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Library Letter
St. Marys Community Public Library • (419) 394-7471 • www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
Autumn 2008
Library has to offer, making a visit to your Library one of the best deals around. From our director: First and foremost, you can save a trip to the Library by managing your account on your home Internet-connected computer. You can view our complete catalog, including the holdings of over 70 libraries in our Serving Every Ohioan consortium, online. You can place holds on these items, renew items already checked out, and see what you have As the price out and when they are due. You can peruse the titles of gasoline continues to hover around the on a number of bestsellers lists. You can get $4/gallon mark, people are looking for recommendations of what to read next. You can ways to limit driving and to save money. It seems check the Library Calendar or the newsletter online. as though the price of everything has gone up due to The Library has books and so much more. the high price on a barrel of Magazines, newspapers, oil. But in spite of all that, We are encouraging citizens of CDs, DVDs, books on tape the Library is still free. the area to sign up for and use or CD, puzzles, toys, tax Many of our patrons forms, repair manuals, a library card in September. walk or bicycle to the research databases, story library. Others are times, author visits, local combining a stop at the history collections, changing displays and exhibits Library on their rounds to run errands. Often, the are all available to the public. entire family comes instead of just an individual. The free key to all of this is your library Perhaps due in part to these tough economic times, card. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. the St. Marys Community Public Library has seen We are encouraging citizens of the area to sign up an 8.5% increase in circulation in January-June for and use your library card in September. 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Ask any The best things in life are free @ member of the Library staff—they’ve noticed the your library! increase! Susan Heckler Pittman The Staff and I want to remind you, our Library Director patrons, of just a few of the many free services the
The Library is Still Free
Friends of the Library Extend Thanks for Successful Book Sale
The Friends of the Library has completed another successful used book sale during the 2008 Summerfest. The sale allows the Friends to support Library programs, to purchase resources outside of the Library budget, and to present book scholarships to two Memorial High School seniors. The Friends appreciate the support of the community in this endeavor and extend special thanks to Larry Kramer and the St. Marys Hobby Center & Trading Co. for providing a sale site. Co-chairs of the annual used book sale are Mary Dull and Sue Weadock.
Board of Trustees: DeWayne Marsee, President Kimberlee Pierce, Vice-President Linda Schloemer, Secretary Donald Glaser Ruth Ramsey
Doris Lawler Bill Angel Susan Heckler Pittman, Library Director Robert P. Maurer, Fiscal Officer
What’s Inside: Adult Programs, pg. 2; Youth Events, pg. 3; and Donations, pg. 4.
“Let’s Talk” Theme: Traveling to Find Meaning “Let’s Talk About It” book discussion for adults features the theme Traveling to Find Meaning. Join us as we read and discuss: Sept. 9 – The Voyage of the Narwhal by Andrea Barrett, scholar Kraig Noble; Oct. 14 – The Life of Pi by Yann Martel, scholar Sally Angel; and Nov. 11 – St. Dale by Sharyn McCrumb, scholar John Bernstein. Sessions begin at 7:00 P.M. Books may be checked out at the Library. Please arrive early for “Let’s Talk” if checking out books. Reservations are requested.
Book Signing Slated Russell Young, 1946 graduate of Memorial High School and author of Living in His Kingdom— Stunned by His Grace: Prose and Poetry, will be at the Library to talk about and sign copies of his book on Tuesday, September 23, at 7 PM. The book is a memoir of his youth in St. Marys and an account of his travels to India, China, and other exotic locales. Copies of the book will be available for $10.
Protect Your Identity Discover the steps you need to protect your identity. Tanya Temple from Three Rivers Federal Credit Union will present a program on identity theft at the Library on Monday, October 20, at 7 PM. This free
program is open to the public. Registration is requested for this program.
Rocket Program Takes Off Frank Klatt, retired aerospace engineer, is speaking about rockets and space shuttles at the Library on Wednesday, October 1, at 7 PM. Klatt will show his collection of model rockets and shuttle hardware. The public is invited.
Movie Nights for Adults Showtime: 7 PM in the Library Meeting Room. Wed., Sept. 24 – Before the Rains. Rated PG-13. Friday, Oct. 3 – Incredible Hulk. Rated PG-13.
