Autumn 2005 Library Newsletter

The

Library Letter News from the St Marys Community Public Library

From our director

New Fall Programs all brings new program offerings for our patrons, and I’d like to encourage you to register for and take part in them. The Youth Services Department has added two new Book Clubs to its roster of programs. Linda PriddyMeeks will host a Book Club for children in Kindergarten through Grade 2 and Paula Drummond will host both the new Grade 3-4 Book Club and the Grade 5-6 Book Club. The K-2 and Grade 3-4 participants will read the selected book together during the program, but Grade 5-6 participants are encouraged to read the book before the sessions. Books are available for checking out at the Library circulation desk. Additional details are available on page 3 of this newsletter. Baby Story Time has been added to the youth calendar, too. Carolyn Beck will host this program for parents and their babies—newborn through 13 months old. Each program will consist of interactive songs and books that are appropriate for use with babies. Babies and parents will be moving to music. Each session will end with some time for parents to interact with one another while babies play with ageappropriate toys. Baby Story Time will be offered on Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. with each session lasting approximately 30 minutes. Interactive toys are being purchased by the Friends of the Library for use in Baby Story Time. Adult Services will bring back “Dinner and A Movie” on selected Tuesday

Autumn 2005 evenings this fall. Details, including movie titles, are available by calling or visiting the Library. Due to the specifics of our licensing agreement we may not publicly advertise titles. Additional information about “Dinner and A Movie” as well as other adult programs can be found on page 2 of The Library Letter. Programming is an important part of what our staff does, and I hope you’ll find something new for you at the Library. Before closing, I’d like to mention that the Library will celebrate Teen Read Week (October 17-21) and Children’s Book Week (November 14-18) this fall. There are always surprises and special events when we celebrate at the Library, and you won’t want to miss them so be sure to visit us during those weeks. I hope to see you at the Library. Susan Heckler Pittman Library Director INSIDE THIS NEWSLETTER ADULT PROGRAMS, PAGE 2 YOUTH PROGRAMS, PAGE 3 GIFTS & DONATIONS, PAGE 4

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J. M. Kahle Takes Top Award J. M. Kahle garnered the Hunter Printing & Office Supply Best of Show Award for his glass bowl, “Oblio 2/05.1.” Kahle also took an honorable mention for “Oblio 7/05.1.” Other award winners at the 16th Annual St. Marys Summer Artfest were: “Peabody Place” by Phil Hugo, Friends of the Library Award; “Kulu Valley” by Michiko Mathews, Wright State University Lake Campus Watercolor Award; “Flying Heron” by Gary Hovey, Donald Glaser Three Dimensional Award; “A Bouquet & Fresh Tomatoes” by Marge Brandt, The Peoples Bank Company Oil Award; “Miami Portrait” by Phil Wood, Carpenter Brothers Rides Pastel Award; “Ladder of Success” by John Rausch, Coldwell

Banker-Plus One Professionals Photography Award; “Delphos Elevator” by Pay Rayman, Lawler’s Flowers and Gifts Ohio Theme Award; “Autumn Gardian” by Leigh Barr, First Place given by the Friends of the Library; “The Decision” by Pat Wietholter, Second Place given by Wright State University-Lake Campus; “Still Life with Peaches” by Phil Wood, Third Place given by the Friends of the Library; and “Flying Heron” by Gary Hovey, Friends of the Library People’s Choice Award. Other honorable mentions went to Leigh Barr, George D. Eblen, Gary Hovey, Andrea Miller, Kay Sluterbeck, Ashley Smith and Pat Wietholter. See the related photo on page 4.

Autumn Book Discussion for Adults Begins “Let’s Talk About It” book discussion for adults features the theme, China Voices, with selections chosen from Book Lust by Nancy Pearl. Each session begins at 7:00 P.M. Books may be checked out at the Library in advance of the sessions. Please arrive early for “Let’s Talk” if checking out books. Scholars will be announced later. Reservations are requested. x September 13, The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck. x October 11, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie. x November 8, Waiting by Ha Jin.

All Ages Celebrate Raggedy Ann Raggedy Ann, the cheerful cloth doll with red yarn hair, will celebrate her 90th birthday at the Library on September 8 at 6:30 P.M. Young and old alike are invited to the party. Bring your Raggedy Ann and your memories. Refreshments will be served.

Dinner & a Movie Slated to Return “Dinner and a Movie” will return on September 27 and December 13. Adults are invited to dinner at 6:00 P.M., followed by Movie at 7:00 P.M. Bring a potluck dish to

share. The Library will provide beverages and tableware. After dinner stay to watch a classic movie. Movie titles are to be announced. Registration is requested.

