Not only is it OK, but it is encouraged to talk out loud, write on the walls (selectively) and do other things that were previously considered un-library-like in the renovated first floor of Ohio Northern University’s Heterick Memorial Library.
In fact, you can even check out a smoothie along with that reference material.
“In many ways, we are breaking the rules of traditional college libraries,” said Kathleen Baril, director of ONU’s Heterick Memorial Library. “Library research on a university campus is not what it used to be, and our new library space reflects that. The focus is on best utilizing the library space to meet the needs of today’s college students.”
What's happening, when, at the Ada Public Library in October?
Check out the Icon's printer-friendly October library calendar for all the events from playdates, writing clubs, adult coloring, comic giveaways and familly storytimes.
Don't forget about the Friends of the Library Halloween party from 4:30 to 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 27.
Open the attachment below for the printer-friendly calendar of events.
An Alger man was killed Tuesday night in a single-vehicle crash according to the Hardin County Sheriff's Office.
Terry L. Hattery, 70, of Alger, was driving a pickup truck at 6:40 p.m. west on state Route 309 near County Road 115 when he drove off the north side of the road and struck a tree.
Hattery was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff's report.
The Ohio Northern University Theatre Department presents The Shape of Things, a classic contemporary play by Neil LaBute.
Performances are Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 27 to 30, at The Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Stambaugh studio theatre.
Performances are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 to 29 and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 29-30. A pre-show discussion takes place on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
A synopsis follows:
How far are you willing to go for love? If you’d do anything for them, would you truly do…anything?
