Check It Out | Summer 2020

Quarterly Newsletter/Summer 2020

CHECK IT OUT Imagine Your

Story

Keeping you connected to the Delaware County District Library.

www.delawarelibrary.org

What a CRAZY ROAD it’s been...

This past spring we experienced something none of us ever expected to see, a nearly complete shutdown of our society. We sheltered in place, avoided crowds, watched the daily briefings with Governor DeWine and Dr. Acton, and longed for a day when we could get back to “normal.”

Like nearly every library in the country, when the coronavirus crisis hit we closed our buildings, threw our efforts into providing resources online, and started planning an overhauled service model. The staff of the Library did an amazing job adjusting to these new demands, and I have never been as proud of them as I have been over the past few months.

I’m writing this column at the end of April, as we start to solidify plans to bring library service back to the physical world safely. By the time you read this, I hope that the buildings have reopened, that we are working with our partners in the Central Library Consortium to get your requests to you, and that we are encouraging kids to keep reading during the summer.

Wherever we are, you, our users, were never far from our thoughts. Our goal has always been to provide you with a safe environment while restoring as much of the familiar Delaware County District Library experience as we can. I hope that you will make the Library part of your new normal!

George Needham

DCDL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

HOLIDAY CLOSURES

Michael Butler, President Holly Quaine, Vice President Ceena Baker, Secretary

Memorial Day Monday, 5/25 July 3 - Closed at 5 PM Friday, 7/3

Brenda Eldridge Neil Neidhardt Nick McCoy Scott Tiede

Independence Day Saturday, 7/4 Labor Day Monday, 9/7

COVER STORY This issue of Check It Out is unlike any issue before. So much about our lives is different after the invasion of COVID-19 in the world and we’re still finding our way.

On the following pages, you will not find any program or storytime listings. As we are putting together this issue, we’re simply not sure when programs can resume. But when they do, we will be sure to let you know via our website and social media.

So what will you find in this issue of Check It Out? Your Summer Reading Club log, for starters! This summer’s theme is “Imagine Your Story.” We’re exploring fairytales and legends from around the globe and hope you imagine a great story for your summer!

We’re so excited for you to read this summer, track your minutes, and win prizes.

Along with the log for children ages 0 - 17, we’ve also included the Adult Summer Reading Club bookmark. Pick-up procedures will change throughout the summer for how you can get your prizes, so check our website, but we’ve got them ready for you!

Want to keep reading after you’ve finished a log or bookmark? Print another one from the Summer Reading Club page on the Library website.

Finally, we’ve included some information on our digital resources and some fun activities for a variety of ages. We have missed you at DCDL and are here for you!

For more information on digital collections, Summer Reading Club and more, read on or visit www.delawarelibrary.org.

LOCATIONS Delaware Library 84 East Winter St. Delaware, OH 43015 740-362-3861

Orange Library Drive-up Window Open during library hours

Ostrander Library 75 North Fourth St. Ostrander, OH 43061 740-666-1410

Orange Library & Outreach Services 7171 Gooding Blvd.

Delaware, OH 43015 740-549-2665

Powell Library 460 South Liberty St. Powell, OH 43065 614-888-9160

The Maker Annex 74 West William St., Rm 210 Delaware, OH 43015 740-972-6742

YOUR LIBRARY CARD LOAN PERIODS & LIMITS Generous loan periods allow customers time to enjoy the items they have checked out while keeping materials continually moving for others, as well.

Material Loan Period Loan Limit Books 4 weeks 100 Audiobooks 4 weeks 20 New Books 2 weeks 100 Magazines 2 weeks 20 Video Games 2 weeks 3 Board Games 2 weeks 3 Launchpads 2 weeks 3 Wi-Fi Hotspots 2 weeks 1 *adults only Chromebooks 2 weeks 1 *juveniles only DVDs 1 week 20 Fines No materials will accrue daily fines. Voluntary fines for overdue materials are gratefully accepted.

DIGITAL LIBRARY Enjoy free access to these apps and websites, available through your smart device app store or at www.delawarelibrary.org. Just link your library card and you’re ready to go.