What’s New with the Canal? Neal Brady, Executive Director of the Miami-Erie Canal Corridor Association, will speak about the canal and upcoming projects on Thurs., Novermber 6 at 7 PM. This free program is open to the public.
Tuesday Morning Book Group Dates Announced The Tuesday Morning Book Group meets at 10:30 AM in the Library Meeting Room. Beth Keuneke, Adult Services Coordinator, leads the discussion. Books are available at the Library circulation desk. Dates and titles are as follows: Sept. 2—My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult; Oct. 7—The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean; Nov. 4—Probable Future by Alice Hoffman; and Dec. 2—Wedding by Nicholas Sparks.
Learn @ Your Library: Basic Tatting is Back Learn @ Your Library this spring! Adults are welcome to attend Basic Tatting on Wednesday afternoons: October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. There is a $15 fee to cover all the materials needed for the sessions. Registration is required as class size is limited to 12.
Computer Classes Feature Using E-mail & Google Library staff member Jay Miley will present free computer classes for adults. Registration is requested. • Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10 AM OR Thursday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 PM. Using an E-mail Client. Basic computer skills are a prerequisite for this class. • Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 PM OR Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 10 AM. Google Tips and Tricks. Make the most of your web surfing. Must have basic Internet knowledge. • Monday, Nov. 3 at 10 AM. Using the Mouse and Computer Basics. Prerequisites: None. • Monday, Nov. 10 at 10 AM. Windows XP Basics. Learn how to install programs; create, save and move files; change basic computer settings. Basic computer skills are a prerequisite for this class. PAGE 2 – www.stmarys.lib.oh.us or (419) 394-7471
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Story Times:
Grandparents’ Ice Cream Social
• Preschool Story Time—for children ages 3-5 years old: 11:00 AM. Wednesdays. September 10, 17 and 24; October 1, 8, and 29; and November 5, 12, and 19.
On September 8 at 6:30 PM children of all ages and their grandparent(s) are welcome to attend this program of stories and games. Ice cream will be served. Please register for this event.
• Toddler Story Time—for 2-year-olds: 10:30 AM. Thursdays. September 11, 18, and 25; October 2, 9, and 30; and November 6, 13, and 20. • Baby Story Time—for parents and their babies newborn-23 months: 11:00 A.M. Thursdays. September 11, 18, and 25; October 2, 9, and 30; and November 6, 13, and 20.
After School Movies Showtime: 3:30 PM. All ages welcome. • Sept. 10: Taking 5. Rated PG; 87 min. • Oct. 15: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. Rated G; 85 min. • Nov. 12: Wall-E. Rated G; 97 min.
Fall-Time Teen Programs Take Off Grades 7-12 only. • ANIMANGA CLUB. 3:30 PM. Discover new manga and preview anime. Join us! Sep. 9, Oct. 14 & Nov. 11.
Parties to Celebrate Books Programs begin at 6:30 PM. Registration is requested. Snacks will be served; please notify staff about food allergies when registering. • Sept. 22: Mercy Watson. Grades K-3. • Oct. 27: Spooky Stories. Grades K-3. • Nov. 10: Magic Tree House. Grades 2-5.
• TEEN AFTER-HOURS. 7-10 PM. October 10. Food and a movie. Bring your friends for a Library lock-down! • GAMING. 3:30 PM. Sept. 30—Guitar Hero. October 28 & Nov. 18—Open Gaming.
TEEN READ WEEK—OCT. 13-17!
After-Hours Party for Girls
SPECIAL DAYS AT THE LIBRARY
Girls in grades 4-6 are invited to the Library on Friday, November 7 from 7-10 PM. This is special party— for girls only.
September: National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Get a new card or use your old one & get a protective case to keep it in while they last. October: To be announced later. November 1-8: Vote for Books! Mark your ballot! See what books are voted best of all.