Holiday Craft Workshop Underway Mark your calendar for the Holiday Craft Workshop on November 14 & 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Adults are encouraged to register for this seasonal craft and to obtain a supplies list and craft description. There will be a small fee to cover materials.

Youth Calendar for Autumn Book Clubs:

Story Times:

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K-2 Grade Book Bunch Club. 4:00 P.M. Children will read books together at the program: x Sept. 26 Click Clack Moo by Doreen Cronin. x Oct. 24 Mr. Murry and Thumbkin by Karma Wilson. x Nov. 28 Turk and Runt by Lisa Wheeler.

Preschool Story Time—for children ages 3-5 years old: 10:30 A.M. September 7, 14, 21 & 28; October 5, 12; November 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30.

3rd & 4th Grade “Jammin’ With Books,” 4:00 P.M. Children will read books together at the program: x Sept. 8 Henry and the Kite Dragon by Bruce Edward Hall. x Oct. 13 The Toughest Cowboy or How the Wild West Was Tamed by John Frank. x Nov. 10 Mr. Maxwell’s Mouse by Frank Asch.

Family Story Time—for the whole family: 6:30 P.M. Sept. 19 (Grandparent’s Night); Oct. 3 & 17; Nov. 7 & 21.

5th & 6th Grade Book Club. 4:00 P.M. Students should check books out at the Library and read them prior to the program: x Sept. 15 A House Called Awful End by Philip Ardagh. x Oct. 20 Belle Prater’s Boy by Ruth White. x Nov. 17 Dave at Night by Gail Carson Levine. Registration is requested.

NEW! Baby Story Time—for parents and their babies aged newborn through 13 months: 10:30 A.M. Sept. 8, 15, 29; Oct. 6 & 13; Nov. 3, 10, 17; and Dec. 1. Move with your babies to stories and songs. Babies play with ageappropriate toys; parents have time to share with each other.

Special Events: Check it out! Sept. 17 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. – Movie Matinee for youth in grades 1-6. Oct. 14 from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. – Create a Scarecrow at the Library. All ages are welcome. Nov. 19 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. – Puppet Workshop for children in grades 2-6.

Children’s Book Week:

Nov. 14-18.

Enter our Children’s Book Week Bookmark Contest: Pick up a rule sheet beginning Oct. 10. All submissions must be in by Nov. 5. The winning bookmarks will be copied and distributed during Children’s Book Week!

Young Adult

TEEN READ WEEK – OCT. 17-21 x x x x

Sept. 6 – 3:30 P.M. Sand Art Projects. Oct. 4 – 3:30 P.M. Snacks and games for teens. Oct. 18 – 3:30 P.M. Programs to be announced. Nov. 1 – 3:30 P.M. Bead Crafting for Young Adults. Young adult/teen programs for students in grades 7-12.

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Donations Received Last Quarter May 2005: A gift of the St. Marys Rotary Club; a gift given in memory of Virginia Brodbeck Essman; in honor of Fern Johns given by Arlie & Margaret Sommer and the Woodmansees; a gift given by the Ohio Trucking Association; in memory of Richard Spicer given by Neil and Joyce Cook; in honor of Kathy Lampert given by Guiding Mothers OCCL; a gift of Rick and Caroline Hainline; and a gift of the Friends of the Library. June 2005: In memory of Evelyn Hainline by Rick and Carolyn Hainline; in memory of Patrick Axe by Alex, Sue and Jamie Pittman; for the Summer Program for Youth by Schwieterman’s Drug Store, Award-winning artists Marge Brandt (left) and J. M. Kahle enjoy the festivities at the Artists Inc.; for the Summer Program for Youth by St. Marys Reception. Kahle’s “Oblio 2/05.1” is in the Chiropractic Offices, Inc.; for the Summer Program foreground. Please see the story on page 2. for Youth by R. J. Burke Insurance Agency; in memory of Madeline Rodeheffer by the St. Marys Music Club; in honor of Michelle Peters given by Beverly McGue; a gift given by the LUPUS Foundation of America, Inc. Northwest Ohio Chapter; in memory of Ruth Hasis by Jack and Jo Rouhier. July 2005: For the Summer Program for Youth given by Minster Bank; a gift by Lawyers Diary & Manual; a gift of Kuffner & Pierce Law Office; a gift of St. Marys Rotary Club.