Find out what's been happening in the Outreach Services department of the Westerville Public Library.

1. Westerville
Public
Library
The Outreach
J a n u a r y / F e b r u a r y 2 0 1 6N e w s l e t t e r 7 3
 Patron
Spotlight
 Did You
Know?
 Manager’s
Corner
 Winter
Safety
 New
Games
@Westerville
Public Library:
Outreach
Patron Spotlight
Meet Debora Armstead.
Born and raised in Cleveland,
Ohio Debora is currently residing
at The Ravines. She has a large
family consisting of her Mother
in Cleveland, 8 siblings, 3
children and 7 grandchildren.
Earlier this year she threw an 80th
birthday party for her mother.
She said that it was a fun event to
plan with food, gifts and lots of
family and friends. When asked
what in life she is most proud of,
Debora talked about her young-
est granddaughter. She helped
her with her schoolwork as a
young student. The skills she
developed helped her to excel in
school so much that by the time
she graduates from high school
she will also receive an associ-
ate’s degree from John Carrol
University.
Debora has very fond
memories of her Grandmother
and the fishing trips they would
take. Another trip she took was to
Canada. She would like to go
back there and would like to take
a trip to Las Vegas to see the
shows and sights. In school she
liked math and home economics
which turned into a career as a
seamstress. Today she still loves
to sew, quilt and craft. She makes
crafts to sell at craft shows and
volunteers for an organization
called My Very Own Blanket,
where she makes blankets for
foster children.
Thank you Debora for
sharing your talents and your
story with us.

2. P a g e 2
We offer game
programs to play
with our seniors
like Pictionary,
Name That Tune,
and more recently
Memory. If you live
in a senior apart-
ment facility that we
deliver to and would
like us to bring one
of these games to
play, let us know!
614-259-5034.
Manager’s Corner
DID
YOU
KNOW?
You know Outreach
delivers books, but do you
know what else we can
bring ? The Westerville
Library has all of the most
popular movies, both
brand new ones and the
oldies and goodies of the
past. We also have many
of those favorite TV series
you wish you could watch
again. We own thousands
of music CD’s including
rock, jazz, easy listening,
classical, religious and
more. Many books that
are in print format can be
found on audio CD’s. We
also have a very extensive
magazine collection. Do
you have grandchildren?
Borrow children’s books
and movies to entertain
them while they are visit-
ing. So remember, when
you think “Outreach”,
think about the entire
library collection!
To place a hold on an item
today call 614-259-5034.
*Julie Kerns is also a NOTARY and will be glad to come to your home to notarize items for you. Please call us
if you need this service. 614-259-5034.
Julie Kerns,
Outreach
Manager*
Safety in winter
Winter can be a tough season to
get through; it’s cold and dark and a
pain to get around sometimes. It can
be relatively stress free if you prepare,
so here are a few helpful tips from the
Council on Aging (Southwestern Ohio).
Make sure you have someone to check
in with you or check in with another
friend. Having someone there can not
only help your safety, but can keep you
from feeling isolated during those win-
ter months. Try to clear walkways of
snow and ice whenever possible. Al-
ways check your supplies on hand
(batteries, flashlights, radios, etc.)
Make sure your heat works. If you are
using a space heater, make sure you
are using it properly (plug it into the
wall not an extension cord and keep it
3 ft. from anything that will burn,
including the wall). Plan ahead for
emergency power needs if you use
medical equipment. And, try to
inspect property after a storm to report
any damage as soon as possible.

3. P a g e 3
N e w s l e t t e r 7 3 Upcoming events
January 2, 2016
Downton abbey afternoon tea
Sip afternoon tea and watch the season finale of Downton
Abbey before the sixth and final season begins Sunday night.
Tea and snacks will be provided. Period attire encouraged.
2-4pm in meeting room A.
January 4, 2016
Page turners book club
No time to join a book club? No meetings...no deadlines...just GOOD
books! Try our new meeting-less book club? How it works: Copies of the
book will be made available on the 1st of every other month at the Adult
Services Desk. Fill-out the review form when you are done!
February 3, 2016
Understanding the affordable health care act
Local financial advisor and health insurance marketplace navigator Thomas
Grainger will discuss details of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Note: Individual consultations and appointments for assistance signing up may
be scheduled with Thomas after the presentation. From 3:00-5:00 PM.
January 14, 2016
Fantasy/ sci-fi writing with author terry w. erwin ii
Author of fantasy and sci-fi Terry W. Ervin II will give an interactive presentation about all
things writing and publishing, from working with an editor and cover artist to where writing
ideas come from and where the reading (and writing) experience appears to be moving. If
you're an avid reader or aspiring writer (or both) plan to attend. Bring along questions and
comments and even a sense of adventure. If Terry doesn't have the immediate answer,
odds are he'll have a few ideas where to find what you're looking for. From 7:00– 8:00PM
February 18, 2016
Love to color: Adult coloring
Art therapy is nothing new, but intricately detailed coloring books
for adults have become a popular way to de-stress. If getting lost in
this artful meditative process sounds like something you'd enjoy
join the Love to Color club.
Join us in Meeting Room B from 6:30– 8:30 PM
*All events are located at the Westerville Public Library

4. THOMAS
Book: Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
Dexter (from which the hit TV show is based on) is a blood spatter anal-
ysis for the Miami Police--and also a serial killer who only wipes out bad
guys. Film: Owl Power (PBS Nature, 2015, PG)
MARIE
Book: Doctor Sleep By Stephen King
The now middle-aged Dan Torrance (the boy protagonist of The Shin-
ing) must save a very special twelve-year-old girl from a tribe of murder-
ous paranormals.
Film: The West Wing (series, NR, 1999)
MEREDITH
Book: Ella Enchanted By Gail Carson Levine
In this novel based on the story of Cinderella, Ella struggles against the
childhood curse that forces her to obey any order given to her.
Film: Harold and Maude (PG, 1971)
HOLLY
Book: The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto By Mitch Albom
Mitch Albom creates his most unforgettable fictional character--Frankie
Presto, the greatest guitarist to ever walk the earth--in this magical novel
about the bands we join in life and the power of talent to change our
lives. Film: The Five People You Meet in Heaven (NR, 2004)
JULIE
Book: X By Sue Grafton
Perhaps her darkest and most chilling novel, it features a remorseless seri-
al killer who leaves no trace of his crimes. The test is whether Kinsey can
prove her case against him before she becomes his next victim.
Film: Only the Lonely (PG-13, 1991)
HEATHER
Book: Mycroft Holmes by Kareem Abdul Jabar
When his fiancée abruptly departs for Trinidad after hearing disturbing
news, Mycroft Holmes and his best friend Cyrus Douglas follow and
find themselves drawn in to a treacherous investigation
Film: Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (NR, 2015)