Exhibits

Monday, April 1, 2019

Publication anniversary: ‘Chalk Dust’ made its mark

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Chalk Dust on My Shoulder, a memoir by Worthington High School teacher Charles G. Rousculp. The book, which was published in 1969, went on to win the 1970 Ohioana Book Award for best nonfiction by an Ohio author.

The Ohioana Library Association gives awards each year to recognize outstanding literary achievement by Ohio writers and on Ohio subjects. Other notable nonfiction Ohioana award winners include Wil Haygood, Susan Orlean, John Glenn, Ian Frazier and Jesse Owens. The award has been given annually since 1942.
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Back-to-School Days

Saturday,
August 1, 2015
9:30am

Although the dog days of summer are going strong, school bells will be ringing again soon! Since 1804, when its founders established the first school in a one-room log building on the Village Green, Worthington has been home to a distinguished educational history.

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Summer Fun

Wednesday,
July 1, 2015
9:30am

Summer’s here, and it’s time for picnics, swimming pools and a good old-fashioned game of baseball. What have Worthington’s residents done to beat (or embrace) the hot weather through the decades? Have a look at our July exhibit to find out!

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Worthington Hometown Heroes

Friday,
May 1, 2015
9:00am

Superman was born on Krypton. Wonder Woman hails from Paradise Island. Who are some of Worthington’s hometown heroes? Step inside our May exhibit to find out!

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Celebrate Spring with Worthington Memory

Wednesday,
April 1, 2015
2:07pm

Spring is in the air! We invite you to celebrate both National Poetry Month and the long-awaited arrival of spring buds and blossoms by looking through some of our scrapbook and news items that feature gardens and poetry.

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Volunteer Spotlight: Joe Miracle

Monday,
October 3, 2005
10:42am

Joe Miracle, member of Boy Scout Troop 365 proposed a method to acquire content from individuals in the community for Worthington Memory and organized the launch of Worthington Memory's call to the community as a service project to advance to the level of Eagle Scout.

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Memory Makers Contest: Honorable Mention

Wednesday,
September 1, 2004
10:55am

"Colonial Hills Elementary Fourth Grade Students Appreciate Worthington," created by students in Ms. Riedmiller's class.

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Memory Makers Contest: First Place

Wednesday,
September 1, 2004
10:52am

The results for the fall 2004 My Worthington Memory Makers Contest are in! Congratulations to the following students in Mrs. Riggs' and Mrs.

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Sesquicentennial - 1953

Thursday,
June 24, 2004
10:49am

Worthington's Sesquicentennial was celebrated October 5-11, 1953.

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Bicentennial Celebration

Thursday,
June 24, 2004
10:49am

The community of Worthington's pioneering spirit has been showcased throughout the yearlong Bicentennial Celebration with a series of signature events that honor the past and will create a legacy for the future.

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FolkFEST 2001

Thursday,
April 8, 2004
10:51am

Worthington Libraries invited the community to share their earliest memories and fondest recollections of life in Worthington at the Worthington FolkFEST, July 28, 2001. Several individuals told stories about their experiences in the community from both long ago and the recent past.

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Bicentennial School Projects

Saturday,
November 1, 2003
9:50am

This collection features the ways in which schools in the Worthington School District celebrated the 200th Birthday of Worthington and Ohio. Special Bicentennial projects were completed by students in the Worthington School District during the City's year-long celebration.

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