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Ohio Prohibition Era Reflected in Westerville History | TourismOhio (April 6, 2018) Thousands of books destroyed at Westerville library | NBC4i.com (March 27, 2018) Episode 136: Back to Business (38:00) | DragCast (March 13, 2018) Local libraries add events for patrons on autism spectrum | ThisWeek News (March 12, 2018) Featured Library | Cbus Libraries (March 5, 2018) State of the Community | City of Westerville (February 27, 2018) Arts preview: ‘Ready Player One’ author Ernest Cline | Columbus Alive (February 21, 2018) Episode 59 – Local History Center at the Westerville Public Library | 6pod4 (January 22, 2018) Westerville Public Library brings nationally-known authors to town | CityScene Magazine (December 25, 2017) America’s Star Libraries: Top-Rated Libraries | Library Journal (December 4, 2017) Author Erik Larson finds new approaches to old stories | The Columbus Dispatch (October 23, 2017) Westerville library latest to go fee-free | The Columbus Dispatch (August 10, 2017) Summer classes pay many dividends for time spent | ThisWeek Westerville (June 27, 2017) Library’s new leader ready for introduction | ThisWeek Westerville (May 30, 2017) Inside the Lines: The Westerville Public Library stocks up on coloring books for adults. | Ohio Magazine (March 2017) Award winners share accolades with teams | ThisWeek Westerville (January 11, 2017) Five-star rating marks fourth year | ThisWeek Westerville (November 23, 2016) New Service Helps Children Choose Books | Westerville365 (Fall 2016) Not the Same Old Shhh! | Westerville 365 (Summer 2016) Chips make lighter work of tracking | ThisWeek Westerville (September 14, 2016) Odd Ohio: Heart of temperance movement once beat in Westerville | Akron Beacon Journal (August 12, 2016) An Aging Population Reshapes Library Services | American Libraries Magazine (May 31, 2016) Evolving libraries 'less about collections, more about connections' | The Columbus Dispatch (May 13, 2016) Doerr to discuss 'All the Light We Cannot See' research at Westerville Library | The Columbus Dispatch (May 6, 2016) Ohio libraries tout heavy use, economic value cited in study | The Columbus Dispatch (April 16, 2016) Return on Investment of Ohio ’s Public Libraries & Comparison with Other States | Howard Fleeter & Associates (April 2016) Library Spotlight: Senior Programs at Westerville Public Library | WebJunction (March 21, 2016) Breaking Bread: Libraries' cookbook clubs taste-test recipes | The Columbus Dispatch (March 23, 2016) Leaders point to signs of growth, greater visibility | ThisWeek Westerville (March 2, 2016) Photographs Yield Clues to Past | Westerville 365 (Winter 2016)

