Autumn 2007 Library Newsletter

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Library Letter News from the St Marys Community Public Library

utumn is here and students are returning to school. This has caused me to reflect on how your library can assist with this transition for your family. We have two services that will be helpful. They are our Library Catalog and our Library Databases. Both of these can be accessed from home, work or the library. Through the use of the SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) Consortium, you can order library materials from 70 Ohio libraries. You are not limited to the items owned by your library. Students can order library materials in many different formats – books, magazines, DVDs to support their research needs. Author studies – Junie B. Jones, Arthur -- are promoted in the elementary buildings and books about these characters can be ordered in as well. Through the library catalog you can find those needed Reading Counts or Accelerated Reading books. Library materials ordered from other libraries generally arrive in two to fours days so some advance planning is necessary. Students going back to school will be faced with papers that need to be researched. Besides the use of the SEO Consortium they have the option of using the OPLIN databases. These databases allow students to obtain information from a variety of sources including online magazine articles. Two brochures have been developed to assist patrons who would like to access their library from home. They are called “Accessing the Library Catalog From Home” and “Accessing Library Databases @ Home.” Be sure to request a copy of each to assist with your research needs. For those of you who do not have a computer, the library does have a computer lab with Internet access for your use. Your librarians are the skilled gateway to the Internet. We have been trained to look for

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reliable data. The Internet, as important as it is, does not always provide reliable information. We will assist you in getting started with your research needs. Computer classes are offered. This Fall there will be instruction about searching and surfing, e-mail and Microsoft Word. Check on page 2 to see when the classes are offered. Your library has gone wireless. If you have a laptop you are welcome to use it in your library. You have the luxury of sitting anywhere inside the library and having access. Your library card is your gateway to this treasure trove of free information and reference materials. Come and visit us! Susan Heckler Pittman Library Director

ST. MARYS COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY Board of Trustees DeWayne Marsee, President Kimberlee Pierce, Vice-President Doris Lawler, Secretary Donald Glaser Ruth Ramsey Linda Schloemer Darwin Zeigler Susan Heckler Pittman, Library Director Robert P. Maurer, Clerk Treasurer HOW TO REACH US ADDRESS: 140 S. Chestnut St. St. Marys, OH 45885 PHONE: (419) 394-7471 FAX: (419) 394-7291 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.stmarys.lib.oh.us

DULT PROGRAMS Fall “Let’s Talk About It”

Tues. AM Book Group

“Let’s Talk About It” book discussion for adults features the theme, Renaissance Readings. 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. • Sept. 11, The Passion of Artemisia by Susan Vreeland, scholar Mary Molitierno. • Oct. 9, The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant, scholar Heidi Steinke Meade. • Nov. 13, The Passion Dream Book by Whitney Otto, scholar Linda Koons.

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: • Sept. 4, Fall on Your Knees by AnnMarie MacDonald; • Oct. 2, The Forest Lover by Susan Vreeland; • Nov. 6, Paradise by Toni Morrison; • Dec. 4, The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritson.

Movie & Discussion Program for Adults Michael Siebenaler, whose movie critiques appear in The Evening Leader, will lead the discussion on this entertaining film starring Danny DeVito. Funny? Yes. But there’s more to DeVito

than one might expect. Find out for yourself on Tuesday, October 30, at 6:30 P.M. Adults only, please; movie rated PG-13. Registration is requested. For details, call or visit the Library.

Autumn Internet & Computer Classes Slated Jay Miley will be again offering Internet and computer classes for adults at the library. There is no charge, however, registration is requested. Please sign up early as class size is limited and they fill quickly. • Internet: Searching & Surfing—September 11 at 6:30 PM; • Internet: Searching & Surfing—September 20 at 6:30 PM;

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E-mail: Setting Up and Using Your WebBased E-Mail—October 9 at 6:30 PM; • E-Mail: Using Your E-Mail Client—October 18 at 6:30 PM; • Using a Mouse & Basic Windows— November 8 at 7:00 PM; • Microsoft Word: The Basics—November 13 at 7:00 PM.

Artfest Winners Recognized; Hovey Takes Best The list of the 18th Annual Artfest awards is as follows: Hunter Printing & Office Supply/Best of Show ($200) "Bear Steel" by Gary Hovey; Friends of the Library/18th Annual Award ($150) "Ohio Landscape in Blue" by Aubrey Boyle; WSU-Lake Campus/Watercolor Award ($100) "School's Out" by Barbara Sailor; Donald Glaser/3-Dimensional Award ($100) "Serious Fun" by Wanda Lee Dammeyer; Coldwell Banker-Plus One Professionals/Photography Award ($100) “Umbrellas" by Phil Hugo; Doris S. Lawler/Ohio Theme Award ($100) "The Barn in Charm (Ohio)" by Marcia Maas; Bill & Jamie Carpenter/CharcoalPastel Award ($100) "Self Portrait" by David Hovey; The Peoples Bank Co./Acrylic-Oil Award

