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Geraldine Brooks to visitThe library will welcome to Westerville former Wall Street Journal war correspondent and bestselling author Geraldine Brooks. A recognized speaker internationally, she will discuss her novel March and the art of creating historical fiction. She will speak Monday, November 12, 7pm, at Riley Auditorium, Otterbein University.

Brooks was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in fiction in 2006 for March, a powerful meditation on the chaos of the Civil War. Her talk concludes the Civil War book discussion series being held at the library. Her first novel, Year of Wonders, is an international bestseller and People of the Book is a New York Times bestseller translated into 20 languages.

The Washington Post's Jonathan Yardley noted that People of the Book "resides comfortably . . . between popular fiction and literature." "A very happy place, I think," Brooks says. "That's exactly where I'd like to be."

A book signing and opportunity to meet Brooks will follow her talk. Seating is limited, and registration opens Oct. 1. Register online or call (614) 882-7277 ext. 5004.

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• OtterbeinCemeteryWalk Visit Civil War gravesites

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The old adage “If you’re not moving forward; you’re moving backward” has never been truer than it is in today’s rapidly changing environment. To ensure the library’s continued movement forward, we have been conducting an extensive market analysis, examining who uses the library, how our patrons use the library, and the technology trends that affect future library services.

We are excited about the progress of the study and want to extend our deepest appreciation to the nearly 4,000 residents and stakeholders who contributed to the success of this important study. Our customers and the citizens of Westerville gave their time, energies and talents to provide us a map to the future.

As the lyric of George Harrison states, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.” Thanks to the input of thousands of residents, we know the road we will be traveling and the destination. We look forward to sharing the results of the study and traveling the road to the future with you.

Re-innovating ourselves

Please join our 2012 Annual AppealThe Library Foundation is dedicated to helping enrich the collections and programs of the library, and fund raising efforts such as our Annual Appeal help with that goal. We ask for your support as we start our campaign. Soon, pamphlets will be available in the library and online at westervillelibrary.org/foundation. Donations can be directed to assisting with immediate needs of the library or building a fund for the future.

DirectionsNotes from Library Director Don W. Barlow

An exciting yearThe 2012 summer and winter reading programs, spring and fall Sit and Knit workshops, and our 19th annual Ice Cream Social – what an exciting year it has been so far! We hope you’ll stop in on Sundays between Thanksgiving and Christmas to enjoy the Music in the Atrium series. The Friends Shoppe continues to thrive due to the continued support of our loyal customers.

We are continuing to campaign for donations to help replace the library's Outreach Services van. The Friends purchased the current van 11 years ago and with its very busy schedule the time has come for replacement.

To those who have made donations, we extend our gratitude. If you would like to help, please utilize the form contained in this newsletter. – Arlene Roeder, President Friends of the Library

Last Tuesday each month 10-11am

Join us for good reads and good discussion in this book club hosted by the Adult Services staff. Meeting Room A. Registration required.

MorningBook Club

Sep. 25

Mudwomanby Joyce Carol Oates

Gone Girlby Gillian Flynn

Oct. 30

Moloka'iby Alan Brennert

Nov. 27

Sunday, October 14 1-4pm

In the span of 74 years, more than 125 Civil War veterans were laid to rest in

Otterbein Cemetery.

Stroll through this historic cemetery at the corner of Knox and Walnut and stop at veterans' gravesites to hear about the war

and their experiences.

The walk will focus on seven veterans from Westerville laid to rest there.

Civil War Cemetery Walk

BooksFrozen Heatby Richard Castle(September)NYPD Homicide Detective Nikki Heat investigates the death of a woman stabbed to death and stuffed into a suitcase. When she discovers a link to the unsolved murder of her own mother, painful family truths expose a startling hidden life.

Tombs by Clive Cussler with Thomas Perry (September)Sam and Remi Fargo are intrigued when clues point them to the hidden tomb of Attila the Hun who allegedly buried a vast fortune of gold and jewels. Their search leads to five tombs and a man claiming to be Attila’s descendant.

A Winter Dream by Richard Paul Evans (October)Shoved out of the family business by his green-with-envy siblings, Joe soon triumphs as chief adviser to the CEO of another company. Then the siblings come asking for his help.

Dick Francis's Bloodline by Felix Francis (October)When race caller Mark Shillingford’s twin sister Clara loses a horse race she could have won, he accuses her of losing on purpose. Hours later she apparently jumps to her death from her hotel room balcony. Was it suicide? Mark investigates.

