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Podcast reviewing books and movies chosen by the Book to Movie Club at Westerville Public Library. Episode 4 - The Story of Your Life and ArrivalRead and watch with us! The full list of books and movies that the club is reviewing this year: https://westervillelibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/2020802709_anb_wpl/2290005809_book_to_movie_club
Podcast reviewing books and movies chosen by the Book to Movie Club at Westerville Public Library.Episode 3 - Black Klansman and BlackKklansmanRead and watch with us! The full list of books and movies that the club is reviewing this year:westervillelibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/s…e_club
Podcast reviewing books and movies chosen by the Book to Movie Club at Westerville Public Library.Episode 2 - The Price of Salt and CarolRead and watch with us! The full list of books and movies that the club is reviewing this year: westervillelibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/s…e_club
Podcast reviewing books and movies chosen by the Book to Movie Club at Westerville Public Library. Episode 1 - Dracula and The InvitationRead and watch with us! The full list of books and movies that the club is reviewing this year: https://westervillelibrary.bibliocommons.com/list/share/2020802709_anb_wpl/2290005809_book_to_movie_club
Learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Framed by James Ponti.
Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Mystery Themes: art theft, friendship
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28framed%29%20a%3A%28ponti%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston.
Written for: 5th-6th Graders Genre: Fantasy Themes: magic, family, friendship, racism, prejudices, good vs evil
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28amari%20and%20the%20night%20brothers%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen and learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Atlas of Amazing Birds by Matt Sewell.
Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Non-fiction, Nature Themes: birds
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20atlas%20of%20amazing%20birds%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Sona Sharma Vest Best Big Sister by Chitra Soundar.
Written for: 2nd-3rd Graders Genre: realistic fiction Themes: family, big sister, Indian culture, Hinduism
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28sona%20sharma%20very%20best%20big%20sister%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Pony by R.J. Palacio.
Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Historical fiction, paranormal Themes: adventure, horses, ghosts, past & future, quests
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28pony%29%20a%3A%28palacio%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Accident Trouble Magnet by Zanib Mian.
Written for: 3rd-4th Graders Genre: realistic fiction, humor Themes: family, friendship, school, racism, bullying
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28accidental%20trouble%20magnet%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Apple of My Pie by Mika Song.
Written for: 1st-2nd graders Genre: Graphic Novel, humor Theme: squirrels, orchards, friendship
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28apple%20of%20my%20pie%29%20a%3A%28song%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Scaredy Squirrel In a Nutshell by Melanie Watt.
Written for: 2nd-3rd Graders Genre: Graphic Novel, Humor Themes: fear, friendship, squirrels, rabbits
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28scaredy%20squirrel%20in%20a%20nutshell%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Many Meanings of Meilan by Andrea Wang.
Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: realistic fiction Themes: Chinese culture, identity, racism, family, friendship
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20many%20meanings%20of%20meilan%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Mars Evacuees by Sophia McDougall.
Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Science Fiction Themes: Mars, aliens, refugees, mission persons
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28mars%20evacuees%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read What Happens Next by Claire Swinarski.
Written for: 5th-6th graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: eating disorders, astronomy, family, sisters
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28what%20happens%20next%29%20a%3A%28swinarski%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read At the Edge of the Universe by Shaun David Hutchinson.
Written for: Teens Genre: Fiction Themes: mental health, missing persons, friendship, love
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28at%20the%20edge%20of%20the%20universe%29%20%28Huchinson%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Welcome to Episode 4 of Fandom Fridays. Today's episode features Lisa Kaufman, one of our Youth Service Librarians and host of the Library Life podcast. Lisa takes a moment to share with everyone one of her favorite fandoms - Buffy the Vampire Slayer!
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Some Places More Than Others by Renee Watson.
Written For: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: Family, Harlem, New York
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28some%20places%20more%20than%20others%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
We're back with another episode of Fandom Fridays. Today we speak with Jessica Curtis, WPL's resident Otaku, to talk about her love of anime and manga!
Welcome to our 2nd episode of Fandom Friday! Today, we speak with Jonathan Atwood to talk about his fandom of the D&D program Critical Role.
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read 101 Animal Super Powers by Melvin and Gilda Berger.
Written for: 2nd-4th Graders Genre: Non-Fiction, Science & Nature Themes: animal facts, bug facts
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28101%20animal%20super%20powers%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Welcome to Fandom Fridays, a program where library staff share the thing that they love the most. For our first episode, host David Reyes shares his love of collecting action figures!
