In honor of National Library Week (April 8-14, 2012) the Courtright Memorial Library is celebrating by offering two events that are free and open to the public. The first event is an Erin McKenzie Virtual Welcoming Space Event taking place on Thursday, April 12, from 4-6 p.m.

The program features Cheryl Jorgensen's discussion titled Schools Where Everyone Belongs: The Story of Pedro's Whale. In her presentation, Dr. Cheryl Jorgensen will use the theme and text of Pedro's Whale and other stories to describe the values and practices that make elementary, middle, and high schools engaging and welcoming environments of learning where no one is left behind.

Happy 40th Anniversary to the Courtright Memorial Library, 1972-2012

The second event is a dual celebration of the Courtright Memorial Library's 40th anniversary and National Library Week. This event, a free movie night, will take place on Friday, April 13th on the second floor of the library. Join your friends and colleagues and enjoy a wonderful comedy short followed by a movie. Refreshments will be served at both events.

Join the Otterbein Singers on March 25th @ 5PM as they present Sunday with Sondheim

The Friends of the Courtright Memorial Library and the Otterbein Department of Music proudly present the Otterbein Singers in an evening of musical entertainment featuring songs composed by Stephen Sondheim in Sunday with Sondheim at the Church of the Master United Methodist on Sunday, March 25, 2012 beginning at 5:00 p.m.

Sit back, relax and enjoy as this fine ensemble of voices, under the artistic direction of Dennis Davenport, takes you on a theatrical journey from West Side Story, Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, A Little Night Music and more. Sunday with Sondheim will honor the work and legacy of Stephen Sondheim, award winning composer and lyricist, as we enjoy his music in honor of his 82nd birthday on March 22nd. A freewill offering will be collected at the event to support the Friends.

So You Want To Be A Librarian

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work at a public or academic library as a librarian? Are you curious about the skills and education required? If you have a love of books, lifelong learning, technology, and helping people, a career as a librarian may be for you.

To find out more attend "Librarian Profession: Explore the Paths to a Rewarding Career" on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Courtright Memorial Library, room 200. This event is in collaboration with the Center for Career Planning and everyone is welcome.

Easter Hours

Thursday, 4/5,

7:45 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Friday, 4/6 -CLOSED

Saturday, 4/7 - CLOSED

Sunday, 4/8,

6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

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Library Exhibits

Class of 1962 Life Experiences Exhibit, 1st Floor

View displays from the members of the 50th reunion class highlighting their achievements, collections, hobbies & college memorabilia.

The artwork of Debbie Ewell Currin, '67, 1st Floor

Currin's artwork could best be described as improvisational and funky. She uses family themes, found items, and assorted media to create her ornaments, jewelry and other small artistic items.

The artwork of Laura Rhodebeck Joseph, '80, Becker Gallery, Lower Level

Based upon patterns used by her mother to make her clothes, Laura exhibits mixed media collages whose shapes, colors, lines and words create interior landscapes of the heart and mind.

40th Anniversary of the Courtright Memorial Library, 1st Floor

Computerized slide show of photos taken by John Becker during the construction of the library, which was dedicated on April 26, 1972.

Exhibits are available Friday and Saturday, April 27th & 28th.