Buzzard Table by Margaret Maron (November)This puzzler in the Judge Deborah Knott series features a new arrival in Colleton County, an ornithologist researching vultures. When murder strikes, the vultures appear prophetic.

Shadow Creek by Joy Fielding (December)A woman, her two oddball friends, teenage daughter, and her soon-to-be-ex-husband’s fiancée make camp near Shadow Creek. After slipping away to meet her boyfriend that night, the daughter can’t be found in the morning.

MoviesSeptember: Marvel's The Avengers (PG-13), Snow White & the Huntsman (PG-13), Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG-13), Cabin in the Woods (R) October: Moonrise Kingdom (PG-13), That's My Boy (R), Dark Shadows (PG-13), Prometheus (R)

– compiled by Belinda Mortensen, Collection Development Coordinator

Hot TitlesBooks and Movies coming soon 150 Years Ago

Families all over the country were fearfully watching as their young men marched off to war. In July 1862, the call went out from Washington for 300,000 more men to enlist in the Union Army. In August, twenty-six men from Blendon Township joined the 95th Ohio Volunteer Infantry (the Blendon quota was nineteen). Just 11 days later the soldiers of the 95th engaged in an all-day battle and lost 32 men – two from Blendon Township – August Riddell, a local farmer, and A.W. Stonestreet, an Otterbein student described as big-hearted, noble-faced, ambitious, and a fearless soldier.

The men of the 95th marched 12,000 miles through 8 states as the conflict continued. Men died of disease, of wounds, and as prisoners of war. G.W. Schrock tragically was wounded with one of the last shots fired in the Civil War on April 8, 1865 and died of his wounds.

Sunday, October 14th from 1pm to 4pm at Otterbein Cemetery, the Westerville Public Library will honor the over 125 Civil War veterans who are laid to rest there by telling the stories of seven of those men. Please join us.

– compiled by Beth Weinhardt Local History Coordinator

Didyouknowthelibraryoffers. . .Videosforsignlanguagelearners?Signing Savvy is a video dictionary containing several thousand high-quality videos of American Sign Language (ASL) signs and fingerspelled words. It’s an ideal resource for building your own word lists, sharing them with others and creating virtual flash cards for practice. Find out how to communicate with family members, neighbors, teachers and persons with hearing loss using ASL. To get started, select the Online Collections tab on the website and scroll down to Signing Savvy.

Local History CenterNow open Saturdays

Events for AdultsRegister online at westervillelibrary.org or call ext. 5004

Sit&KnitDaySaturday, Oct. 27 10am-4pm

Participants ages 14 and older experienced in knitting, crochet and the fiber arts can stop in to share techniques and a potluck lunch. No instruction will be offered. Meeting Rooms. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Health-a-PaloozaSaturday, Oct. 13 12-2pm

Increase your family health awareness with screenings and health assessments at this event sponsored by the Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network. Don’t miss the kids activities, free samples and door prizes. Meeting Rooms.

MakeaFirePreventionPlanMonday, Oct. 8 6-7:30pm

In a fire emergency, every second counts. The Westerville Fire Department will present examples of home fire escape plans and help you make your own. Meeting Room B. Registration required.

ALivelyLookattheHistoryofDeathSunday, Oct. 21 2-4pm

Explore the fascinating (and slightly macabre) history of death and mourning in the 1860s. See an Irish wake and more with Jennifer Rounds of the Ohio Historical Society. Meeting Rooms. Registration required.

ComicBooksandManga:TopPicksThursday, Sep. 20 7-8pm

Looking for good comic book and manga suggestions? Talk to Jeff Scang, comic book expert from Laughing Ogre Comics, to hear what's new, what's classic, and what you shouldn't miss.Meeting Room A.

MysteryAuthorBobAdamovMonday, Oct. 1 7-8:30pm

Award-winning novelist Bob Adamov writes with nail-biting excitement in his series of six mystery novels. Hear how these stories took root and how they're tied to Put-in-Bay. Copies of Bob's books will be available for signing and purchase. Meeting Rooms. Registration required.

Spirits,Ghosts&theParanormalTuesday, Oct. 30 7-8:30pm

Get a look at investigating haunted locations as Brian Parsons, Director of the Ohio Paranormal Investigation Network, shares his personal experiences. Meeting Room A. Registration required.