What do you love? Share your fandom with us!
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Humphrey's Really Wheely Racing Day by Betty Birney.
Written For: 2nd -3rd Graders Genre: Humor, Realistic Fiction Themes: hamsters, school stories, toys, racing
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28humphrey%27s%20really%20wheely%20racing%20day%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Unicorn Rescue Society Book 1: The Creature of the Pines by Adam Gidwitz.
Written for: 3rd-4th Graders Genre: Fantasy, adventure Themes: magical creatures, friendship
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28creature%20of%20the%20pines%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom by Sangu Mandanna.
Written for: 4th-6th Grade Genre: Fantasy, mythology Themes: Anxiety, Indian mythology, drawing
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28kiki%20kallira%20breaks%20a%20kingdom%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why Liz thinks you should read Bob written by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead and illustrated Nicholas Gannon.
Written For: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade Genre: fantasy Themes: friendship, mystery, imaginary creatures, family, fantasy, magic
Reserve a physical copy from the Westerville Public Library: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sbob%20wendy%20mass__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Download a digital copy with your Westerville Public Library card: Ohio Digital Library: https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/ohdbks-westerville/content/search?query=bob+wendy+mass+rebecca+stead
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Hilo: The Boy Who Crashed to Earth by Judd Winick.
Written For: 3rd-4th Grade Genre: Graphic Novel, Adventure, Humor Themes: Space, amnesia, robots, friendship
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sa%3A%28Winick%20%20Judd%29%20t%3A%28hilo%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why children's library, Lisa K thinks you should read Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner.
Written For: 3rd-4th Grade Genre: Adventure Themes: bravery, dogs, sled racing, family
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28stone%20fox%29%20a%3A%28john%20reynolds%20gardiner%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen and learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Scourge by Jennifer Nielsen.
Written For: Teens Genre: Thriller, mystery Themes: plagues, conspiracies, friendship, government cover up
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20scourge%29%20a%3A%28nielsen%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Burt the Beetle Doesn't Bite by Ashley Spires.
Written for: 1st-2nd Graders Genre: Non-Fiction, Nature Themes: insects, beetles, humor
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2022145__S%28Burt%20the%20Beetle%20Doesn%27t%20Bite%29__Orightresult__U__X7?lang=eng&suite=gold
Learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Jo Jo Makoons: The Used-to-Be Best Friend by Dawn Quigley.
Written for: 2nd-3rd graders Genre: realistic fiction Themes: friendship, Ojibwe Native Americans, school
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28jo%20jo%20makoons%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm.
Written for: 4th-6th graders Genre: historical fiction Themes: poverty, Key West, The Great Depression, friendship, family, lying
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28full%20of%20beans%29%20a%3A%28holm%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read City Spies by James Ponti.
Written for: 4th-5th Graders Genre: Adventure Themes: spies, world travel, hackers, diverse characters
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28city%20spies%29%20a%3A%28james%20ponti%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Middle School's a Drag: You Better Werk! by Greg Howard.
Written for: 5th-6th graders Genre: humor, realistic fiction Themes: business, drag, coming out, talent show, lgbtqia+
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1959523__SHoward%20%20Greg%20%28Gregory%20Steven%29%20__Orightresult__X3?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Misadventures of the Family Fletcher by Dana Alison Levy.
Written for: 4th-5th Graders Genre: Humor, realistic fiction Themes: family, school, adoption, lgbtqia+
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20misadventures%20of%20the%20family%20fletcher%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.
In this episode, Adult Services Manager, Mandy and I talk about her library origin story.
Mandy's Book Recommendation: Detransition, Baby by Torrey Peters
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28detransition%20baby%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Learn why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Miss Meteor by Tehlor Kay Mejia and Anna-Marie McLemore.
Written For: Teens Genre: Science Fiction/Magical Realism Themes: beauty pageants, friendship, overcoming odds, New Mexico, lgbtqia+
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28miss%20meteor%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Children of Exile by Margaret Peterson Haddix.
Written For: 5th-6th Graders Genre: Science Fiction Themes: siblings, parent-child relationship, mysterious people
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28children%20of%20exile%29%20a%3A%28haddix%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read York: The Shadow Cipher by Laura Ruby.
Written For: 5th-7th Genre: Mystery Themes: Alternative history New York, Jewish religion, treasure hunt, steampunk, diverse
Check it out here:
https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28york%29%20%28laura%20ruby%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender.
