Autumn 2006 Library Newsletter

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Library Letter News from the St Marys Community Public Library

From our director

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e are beginning the process of Long Range Planning at the St. Marys Community Public Library. I would like to thank the following people from the community for agreeing to serve on a Focus Group: Robin Willoughby, Judy Von Blon, Dawn Adams, Lora Krugh, Doug Moran, Tom Hitchcock, George Neargarder, Tom Teckman, Scott Evans, and Tami Sanford. Joining this group will be library board members DeWayne Marsee and Kimberlee Pierce and library staff members Jay Miley and Susan Pittman. As members of this Focus Group the participants will give feedback for the selection of service goals for the library. Technology is changing again at the library. A new product called Envisionware will be installed soon. This product will allow patrons to schedule themselves for computer time in our computer lab. In order to do this scheduling, patrons will need to have a library card and also need to have the card with them at the time of scheduling. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month at our library. I would encourage those of you without a card to stop by and to get a card. The first card is free. Lost cards can be replaced for 50 cents. Children must be age 5 or in Kindergarten to get a library card. The card is the ticket to many items that the library owns – books, DVD’s, music CD’s, books on CD, books on tape, magazines and much more. The price is right as you can borrow items at no charge. Finally, the library just received a District Simplified Grant from Rotary District 6600 with matching funds from the St. Marys Rotary Club totaling $2000. The money will be used to purchase library materials in the area of Health and Wellness. The materials will include

Autumn 2006 books, DVD’s and videos. The Literacy Committee from the St. Marys Rotary Club will serve in an advisory capacity for this grant. It is hopeful that materials will be purchased in the next few months. As part of the grant the library will be offering several programs on Health and Wellness. I would encourage you to visit the library, get involved with a program or check out an item. There is a lot going on @ your library.

Susan Heckler Pittman Library Director

Author to Visit Library Lima author Don Bruns is coming to the Library on September 26 at 6:30 P.M. The free program is open to the public. Bruns will talk about his books and two of them will be available for purchase at reduced prices: Don Bruns, author. Jamaica Blue and his new novel, South Beach Shakedown. Following the author presentation there will be a reception and book signing. The program is being sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Friends Express Thanks The Friends of the Library annual used booksale was a great success this year, earning over $1,500 for the support of the Library. The Friends extend thanks to Mary Dull, Sue Weadock and all the book sorters; Doug Spencer and his crew of book haulers; and Larry Kramer, who donated space in the Hobby Center and Trading Company. Thanks also to everyone who donated or bought books or assisted with the sale.

Wolken garners Best of Show

Catherine Wolken garnered the Hunter Printing & Office Supply Best of Show Award for her acrylic painting of a farm, entitled “Grandma Boecker’s” at the 17th Annual Summer Artfest, held at the Library during Summerfest Catherine Wolken’s acrylic painting, top, “Grandma Boecker’s,” earned weekend, August 11-13. The People’s Best of Show at the 17th Annual Choice Award went to Michaella Summer Artfest. Michaella Fenwick’s Fenwick for her pencil portrait , “John pencil portrait, “John Paul II,” left, Paul II.” Other Artfest winners were: won the People’s Choice Award. John Rausch, Friends of the Library Award; Kay Sluterbeck, WSU-Lake Campus Watercolor Award; James Michael Kahle, Donald Glaser Three Dimensional Award; Jerry Smith, Coldwell Banker-Plus One Professionals Photography Award; Pat Wietholter, Doris Lawler Ohio Theme Award; Marjorie Stienecker, Carpenter Bros. Rides Pastel Award; Jessica Davis, The Peoples’ Bank Oil/Acrylic Award; Pat Rayman, First Place; Jodi Knoch, Second Place; and Carole Schafer, Third Place. Honorable mentions were awarded to Bryce Bergman, Pamela Kunk, Lea Lewis, Erin McMillan, and Pat Rayman.

fall “let’s talk about it”

“Let’s Talk About It” book discussion for adults features the theme, Oh, Brother!, with selections chosen from More 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. Reservations are requested. • September 12, Montana 1948 by Larry Watson, scholar Sue Thompson. • October 10, The Paperboy by Pete Dexter, scholar Dr. Bill Angel. • November 14, You Remind Me of Me by Dan Chaon, scholar TBA.

Tues. a.m. book Group

This adult book discussion group will meet on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 A.M. Books are available to be checked out at the Library. Dates and titles are: • September 5, Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood; • October 3, The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus; • November 7, The Vineyard by Barbara Delinksky; and • December 5, Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks.

