Westerville Public Library

Starting Monday, July 13, roof repairs will begin here at the library. This will include areas of the roof that are up to 46 years old (!!!), as shown in the attached diagram (Phase 2). Here's what to expect: 🚗 Limited parking. (See attached map for options.) 🔊 Some areas may be noisy. 🚧 Some areas, services, or collections may be temporarily unavailable. 📅 Events may change location or be cancelled. Benefits include: ✅ Reduce energy costs. ✅Prevent water damage. ✅Increase comfort in kids area. ✅Improve structural integrity. Thank you for your patience during this process! Plan your visit @ https://lnkd.in/ghXV3tjW

An evening out before the start of school awaits at the Westerville Library Foundation's Sips for Stories Fundraiser on Saturday, August 8 at 4:00-7:00 p.m.📖 🍷 🍔 Enjoy food, drinks, a gift basket raffle, music, and FREE entry into Westerville's Uptown Untapped happening on the same day! Proceeds will be used to buy new tablets for the Westerville Public Library's kids area that encourage learning and discovery. Tickets: $75 per person (includes tailgate style food, 1 drink ticket, and free entry into Uptown Untapped) Buy your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/g65fpngg

Challenge yourself to a summer of reading and earn prizes when you meet your goal. Get started @ https://lnkd.in/gec6Trjq

Enjoy an onstage interview with author Ocean Vuong in conversation with Maggie Smith about his life and writing in partnership with Prologue Bookshop. Tickets include one pre-signed paperback copy of The Emperor of Gladness and entry to presentation followed by audience Q&A and book sale. (No book signing.) Learn more @ https://lnkd.in/gAeYuKAA

Feeling nostalgic for the year we left behind? Take a moment to reminisce with us about what an average day in 2025 was like at the library:   📚 6,726 items borrowed 🖥️ 657 computer sessions 📱 314 wi-fi sessions 📅 270 people at events 🚐 260 items delivered 🚘109 drive-thru visits 🖼️ 113 museum visits 🫱🏾🫲🏼 37 meetings held Plus people who attended library events increased by 18% and people who borrowed items using the pickup lockers increased by 300%! See more highlights @ https://lnkd.in/gfGNyPEG

A huge congrats to Bill Heaphy who was presented the 2026 Volunteer of the Year award by the City of Westerville at last night's State of the City! 🎉 Bill has volunteered 7,200 hours of his time over the past 19 years to cataloging items for the Westerville History Museum. His dedication to the preservation of the history of our community is exceptional. If you happen to meet Bill during your next museum visit, please take a moment to thank him for his service. Learn more @ https://lnkd.in/g5pg-4T2

Can't wait!📗

Welcome to the library's Board of Trustees, Tara Trigg, MBA, MPA! 🎉 Tara Trigg was appointed to the Board in January 2026. She currently serves as the Business Manager of the City of Westerville’s Electric Division where she focuses on creating an inclusive, safe, and growth-oriented working environment. Her experience ranges from capital improvement projects and finances to budgets and procurement strategies. On a personal level, her passion lies with her community, the environment, and wildlife. She is a certified Docent at the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and is a long-time member of the library’s Wednesday evening book club. She is honored to bring her positive, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking attitude to the Board of Trustees. Learn more @ https://lnkd.in/g5_bKN-h

Dive into the world of Ukrainian culture with art inspired by folklore and oral histories of Ukrainian families in the Westerville area. 🇺🇦⁠ ⁠ This mini-exhibit is on display November 2025 through September 2026. Learn more @ https://lnkd.in/gAxGv6yx

As the year comes to an end, we want to make sure to send a big THANK YOU to Jon Walden for your 7 years of service as a library Board of Trustees member. Thank you for bringing your passion, intellect, insight, and experience to the table. Your dedication and commitment to excellence has greatly enhanced our library and contributed to the continued success of the library. Our best wishes to you and your family in all your future endeavors. 🎉