Written for: 5th-6th Graders Genre: Realistic fiction Themes: grief, death, reincarnation, lgbtqia+, abuse
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28king%20and%20the%20dragonflies%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Nessie Quest by Melissa Savage.
Written for: 4th-5th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: Loch ness Monster, family, friendship, Scotland
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28nessie%20quest%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.
In this episode Tech Associate, Debbie shares her experience collaborating with Westerwood, an assisted living community.
Debbie's Book Recommendation:
The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson
https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28The%20life%20and%20times%20of%20the%20thunderbolt%20kid%20%3A%20a%20memoir%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.
In this episode Robin, the youth manager and I discuss the library's Story Trail.
Robin's Book Recommendation:
A Map Into the World by Kao Kalia Yang https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28a%20map%20into%20the%20world%29%20a%3A%28Kao%20Kalia%20Yang%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Visit the Story Trail here: http://www.westervillelibrary.org/story-trail Johnston-McVay Park 480 S. Hempstead Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K. thinks you should read The Black Flamingo by Dean Atta.
Written For: Teens Genre: Realistic fiction Themes: LGBTQIA+, Drag queens, coming of age, racism, first love
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20black%20flamingo%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters by Andrea Beaty.
Written for: 2nd & 3rd Graders Genre: Realistic fiction, chapter books Themes: science, engineering, problem solving, family, friends
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__SBeaty,%20Andrea.%20Questioneers%20chapter%20books%20__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles.
Written For: Teens Genre: realistic fiction Themes: racism, police shootings, grief, family, brothers
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28tyler%20johnson%20was%20here%29%20a%3A%28jay%20coles%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.
In this episode, library intern, Raychelle shares her library origin story.
Raychelle's book recommendation:
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28Schwab%20%20Victoria%29%20t%3A%28The%20invisible%20life%20of%20Addie%20LaRue%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan.
Written For: Teens Genre: Fantasy Themes: Coming of age, friendship, romance, lgbtqia+, sexual identity
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28in%20other%20lands%29%20a%3A%28brennan%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Give Me Some Truth by Eric Gansworth.
Written For: Teens Genre: Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction Themes: coming of age, music, art, love, friendship, Native American people, New York
Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library.
In this episode, library page, Mary shares her library origin story.
Mary's book recommendation:
The Unteachables by Gordon Korman
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20unteachables%29%20a%3A%28korman%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen.
Written For: 6th Grade and older Genre: Adventure Themes: lying, impersonation, orphans, alternate world
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20false%20prince%29%20a%3A%28nielsen%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The Unteachables by Gordon Korman.
Written For: 5th-6th Graders Genre: realistic fiction Themes: school, learning disabilities, friendship, teachers
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20unteachables%29%20a%3A%28korman%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.
In this episode, Outreach Programming Librarian, Marie shares her library origin story.
Marie's book recommendation:
The Nature Fix by Florence Williams Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20nature%20fix%29%20a%3A%28williams%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read A Whale of the Wild by Rosanne Parry.
Written For: 4th-5th Graders Genre: Fiction Themes: family, survival, orcas, ocean life, leadership
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28a%20whale%20of%20the%20wild%29%20a%3A%28parry%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Our Friend Hedgehog by Lauren Castillo.
Written For: 1st-3rd Grade Genre: Fiction Themes: Friendship, adventure
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sa%3A%28Castillo%20%20Lauren%29%20t%3A%28our%20friend%20hedgehog%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish by Pablo Cartaya.
Written for: 5th-6th Grade Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: family, Puerto Rico, down syndrome
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28marcus%20vega%20doesn%27t%20speak%20spanish%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.
In this episode, Page Supervisor, Cheryl explains what the role of a page is at the library, and how important they are to the daily function of the library!
Here are Cheryl's book recommendation: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sa%3A%28kristin%20hannah%29%20t%3A%28The%20nightingale%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram.
Written for: Teens Genre: realistic fiction Themes: depression, self identity, lgbtqia+, Persian culture, Iran, family
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28darius%20the%20great%20is%20not%20okay%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis.
Written for: Teens Genre: Dystopian, Science Fiction Themes: survival, self-reliance, family relationships
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28not%20a%20drop%20to%20drink%29%20a%3A%28Mindy%20McGinnis%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.
In this episode, library processors Rachel and Suzanne discuss traditional vs non-traditional items the library has.
