LIBRARY LEDGER SPRING 2026: MARCH | APRIL | MAY Pataskala Public Library SPRING 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 March 13 : Book Sale | 10 AM - 5 PM th 14 : Book & Bake Sale | 10 AM - 2 PM th 20 : Family Movie Night | 6 PM th 24 : Genealogy Learning Lab | 6 PM th 28 : Teen K-Pop Demon Hunters Party | 2:15 PM th April 3 : Mario Kart Tournament | 5:30 PM* rd 11 : Bug Man | 1 PM th 17 : Family Movie Night | 6 PM th 20 : Licking County Recycling Earth Day Storytime | 6:30 PM th 28 : Genealogy Learning Lab | 6 PM th May 2 : Teen De-Stress Fest | 1 PM nd 22 : Family Movie Night | 6 PM nd 26 : Genealogy Learning Lab | 6 PM th *registration required For a full calendar of events and event details, please visit our website! Holidays and Closings Monday, May 25 : Memorial Day th
Read To A Dog: 4 PM March 11 & 25 | April 8 & 22 | May 13 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 March 17 | April 21 | May 19 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 March 11 | April 8 | May 13 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. Then join in on the meeting night for a lively discussion! For persons aged 18+.
Evening Family Storytime (All Ages) Mondays 6:30 PM Features fun stories for the whole family! Features rhymes, fingerplays, and songs. Ends with a craft. 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. Spring Storytimes March 30 - May 7 th th
Thursdays 6:30 PM January 9th - March 6th The Seed Library is back for the Spring season! 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. Stop by and browse today! Please note: we only accept commercially packaged donations. Sponsored by Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District and Granville Milling Company. Seed Library
Favorite book: The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater Currently Reading: Hey, Dollface by Deborah Hautzig The library has become a safe haven for many people, including me. I filled out a Library Clerk application purely because my dad sent me the link and said that I should. It was a brand new (nerve-racking) experience for me. Now I can’t imagine my life without it. This library has helped me grow both socially & mentally. I have met some of my favorite people here. I never used libraries growing up & before this job I had no idea how important they are. Imagine my surprise when I found out that libraries have more than just books & computers. Libraries provide people from all walks of life with the ability to further investigate their interests. Not to mention the slew of information we give to patrons on a daily basis. I believe that everyone should pay a visit to their local library and find out each of the opportunities it welcomes you with. Taylor Library Clerk Years At The Library: 2 ½ Meet The Staff
It’s time for a new Columbus Clippers baseball season, and you can join the fun with the library’s Columbus Clippers Experience Pass! This pass admits up to two adults and four children to an upcoming Sunday regular season game. A limited number of passes are available each week on a first come, first served basis. Tickets available in May. Columbus Clippers Tickets Library Spotlight Earth Day Storytime Join us for a special Evening Family Storytime celebrating Earth Day! Licking County Recycling will help to present stories, games, and a craft to help us learn about taking care of the Earth. This storytime will take place in the Community Room. Summer Reading Program Unearth A Story with us this Summer! The 2026 Summer Reading Program kicks off on Monday, June 1 ! There will be programs for Kids, Tweens & Teens, and Adults, with weekly family events. st See you this Summer! Teen Programs See you at one of our upcoming Teen programs for grades 6-12: March 28 | 2:15 PM: K-Pop Demon Hunters Party! th May 2 | 1 PM: De-Stress Fest. nd
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 $0.10 per page Printing B&W: $0.10 per page Color: $0.25 per page Business Services Copying B&W: $0.10 per page Color: $0.25 per page Additional Services: Laminating, Public Computers, Scanning, WiFi, & 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 - 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.
Experience Passes Get FREE admission to area attractions with your Pataskala Public Library card! Experience Passes may only be checked out with a Pataskala Public Library card. Ask about our growing collection of passes! See website for full pass details. Columbus Clippers Tickets for up to 2 adults and 4 children to select games. 2026 tickets available starting in May. Columbus Museum of Art Admission for up to 8 individuals. Includes parking, special exhibits, and discount at museum store! The Dawes Arboretum General admission for up to 6 individuals. Children under 5 do not need a pass. Franklin Park Conservatory General admission for up to 2 adults and 6 children. Includes member discount for special events! National Veterans Memorial & Museum General Admission for up to 2 adults and 5 children. Includes parking validation.
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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. 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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