LIBRARY LEDGER AUTUMN 2025: SEPTEMBER | OCTOBER | NOVEMBER Pataskala Public Library AUTUMN AT THE LIBRARY
Get To Know Your Library Card Maximum Limits 75 total items Loan Periods DVDs: Activity Kits: Board Games: Music: New Books: Periodicals: Video Games: E-Books: Audiobooks: Books: Account Access Patrons can access their account online to place holds on materials, renew items, and more via the library website pataskalalibrary.org 7 Days 14 Days 14 Days 14 Days 14 Days 14 Days 14 Days 21 Days 28 Days 28 Days Using the Library A library card or photo ID must be presented to check out items or use library computers. Fine-Free Library The library does not charge daily overdue fines. However, patrons with overdue items cannot borrow until items are returned. Patrons will be charged for long overdue items. Renewals Most items automatically renew the day before the due date, unless requested by other patrons.
We are members of the Central Library Consortium (CLC). This cooperative agreement among 18 Central Ohio library systems offers over 5 million items to member library cardholders. Pataskala Public Library patrons may use their library card at fellow CLC libraries and may check out, return, and request items at those locations. CLC Member Libraries Alexandria Public Library Bexley Public Library Columbus Metropolitan Library Delaware County District Library Fairfield County District Library Grandview Heights Public Library Granville Public Library London Public Library* Marysville Public Library Pataskala Public Library Pickaway County Library Pickerington Public Library Plain City Public Library Southwest Public Libraries Upper Arlington Public Library Wagnalls Memorial Library Westerville Public Library Worthington Libraries *London Public Library shares only materials with fellow CLC members and not patron accounts or cards. Partner Libraries
Special Events September 8 : Family Game Night | 5:30 PM th 13 : Candle Making With Common Scents Wax Co. | 1 PM* th 20 : Tibetan Mastiffs | 1 PM th 26 : Family Movie Night | 6 PM th 30 : Columbus Symphony - Performance & Instrument “Petting Zoo” th | 6:30 PM October 6 : Family Game Night | 5:30 PM th 10 : Book Sale | 10 AM - 5 PM th 11 : Book & Bake Sale | 10 AM - 2 PM th 17 : Mario Kart Tournament | 5:30 PM* th 24 : Family Movie Night | 6 PM th November 3 : Family Game Night | 5:30 PM rd 8 : Surfing For Your Roots With West Licking Historical Society | 1 PM th 21 : Family Movie Night | 6 PM st *registration required For a full calendar of events and event details, please visit our website! Holidays and Closings September 1 : Labor Day st October 13 : Columbus Day th November 11 : Veterans Day th November 27 : Thanksgiving th
Read To A Dog: 4 PM September 10 & 24 | October 8 & 22 | November 12 th th th nd th Dogs are great listeners! Kids can build confidence and experience reading aloud to TDI certified therapy dog, Benny. Registration is required to book a 15 minute reading session. Call to register! Monthly Clubs LEGO Club: 4:30 PM September 16 | October 21 | November 18 th st th We provide the LEGOS, you provide the creativity! Kids ages 5 and up are invited to attend for one hour of free-build fun where creativity runs wild. Adult Book Club: 6:30 PM September 10 | October 8 | November 12 th th th Join Rita for this monthly adult-focused book club. Each monthly title will be announced several weeks in advance of the meeting and available to check out at the front desk. Then join in on the meeting night for a lively discussion! For persons aged 18+.