Suzanne's Book Recommendation:
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sa%3A%28Niffenegger%20%20Audrey%29%20t%3A%28time%20traveler%27s%20wife%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Put Me In the Zoo by Robert Lopshire https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1001373__St%3A%28put%20me%20in%20the%20zoo%29__Orightresult__U__X6?lang=eng&suite=gold
Rachel's Book Recommendation:
The Blue House by Phoebe Wahl https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__SWahl%20%20Phoebe%20__Orightresult?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why teen reader, Austin thinks you should read My Daddy Buys Houses by Allison Urbanski
Check out the book here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1973813__S%28allison%20urbanski%29__Orightresult__U__X4?lang=eng&suite=gold
*Note this book talk was created for the Westerville Public Library's Podcasting 101 program. www.westervillelibrary.org/events
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read There Will Come a Darkness by Katy Rose Pool.
Written for: Teens Genre: Fantasy Themes: duty, family, magic, adventure, good vs evil, lgbtqia+
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__SPool%20%20Katy%20Rose%20__Orightresult?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why teen reader, Allison thinks you should read White Fang by Jack London.
Check out the book here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28white%20fang%29%20a%3A%28jack%20london%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
*Note this book talk was created for the Westerville Public Library's Podcasting 101 program. https://www.westervillelibrary.org/events
Learn why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Willa of the Wood by Robert Beatty.
Written for: 5th-6th Grade Genre: Fantasy Themes: nature, forests, magic, coming of age story
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28willa%20of%20the%20wood%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Throwback by Peter Lerangis.
Written For: 4th-6th Grade Genre: Fantasy/Science Fiction, adventure Themes: time travel, grandparents, historical events
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28throwback%29%20a%3A%28Peter%20Lerangis%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.
In this episode Max and I discuss card catalogs and their history in libraries.
Here is Max's book recommendation:
Watership Down by Richard Adams.
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28watership%20down%29__Ff%3Afacetmediatype%3Au%3Au%3AEBOOK%3A%3A__Ff%3Afacetmediatype%3Aa%3Aa%3ABOOKS%3A%3A__Ff%3Afacetmediatype%3Ab%3Ab%3AEAUDIOBOOK%3A%3A__Orightresult__U__X0?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K recommends the book Sunny Side Up by Jennifer L. Holm & Matthew Holm.
Written For: 5th-6th Grade Genre: graphic novel, historical fiction Themes: dysfunctional families, family secrets, friendship, comics, humor
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28sunny%20side%20up%29%20a%3A%28holm%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Proud: Living My American Dream by Ibtihaj Muhammad.
Written for: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Autobiography Themes: racism, fencing, Olympics, overcoming obstacles
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28proud%20living%20my%20american%20dream%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Bear & Rabbit: Attach of the Snack written by Julian Gough and illustrated by Jim Fields.
Written For: 1st-2nd Genre: Humor Themes: friendship, bad habits, animals
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__SRabbit%20and%20Bear%20Attack%20of%20the%20Snack__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Remarkables by Margaret Peterson Haddix,
Written For: 4th-6th Grade Genre: Supernatural Mystery, Thriller Themes: time travel, friendship, family, problem solving
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28remarkables%29%20a%3A%28haddix%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to youth and teen librarians Annamarie, Michala, and Lisa K as they share their favorite kid and teen books of 2020.
Annamarie's recommendations:
Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28your%20name%20is%20a%20song%29%20a%3A%28Jamilah%20Thompkins-Bigelow%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Ty’s Travels Kelly Starling Lyons https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28Ty%E2%80%99s%20Travels%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Emma Everyday by C. L. Reid https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28emma%20every%20day%29%20a%3A%28C.%20L.%20Reid%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
American As Paneer Pie by Supriya Kelkar https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28american%20as%20pie%29%20a%3A%28Supriya%20Kelkar%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Twins by by Varian Johnson ; illustrated by Shannon Wright https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sa%3A%28Johnson%20%20Varian%29%20t%3A%28twins%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Michala's Recommendations:
Me and Banksy by Tanya Lloyd Kyi https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1951737__S%28Kyi%20%20Tanya%20Lloyd%20%201973%29%20t%3A%28me%20and%20banksy%29__Orightresult__U__X3?lang=eng&suite=gold
Eat, and Love Yourself by Sweeney Boo https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__SBoo%20%20Sweeney%20__Orightresult?lang=eng&suite=gold
Kent State by Deborah Wiles https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28kent%20state%29%20a%3A%28deborah%20wiles%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__SHammonds%20Reed%20%20Christina%20__Orightresult?lang=eng&suite=gold
Lisa's Recommendations:
Friday Night Wrestlefest by J.F. Fox ; illustrated by Micah Player https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28Friday%20Night%20Wrestlefest%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
InvestiGators Volume 1 written and illustrated by John Patrick Green ; with color by Aaron Polk https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28investigators%29%20%28green%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Sal and Gabi Fix the Universe by Carlos Hernandez https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28sal%20and%20gabi%20fix%20the%20universe%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
When Stars Are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28when%20stars%20are%20scattered%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Birdie and Me by J.M.M. Nuanez.
