Matt Naylor, Interim Director at the Clark County Public Library, wraps up the year with a round-up of all the new happenings at the library for 2025.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Northridge and Tuttle Branches - Take a look at the newest CCPL locations through construction snapshots and photos from the grand opening celebrations. Be sure to visit in person, say hello to staff, and see all the fantastic things these new branches have to offer!
• Library of Things - A Library of Things breaks the mold of what a library typically offers with items ranging from board games, cones for driving test practice, CD players, book magnifiers, and much more. Plus, why buy when you can borrow? Check out the Bicycles tab for more information on the Bike Borrowing Program.
• CCPL Events - Learn about the events and activities going on at the Clark County Public Library!

The Information Place is a podcast of the Clark County Public Library in Springfield, Ohio. For more information about the library, visit our website at ccplohio.org.

Amanda chats about International Games Month and National Novel Writing Month and the Reference staff share their favorite games.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Great Courses Library Edition - Available through Libby Extras, The Great Courses Library Collection is a video on demand service brought to you by The Great Courses. With thousands of in-depth videos by the world's greatest professors, you'll always have something fascinating to learn about. There are never any commercials no matter how much you watch, and you can pause, rewind, fast forward or re-watch as often as you like. The best part is, it's free with your library card! Check out a 7-day pass through the Libby app and take a look at the Literature category for courses such as The Art of Storytelling, Writing Great Fiction, and How to Publish your Book!
• Gale Courses - Gale Courses offers a wide range of highly interactive, instructor led courses that you can take entirely online. As a library card holder in good standing, you are entitled to these courses at no cost. Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month. Looking to brush up on your writing skills? Check out the Writing and Publishing category for courses like Beginning Writer's Workshop, Keys to Effective Editing, Beginner's Guide to Getting Published and many more!
• Board Games at CCPL - Did you know you can check out board games at the library? We also have TTRPG books and boxed sets! The weather outside is getting frightful, so stop by the library and plan your next cozy family game night. Once the weather warms up, be sure to check out the outdoor games available in our Library of Things!
• Video Games at CCPL - Get your game on with the library! Our collection includes games for PlayStation, Nintendo, and XBox (consoles not included).
• CCPL Events - Learn about the events and activities mentioned in this episode and all of the other fun you can find at the Clark County Public Library!

The Information Place is a podcast of the Clark County Public Library in Springfield, Ohio. For more information about the library, visit our website at ccplohio.org.

Listeners beware, you're in for a scare!

Come one, come all! The winners of the 2025 Spooky Short Story Contest are here to send shivers down your spine. Pull up a chair and listen to these tales of terror written by local young authors.

6-8 Runner-Up: "The Pumpkin Book" by Dylan (00:01:59)

6-8 Winner: "The Three Witches" by Riley, read by CCPL staff (00:04:39)

9-12 Runner-Up: "12.07" by Devyn (00:09:19)

9-12 Winner: "Turndown Service" by Matthew (00:14:33)

Teen Runner-Up: "The Puppeteer" by Lillianna (00:20:17)

Teen Winner: "The Crib" by Devyn, read by CCPL staff (00:27:12)

The Information Place is a podcast of the Clark County Public Library in Springfield, Ohio. For more information about the library, visit our website at ccplohio.org.