Wee Read Baby Storytime (0-23 months) Tuesdays 10:30 AM Books, bounces, bubbles, and more! A story time featuring board books and simple stories, lap bounces, nursery rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. Toddler Tales Storytime (2+3 yrs) Wednesdays 10:30 AM Features shorter stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. Ends with a simple craft. Preschool Storytime (4+5 yrs) Thursdays 10:30 AM Features longer stories, rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and flannel boards. Ends with a craft. Evening Family Storytime (All Ages) Thursdays 6:30 PM Features fun stories for the whole family! Features rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. Ends with a craft. Fall Storytimes Session 1: September 9 - October 23 th rd Session 2: November 4 - December 4 th th
Thursdays 6:30 PM January 9th - March 6th 6 PM September 26 th October 24 th November 21 st Enjoy a family-friendly film, popcorn, and water! All ages welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Family Game Nights Family Movie Nights 5:30 PM September 8th October 6th November 3rd Bring the whole family for board games and video games! All ages welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
“Color Our World” was a successful reading program for our library this summer. When I think of this theme, I think of the things I did to fill my time when I retired from a career in education. Once you retire, you look for things to fill your time each day. Now I realize that I was looking for things to color MY world. I continued to golf in my summer golf league. I spent more time with my three standard poodles. Some have passed on and now I have Lola, Phoebe, and Marvin Gray. I took up quilting and became a co-vice president and then a co-president of a quilt guild. I was glad to have more time to spend with my grandchildren and helped them through the educational changes they dealt with during COVID. I even held a very part-time job in education. After COVID, it was time to do something else. I had always loved to read and took it up again after retirement when I had time to read for pleasure. I saw an opening at the Pataskala Library and decided to apply so I could spend even more time with the books I wanted to read. It was something I felt I wanted to do and was glad to be offered the position. I was so excited to accept and begin my new adventure in a library almost four years ago. In fact, I was told that I could come to work in a Halloween costume on my first day on the job if I chose to. I wasn’t sure if it was a challenge or an initiation, but I did and luckily the rest of the staff was dressed accordingly. These days I still color my world in the same ways but have added my work in the library as well. I enjoy helping people find what colors THEIR world. You can add a brilliance to your activities by borrowing items from the library. Use our catalogs on the end-caps on the children or adult sides or even our internet computers to search for topics that interest you. In my case, I searched “poodles” (636.72), “golfing” (796.352), and “quilting” (646.25). Some people ask if I sew, but I actually quilt. Quilting is a whole different “thread” as evidenced by the numbers used to search it on the shelves, (sewing is 646.2). By using the resources in the library, I have broadened my knowledge, skill, or technique by learning more about what I already enjoyed doing, and you can, too. Come to the library to color YOUR world. Use the catalog to search for your favorite topics or authors. We can look these items up for you but there is a great joy in personally searching through what is available. Only you know what truly interests you. If you would like to begin your own search, just ask. We would be glad to help you color YOUR world. Tina Library Clerk Years At The Library: 4 Meet The Staff
The Ohio legislature’s recently approved biennium budget for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 introduces significant changes affecting public libraries across the state, including Pataskala Public Library. The Public Library Fund (PLF), previously allocated as a fixed percentage of the state’s General Revenue Fund, has been restructured into a line-item appropriation. This adjustment results in a reduction of nearly $100 million in funding for Ohio’s public libraries over the next two fiscal years compared to the governor’s proposed budget. Additionally, the shift to a line-item appropriation creates uncertainty, leaving future library funding susceptible to potential cuts. Despite these challenges, Pataskala Public Library remains steadfast in its mission to serve our vibrant community. Thanks to the unwavering support of our local property tax levy, we are better equipped to mitigate the impact of these reductions. We are deeply grateful to everyone who advocated for public libraries by contacting Ohio legislators during the budget process. Looking ahead, Pataskala Public Library is committed to continuing to provide exceptional programs, resources, and spaces where our community can learn, connect, and thrive. We value your ongoing support and look forward to serving you as a cornerstone of education, engagement, and enrichment in Pataskala. Public Library Funding Update Library News Interlibrary Loans Upgraded versions of OhioLINK & SearchOhio will be available on Tuesday, October 28 ! th OhioLINK and SeachOhio are cooperative consortia among Ohio’s academic and public libraries, respectively. These resources give Pataskala Public Library patrons access to materials from the collections of over 140 academic and public libraries. Both services are available through the library catalog. Summer Reading Recap The 2025 Summer Reading Program wrapped up on July 14 . Hundreds of kids, tweens, teens, and adults participated! Special thanks to: Sarah Harper, The Alans, Steve Harpster, Armstrong Air & Space Museum, Matt Jergens, Licking County Recycling, and Bright Star Touring Theatre for creating unforgettable events. th
Library Resources Libby - Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. Download the Libby app to get started using your library card. Dolly Parton Imagination Library - Free age appropriate books for kids aged 0-5! Delivered right to you through the mail. Sign up in person or on our website. Board Games - Browse our growing collection of board games! They can be checked out for two weeks, or played in the library. We have games for kids, families, and adults. Stop in and take a look! Faxing 20 pages free ($0.10 per subsequent page) Printing Black & White: 20 pages free ($0.10 per subsequent page) Color: $0.25 per page Business Services Copying Black & White: $0.10 per page Color: $0.25 per page Additional Services: Laminating, Public Computers, Scanning, WiFi, Wireless Printing, & more. Activity Kits - Get hands-on with our Activity Kit Collection. We offer a diverse range of kits designed for various interests and needs, including: Crocheting, Driving Test, Nature Walk, and Memory Care. Seed Library - Activate your green thumb and grow something special this year. We have a wide variety of seed packets to choose from, including flowers, herbs, and vegetables. All seed packets are available at no charge. Video Games - The library has Nintendo Switch games! All titles may be checked out for a two week period. They are reservable with any CLC library card, but must be picked up and returned at Pataskala Public Library.