Written For: 5th-6th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: family, lgbtqia+, coming of age,
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28birdie%20and%20me%29%20a%3A%28Nuanez%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Fly on the Wall by Remy Lai.
Written For: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Humor, Realistic Fiction Themes: friendship, family, bravery, coming of age, own voices
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sa%3A%28Lai%20%20Remy%29%20t%3A%28fly%20on%20the%20wall%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 Cataloguers, Donna and Sarah. We discuss what happens to materials once they arrive at the library, and what preparation goes into them before people can check them out.
Here are Donna's and Sarah's book recommendations.
Drummer Hoff by Barbara Emberley https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28drummer%20hoff%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1824033__St%3A%28the%20thief%29%20a%3A%28turner%29__P0%2C2__Orightresult__U__X4?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Isaiah Dunn is My Hero by Kelly Baptist.
Written For: 4th-5th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: Poetry, writing, family, friendship, grief, addiction
Check it out here:
https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sa%3A%28Baptist%20%20Kelly%20J.%29%20t%3A%28Isaiah%20Dunn%20is%20my%20hero%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 Collection Development Manager, Belinda, and Collection Development Librarian, Becky. We discuss how materials are discovered and brought into the library.
Here are Belinda and Becky's book recommendations.
All the Devil's Are Here by Louise Penny https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28all%20the%20devil%27s%20are%20here%29%20a%3A%28penny%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
My Best Friend by Rob Hodgson
https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb2001465__St%3A%28my%20best%20friend%29%20a%3A%28hodgson%29__Orightresult__U__X4?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Pea, Bee, & Jay: Stuck Together by Brian "Smitty" Smith.
Written For: K & 1st Graders Genre: Humor, Graphic Novel Themes: friendship, teamwork
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__SSmith,%20Brian%20(Comic%20book%20writer).%20Pea,%20Bee%20&%20Jay%20__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Tornado Brain by Cat Patrick.
Written For: 5th-6th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction, Mystery/Thriller Themes: friendship, family, missing persons, disability, coming of age
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28tornado%20brain%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate.
Written For: 4th-5th Grade Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: friendship, family, stories told by animals, hurricane, survival
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28the%20one%20and%20only%20bob%29%20a%3A%28applegate%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Baloney and Friends by Greg Pizzoli.
Written for: 1st & 2nd Graders Genre: graphic novel Themes: humor, friendship
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28baloney%20and%20friends%29%20a%3A%28pizzoli%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read The Doughnut Fix by Jessie Janowitz.
Written For: 3rd-5th Grade Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: humor, food, family, friendship, doughnuts
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20doughnut%20fix%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Girl Giant and the Monkey King by Van Hoang.
Written For: 4th-5th Graders Genre: Fantasy Themes: Vietnamese heritage, mythology, family, friendship, racism, bullying
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28giant%20girl%20and%20monkey%20king%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read Blended by Sharon Draper.
Written for: 4h-5th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: family, divorce, racism, biracial, identity
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28blended%29%20a%3A%28draper%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K thinks you should read The King of Sting by Coyote Peterson.
Written For: 4th-6th Genre: Non Fiction Themes: nature, wildlife, humor, youtube star
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1905043__S%28the%20king%20of%20sting%29__Orightresult__U__X7?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine.
Written For: 3rd & 4th Graders Genre: realistic fiction Themes: tragedy, school schooling, asperger's
Check it out here:
https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Sa%3A%28Erskine%20%20Kathryn.%29%20t%3A%28mockingbird%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read The Insignificant Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling.
Written For: 5th & 6th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: disabilities, friendship, mystery
Check it out: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28Insignificant%20Life%20of%20a%20Cactus%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Hatchet by Gary Paulsen.
