We are thrilled to be a part of Columbus, Ohio’s first Flyover Fest! Through multiple arts in walkable, distinctive venues, Flyover Fest will engage the city, stimulate creativity and spark conversation. Flyover includes literature, music, film and a book fair. Buy your tickets today at https://www.theflyoverfest.com.
Join and chat with us about bookstores and libraries as important spaces for civic engagement.
Resistance + Refuge : Bookstores + Libraries
In an environment seen by millions as regressive, learn how bookstores and libraries are places of activism and refuge.
When: 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2017
Where: Rambling House, 310 E. Hudson St., Columbus, OH 43202
Cost: FREE!
Angie Sharkey is a youth services manager within Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML). She has been with CML for nearly 10 years and was previously with Upper Arlington Public Library. As a politically engaged librarian, she brings a fresh perspective from women’s rights to serving immigrant populations. Connect with Angie here.
Charlie Pugsley is the founder and owner of Bookspace Columbus, an ever-evolving concept whose main aims are to spread awareness through the Columbus, Ohio area through self-education, self-empowerment and community involvement. Learn more about Charlie here.
Linda Kass is founder and owner of Gramercy Books, an independently-minded, carefully curated neighborhood bookstore located in the heart of Bexley, Ohio. Three years in the making, Gramercy Books opened its doors on December 12, 2016. learn more about Linda here.
As co-founder of Cbus Libraries, Bryan champions libraries, library professionals and the love of reading. Through grassroots community involvement, including Cbus Libraries’ Libraries Everywhere program, Bryan believes a strong democracy is created, in part, through libraries and intellectual freedom.
The Flyover Fest is presented by Two Dollar Radio (founders), Outer Orbit Booking, Wild Goose Creative and Wexner Center for the Arts. The festival is brought to Columbus in part by Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Dispatch Media Group and Columbus Makes Art/Greater Columbus Arts Council.
Special thanks to Eric Obenauf & Eliza Wood-Obenauf of Two Dollar Radio for inviting Cbus Libraries to participate!
Welcome to our inaugural podcast of Ad Libs. Each quarter we will give voice to amazing library leaders found at all levels throughout Central Ohio and beyond.
Today, take a peek behind Cbus Libraries’ bookshelf to meet Co-Founders Andrea Dixon and Bryan Loar, and learn more about the history and future of this library-loving initiative.
Today’s episode was generously underwritten by independent publisher, Two Dollar Radio, whose books are Too Loud to Ignore. Learn more at twodollarradio.com.
Thank you for a wonderful 2016!
In 2016, we explored the accomplishments of over a dozen amazing Central Ohio libraries. We were honored to participate in the IFLA World Congress, Pecha Kucha at 934 Gallery, PlaceMakes Cherry Street, Urban Scrawl, and The Big Table events. We were inspired by the impact of libraries in their communities and look forward to new adventures in 2017.
This year we will continue to champion a wide variety of libraries. We are eager to introduce new academic, government, private, public and school libraries. If there is a library you think we should feature, we would love to hear from you! You can share your suggestions in the comments, or contact us at team [at] cbuslibraries [dot] com.
We are tremendously excited to announce that January kicks off our podcast series, Ad Libs. Our first will give you a behind-the-scenes look into Cbus Libraries while the others will connect to our monthly features. Each podcast will provide an engaging, 10-minute conversation on leadership and the future of libraries.
With our mobile little library + Street Art, Jerrie Mock and John T. Ward libraries, we’ve created a strong foundation for our Libraries Everywhere program. We will continue to champion the love of reading at unexpected places using inspiring, functional works of art. We hope to see you this year at many Central Ohio festivals and events!
Slappy New Year! We invite you to name our mobile little library for bragging rights and the chance to win this signed Goosebumps book. A contestant will be chosen at random from the most popular entry. The winner will be announced Friday, February 3 at 7:30 a.m. EST. Good luck & thank you!
We’re just hitting our stride and look forward to sharing more as other activities come to fruition. 2017, Let’s Rock This!
Warmly,
Andrea Dixon & Bryan Loar