Library News & Events

This page will inform you of upcoming events and events at the Courtright Memorial Library. In between news updates on this blog, we use Instagram (@courtrightlib), Facebook (@Otterbeinlibrary), and Twitter (@CourtrightLib) to keep you informed.

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American Laodyssey


Posts - September 18, 2024
When: September 24, 2024, 5PM Where: Library Common Book Atrium (2nd floor) Bryan Thao Worra '97 2023-2025 embodies the 50th anniversary of the Lao diaspora connected to the Vietnam War and the Laotian Civil War affected by the US Secret War in Laos from 1959-1974 depending on the accounts you read. Class of '97 student Bryan Thao Worra was among the first of those to arrive in the US in the aftermath of those wars and much of his literary career…

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Becker Gallery Reception: William Fry, “What’s a Portal Doing Here?


Posts - September 18, 2024
William Fry, Otterbein 2010, is a graphic designer and photographer living in Cincinnati. As he says in his LinkedIn profile “In my undergraduate studies, I learned, not only how to draw, design, and write, but also how those skills speak to each other, interact, and can be applied on a broader scale. In my English courses and art critiques, I distinguished myself as someone who is capable of communicating complex ideas in a nuanced, detailed way, a skill I have…

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Election 101


Posts - September 16, 2024
Have you felt overwhelmed by everything you're hearing about the election? Join Dr Nick Robinson, Dr Nichelle McNabb, Dr Jennifer Jackson, and librarian Katie Albright to learn more about the election process and civic responsibility, the role of the media in the election, and how to evaluate the headlines and articles you see online and on social media for trustworthiness and factfulness! With the upcoming election, it's more important than ever to be as informed as possible about what's going…

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Constitution Day at the Library


Posts - September 4, 2024
September 17th is Constitution Day and as a depository library Courtright Memorial is celebrating with display! You can stop by the first floor and pick up a grab bag that includes a pocket constitution or vote on a few select failed amendments that never made it into the Constitution. In 1977 there was proposed amendment to limit the President to a single six-year term. Like that idea or not? Come vote! Not able to get to the library or forgot to…

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Welcome to the Library, Cardinals!


Posts - August 23, 2024
On August 22nd we welcomed more than 100 new Cardinals into the library at the Library’s First Flight Open House! It was wonderful to see students enjoying the parachute launch, the Bingo scavenger hunt around the building, and we crowned some new Courtright Royalty! We are looking forward to seeing many familiar faces returning in the next week as well! This year, the library has 2 new study spaces (equipped with sensory-friendly study tools) along with more whiteboards available for your…

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BLISS: “What to Know About the 2024 Olympics”


Posts - July 18, 2024
The Games of the XXIII Olympiad will take place in Paris starting this July 26th.  Before the opening ceremonies begin, please join us at noon on Wednesday, July 24th, in Room 118, where Dr. Harold "Rusty" Wilson will share with us the stories behind what we're going to see in the games, explaining how it ties into the ancient and modern history of the event, and maybe even sharing an artifact or two connected to this international event. Dr. Wilson…

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Summer BLISS: Star Trek and Otterbein University on June 12


Posts - June 6, 2024
"Space - the Otterbein frontier!  Join us at the Courtright Memorial Library for the first BLISS (Brownbag Lunch Informational Summer Session) session of 2024, as Katie Albright and Stephen D. Grinch take us to the stars by looking at the stars of Star Trek who are connected in some way to the quiet, peaceful village." When: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 Where: The Courtright Memorial Library (138 West Main Street, Westerville, OH 43081)

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Book Discussion on April 11th – Moon of the Crusted Snow


Posts - April 4, 2024
The latest session of the Reading Diversely Book Club will be meeting on April 11th at 6pm on the second floor of the library to discuss Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice. This program is INST and cardsSTANDtogether approved! You do not need to have attended other Reading Diversely sessions to attend this - all are welcome! Moon of the Crusted Snow is a short post-apocalyptic novel. The description is "With winter looming, a small northern Anishinaabe community…

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Painted Rocks Creator Space on April 3rd


Posts - March 26, 2024
The library will be holding one of its most popular program series, the Creator Space, on April 3rd from 4:30pm-6pm in the Lower Level of the library, focusing on a favorite pastime: painting rocks! Rocks and painting supplies will provided, as well as some tips on how to paint the rocks. Painted rocks are popular for leaving in different spaces for people to find, bringing a spark of joy and wonder into their lives. They are also fun to give…

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Junk Journaling on February 22


Posts - February 14, 2024
Want to stretch your creative muscles? Take a break and join the library for a junk journaling session on February 22th, 4pm-5:30pm in the library lower level! Junk journaling is a fun way to get your thoughts down on paper while also doing something creative. Blank journals will be given out (while supplies last) and art supplies will be provided, although you are welcome to bring your own. Stop by and see what you can make! INST approved. This is…

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Please see the Library’s full Schedule of Operations for additional information.

Contact the Library

138 West Main Street.
Westerville, OH 43081
614-823-1215
library@otterbein.edu

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