Written for: 5th & 6th Graders Genre: Adventure, Realistic Fiction Themes: nature, self-reliance, divorce, survival,
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28hatchet%29%20a%3A%28paulsen%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Problem at the Playground written by Courtney Carbone and illustrated by Melanie Demmer.
Written for: 1st & 2nd grade Genre: Mystery Themes: friendship, problem solving, mermaids, underwater creatures
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__SCarbone,%20Courtney.%20Undersea%20mystery%20club%20__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Fox and Rabbit written by Beth Ferry and illustrated by Gergely Dudas.
Written For: 1st & 2nd Graders Genre: graphic novel Themes: friendship, humor, conquering fears
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28fox%20and%20rabbit%29%20a%3A%28ferry%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Wishtree by Katherine Applegate.
Written For: 4th & 5th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction- anthropomorphic Themes: friendship, racism, nature, trees, family
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28wishtree%29%20a%3A%28applegate%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read The Serpent's Secret by Sayantani DasGupta.
Written For: 5th & 6th Graders Genre: fantasy Themes: Indian mythology, adoption, family, friendship, science
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20serpent%27s%20secret%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 youth librarian, Alexx. We discuss Alexx's library origin story.
Here is Alexx's book recommendation: Movies and Other Things by Shea Serrano
Check it out: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1951349__St%3A%28movies%20and%20other%20things%29__Orightresult__U__X6?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, recommends reading Sidekicks by Dan Santat.
Written for: 2nd & 3rd Graders Genre: Graphic Novel, Action/Adventure Themes: superheroes, pets, family, funny
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28sidekicks%29%20a%3A%28santat%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, recommends reading Doll Bones by Holly Black.
Written For: 5th-6th Graders Genre: Horror Themes: friendship, dolls, ghosts, coming of age
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28doll%20bones%29%20a%3A%28holly%20black%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 welcomes back page, Jonathan C., and we talk about the role playing game Dungeons and Dragons.
Here is his book recommendation: Volothamp Geddarm's Dungeonology byVolothamp Geddarm https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1772173__Sdungeons%20and%20dragons__Ff%3Afacetcollections%3A0%3A0%3AYouth%20Services%3A%3A__P0%2C7__Orightresult__U__X3?lang=eng&suite=gold
Here are the other books/guides he mentions: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__Slibrary%20life%20jonathan%20c%20episode%20books__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Here is the series Lisa mentions: Dragonlance by Tracy Hickman and Margaret Weis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonlance
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, recommends reading The Pants Project by Cat Clarke.
Written For: 4th-5th Grade Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: transgender, friendship, social justice, family, lgbtqia+
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20pants%20project%29%20a%3A%28cat%20clarke%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed.
Written For: 4th-6th Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: gender roles, Pakistan, indentured servitude, family, bravery
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28amal%20unbound%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read Greenglass House by Kate Milford.
Written for: 5th & 6th Graders Genre: Mystery Themes: adoption, family, friendship, role playing games, smugglers
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28greenglass%20house%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 episodes stars Robin, the Youth Services Manager, and we discuss the library's World Language Collection.
Her book recommendation: Hello World by Jonathan Litton
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1758758__St%3A%28hello%20world%29%20a%3A%28litton%29__Orightresult__U__X4?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, thinks you should read When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed.
Written For: 5th-6th Graders Genre: Non-Fiction; graphic novel Themes: poverty, hunger, refugee camp, education, family, own-vices
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28when%20stars%20are%20scattered%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K. suggest reading the Museum Mystery series by Steve Brezenoff.
Written For: 2nd & 3rd graders Genre: Mystery Themes: culture, friendship, solving puzzles, supernatural
Check them out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__SBrezenoff,%20Steven.%20Museum%20mysteries.__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, recommends reading Dear Sweet Pea by Julie Murphy.
Written For: 5th-6th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: friendship, divorce, privacy, coming of age
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28dear%20sweet%20pea%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 Jessica, an Adult Services Librarian. She discusses how she became a librarian.
Her book recommendation is: Not Home Alone by Rob Dunn
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28never%20home%20alone%29%20a%3A%28dunn%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 episodes stars David, our Innovation Lab Supervisor. We discuss diversity in libraries.
His book recommendation: The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20day%20the%20crayons%20quit%29%20a%3A%28daywalt%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why youth librarian, Lisa K, recommends reading Monsters Are Real: And Other Fun Facts by Hannah Eliot.