Season’s greetings from Gislaved, Sweden | IFLA Sister Libraries (December 22, 2015) Author series at Westerville library rises in stature | The Columbus Dispatch (December 14, 2015) Discovering library's wonders | Westerville News & Public Opinion (November 24, 2015) Social media keeps patrons engaged | Westerville 365 (Fall 2015) Library staffers see stars again | Westerville News & Public Opinion (November 18, 2015) Gift to library underwrites book program | Westerville News & Public Opinion (November 9, 2015) 'Gone Girl' author Gillian Flynn coming to Westerville | The Columbus Dispatch (November 3, 2015) How the Westerville Library Saves Time & Money | Fun & Frugal Mama (October 21, 2015) Security measures updated after library theft | Westerville News & Public Opinion (October 21, 2015) Judge orders former library fiscal officer to repay money he stole | The Columbus Dispatch (October 16, 2015) John Kasich pans Jeb Bush PAC dirt-diggers | CNN (October 2, 2015) Candidate as pack rat. What Kasich kept. | Reuters (October 1, 2015) Captain Book | Westerville Magazine (September/October 2015) Results are in! 2015 Family Faves, Westerville named favorite library children's area | Columbus Parent Magazine (September 2015) Questions keep staffers on their toes | Westerville365 (Summer 2015) Historic Handiwork: Small changes have brought big improvements to the way library patrons view and research local lore. | Westerville365 (Summer 2015) Ohio Arts Council Supports Heritage Tourism Pilot Project | Ohio Humanities (August 21, 2015) Foltz artwork from Pasquale's in online auction | ThisWeek Westerville (August 7, 2015) Keeping Uptown accessible | ThisWeek News (August 5, 2015) Back to School: Educators offer advice about heading back to class, for first-timers and older students alike. | Westerville365 (Summer 2015) Writer Daniel Silva publishes 15th thriller with ‘one-time’ hero | The Columbus Dispatch (June 27, 2015) ‘Orange Is the New Black’ author Piper Kerman shares her story in Westerville | The Columbus Dispatch (June 3, 2015) More high-profile authors to visit | ThisWeek Westerville (May 27, 2015) Brothers rewrite Westerville's history on Facebook in their own private joke | The Columbus Dispatch (May 21, 2015) Reopened history sites recall war, dry times in Westerville | The Columbus Dispatch (March 23, 2015) Voted Best Library Children's Area & Best Library Story Times | Columbus Parent (September 2014) Reserving library materials online grows in reader popularity | The Columbus Dispatch (February 24, 2014) Barlow celebrates 25 years at Westerville library helm | ThisWeek Westerville (August 23, 2013) Snack in Time: Old restaurants are in some of historical Web page’s most popular photos | Westerville Magazine (April 30, 2013) Visitors pour into Westerville after PBS’ ‘Prohibition’ this week | The Columbus Dispatch (October 7, 2011)

Westerville is a five-star library. (November 2016) Westerville Public Library was ranked one of 2016 Best Employers in Ohio. I have been to many libraries but this is my number one favorite...Would (and have) recommended them to everyone. - Rebecca C, Reviewer on Yelp.com (November 6, 2016) "I love the layout of the library! Easy to use and find what you need. The staff are very helpful and nice. I love coming here to schedule an event, finish up work, and just relax in a quiet area." - Tianna R, Reviewer on Google Business (September 23, 2016) Thank you to the staff for being so available, open and ready to reach out to all of the library patrons. This makes me proud to be a citizen of Westerville. - Steven M, Facebook.com (August 1, 2016) I will continue only coming to this library because in 15+ years, it continues to impress me! - Stephanie K, Reviewer on Yelp.com (6/27/2016) Thrifty Fun: The Library! | Frugal Living and Crafting (March 17, 2016) "Really recommend this library if you are trying to get some work done, or just need a place to hang out." - Paul R, Reviewer on Google Business (February 11, 2016) "Wonderful library! Very large, huge selection of books, movies, music, and games. Furthermore, they keep themselves updated and recently added a 3D printer." - Nikit M, Reviewer on Google Business (January 4, 2015)

It's a relief to have a library that is quiet enough to focus in, actually has the books and movies I'm looking for, and is open long enough into the evening that I can leisurely use it. - Rusty L, Reviewer on Google Business (October 25, 2015) "This place has been one of my favorite places in town since i was a little kid!" - Chase P, Reviewer on Yelp.com (October 14, 2015) "I send my Thanks to all who have assisted me at any time or with any problem." - Bernice S, Reviewer on Google Business (October 12, 2015) "It was super easy for me to find what I was looking for." - Jennifer T, Reviewer on Yelp.com (July 2, 2015) Westerville boasts 5-star library for 5th straight year | ThisWeek Westerville (November 19, 2014) "Hands down, this library is 100% amazing." - Sarah P, Reviewer on Yelp.com (April 7, 2014) Westerville Public Library ranked one of 2014 Best Employers in Ohio. "I love the drive-up reserve. Nothing is quick with a toddler and pre-schooler and when you try to squeeze that into the schedules that 3 school-age children have...we read so many more books because of the wonderful drive-up reserve!" - Jennifer F via Facebook (February 18, 2014)