Library Lines: Worthington Libraries services make a difference
Although Worthington Libraries is more than happy to be the place where you borrow books, DVDs and other media, we also pride ourselves on offering services that are practical and meaningful.
We’re thrilled when you tell us that one service or another made your day just a bit better by saving you some time, money or both.
When we hear from you about something especially great, we write down and share the interactions with each other. They are important reminders that what we do makes a difference.
Summer reading club
A teen patron at Worthington Park Library recently told staff he definitely was not going to be signing up for the annual summer reading club or doing much reading during his summer vacation. “Books are for nerds,” he joked.
After learning, however, that for registering he would receive a coupon sheet full of offers for discounted food and summertime fun, he not only signed up but also cheerfully found and checked out several graphic novels. After showing staff his stack of books, he raised his arms above his head and said, “Yeah, I’m going to be a veteran now.” “Veteran” is his term for someone who reads a lot.
Culture passes
When a regular patron discovered we offer culture passes, which provide free admission to the Columbus Museum of Art, she hesitantly asked if she could have one for each member of her family. After staff told her that one pass admits up to eight people, she was so thankful she became emotional, tearfully explaining that her family was looking for things to do during a school break but thought visiting the museum would be a budget-buster due to admission and parking costs. Staff said she stopped by several times to thank them for the culture pass, which includes free parking and admission.
Job help
Recently, a staff member, who is also a notary public for the library, had the opportunity to assist a patron utilizing several of our most popular services. The patron needed a notary to complete a severance agreement with a former employer and then used our scanner/fax service to email the completed form. Lastly, the patron was able to log on to a library computer to start a job search.
Although the patron’s circumstances weren’t ideal, it was good to know the library could provide the kinds of services needed.
Hillary Kline is communications specialist for Worthington Libraries.
Library Notes
The following programs are offered by Worthington Libraries. Old Worthington Library is at 820 High St., Northwest Library is at 2280 Hard Road and Worthington Park Library is at 1389 Worthington Centre Drive. Call 614-807-2626.
Guess the Flavor Challenge, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 16 at Worthington Park Library. A Pringles chip taste test is planned for guests ages 9-17.
Splash Circus, 7 to 8 p.m. June 16 at Northwest Library. Juggler Tom Sparough is to perform.
Dive into Chalk Art, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 18 at Worthington Park Library. Guests ages 8 and under are invited to chalk up the library’s sidewalk.
Chatterboxes, 10:30 to 11 a.m. June 22 at Northwest Library. A speech pathologist from the Columbus Speech and Hearing Center is to answer parents’ questions about their young child’s verbal skills.
Improv Fun, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 22 at Old Worthington Library. Theater games and other activities to teach improv skills are planned for guests ages 6-11. No experience is necessary.
Bad Art Night, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. June 23 at Northwest Library. All supplies provided for an outdoor art session.
This article originally appeared on ThisWeek: Library Lines: Worthington Libraries services make a difference