November 10-30:
Thanksgiving Tree. Jot what you are thankful for on a leaf and add it to our tree. Leaves go on the tree every fall @ your Library! ST. MARYS COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
www.stmarys.lib.oh.us or (419) 394-7471—PAGE 3
St. Marys Community Public Library 140 S. Chestnut Street St. Marys, OH 45885 (419)394-7471
Non-Profit Standard Mail U.S. Postage PD. Permit No. 12 St. Marys, OH
POSTAL PATRON
“The library will provide creative and factual resources to meet the educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.” – SMCPL Mission statement
Donations Received: May: Gifts by Junko Tagawa; Donald E. Glaser; Fort Wayne Public Television, Inc; Crown Equipment Corporation; the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature; and Treva Metzger. In honor of Jane Stewart by Connie and Richard Kiel; and in honor of Ed Noble’s 90th Birthday by Murray & Barb Fitzgerald; in memory of Margaret Welshimer Petrak by Edward S. Noble; and in memory of Arnie Leskinen by Dick and Ann Hudson; June: Gifts by Victoria Boutenko and by Walter Bensman; in memory of Mary Montague by Eldon E. Montague; in memory of Robert Hirschfeld. July: In memory of James A. Miley by Alex, Sue & Jamie Pittman; Stephen J. Popa; the Saum Family; Ed and Kim Pierce; Don and Deb Glaser; Bobbie Axe; John C. Folk; Brian Jensen; Larry and Marilyn Hall; Jennifer Sage; Ron Ketchum; Miley Family & Friends; and the Staff of the St. Marys Community Public Library. In memory of Esther Kuck Kossen by Bill Kossen. Gifts from Doris Lawler; the St. Marys Rotary Club; GGNSC Administrative Services LLC – Golden Living – Valley; in memory of William Angel by the Board of Trustees of the St. Marys Community Public Library and by Bill and Sally Angel; and in memory of Sharon Johns by Walnut Grove UMW.
HOURS CHANGE NOTICE:
The Library Hours will change on Monday, November 3 to: Monday-Thursday 10 AM-8 PM; Friday 10 AM-5 PM; Saturday 10 AM-2 PM. Closed Sunday.
Library Letter
St. Marys Community Public Library • (419) 394-7471 • www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
Autumn 2008
Library has to offer, making a visit to your Library one of the best deals around. From our director: First and foremost, you can save a trip to the Library by managing your account on your home Internet-connected computer. You can view our complete catalog, including the holdings of over 70 libraries in our Serving Every Ohioan consortium, online. You can place holds on these items, renew items already checked out, and see what you have As the price out and when they are due. You can peruse the titles of gasoline continues to hover around the on a number of bestsellers lists. You can get $4/gallon mark, people are looking for recommendations of what to read next. You can ways to limit driving and to save money. It seems check the Library Calendar or the newsletter online. as though the price of everything has gone up due to The Library has books and so much more. the high price on a barrel of Magazines, newspapers, oil. But in spite of all that, We are encouraging citizens of CDs, DVDs, books on tape the Library is still free. the area to sign up for and use or CD, puzzles, toys, tax Many of our patrons forms, repair manuals, a library card in September. walk or bicycle to the research databases, story library. Others are times, author visits, local combining a stop at the history collections, changing displays and exhibits Library on their rounds to run errands. Often, the are all available to the public. entire family comes instead of just an individual. The free key to all of this is your library Perhaps due in part to these tough economic times, card. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. the St. Marys Community Public Library has seen We are encouraging citizens of the area to sign up an 8.5% increase in circulation in January-June for and use your library card in September. 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. Ask any The best things in life are free @ member of the Library staff—they’ve noticed the your library! increase! Susan Heckler Pittman The Staff and I want to remind you, our Library Director patrons, of just a few of the many free services the
The Library is Still Free
Friends of the Library Extend Thanks for Successful Book Sale
The Friends of the Library has completed another successful used book sale during the 2008 Summerfest. The sale allows the Friends to support Library programs, to purchase resources outside of the Library budget, and to present book scholarships to two Memorial High School seniors. The Friends appreciate the support of the community in this endeavor and extend special thanks to Larry Kramer and the St. Marys Hobby Center & Trading Co. for providing a sale site. Co-chairs of the annual used book sale are Mary Dull and Sue Weadock.