55 S. 1st St. Newark, OH. 43055 Free admission to The Works: Ohio Center For History, Art & Technology for up to 4 individuals. About The Works: Experience central Ohio's best destination for hands-on discovery with local history, art, science, and glassblowing. Check out the first floor science labs, watch a hot glassblowing demonstration, have an immersive experience in the SciDome planetarium, and learn about local history. The Works is more than a museum, offering new hands-on opportunities to inspire creativity and learning every day. Experience Passes Get FREE admission to area attractions with your Pataskala Public Library card! 7770 Jacksontown Rd. Newark, OH. 43055 Free admission to The Dawes Arboretum for up to 6 individuals. About The Dawes Arboretum: The Dawes Arboretum was founded in 1929. Beman and Bertie Dawes created The Arboretum as a private foundation: “To encourage the planting of forest and ornamental trees… to give pleasure to the public and education to the youth.” The Dawes Arboretum's collections include over 5,300 different types of plants (taxa) with more than 15,400 plants on grounds. Experience Passes may only be checked out with a Pataskala Public Library card. Ask about our growing collection of passes!
Mango Languages Choose from over 70 languages. MasterFILE Robust primary source collection. Sanborn Maps Detailed historic maps of Ohio cities. World Book Online Verified and trusted online encyclopedia. and many more! Ancestry Start searching billions of records. CareerOneStop Career training and job searching. Chilton Auto repair and maintenance. Library Speakers Free webinars from popular authors. Online Databases Get FREE access to dozens of online databases and research sites with your library card! pataskalalibrary.org Database Spotlight Ancestry Library Edition Ancestry Library Edition delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more from countries all over the world. Its resources cover the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada, Europe, Australia and other areas of the world. Available only inside the library.
We have four reservable rooms: Community Room - This large room will accommodate individual speakers, discussion groups, presentations, programs, and meetings. Makerspace - Get creative! This room has a 3D printer, Cricut, button makers, sewing machine, and more. Study Rooms - These two quiet study rooms can accommodate up to six people each. Visit pataskalalibrary.org and click the Reserve A Room button to get started! Reserve A Room Visit our website to make a room reservation!
Looking for a way to support the library? Consider these options: Kroger Community Rewards The library is a participating organization in Kroger's Community Rewards program. Link your Kroger card to automatically support the library every time you shop! Book Sale The Friends of the Pataskala Library sponsors an ongoing book sale inside the library. The sale shelves can be found just outside the Makerspace. Donated and discarded books may be purchased during open hours - proceeds benefit the Friends. Give A Gift The library accepts monetary gifts as well as donations of materials. Note: we cannot accept textbooks, encyclopedias or VHS tapes. Volunteer Fill out a volunteer application to support the library with your time! Visit our website or stop in for an application. Join the Friends of the Pataskala Library See the next page! Support Your Library
Friends of the Library What do the Friends do? The Friends of the Pataskala Library help support and bring activities to the Library that are outside their normal budget. We annually support the Summer Reading Program, facilitate author visits, and cultural events. Meetings are at 6:00 p.m. on the 1st Tuesday of every month (except June, July, & August). Membership Opportunities Bookworms $15: Benefits include a Friends of the Pataskala Library tote bag Booklovers $25: Benefits include a Friends of the Pataskala Library tote bag, window cling, and a logo pen Super Reader $40: Benefits include a Friends of the Pataskala Library tote bag, window cling, a logo pen, and a travel mug Ultimate Reader $100: Benefits include a Friends of the Pataskala Library tote bag, window cling, a logo pen, a travel mug, a free bag of books at book sales, and a complimentary admission to an exclusive event Want to join? Visit the library website or stop in!
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