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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Jazz Age Murder Mystery Event
Egads, there's been a murder! Help us poor librarians uncover the killer by solving all the clues they left behind in various areas of the library. Come dressed in your Halloween best or your street clothes - all are welcome! Light refreshments will be provided. Join us on October 22nd from 6-8p in LIB 011 and bring your detective caps!
We’ve refreshed our displays!
We have a fresh batch of displays up! Peep the 1st and 2nd floors of the Courtright Memorial Library for collection items on a variety of topics including Featuring dark academia, creatures in culture, titles we Mustache You to Read, Ohio, Indian Heritage, and Sounds of Protest. See one you like? Check it out!
Fall Break Library Hours
It's fall break, Cardinals! Yippee! Enjoy your time off - we'll keep the Library warm for you. Please note that the Library will be closed on Saturday, October 10th and Sunday, October 11th. Our hours are shortened for the following Monday and Tuesday.
Artist Trading Card Event
Join in the fun! Celebrate the Library's collaboration with the student organization "Thriving Artists" by making and sharing artist trading cards! Meet us in the Library Lower Level, in rooms 010 and 011 on October 15th at 6pm. Learn more about this international activity on https://artistcards.io/.
Happy Banned Books Week!
October 4-10th is national Banned Books Week 2026 - what will you read? Check out the American Library Association's website for lists of banned books and check them out from the Courtright Memorial Library! Most Challenged Books | Banned Books
Cardinal Pony Bead Take & Make Keychain
Did you ever make those cute animal keychains out of beads at summer camp? Well it's nostalgia time cause we have a cardinal beaded keychain kit for you! Take it, make it, and adorn your backpack with your glorious creation. Pick up a kit from the Library 1st floor anytime from October 5th through the 16th, but only while supplies last!
Join the Library at CSE’s Teach-In for the Planet!
Going to CSE's Teach-In for the Planet event on October 5th? Check out the Library's festival booth on outdoor activities! We'll see you at the Rain Garden from 5-6pm.
New Otterbein FOL Chapter VP & Secretary!
Thank you, Friends, for participating in our Fall 2026 FOL Council Elections! The new Vice President of Otterbein's Friends of the Courtright Memorial Library is Becky O'Neil! Becky previously sat in the position of secretary. Her love for libraries runs deep - you may see her working at the Westerville Public Library during the week. Stephen Grinch has taken up the role of our secretary - fitting for Otterbein's Archivist! Both council members are Otterbein alums and have volunteered with…
2026 Common Book Author Talk
Join us in welcoming Will Jawando, the author of “My Seven Black Fathers: A Memoir of Race, Family, and the Mentors Who Made Me Whole,” Otterbein’s Common Book for 2026. There will be a presentation, Q&A, a book signing, and refreshments. The event is Wednesday, October 7th at 7:30pm on the 2nd floor of the Courtright Memorial Library. See you there!
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.
Contact the Library
138 West Main Street.
Westerville, OH 43081
614-823-1215
library@otterbein.edu
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