Autumn 2009 Library Newsletter

The

Library Letter

St. Marys Community Public Library • (419) 394-7471 • www.stmarys.lib.oh.us

Autumn 2009

FROM OUR DIRECTOR: EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE A A A A A In today’s column, I’d like to express my gratitude for all the community and staff support shown to the Library during the difficult course of the past few weeks. I am thankful for those patrons who wrote letters to our elected officials stating just how important the public library is to them. To this end, you made a difference. Instead of a 50 percent cut to the Public Library Fund, we suffered only a 30 percent cut. I am thankful for our Board of Trustees. The Board struggled with the decisions to reduce staff weekly work hours and the need to close on Friday in order to balance our budget. The Board was able to maintain health care, sick leave and vacation benefits for our staff. I am thankful for our staff, which continued to give exemplary service to our patrons even while knowing that there would be salary cuts. Each staff member took a five-hour-per-week reduction, which will significantly impact take-home pay. TH

I am thankful for the Friends of the Library, which supports your library through fundraisers such as the Book Sale and provides money and volunteers for programs such as the Artfest. I am thankful for our local businesspeople, for coming forward and asking how we are holding up during these economic times. Often you make a donation or offer a suggestion that is helpful. I am thankful for those who have made monetary donations either in memory of a friend or family member or to honor someone. We have been able to add materials – books, DVD’s, music CD’s, book on CD etc. – through your generosity. To all of you who use and love our Library, I thank you. You make me proud to be the director @ your Library. Susan Pittman Library Director

20 ANNUAL ARTFEST WINNERS NAMED A A A A The St. Marys Community Public Library is pleased to announce the winners of the 20th Annual St. Marys Summer Artfest, judged this year by Mike Huffman and Trish McKinney. John Rausch captured the Donald Glaser Best of Show Award for his drawing, Human Façade. Other awards are as follows: Allen J. Miller for David & Goliath, 20th Annual Friends of the Library Award; Barbara Sailor for Quintet, WSU-Lake Campus Watercolor Award; Kimberly Link for Arising, Alex and Susan Pittman ThreeDimensional Award; Ruth Ann Sturgill for Book of Love, Coldwell Banker- Plus One Professionals Photography Award; Ralph Stuckman for O.H.I.O, Doris Lawler Ohio Theme Award; Taylor Dicus for Aaron, Bill and Jamie Carpenter Charcoal / Pastel Award; Heather Sudman for Rush Hour Rain, Hudson Jewelers Acrylic / Oil Award; Judy Grone for Green Peace, R.J. Burke Agency/Robbie Burke 1st Place; Pat Rayman for Window to the Past, St. Marys, WSU-Lake Campus 2nd Place; Catherine Wolken for Green Peace by Judy Grone. Back of the Barn, Friends of the Library 3rd Place. Honorable mentions were awarded to: Mary Jo Knoch for Washed in Blackness; Kimberly Link for Self Portrait; Charlotte Wallace for Riparian Grass; Jessica Katterheinrich for Reflection; Kay Sluterbeck for Evening Hush; Jessica Davis for Guiseppe; Darlene Lunskey for Beauty in Aging; and Don Nuss for Leaves or Feathers. Board of Trustees: Kimberlee Pierce, President Bill Angel, Vice-President Linda Schloemer, Secretary Susan Pittman, Library Director

Ruth Ramsey Doris Lawler

Donald Glaser DeWayne Marsee

Robert P. Maurer, Fiscal Officer

What’s Inside: Adult Programs, pg. 2; Youth Calendar, pg. 3; Director’s Column, pg. 1; Donations, pg. 4.

v D1A1!4 = =V Computer Classes at the Library Adult computer classes focus on basic skills needed to start using a computer. Taught by Jay Miley. Class sizes are small. Please register. • Using the Mouse & Computer Basics. Hands-on practice; no prerequisites. Single session class offered three times. Choose your session: Tuesday, September 15 at 1:00 PM; Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 PM; or Tuesday, October 20 at 1:00 PM; • Surfing and Searching the Internet. Some computer experience required. Lecture style. Choose from two sessions: Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 PM; or Tuesday, November 17 at 1:00 PM.

BOOK DISCUSSION SESSIONS AM & PM Books may be checked out & read prior to the sessions. Adults only, please.

Tuesday AM Book Group

“Let’s Talk About It”

10:30 AM on the following dates: September 1 – The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger; October 6 – Booksellers of Kabul by Anse Seierstad; November 3 – The Summer I Dared by Barbara Delinsky; and December 1 – The Lottery by Patricia Wood.

Sessions begin at 7:00 P.M. Please arrive early if checking out books. September 8 – Where Are You Now? by Mary Higgins Clark, scholar Roger Beckett; October 13 – Devil’s Corner by Lisa Scottoline, scholar Kraig Noble; & November 10– Brass Verdict by Michael Connelly with scholar Ed Pierce.

Miller Nabs People’sthChoice Award

Allen J. Miller captured the 20 Annual Artfest People’s Choice Award with his charcoal work, David Conner: Portrait of an Artist. A second entry of his, another large-scale charcoal work, David & Goliath, took the Friends of the Library Award. Additional information about the Artfest winners can be found on pages 1 and 4 of this newsletter.

FOL Extends Thanks for Sale The Friends of the Library has completed another successful used book sale during the 2009 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 appreciates the support of the community in this endeavor and extends special thanks to Larry Kramer and the St. Marys Hobby Center & Trading Co. for providing a sale site. David Conner, a charcoal work by Allen Miller, wins People’s Choice.

