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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Spoken Word for the Soul: Open Mic Night
Celebrate Black History Month by reading and listening to poetry by amazing Black poets - including some from our campus! The library is proud to co-sponsor Spoken Word for the Soul: Open Mic Night on February 21st, 6pm-7:30pm, at the Campus Center. Hosted by Ikra Koyriow and Andy Badu, people are invited to sign up to either read a poem by a Black poet or perform their own poem. There will be books of poetry by Black poets at the…
Winter Watercolor Program on February 8th
The library will be hosting a chill evening of watercolors on Wednesday, February 8th, starting at 6pm on the second floor of the library. We'll provide an example of winter scene for you to paint, as well as the watercolors and paper. You just need to bring a willingness to experiment and your creativity! We'll also provide some hot cocoa so you can warm up even as you paint that chilly winter landscape. We hope to see you there!
Spring Becker Gallery Artist: Jennifer Overholser
Spring semester brings a new artist to the Becker Gallery on the lower level - Jennifer Overholser! About her exhibit, Jennifer says: "My artwork captures moments in a way similar to how we experience them- quick and fleeting. Not all the details are clear, but the idea is fully described on the canvas. Sometimes details are pushed aside in favor of a bold brush stroke or an exaggerated color, symbolizing how our minds fool us into remembering things the way…
Game Night on January 19th!
It's cold outside, so come in, stay warm, and play some games with friends! The library is hosting a Game Night on January 19th on the second floor of the library. The Game Night will take place from 6pm-8pm, but it is an event where you can come and go as you like, so if you’re not available right at 6pm, no problem! There will be pizza served. A majority of the game collection will be brought upstairs for you…
Long Night Against Procrastination on November 17th
The Long Night Against Procrastination will be on November 17th, 6pm-9pm, throughout the entire library. This program is an opportunity to get a head start on preparing for final exams and final papers, with a number of different sessions designed to help with that. The full list of sessions is below. This program is INST approved, with FYE sessions throughout the evening as well. The Long Night Against Procrastination is an annual program run by the Courtright Memorial Library, the…
October 27th Proclaimed Friends of the Library Day at Otterbein
On October 26th, at the Friends of the Library Common Book Author event, a new proclamation from Otterbein President John Comerford was announced: that October 27th would be the Friends of the Otterbein University Courtright Memorial Library Day. The Friends of the Library have been instrumental in supporting the library in the 20+ years since they formed. They have funded library renovations, furniture, archival projects, staffing, and equipment for check-out, among other things. They support the library Bike Share program,…
Library Rededicated for 50th Anniversary
The Courtright Memorial Library hosted a special, invite-only, 50th anniversary celebration event on October 1st, 2022. This invitation was sent to members of the Courtright family, library directors across Ohio, former employees and former student employees, and the Friends of the Library. Over 100 people attended the event on Saturday. President of the Friends of the Library, Margie Doone, waiting to pick up her gift bag. The highlight of the event was the rededication of the library, led by President…
Window Into the Constitution
The library will be hosting its annual Constitution Day celebration on September 16th, 2022, from 1pm to 3pm. This is a hands-on exploration of the Constitution - you’ll take a look at the document, find the parts you find the most interesting, important, or confusing, and write them out – on the library windows! A participant in the program You’ll also get to explore former failed constitutional amendments and vote on them. Which amendments do you think should be in…
Read Aloud and Refresh
College libraries have tons to offer, but it can be tough to know where to start, and you may already feel tired thinking about scholarly articles and late nights studying in the stacks. We want to show you how we can make your semester a little easier and a little more fun. Kick back with an old-fashioned story time (complete with snacks!) and learn about the goings-on at Courtright Memorial Library, from board games to book clubs to research and…
Game Night on August 30th!
The library is hosting a Game Night on August 30th on the second floor of the library. The Game Night will take place from 6pm-9pm, but it is an event where you can come and go as you like, so if you're not available right at 6pm, no problem! There will be pizza served. A majority of the game collection will be brought upstairs for you to pick from, and staff will be on hand to teach you a game…
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Westerville, OH 43081
614-823-1215
library@otterbein.edu
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