or Overdrive​

Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book The Great Treehouse War by Lisa Graff Written For: 4th & 5th Graders​ Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: divorce, friendship, family Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Cloud Library or Overdrive​

Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library: Lover by Taylor Swift (1:58): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12452121 The Art Detectives (4:12): https://acorn.tv/artdetectives/ Hawkeye Vol. 1: My life As a Weapon by Matt Fraction, illustrated by David Aja (6:48): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12003692

Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library: The Witcher Library Edition: Vol. 1 by Paul Tobin et. al., illustrated by Joe Querio, et. al. (3:45): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12285496 Cook's Country Magazine (7:04): https://www.rbdigital.com/westervilleoh/service/magazines/landing?mag_id=6016 Stubbs the Zombie: the Soundtrac...

Listen to why Youth Librarian, Lisa K, recommends Loot by Jude Watson. Written For: 4th & 5th Graders​ Genre: Action & Adventure, Mystery Themes: Thieves, family, treasure Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Overdrive​ or Hoopla

Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library: Ringworld by Larry Niven (1:24): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/76872 Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch (4:30): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/480602 Love And Rockets Vol. 1: Maggie The Mechanic by Jaime Hernandez (7:47): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11968331

Listen to local poets from the Westerville Poetry Group read their works. 0:50 - Betty Bleen - Dancing in the Moonlight 2:06 - Betty Bleen - In the Photo 4:13 - Betty Bleen - Threading the Needle 4:50 - Douglas Montgomery - Together or Alone in Social Distancing 6:34 - Douglas Montgomery - The Cicada's Dream 7:31 - Douglas Montgomery - My Bike 8:10 - Douglas Montgomery - Chanty Girl 10:25 - Linda...

Listen to why Lisa K recommends Written For: 5th Graders​ & 6th Graders Genre: Non-Fiction Themes: Science, Periodic Table, Science History Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Overdrive as an ebook or eaudiobook

Listen to why Lisa K thinks you should read 100 Cupboards by N.D. Wilson. Written For: 4th & 5th Graders​ Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Themes: family, magic, magical worlds Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Cloud Library, or Overdrive​ Also available as an eAudiobook

Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library: Color Out of Space (2:23): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13038495 Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (4:22): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11895887 The Venture Bros. (7:13): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12364566

Listen to why Lisa K recommends these 3 page-turning historical fiction books for grades 4th-6th. Books in order of recommendation: Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Okay For Now by Gary Schmidt These books are available to download as ebooks and eaudiobooks with your Westerville Public Library card from Hoopla, Cloud Library, and Overdrive.

Listen to why Westerville Youth Librarian Annamarie thinks you should read Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol: The Haunted House Next Door by Andres Miedoso. Written For: 2nd & 3rd Graders Genre: Fantasy/Spooky Themes: spooky, adventure, friendship Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Westerville Cloud Library: http://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/ Ohio Digital Library: http://ohdbks.overd...

Listen to why Westerville Youth Librarian Annamarie thinks you should read Poop Detectives by Ginger Wadsworth. Written For: 3rd - 5th Graders Genre: Non-Fiction Themes: animals, poop, science Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Hoopla: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11851429

Listen to why Westerville Youth Librarian Annamarie thinks you should read Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth. Written For: 3rd & 4th Graders Genre: Fantasy/Sci-Fi Themes: adventure, humor, friendship Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Westerville Cloud Library: http://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/ Ohio Digital Library: http://ohdbks.overdrive...

Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book A Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman. Written For: 4th & 5th Graders​ Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Themes: fairy tales, friendship, magic Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Cloud Library, Hoopla, or Overdrive​ Also available as an eAudiobook

Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book Alcatraz vs the Evil Librarians Written For: 4th & 5th Graders​ Genre: Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Humor Themes: family, magical abilities Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Overdrive​ & Cloud Library Also available as an eAudiobook

Listen to why Westerville Youth Librarian Annamarie thinks you should read Mia Mayhem is a Superhero! by Kara West. Written For: 2nd & 3rd Graders Genre: Fantasy/Sci-Fi Themes: friendship, adventure, superheroes Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Westerville Cloud Library: http://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/ Ohio Digital Library: http://ohdbks.overdrive.com/

Listen to why Westerville Youth Librarian Annamarie thinks you should read Small Spaces by Katherine Arden. Written For: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Horror Themes: creepy, scarecrows, mystery Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Westerville Cloud Library: https://ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/ Ohio Digital Library: http://ohdbks.overdrive.com/

Listen to why Westerville Youth Librarian Annamarie thinks you should read Zoey & Sassafras Dragons and Marshmallows by Asia Citro. Written For: 2nd & 3rd Graders Genre: Fantasy Themes: magical creatures, STEM Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Hoopla: http://hoopladigital.com Ohio Digital Library: https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/

Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book A Tangle of Knots by Lisa Graff Written For: 4th & 5th Graders​ Genre: Fantasy Themes: Magic, family, orphans, baking Download with your Westerville Public Library card with Ohio Digital Library or Westerville Cloud Library. Get started @ www.westervillelibrary.org/ebooks

Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab. Written For: 4th & 5th Graders​ Genre: Realistic Fiction, Adventure Themes: family, race, racism, theft Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Overdrive​ & Cloud Library Also available as an eAudiobook

Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book Front Desk by Kelly Yang. Written For: 4th & 5th Graders​ Genre: Historical Fiction​ Themes: Chinese culture, immigration, poverty, friendship, self-confidence​ Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Cloud Library or Overdrive​ Also available as an eAudiobook with Cloud Library

Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab. Written For: 4th & 5th Graders​ Genre: Horror​ Themes: Ghosts, haunted places, friendship, Scotland​ Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: ​ Overdrive​ Also available as an eAudiobook with Hoopla

Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book Free Lunch by Rex Ogle. Written For: 4th & 5th Graders​ Genre: Autobiography​ Themes: Poverty, hunger, school children, middle school​ Download with your Westerville Public Library card with Ohio Digital Library or Westerville Cloud Library. Get started @ https://www.westervillelibrary.org/ebooks