Board of Trustees: DeWayne Marsee, President Kimberlee Pierce, Vice-President Linda Schloemer, Secretary Donald Glaser Ruth Ramsey
Doris Lawler Bill Angel Susan Heckler Pittman, Library Director Robert P. Maurer, Fiscal Officer
What’s Inside: Adult Programs, pg. 2; Youth Events, pg. 3; and Donations, pg. 4.
“Let’s Talk” Theme: Traveling to Find Meaning “Let’s Talk About It” book discussion for adults features the theme Traveling to Find Meaning. Join us as we read and discuss: Sept. 9 – The Voyage of the Narwhal by Andrea Barrett, scholar Kraig Noble; Oct. 14 – The Life of Pi by Yann Martel, scholar Sally Angel; and Nov. 11 – St. Dale by Sharyn McCrumb, scholar John Bernstein. Sessions begin at 7:00 P.M. Books may be checked out at the Library. Please arrive early for “Let’s Talk” if checking out books. Reservations are requested.
Book Signing Slated Russell Young, 1946 graduate of Memorial High School and author of Living in His Kingdom— Stunned by His Grace: Prose and Poetry, will be at the Library to talk about and sign copies of his book on Tuesday, September 23, at 7 PM. The book is a memoir of his youth in St. Marys and an account of his travels to India, China, and other exotic locales. Copies of the book will be available for $10.
Protect Your Identity Discover the steps you need to protect your identity. Tanya Temple from Three Rivers Federal Credit Union will present a program on identity theft at the Library on Monday, October 20, at 7 PM. This free
program is open to the public. Registration is requested for this program.
Rocket Program Takes Off Frank Klatt, retired aerospace engineer, is speaking about rockets and space shuttles at the Library on Wednesday, October 1, at 7 PM. Klatt will show his collection of model rockets and shuttle hardware. The public is invited.
Movie Nights for Adults Showtime: 7 PM in the Library Meeting Room. Wed., Sept. 24 – Before the Rains. Rated PG-13. Friday, Oct. 3 – Incredible Hulk. Rated PG-13.
What’s New with the Canal? Neal Brady, Executive Director of the Miami-Erie Canal Corridor Association, will speak about the canal and upcoming projects on Thurs., Novermber 6 at 7 PM. This free program is open to the public.
Tuesday Morning Book Group Dates Announced The Tuesday Morning Book Group meets at 10:30 AM in the Library Meeting Room. Beth Keuneke, Adult Services Coordinator, leads the discussion. Books are available at the Library circulation desk. Dates and titles are as follows: Sept. 2—My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult; Oct. 7—The Madonnas of Leningrad by Debra Dean; Nov. 4—Probable Future by Alice Hoffman; and Dec. 2—Wedding by Nicholas Sparks.
Learn @ Your Library: Basic Tatting is Back Learn @ Your Library this spring! Adults are welcome to attend Basic Tatting on Wednesday afternoons: October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. There is a $15 fee to cover all the materials needed for the sessions. Registration is required as class size is limited to 12.
Computer Classes Feature Using E-mail & Google Library staff member Jay Miley will present free computer classes for adults. Registration is requested. • Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10 AM OR Thursday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 PM. Using an E-mail Client. Basic computer skills are a prerequisite for this class. • Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 PM OR Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 10 AM. Google Tips and Tricks. Make the most of your web surfing. Must have basic Internet knowledge. • Monday, Nov. 3 at 10 AM. Using the Mouse and Computer Basics. Prerequisites: None. • Monday, Nov. 10 at 10 AM. Windows XP Basics. Learn how to install programs; create, save and move files; change basic computer settings. Basic computer skills are a prerequisite for this class. PAGE 2 – www.stmarys.lib.oh.us or (419) 394-7471
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Story Times:
Grandparents’ Ice Cream Social
• Preschool Story Time—for children ages 3-5 years old: 11:00 AM. Wednesdays. September 10, 17 and 24; October 1, 8, and 29; and November 5, 12, and 19.
