Southwest Public Libraries

Thinking Money for Kids exhibition coming to Westland Area Library, August 27 to October 2 thanks to national grant

Columbus — Westland Area Library will host a traveling exhibition designed to teach kids and their families about money, thanks to a competitive national grant from the American Library Association (ALA) and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation.

Thinking Money for Kids is a new multimedia experience for children ages 7 to 11, as well as their parents, caregivers and educators. The interactive exhibit uses games, activities and a fun storyline to help children understand what money is, its function in society, money choices, and money values, such as fairness, responsibility and charitableness.

The 1000-square-foot exhibit will be on display at Westland Area Library, along with a series of related special programs, from August 27 to October 2, 2019. Kick-off is scheduled for August 27 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

The Westland Area Library Circulation Department has an immediate opening for a circulation assistant.

This is a part-time, 20-hour per week position. Pay ranges from $9.36 -14.75/hr. Daytime and evening hours required.

Southwest Public Libraries is offering a new digital service for e-audiobooks without the wait!

Most audiobooks will be available to stream and download 24/7 without any waitlists or checkout limits.

Patrons can explore RBdigital on the library website or download the RBdigital app on a mobile device and create an account with their library card number, name, and email address to get started. Users will be asked to create a username and password.

This app is separate from the Overdrive and Libby apps and offers different content. Contact the Reference Department at either library for assistance.

Looking for a job?

Westland Area Library has partnered with Jewish Family Services to offer free job search assistance every Wednesday, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Tim McNish, career consultant, will offer individualy resume advice and answer your job search questions in a 30-minute session.

Call Tim at 614-559-0207 to get scheduled.