Autumn 2004 Library Newsletter

The

Library Letter

Autumn 2004

News from the St Marys Community Public Library

From our director

Making a Difference Recently the Ohio Library Council released the results of a statewide telephone poll by DTS, Inc. of Hudson, OH. 704 Ohio Adults were contacted from October 27 – November 10, 2003 by means of a random telephone sample. Ohioans were asked questions regarding Ohio and Public Libraries. I would like to share some of the findings with you at this time: „

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86 percent of Ohioans visited their public library sometime during 2003 and about a third of them visited 20 times or more; 86 percent rate service at their local public library as excellent to good; About 75 percent of those polled say they are using their local public library today at about the same levels or more than over the past four or five years; More than eight of 10 Ohioans rate public libraries as good or excellent for the helpfulness and knowledge of staff, location and access, finding what they need, and for the selection of books and materials; About 86 percent said that they used their library for a place to go for books HOW TO REACH US ADDRESS: 140 SOUTH CHESTNUT ST. ST. MARYS, OH 45885 TELEPHONE: (419) 394-7471 FAX: (419) 394-7291 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.stmarys.lib.oh.us

Joe Meyer of Hunter Printing and Office Supplies congratulates Marge Brandt for her Best of Show watercolor painting, “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” The 15th Annual Artfest was held at the Library in August.

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and reading materials and for reference and research needs; About 45 percent of those polled said public libraries should see an increase in state support and when combined with those who said libraries should be funded at their current level, support increases to about 85 percent; More than 88 percent of those polled said they found it very easy or somewhat easy to find what they are looking for in their public library.

We are hopeful that you as users of the St. Marys Community Public Library agree with this sampling. We are aware that all Ohio public libraries will be facing budget constraints during 2005. We know that the Local Government Funds are in jeopardy and that we will be facing a similar budget situation as in 2003. We are hopeful that we can count on you for local support and that you realize how your library with its knowledgeable staff and the resources of the SEO consortium is making a difference in the St. Marys Community. Susan Heckler Pittman Library Director

ADULT PROGRAMS @ YOUR LIBRARY Registration is requested for all programs unless otherwise noted.

september z September 9 Reader’s Theater “School Days.” 10:30 to 11:15 A.M. Presented at the Auglaize County Council on Aging by the Library. The public is welcome to attend. Following the Reader’s Theater there will be a brief presentation about Library Services. Lunch for those wishing to stay is $5.25 for people under 60 years of age and a donation for people 60 years old and over. Reservations are requested by September 7 at the Auglaize County Council on Aging at 610 Indiana Avenue or by calling (419) 394-8252. z September 14 “Let’s Talk About It” Book Discussion for Adults: American Politics Then & Now. 7:00 P.M. Roscoe by William Kennedy. z September 28 Dinner & a Movie. 6:00 P.M. Bring a potluck dish to share and the library will provide tableware and beverages. Stay for a movie following dinner.

october z October 12 “Let’s Talk About It” Book Discussion for Adults: American Politics Then & Now. 7:00 P.M. All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren.

november z November 9 “Let’s Talk About It” Book Discussion for Adults: American Politics Then & Now. 7:00 P.M. Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation by Cokie Roberts. z November 16 & 17 Holiday Craft Workshop for Adults. 7:00-9:00 P.M. Attendance at both nights is requested. There will be a small fee to cover materials.

2004 Artfest Results Listed Marge Brandt captured both Hunter Printing Best of Show Award and WSU-Lake Campus Watercolor Award in the 15th Annual Artfest. Other awards were: Friends of the Library Annual Award to Patti Pancake Keister; Coldwell Banking-Plus One Professionals Photography Award to Jerry Smith; Friends of the Library Three Dimensional Award to Gary Hovey; Lawler’s Flowers and Gifts Ohio Theme Award to Kay Sluterbeck; First Place, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, to Pat Wietholter; Second Place, sponsored by WSU-Lake Campus, also to Pat Wietholter; and Third

Place, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, to Pat Rayman; Honorable Mentions to Terri Bey, Anna Fisher, Michael Joe Moore, and John Rausch. Terri Bey also garnered the People’s Choice Award this year.

Local History on Display at Library The historical St. Marys Woolen Manufacturing Company, founded in September 1871, is featured in the entrance-facing Library display case. Items for the display are donated by Ed Broyles, and the text on the placards is supplied by local historian, George Neargarder. Don’t miss this informative and interesting display.

United Way Book Features Grant $ The Library received a binder from the United Way, Public & Private Funding Opportunities From Ohio United Way. This binder is a compilation of the many and varied grants made available to Ohioans through the United Way. The Library also has information about writing grant proposals.