Written For: 2nd & 3rd Graders Genre: Non-Fiction Theme: monsters, mythology, history, animals
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28monsters%20are%20real%29%20a%3A%28eliot%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 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%20jason%20reynolds__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Here is the Do-It-Youself database Lisa talks about:
Home Improvement Reference: https://www.westervillelibrary.org/home-improvement
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/iii/encore/search/C__S%28dragon%20ball%20z%29__P1__Orightresult__U__X0?lang=eng&suite=gold
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%20dark%20is%20rising%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
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/C__SCala%20%20Caroline%20__Orightresult?lang=eng&suite=gold
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://tinyurl.com/portlandia-WPL
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&suite=gold
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=gold
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%3APICTURE%20BOOKS%3A%3A__Orightresult__X0?lang=eng&suite=gold
Little Women: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28little%20women%29%20a%3A%28alcott%29__Ff%3Afacetcollections%3A0%3A0%3AYouth%20Services%3A%3A__Orightresult__U__X0?lang=eng&suite=gold
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy : a graphic novel (The updated graphic novel version of Little Women mentioned by Lisa)
https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__STerciero%20%20Rey%20__Orightresult?lang=eng&suite=gold
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://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11903954
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%3A__Ff%3Afacetmediatype%3Aa%3Aa%3ABOOKS%3A%3A__Orightresult__U__X0?lang=eng&suite=gold
The Black Stallion: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20black%20stallion%29__Ff%3Afacetmediatype%3Aa%3Aa%3ABOOKS%3A%3A__Ff%3Afacetmediatype%3Ab%3Ab%3AEAUDIOBOOK%3A%3A__Ff%3Afacetmediatype%3Au%3Au%3AEBOOK%3A%3A__Orightresult__U__X0?lang=eng&suite=gold
The Bike Lesson: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__S%28the%20bike%20lesson%29%20a%3A%28Berenstain%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
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.com/y3lmhn4m
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__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 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
Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book Savvy by Ingrid Law
Written For: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Fantasy Themes: family, friendship, magical abilities Check it out with your Westerville Public Library card at:
https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28savvy%29%20a%3A%28law%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 Adult Services Librarian, Jordan. He tells about creating and hosting Dungeons & Dragons programs.
His book recommendation is The Riverman by Aaron Starmer. Review it here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17934459-the-riverman
Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David (along with special guest Jonathan) chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library:
As You Wish: As you wish : inconceivable tales from the making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes (2:51): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/1984294
Scott Pilgrim Collection by Bryan O'Malley(5:51): https://www.hoopladigital.com/comic/publisher/6479296458/series/scott-pilgrim/6479296472
The Adventure Zone: Here There Be Gerblins by the McElroys(8:43): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/4147578
The Thing (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Ennio Morricone (8:43): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12255675
Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book My Life As An Ice Cream Sandwich by Ibi Zoboi
Written For: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Historical Fiction Themes: family, friendship, own voice, coming of age, cultural diversity Check it out with your Westerville Public Library card at:
https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28my%20life%20as%20an%20ice%20cream%20sandwich%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 the manager of the Westerville History Center & Museum, Nina.
Her book recommendation is Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell. Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28island%20of%20the%20blue%20dolphins%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
The book Lisa recommends is The Captive by Scott O'Dell. It's currently out of print.
Here is the Local History Department's YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhmIeBO2ipDGn0XdSGMhcg
Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library:
Kenan & Kel (2:51): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12369225 Cartoon Network and Adult Swin Cartoons (5:51): https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/6202 Tales from La Vida by Frederick Luis Aldama (8:43): https://tinyurl.com/ybsz2meh
Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book The Case of the Missing Marquees: An Enola Holmes Mystery by Nancy Spring Written For: 4th-6th Graders Genre: Mystery, Historical Fiction Themes: detectives, solving puzzles, Sherlock Holmes Check it out with your Westerville Public Library card at: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__SSpringer,%20Nancy.%20Enola%20Holmes%20mystery%20__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 Materials Processor, Rachel. She shares what behind the scenes work she and her team do to make library magic happen
Her book recommendation is Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery, Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28anne%20of%20green%20gables%29%20a%3A%28montgomery%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library:
If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo (6:33) - https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/2420638 What We Do In The Shadows directed by Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi (8:17) - https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11950543 Blak and Blu by Gary Clark Jr. (10:51) - https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/10980787
Welcome to Library Life. This is a behind the scenes podcast of the happenings of the Westerville Public Library.
This episode stars Youth Librarian, Sarah. She shares some funny happenings she's experienced as a librarian.