HistoricalRomanceAuthorRosslynElliottThursday, Dec. 6 7-9pm

Get in touch with the history of Westerville, the Underground Railroad, and Prohibition with acclaimed author Rosslyn Elliott as she talks about Lovelier than Daylight, her latest novel.Meeting Room A.

TheAssassinationofAbrahamLincolnMonday, Oct. 22 6:30-8:30pm

What actually happened on that fateful evening in 1865? Historian John Ward from the Ohio Historical Society will trace the events. Meeting Room A. Registration required.

1918SpanishInfluenzaMonday, Oct. 29 7-8pm

The "Spanish flu" has been cited as the most devastating epidemic in recorded history, infecting one-fifth of the world's population and claiming over 50 million lives. Hear the impact of this disaster from Charles Carter, OSU history Ph.D. student. Meeting Rooms.

MusicintheAtriumSundays, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, 9,16 & 23 2-3pm

The 11th annual Music in the Atrium series features an array of holiday, regional and classical music. Enjoy the sounds of the season during your library visit.

AchancetogivethisholidayseasonHang purchased hats, mittens and scarves on the Giving Tree, contribute new or gently used books for children at the donation box and bring in items for the food drive benefitting WARM. Donations accepted Nov. 12 through Dec. 6.

Events for YouthRegister online at westervillelibrary.org or call ext. 5006

AftertheBellMondays, Sep. 24, Oct. 8 & 22,Nov. 12 & 26, Dec. 10 4-4:45pm Ages 5-7

Feed your body and brain in these math, science and craft themed after-school events. Snacks will be provided. Activity Center. Registration required.

ZombieMashTuesday, Oct. 16 6:30-8pm All ages

Bring the family for zombie, monster and other ghoulish activities and crafts for all. Meeting Rooms. Registration required.

TeenVolunteerTrainingWednesday, Oct. 24 4-4:30pm Ages 12-18

Interested in volunteering at the Library? Stop by one of our training sessions to find out which tasks and times are available. Activity Center.

Pop-UpLoungeWednesday, Sep. 26 & Oct. 31 4-5pmAges 12-18

The Lounge appears each month for teens to kick back and hang out. We'll have something different planned each time, so stop in to find out what's going on! Activity Center.

Campfire,Stories,Songs&AstronomyFriday, Oct. 12 7-8:30pm All ages

Bring the family for a campfire at the Sharon Woods Metro Park. We’ll tell stories, sing songs, learn about astronomy and make s’mores. Meet at the Pin Oak Program Area.

FroggyFamilyPartyTuesday, Sep. 186:30-8pm All ages

Love the Froggy books by Jonathan London? Bring the family for Froggy crafts, activities and games and be here when he makes an appearance. Meeting Rooms. Registration required.

FunFamilyTuneswithTheShazzbotsTuesday, Nov. 206:30-7:15pm All ages

Rock out with Captain Captain, 'Rora Borealis and the rest of The Shazzbots crew as this spacey Columbus quintet plays music for everyone. Meeting Rooms.

StarWarsReadsDaySaturday, Oct. 6 All ages

Celebrate the national Star Wars Reads Day with crafts and activities throughout the day. Join us, you should. Have fun, you will!

AmazingAmphibiansWednesday, Dec. 5 4-4:45pmAges 8-11

Visit with a frog, toad and salamander as a Sharon Woods naturalist shows us what amphibians do in the fall and how to find them next spring. Meeting Room A. Registration required.

StorytimesforeveryageFall II Registration opens Sep. 26

Winter I Registrationopens Dec. 27

GetGraphic!BookClubforTeens&'TweensTuesdays, Sep. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27 & Dec. 18 4-4:45 pm Ages 12-18

Tuesdays, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 & Dec. 11 4-4:45pm Ages 8-11

Do you like comics? Graphic novels? Manga? So do we! Let's talk about what you're reading, what's new in the library, share recommendations and maybe make a snack or craft.Activity Center.

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Between the PagesVol. 23 No. 4

F unded in 2000 by the Friends, the Outreach van has spent the past 12 years delivering library items to homebound

persons, preschools, daycares and all senior facilities. A new van would ensure that the lives of thousands of people will continue to be enriched by this service. Pleasehelp!

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The Friends of the Library is a non-profit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation may be tax deductible.

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Return this form to the Friends Shoppe with cash, credit card or check payable to the FriendsoftheWestervillePublicLibrary; ORreturn this form to the front desk with cash or check; OR mail to Friends Shoppe, 126 S. State St., Westerville, OH 43081.