($100) "Girls and Gulls" by Jerry Whited; First Financial Bank/First Place Award ($80) "On a Good Day on a Bad Day" by Jessica Davis; WSULake Campus/Second Place Award ($50) "Mountain View" by Anna T. Fisher; First Financial Bank/Third Place Award ($40) "Blow" by Scott Howison. Honorable mentions were garnered by: Missy White, Anna T. Fisher, Ralph Stuckman, Judy Grone, Scott Bruce, Debra Henkener, Catherine Wolken, Michiko Mathews, Pat Rayman, Jo Wallace, Aubrey Boyle, Brad Kelley, Leigh Barr, Phil Hugo, Jerry Whited, David Hovey, and Barbara Sailor.

Special Days Noted: Mark Your Calendar Special events will be held at the Library on the following days. Mark your calendars! SEPTEMBER 10, 17 & 24: COUPON EXCHANGE. Bring in store coupons that you won’t use, and exchange them for ones you will. Coupons must be valid. OCTOBER 10: INTERNATIONAL TOP SPINNING DAY. Free toy top with every checkout!

NOVEMBER: THANKFUL TREE. Write what you are thankful for on colorful leaves and hang them on our Thankful Tree to make it grow. DECEMBER 10: HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE. Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Seasonal festivities and refreshments, including free photos with Santa! Decorate a gingerbread house. (Please register ahead for the gingerbread house craft.)

OUTH PROGRAMS Story Times: • • •

September 6, 13, 20, and 27; October 4 & 11; and November 1, 8, 15, and 29.

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10:30 AM. Toddler Story Time—for 2-year-olds: and

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11:00 AM. Baby Story Time—for parents and their babies (newborn to 13 months old).

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September 28—After-Hours Program. 7:00-10:00 PM. 5th & 6th Graders only. October 22—Scrapbooking Fun. 4:007:00 PM. Decorate a useful calendar to keep and use. Grades 3-6. Bring your own photos. November 15—Book Bingo & Trivia. Stop by any time between 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. to play games & win a book! November 26—“Make It & Take It” Craft. All day long for Grades K-6.

6:30 PM. Family Story Time—for families with young children. All are welcome. • September 17; • October 15; and • November 12.

TEEN READ WEEK: OCT. 14-20 FINES FREE! PRIZES! Teen Programs:

Teen programs are at 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted.

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September 18—Anime Club. October 15—Scrapbooking. October 16—Teen Anime Club. October 17—After-School Movie.

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October 18—Special Event/CD & Comic Book Swap. November 2—After-Hours Program. 7:00-10:00 PM. November 20—Teen Anime Club.

Children’s Book Week: Nov. 12-18

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Last Quarter Donations • May: In memory of Fred Johnson by Mr. & Mrs. James Folk; gifts by the Stuttering Foundation, Anna Beltrani, Dr. Ralph Stuckman, Dr. James Robenstine, Eldon Montague, Ohio Trucking Association, Ohio Department of Health, and the State Library of Ohio. • June: In memory of Jeanne Woodyard by Mike and Miriam Lynch and by Paul, Holly, Kristin, Tom, & Jenny Blaine; in memory of Anna Jane Lucas by Bill and Sally Angel; gifts by the Supreme Court of Ohio, Joanna Thorne Hurley for Gritpoul Inc., Kellie Fiorello from Green Energy Ohio, the Guiding Mothers OCCL, Tri County Coin Club, Floyd C. Dickman, Rita Hoying, Ohio Psychological Association, David Anderson, and Mercantile Library; Summer Reading Program donatons by St. Marys Inside This Newsletter: Chiropractic Offices and by St. Marys Chrysler-DodgeJeep, Inc. Page 1. Director’s Column; Board • July: Gifts by St. Marys Rotary Club in honor of Frank Members; How to Reach Us. C. Murray for the Rotary Mexico Mission Project, coaches Page 2. Adult Programming. Tim Niekamp and Paul Sadler, Dennis Long, Mayor Greg Page 3. Youth Calendar of Events. Freewalt, and Reverend Bill Maki; gifts by Sarah Kelley, Ruth Perry a.k.a. Rozella F. Linden, Dr. David Anderson, Library Hours: and Auglaize County Mental Health Association NAMI – Auglaize; in memory of Jeanne Woodyard given by Ed Mon. –Thur……10 AM – 7 PM and Kimberlee Pierce; Summer Reading donation by the (10 AM to 8 PM beginning Nov. 5) St. Marys Rotary Club; Artfest 3-Dimensional Award by Friday………….10 AM – 5 PM Donald Glaser; Artfest Ohio Theme Award by Doris rd Saturday………10 AM – 2 PM Lawler; Artfest 1st and 3 Place Awards by First Financial; Artfest Water Color and Second Place Awards Sunday………………..Closed by Wright State University—Lake Campus.