On September 8 at 6:30 PM children of all ages and their grandparent(s) are welcome to attend this program of stories and games. Ice cream will be served. Please register for this event.
• Toddler Story Time—for 2-year-olds: 10:30 AM. Thursdays. September 11, 18, and 25; October 2, 9, and 30; and November 6, 13, and 20. • Baby Story Time—for parents and their babies newborn-23 months: 11:00 A.M. Thursdays. September 11, 18, and 25; October 2, 9, and 30; and November 6, 13, and 20.
After School Movies Showtime: 3:30 PM. All ages welcome. • Sept. 10: Taking 5. Rated PG; 87 min. • Oct. 15: The Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything. Rated G; 85 min. • Nov. 12: Wall-E. Rated G; 97 min.
Fall-Time Teen Programs Take Off Grades 7-12 only. • ANIMANGA CLUB. 3:30 PM. Discover new manga and preview anime. Join us! Sep. 9, Oct. 14 & Nov. 11.
Parties to Celebrate Books Programs begin at 6:30 PM. Registration is requested. Snacks will be served; please notify staff about food allergies when registering. • Sept. 22: Mercy Watson. Grades K-3. • Oct. 27: Spooky Stories. Grades K-3. • Nov. 10: Magic Tree House. Grades 2-5.
• TEEN AFTER-HOURS. 7-10 PM. October 10. Food and a movie. Bring your friends for a Library lock-down! • GAMING. 3:30 PM. Sept. 30—Guitar Hero. October 28 & Nov. 18—Open Gaming.
TEEN READ WEEK—OCT. 13-17!
After-Hours Party for Girls
SPECIAL DAYS AT THE LIBRARY
Girls in grades 4-6 are invited to the Library on Friday, November 7 from 7-10 PM. This is special party— for girls only.
September: National Library Card Sign-Up Month. Get a new card or use your old one & get a protective case to keep it in while they last. October: To be announced later. November 1-8: Vote for Books! Mark your ballot! See what books are voted best of all.
November 10-30:
Thanksgiving Tree. Jot what you are thankful for on a leaf and add it to our tree. Leaves go on the tree every fall @ your Library! ST. MARYS COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
www.stmarys.lib.oh.us or (419) 394-7471—PAGE 3
St. Marys Community Public Library 140 S. Chestnut Street St. Marys, OH 45885 (419)394-7471
Non-Profit Standard Mail U.S. Postage PD. Permit No. 12 St. Marys, OH
POSTAL PATRON
“The library will provide creative and factual resources to meet the educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.” – SMCPL Mission statement
Donations Received: May: Gifts by Junko Tagawa; Donald E. Glaser; Fort Wayne Public Television, Inc; Crown Equipment Corporation; the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature; and Treva Metzger. In honor of Jane Stewart by Connie and Richard Kiel; and in honor of Ed Noble’s 90th Birthday by Murray & Barb Fitzgerald; in memory of Margaret Welshimer Petrak by Edward S. Noble; and in memory of Arnie Leskinen by Dick and Ann Hudson; June: Gifts by Victoria Boutenko and by Walter Bensman; in memory of Mary Montague by Eldon E. Montague; in memory of Robert Hirschfeld. July: In memory of James A. Miley by Alex, Sue & Jamie Pittman; Stephen J. Popa; the Saum Family; Ed and Kim Pierce; Don and Deb Glaser; Bobbie Axe; John C. Folk; Brian Jensen; Larry and Marilyn Hall; Jennifer Sage; Ron Ketchum; Miley Family & Friends; and the Staff of the St. Marys Community Public Library. In memory of Esther Kuck Kossen by Bill Kossen. Gifts from Doris Lawler; the St. Marys Rotary Club; GGNSC Administrative Services LLC – Golden Living – Valley; in memory of William Angel by the Board of Trustees of the St. Marys Community Public Library and by Bill and Sally Angel; and in memory of Sharon Johns by Walnut Grove UMW.
HOURS CHANGE NOTICE:
The Library Hours will change on Monday, November 3 to: Monday-Thursday 10 AM-8 PM; Friday 10 AM-5 PM; Saturday 10 AM-2 PM. Closed Sunday.
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