TV, Movies & Instructional Videos Creativebug Hoopla Kanopy Lynda.com Niche Academy Digital Magazines Consumer Reports Ohio Digital Library (Libby) RBdigital Newspaper Archives Columbus Dispatch (1871 - present) New York Times Online (1851 - present) NewsBank

Music Hoopla Ebooks, Audiobooks, Graphic Novels Hoopla Ohio Digital Library (Libby) RBdigital Genealogy African American Heritage America’s Obituaries & Death Notices Ancestry.com Family Search Fold3 HeritageQuest

BEYOND BOOKS Discover the other services within your local library branch: • Wi-Fi • Internet computers • Group study rooms & quiet reading areas • Local history & genealogy room (Delaware Main Library) • Subscription research databases • Children’s-only computers & spaces • Teen-only computers & spaces • Community meeting rooms • Voter registration • Golden Buckeye card registration • Audiobooth recording spaces

PROGRAM REGISTRATION At times a program will request pre-registration. This is because space or resources may be limited, or additional information is required. Patrons may register online in the event details portion of the library website.

HOURS* Due to the ever-changing landscape surrounding COVID-19, all Delaware County District Library branches will have varying hours of operation this summer.

Please check www.delawarelibrary.org for official hours before visiting your local branch.

Some things we hope to offer this summer include: • Curbside pick-up • Reference assistance via phone or email (askus@delawarelibrary.org) • Website chat assistance • Virtual programming • Reading recommendations • And more to come...

MISSION STATEMENT The Delaware County District Library serves as the public information provider for our community, using traditional and innovative technology to encourage curiosity, free inquiry, and lifelong learning in a friendly environment.

PRE-K SCAVENGER HUNT Reduce stress, get moving, and reconnect with the outdoors!

Scavenger hunts like this one are beneficial because they encourage problem-solving, observational skills, and help children develop new vocabulary.

With each item you check off, make sure to describe what you find or have your child describe what they see. For older children, check out a book to help you identify unknown leaves, birds, and flowers.

A stick that is longer than your hand A multi-colored rock 3 different types of leaves (bonus points if you can name each type of leaf that you find) Leaf #1: ________________________ Leaf #2: ________________________ Leaf #3: ________________________ Something that is heavy Something that is very light 3 different types of flowers (bonus points if you look up the type of flower and write them here) Flower #1: ________________________ Flower #2: ________________________ Flower #3: ________________________ 2 different species of birds Bird #1: _________________________ Bird #2:__________________________ A stop sign What shape is the stop sign? _________________ A fire hydrant A blue car

Listen up!

DCDL Podcast to the

This spring the Delaware County District Library launched a podcast channel. Search for “Off the Shelf with Delaware Library” on Podbean.com or subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Listen to episodes of the “Off the Shelf” radio show with director George Needham and communications manager Nicole Fowles to keep up with what’s happening in the Library. Weekly guests give book reviews and talk about hot issues at DCDL. “What to Read Wednesdays,” hosted by Annie from the Delaware Main Library, will help you pick your next read with recommendations from Annie and other DCDL staff.

Finally, you won’t want to miss “Library Guys Go to the Movies,” hosted monthly by Luke and Dan. Listen up for all these, and more!

Subscribe on Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts!

NATURE WALK CRAFT Go

The next time you’re outside enjoying a walk, pick up some beautiful things you find on the ground to create your very own Nature Walk Tree craft.

Gather

1. A piece of white cardstock or paper 2. Brown crayons, colored pencils or markers 3. Flowers, branches and leaves you’ve collected 4. Liquid glue

Create

1. Draw a tree trunk shape with branches 2. Squeeze glue all over the branch area 3. Press flowers, leaves and branches into the glue 4. Dress up the scene in any way you like - be creative!

5. Allow time to dry, then show off your creation

Watch a tutorial video at youtube.com/TheDCDL

OUR OUTDOOR IS OPEN See you this summer!

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Summer Reading Club 2020 | www.delawarelibrary.org/SRC June 1 - August 21

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A Reading Quest for kids and teens!

Mark a spot for each 15 minutes of reading you complete on your journey back to the castle. That can be reading as a family, audiobooks, magazines, or any other way to read! After six hours of reading, claim your halfway prize and then come back again at 12 hours to claim your book. Keep reading if you’d like!

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From June 1 - August 21, read books or attend programs (online counts, too). Write down what you read or attend. Return your completed bookmark to any library branch and earn a prize.

Book/Program Title 1 2 3 4 Include your name and preferred contact if you’d like to be entered for our adult reader grand prize.

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Thank You to our

Partners!