Popular Dinner & a movie returns

“Dinner and a Movie” will return on September 28 and November 2. 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. Call the Library for movie titles. Registration is requested one day prior to the program.

Holiday open house slated for December 3

Sunday, December 3, from 1-3 P.M. the Library will open its doors to the public for its annual Holiday Open House. Everyone is invited for an afternoon of festive music, seasonal crafts and refreshments. Visit Santa and have your picture taken with him.

~~~Youth Calendar for Autumn~~~ Book Clubs:

Story Times:

3rd & 4th Grade “Jammin’ With Books,” 4:00 P.M. Children will read books together at the program: • Sept. 14 Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg. • Oct. 5 My Life with the Wave by Catherine Cowan. • Nov. 9 Fairytale News by Colin & Jacqui Hawkins.

Family Story Time—for the whole family: 6:30 P.M. Sept. 18; Oct. 16; Nov. 6.

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K-2 Grade Book Bunch Club. 4:00 P.M. Children will read books together at the program: • Sept. 25 Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. • Oct. 23 Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper. • Nov. 30 I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie by Alison Jackson.

5th & 6th Tweens Book Club. 4:00 P.M. Books do not need to be read prior to the program. There will be an activity or craft with each session. • Sept. 21 Whales on Stilts by M.T. Anderson. • Oct. 12 The Best Halloween Ever by Barbara Robinson. • Nov. 16 Arthur and the Minimoys by Luc Besson. Registration is requested for all youth book clubs.

Preschool Story Time—for children ages 3-5 years old: 10:30 A.M. September 6, 13, 20 & 27; October 4 & 11; November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29.

Toddler Story Time—for 2-yearolds: 10:30 A.M. Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28; Oct. 5 & 12; Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 30. Baby Story Time—for parents and their babies newborn-13 months: 11:00 A.M. Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28; Oct. 5 & 12; Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 30.

Special youth Events: Check it out!

• Sept. 29, 7-10 P.M. – Tween Girl Party. 5th & 6th grade girls. Watch the movie Aquamarine with your friends. • Oct. 13, 11 A.M. to noon – No School Family Activity. Make a scarecrow. • Oct. 30, 6:30-8 P.M. – Fall Family Fun Night. Stories, games & crafts for all ages.

Children s Book Week: Nov. 13-17. Children are GOING BANANAS for special Library fun all week!

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TEEN READ WEEK OCT. 16-20

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TEEN READ WEEK – OCT. 1616-20 Sept. 5 – 3:30 P.M. Yahtzee Tournament. Oct. 3 – 3:30 P.M. Halloween Candy Dish Craft. Nov. 7 – 3:30 P.M. (To be announced.)

TEEN Book club dates • • •

Sept. 19 – 3:30 P.M. The Lightning Thief by Riordan. Oct. 17 – 3:30 P.M. Code Orange by Cooney. Nov. 21 – 3:30 P.M. (To be announced.) Pick up books at the Library prior to the session.

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Last Quarter Donations

FALL FUN DAYS @ YOUR LIBRARY!

• SEPT. 19: INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY. Why talk like a pirate? Talking like a pirate is fun! Practice your pirate phrases at the Library and you’ll be richly rewarded with a chocolate doubloon! • OCT. 16: DICTIONARY DAY. Never at a loss for words? Test your skill at the Library and you could be a winner! • NOVEMBER: THANKFULNESS TREE. All month you can decorate our tree with autumn leaves that express what you’re thankful for.

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May 2006: Donations in memory of Charles Phlipot by Alex, Sue & Jamie Pittman; in memory of Deb Barhorst by Matt & Elaine Barhorst & Family. June 2006: A gift from Marilyn Feldwisch; donation in memory of Ernest Rouhier by the Ted Hasis Family; a gift from The Annenberg Foundation Trust at Sunnylands; a gift from David D. Anderson, Editor; a gift from St. Marys Chrysler-DodgeJeep, Inc.; donation in memory of Gloria Sanford by Marie and Ronald Ralko; a gift from St. Marys Chiropractic Offices, Inc.; and donation in memory of Gloria Sanford by the Class of 1976. July 2006: A gift from the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools; a gift from the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature; a gift from David D. Anderson, Michigan State University; donation in memory of Maurice L. Rammel by the Rammel Family; a gift of Paul, Holly, Kristin, Tom, Jennifer Blaine; donation in memory of Ronald Dean Rammel by the Library Desk Staff, St. Marys Community Public Library; and a gift of the St. Marys Rotary Club.