Her book recommendation is Small Spaces by Katherine Arden, Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28small%20spaces%29%20a%3A%28arden%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library:
Lovecraft Country by Matt Huff(2:30) ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/2147929
Factfulness by Hans Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlund(4:31) ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/3462517
They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib (7:18) ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/3685082
Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book Song for a Whale by Lynne Kelly.
Written For: 4th & 5th Graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: Being Deaf, family, animals, whales, overcoming problems Check it out with your Westerville Public Library card at: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28song%20for%20a%20whale%29%20a%3A%28kelly%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book Lily and Dunkin by Donna Gephart
Written For: 5th-6th graders Genre: realistic fiction Themes: Mental health, bipolar disorder, transgender person, self-identity, coming of age, friendship
Download with your Westerville Public Library or reserve through our website: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28lily%20and%20dunkin%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 Youth Librarian, Annamarie. She shares how and why she became a librarian.
Her book recommendation is Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia.
Check it out here: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28Tristan%20Strong%20punches%20a%20hole%20in%20the%20sky%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library:
The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter (2:15): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/874527 Dark Matter by Blake Crouch (4:43): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/2575561 High Fidelity by Nick Hornby (7:40): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/203620
Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliot
Written For: 3rd-5th graders Genre: Fantasy Themes: Magic, dragons, alternate worlds
Download with your Westerville Public Library or reserve through our website: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28dragons%20in%20a%20bag%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book The Best At It by Maulik Pancholy
Written For: 4th- 6th graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: Racism, Coming Out, Indian Culture, Family, Friendship
Download with your Westerville Public Library card Overdrive, or reserve through our website: https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28the%20best%20at%20it%29%20a%3A%28Pancholy%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these special anti-racist titles available to borrow free from your library:
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison: https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/480420 Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson: https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/1727879 Your Black Friend and Other Strangers by Ben Passmore: http://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1871537__Syour%20black%20friend__Orightresult__U__X6?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book Ghost Boys by Jewel Parker Rhodes
Written For: 4th- 6th graders Genre: Realistic Fiction Themes: Racism, American History, police brutality
Download with your Westerville Public Library card Overdrive, or reserve through our website:https://search.westervillelibrary.org/iii/encore/search/C__St%3A%28ghost%20boys%29%20a%3A%28rhodes%29__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold
Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book New Kid by Jerry Craft
Written For: 4th- 6th graders Genre: Graphic Novel, Realistic Fiction Themes: Racism, New kid at school, friendship
Download with your Westerville Public Library card Overdrive, Hoopla, or Cloud Library.
Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library:
Dungeons & Dragons: Days of Endless Adventure (2:48): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/13280520 The Girl with All the Gifts (3:57): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/1305581 Phoenix by Pedro the Lion (5:49): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12297609
Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book My Jasper June by Laural Snyder Written For: 4th & 5th Graders Genre: Realistic fiction Themes: friendship, depression, homelessness, family Download with your Westerville Public Library card at: Overdrive
Listen to why Lisa K.'s thinks you should read the book A Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer Written For: 4th & 5th Graders Genre: Fantasy Themes: fracture fairy-tale, magic, friendship, bravery, female empowerment 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:
Let the Right One In (4:17): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11049580 From Hell (5:35): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11342575 The Endless (8:34): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12129721
Listen to librarians Jordan, Megan & David chat about these titles available to borrow free from your library:
After Laughter by Paramore (2:10): https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/11888007 Reefer Madness (4:24): https://ohdbks.overdrive.com/media/1778141 Brick Body Kids Still Daydream by Open Mike Eagle (9:08): https://westervilleoh.freegalmusic.com/browse/artists/featured/T3BlbiBNaWtlIEVhZ2xl/albums/191773168056/2
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 Soundtrack (9:29): https://westervilleoh.freegalmusic.com/search-page/stubbs%2520the%2520zombie/albums/5533687/1
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 Fuchs - Man Versus Nature 11:19 - Linda Fuchs - Second Chances 12:43 - Linda Fuchs - Now 13:31 - Daria Johansen (read by Erik J) - Spring 14:19 - Joan Moos - The Captain 16:41 - Joan Moos - The Pitcher: Thoughts of a Young Boy 17:54 - Joan Moos - You Can Go Back
This group regularly meets at the library for a poetry discussion and open mic on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.
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.overdrive.com/
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.com/
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
An adult services librarian's top five books from the past 5 years along with descriptions and recommended reads.