ADULT READING CHALLENGE Looking to expand your reading horizons? Take on our adult summer reading challenge! Use the prompts on this list to fill out your Summer Reading Club bookmarks on the opposite page. Need help finding something that meets a challenge on the list? Ask any DCDL librarian!

Read a book in a genre you don’t normally read Choose a book in a format you don’t normally use (audio, e-book, print) Read a graphic novel Read a book set in a different country Read a book featuring a recipe and make the recipe Read all the books in a series with more than three books Read a romance book written by an author of color Read a historical fiction book not about World War II Read a nonfiction political book Re-read a book you read in high school Read a nonfiction book about self-improvement Read a book by a 2020 debut author Read a book award winner Read a book published in your birth year Read a diverse book (authors/characters of color, LGBTQ+, or with a disability)

Try Libby.

The one-tap reading app from your local library.

Libby.

Brought to you by your local library and built with by OverDrive.

ebooks | audiobooks | magazines

TEEN/TWEEN CROSSWORD

ACROSS:

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1. Pokemon comes from the phrase “____ monster” 3. Ten dollar Founding Father 7. Monster in Stranger Things 8. Title character who attends Creekside High School and is secretly gay 10. Famous family from Star Wars 11. Dungeons & ________ 12. Pasek and Paul’s lyric “You Will be _____” 14. Katniss and Peeta’s district 15. Comic style developed in Japan 17. Police Box time machine 18. Tom from Animal Crossing

2. City from Divergent series 4. Supervilllan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe 5. School of Witchcraft and Wizardry 6. Percy Jackson’s dad 9. Online game release by Epic games in 2017 13. Main Character in The Hate U Give 16. App for sharing videos

Stuck on a clue? Look for answers online at www.delawarelibrary.org/SRC

GUESS THE STORY GAME These emojis tell a story! Guess which fairytale each group of emojis is representing. Check your answers at the bottom of the page. And then imagine your own!

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Answers: 1. Hansel & Gretel 2. The Ugly Duckling 3. Goldilocks and the Three Bears 4. Three Billy Goats Gruff 5. Cinderella 6. The Little Mermaid

Thank you to all our sponsors!

Although we had to postpone our Derby Day this May, we would like to take a moment to thank all of our wonderful sponsors who continue to support the Friends of the Library and the Delaware County District Library: · SHP Leading Design · Bricker & Eckler Attorneys at Law · Performance Delaware · Triad Architects · The Goddard School

· SFM Insurance · Fidelity Federal Savings and Loans · Sneed Business Services · Minuteman Press · Columbus Wellness Medicine

*BARGAIN BOOK SALES: Come out to add more books, DVDs, and resources to your personal library at a bargain!

Orange Branch Library Aug 21: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Aug 22: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Aug 23: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. *We’re hoping that we will be able to host the book sale this August. If so, it will happen as listed above.

Visit www.delawarelibraryfriends.org for more information on how you can become a member, donate or volunteer.

STAFF REVIEW

by Melissa Dougherty Orange Branch, Youth Services Librarian

Interstellar Cinderella

by Deborah Underwood

Preschool and up This is a delightful reimagining of Cinderella for a modern audience. Set in the future, Cinderella knows that science can be magic. Complete with a surprise ending, this is a fairytale Rosie Revere, Engineer or Ada Twist, Scientist would want to hear at night.

Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky

by Kwame Mbalia

Ages 8+ For fantasy rooted in American and African folklore, this book is perfect! Tristan travels to his grandparent’s house in Alabama after a tragic accident. Following a tug-o-war with a strange creature, Tristan rips open a hole to a world full of gods and heroes such as John Henry and Anansi. This story is great for fans of Percy Jackson or Aru Shah.

The Tea Dragon Society

by Katie O’Neill

Ages 10+ This sweet graphic novel is perfect for readers who want a gentler fantasy. In this fairytale-esque world, the best tea is made from tea dragons, but they are very difficult to raise and care for. This story follows two young creatures as they learn how to care for the dragons, discover who they are, and find where they belong.

The Guinevere Deception

by Kiersten White

Ages 15+ A magical threat is coming to end Camelot, but King Arthur, the queen, and the knights won’t go down without a fight.

Told from Queen Guinevere’s point of view, this reimagining of the story of King Arthur uses all the familiar characters from legend, but adds even more twists, mystery, and adventure. Check it out to prepare for a Medieval Faire or to remember all the magical fun you’ve had this summer!