Library News & Events
This page will inform you of upcoming events and programs at the Courtright Memorial Library. In support of Otterbein University’s Core Values and the American Library Association Standards and Guidelines, the Courtright Memorial Library serves our community with events and programs that connect users to one another, as well as to information to help them learn and grow.
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Happy Homecoming, Cardinals!
Heading to Otterfest for this year's Homecoming celebrations? Stop by our Library booth on Towers Lawn! We'll be giving away candy and books as well as hosting some sticker art. Don't miss it! We hope to see you there on September 26h from 10a-2pm.
Service Feature: DQ Database
CQ Researcher is a free database offered through the Otterbein website that allows you to research controversial topics. Each topic allows you to see an overview, pros and cons, and you can cite the article straight from CQ. In the age of AI and social media, knowing all the facts and creating your own opinion on an important topic is paramount. https://login.ezproxy.otterbein.edu/login?url=https://cqpress.sagepub.com/cqresearcher/
Cardinal Bookmark Take & Make Craft
Are your old bookmarks close to biting the dust? Are ya feelin' crafty? Then take a load off and design your own with our Make & Take bookmark craft kit! From September 14th through the 25th, you can find kits in the 1st floor circulation area as long as supplies last. Show off your lovely work on Instagram - don't forget to tag us so we can see your design too!
Please Respect Your Library Noise Zones
Just a reminder that the library is set up so that different zones have different levels of noise. Please make sure that you are staying in the zone that makes sense for what you are doing so that everyone in the library can do what they need to do. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment!
Constitution Day Speaker Event
Join us in the library on Constitution Day, September 17th, from 7-8:30 pm in room 124 to hear from four of our state reps! Representatives Munira Abdullahi (D-HD9), Brian Lorenz (R-HD60), Beryl Brown Piccolantionio (D-HD4), and Tracy Richardson (R-HD86), will discuss civic engagement and community building in a panel moderated by Dr Nick Robinson, Assistant Professor in the Department of History, Political Science, and Modern Languages. There will be time for questions and mingling afterwards with light refreshments served. This…
Library CLOSED for Labor Day
The Courtright Memorial Library is closed for Labor Day, September 7th, 2026 and our hours are shortened over the weekend. Enjoy your day off, Cardinals!
FOL VIP Event & Open Doors to America Archives Feature
Celebrate "Open Doors to America" and join us for a Friends only VIP event at the Library! We will be serving tea and sweets, giving a "behind the scenes" tour of the Library, and hosting an in-person FOL meeting in which we will vote on new Board members. Stick around for a tour of the Archives by Stephen Grinch as a part of the "Open Doors" program from 6-8p! The Otterbein University Archives at the Courtright Memorial Library holds the…
Make Your Own Sticker Craft Day
Big fan of stickers but have trouble finding the PERFECT one? Then make your own! We will be set up on the 2nd floor of the Courtright Memorial Library with all the necessary accoutrement to bring your imagination to sticky-backed life! Slap those bad boys on a water bottle. laptop, notebook, or even right on your friend! Join us on September 1st from 1-3pm; we hope to see you there! Disclaimer: We cannot provide consent on behalf of your friend.…
We’ve Refreshed Our Displays!
Come take and peek - maybe you'll find something worth checking out!
Love Bird Event – Leave a note of appreciation to your library or fellow Cardinals!
As you welcome old and new friends back to campus, take a moment to share your appreciation for those you love! Leave a note to a friend, partner, professor, or even your Library! Spread the love with us and let's start out this new academic year in kindness and gratitude. We'd love nothing more than to fill these windows with your messages!
Contact the Library
138 West Main Street.
Westerville, OH 43081
614-823-1215
library@otterbein.edu
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