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tory Time to include families

Monday evening Story Time for the whole family will begin in September. There will also be a regular Story Time for children 3 to 5 years old on Wednesday mornings. Participation at both sessions is welcome. Registration is requested. eptember 1—Preschool Story Time. 10:30 A.M. “Movin’ & Groovin’.” eptember 20—Family Story Time. 7:00 P.M. SECOND GENERATION FAVORITES: Bring Grandma & Grandpa in honor of Grandparents’ Month. They may remember some of this old-time fun.

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ctober 6—Preschool Story Time. 10:30 A.M. “What’s that Noise?” ctober 18—Family Story Time. 7:00 P.M. JAMMIE JAMBOREE: Wear pajamas and listen to bedtime stories. Adults wearing pajamas will receive a “fine free” coupon. ovember 3—Preschool Story Time. 10:30 A.M. “It’s a Dog’s World.” ovember 15—Family Story Time. 7:00 P.M. ALTERED ENDINGS & TWISTED TALES: Favorites stories told in a whole new way.

o School Day Fun at the Library

October 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 are welcome to visit the Library – inquire at the front desk in October for more information.

YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES (Just for Young Adults in grades 7 through 12.)

SEPTEMBER 2 6:00 P.M. Food & Fun. OCTOBER 7 6:00 P.M. Food & Fun. OCTOBER 17-23 TEEN READ WEEK – “IT’S ALIVE! @ YOUR LIBRARY.” Watch the YA bulletin board for details.

NOVEMBER 4 6:00 P.M. Food & Fun.

Children’s Book Week November 15 – 21 Celebrate at the Library during this very special week!

Summer Reading Program Sponsors Acknowledged The Library would like to thank the following sponsors for making our Summer Reading Program a huge success: Bartlett’s Drive Thru; Bud’s Chevrolet-Olds-Buick, Inc.; Cisco Realty; College Community Arts Council; Community First Bank and Trust; Domino’s Pizza; Edward Jones Investments; Famous Hair; Foot & Ankle Centers of Ohio; Friends of the Library; Gifts from the Heart; Glory Real Estate; Guiding Hands O.C.C.L.; JB Pastries; Joint Township District Memorial Hospital; Laura Yelton Insurance; Lawler’s Flowers and Gifts; Lee’s Famous Recipe; McDonalds Restaurant; Midwest Electric, Inc.; Minster State Bank; Nationwide Insurance Company; P&J Design Services; R.J. Burke Insurance Agency; St. Marys Chiropractic Office; St. Marys ChryslerDodge-Jeep, Inc.; St. Marys Rotary Club; Schwieterman Pharmacies; Taco Bell; Villa Nova Drive Thru; and WSU-Lake Campus Cottage Bookstore.

Paula Drummond named Youth Services Coordinator The Library is pleased to welcome Paula Drummond to the staff as Youth Services Coordinator. Paula is from St. Marys and worked previously at New Creation Learning Center. She had been serving as Youth Services Coordinator at the Library on a temporary basis throughout the months of the Summer Reading Program. Paula enjoys travel, reading, and spending time with her family. She is married to Bill Drummond.

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Donations Received May-July 2004 In memory of Ned Johns – Paul and Holly Blaine; Franklin D. Cooley; Mike and Judy Glavaris and Karah; Bert and Mona Goens Family; MHS Class of 42; The Hogshead Family; Kraig, Miriam, Adam and Micah Johns; Ruth Langsdon; Roger and Rose Leffel; Tom and Jo McCarthy; Ed and Kay Noble; Carol A. Palmer; Randy and Jean Rademacher; Marilynne Schroer; Mrs. Dorothy E. Schwepe; Roger & Carolyn Bambauer; Stan & Nancy Davis and Family; Connie Gibson; David and Virginia Hegemier; David and Carol Lengerich; Dusty & Vickie Nedderman; Ned & Linda Niemeyer; Luella Russell; Larry & Michelle Schaaf Family; Gary, Diane, Brian & Cory Steinbrunner; Karen Bennett; Joseph T. Devlin at The Summit Country Day School; Dick and Joyce Farmer; Cindy Gabbard; R. Alex Granger and Pamela A. Poland; Employees of Walterboro SC Post Office; Larry and Ruth Wells; Fleagle Family Dentistry, Inc.; Mike and Kathy Janson; Regina L. Estenfelder; Tom and Sherri Orr; Pear Tree Imports; Ken and Judy Reynolds; Richard and Shawn Roeding; Pamela K. Wheatley; Lawrence and Gail Zix; Mr. & Mrs. James J. Gardner; Deborah A. Goens & Janet E. G. Kennedy; Baptist Rehabilitation Germantown; and Faculty and Staff of the T. L. Rodes Elementary School. Other gifts by: Lone Pine Publishing; Anonymous; Dr. James Robenstine; Floyd C. Dickman; in memory of Charles Spencer given by Larry and Ronda Shelby; St. Marys Rotary; in memory of Bert Hammond given by Bill and Pam Deckman and Roberta Galvin; in memory of Robert Clear by Dorothy Schwepe; a gift by RDINGE LC.