Books and Brews a Delicious Success! In November, the Friends Foundation of Worthington Libraries hosted its signature Books and Brews event at the Old Worthington Library. Featuring several local high-quality craft breweries and attended by 170 guests, the event...
The Friends Foundation of Worthington Libraries was honored to once again sponsor the annual Community Breakfast, which was held on April 25, 2023, at the Northwest Library. Among those in attendance was the library’s new director, Lauren Robinson. Lauren, who comes...
The Worthington Board of Education has appointed Dr. Joseph Saverimuttu to the Worthington Libraries Board. Recommended by the library board, he will fill the seven-year term being vacated by Lauren Fromme from January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2029. Joe is...
A significant portion of the Friends’ annual grant to the libraries supports recognition and other staff celebrations, team-building, training and various professional development activities. One of these educational activities is provided by a scholarship to enable...
Fans of Worthington Libraries were back in the stacks again for the Friends’ 2022 Books & Brews fundraising event on November 4 at Old Worthington Library. The combination of delicious appetizers, an array of beers from some of the area’s best breweries, wine,...
Following a national search, the Worthington Libraries Board of Trustees has named Lauren Robinson as the library’s next director/CEO. Following a national search, the Worthington Libraries Board of Trustees has named Lauren Robinson as the library’s next...
Gender expert Dr. Kate (Buban) Mangino returned to her hometown in September to discuss her recently released debut book, Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home. The Friends-hosted event was part of the organization’s 50th anniversary celebration...
The Friends Board of Directors appointed two Friends members to the board and elected officers for 2023 at its annual meeting on November 28. Joining the board are Aaron Neumann, a project director in education and personnel, and Lindsay Sestile, an attorney working...
The Friends Foundation celebrated its 50th anniversary by relaunching its website and Facebook page this fall, highlighting the organization’s history and its past and current support for Worthington Libraries. “We couldn’t think of a better way to commemorate this...