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vFC?B'8>N8CB, FC?B'8>N8CB,V Grandparents’ Ice Cream Social Youth of all ages and their grandparents are invited to our program featuring nostalgic songs and play—plus ice cream!

Monday, September 14 at 6:00 PM

Gaming for Youth and Teens The fun starts at 3:15 PM and lasts until approximately 5:00 PM.

A TEENS: Guitar Hero. Grades 7-12 only. Tuesday, September 8. This session is a tournament and only the first 16 entrants registered will compete. To register, call or visit Paula at the Library or send an e-mail to [email protected].

A YOUTH: Guitar Hero. Grades 3-6 only. Tuesday, September 15. This session is a tournament and only the first 16 entrants registered will compete. To register, call or visit Paula at the Library or send an e-mail to [email protected].

Animanga Club for Teens Join our Library Animanga Club and share your love for the Japanese inspired graphic novels and animation. Anyone in grades 7-12 is welcome to join. Meetings begin at 3:15 PM on September 22, October 20, and November 17.

After-School Movies All ages are welcome to attend our afterschool movie. Showtime is 3:15 PM.

A Tuesday, September 29: Vote for what to see: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory OR Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. Either way, it will be a delicious way to spend an afternoon!

A Tuesday, October 27: Coraline. Rated PG; 100 minutes.

A Tuesday, November 24: TBA. Children’s Author B-Day Party Five famous children’s authors have their birthday this month. We’re honoring them all in this fun party for all ages on Monday, November 16 at 6:00 PM.

A TEENS: Mario Smash Bro—Wii, XBox.

Story Times

Free play. Grades 7-12 only. Tuesday, October 6.

Story Times run weekly from Sept. 9 to Nov. 19.

A YOUTH: Wii Sports and XBox. Free-play. Grades 3-6 only. Tuesday, October 13.

A TEENS: Free Play. Grades 7-12 only. Tuesday, November 3.

A YOUTH: Free Play. Grades 3-6 only. Tuesday, November 10.

Spooky Stories Night Join us for shivery tales and spook-tacular fun at the Library on Monday, October 26 at 6:00 PM. Youth of all ages are welcome.

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Preschool Story Time: for children ages 3-5 years old. Wednesdays at 11:00 A.M.

Toddler Story Time: for 2-year-olds. Thursdays at 10:30 A.M.

Baby Story Time: for parents & babies newborn-23 months. Thursdays at 11:00 A.M.

Teen Read Week is October 19-24. “Read Beyond Reality @ Your Library”

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s Donations Received This Quarter s

May 2009: Gifts by Anne & Ben Hertenstein; Bryce and Carol Chivington; Laura Freer; Crown Equipment Corporation, Inc.; Ohio Trucking Association; the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature; Bridge Publications, Inc.; St. Marys Eagles #767 Charitable Gifts Fund (gold-level); the Utility Worker of America Local 463 (bronzelevel); Marty Dodrill; Tom Wesner; the St. Marys John Birch Society Chapter; the St. Marys Garden Club (bronzelevel); the Friends of the St. Marys Community Public Library (gold-level); Ron & Margaret Hunter; and by Anonymous. In memory of Gloria McCann by Martha Axe; Mary Kathryn Maze; Lola G. Leasor; and Anonymous. In memory of Stacy Moor by William and Dorothy McOmber; Don and Ruth Ramsey; Larry and Jo Sabec; and Mr. And Mrs. John Moor. June 2009—Gifts by Donald E. Glaser; Robbie Burke – R.J. Burke Insurance; Doris Lawler; Hudson Jewelers, Inc.; Wright State University Lake Campus; Mary Grumelot; the Byrd Polar Research Center; the Supreme Court of Ohio; East Elementary PTO; the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature; the Ohio Tourism Division; Edward Jones (Randy Elsass); St. Marys Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Inc.; Denny Vogel Insurance; St. Marys Chiropractic; and Anonymous. A grant from the Midwest Electric Community Connections Fund, Inc. In memory of Stacy Moor given by Dick and Kay Brock; Don & Connie Burgess; Stan and Nan Davis; Mick & Suzie Eymer; Tim & Cindy Hanover; Greg & Joan Hausfeld; Sue Huber; Carol Jones; Ida Mary Kendrick; Jim & Rita Larkin; Peg Larkin; Jack & Verlene Lawler; Betty Nelson; John & Janet Pape; Elie Price; Scott & Sheri Schlosser; Pudge & Joyce Stover; June Wiehe; Eldon & Jean Bowsher; Nancy Dennings; George & Janet Gibson; Don & Claudette Hager; Don Martindale; William & Joyce Nichols; Kraig & Chris Noble; Dennis & Suzanne Pfeffenberger; Donald & Charlotte Ricard; Donald & Louise Rowe; Mika Sasaki & Noriaki Tasaki; A. Kay Sieh; Fred & Janet Swartz; James & Kristine Vanderhorst; Marlen & Carol Yost; Fern Johns; Alex, Susan & Jamie Pittman; Terri & Mike Kerns & Family; the Priddy Children; and Michael & Sheila Leppla. In memory of Bernice Wilker by Jane Kuhn; and Ed, Kim & Bobby Pierce and Roxie Roberts. In memory of Anna Marie Donaldson by Alex, Susan & Jamie Pittman. In memory of Lois Long by Bill and Sally Angel. In memory of Joseph Silvers by Shorty & Edna Ahlers; Richard and Connie Kiel; Dick & Trudy Dicke; and Marilynne Schroer. July 2009—Gifts by Sandy Matthews EZ Promotions; Lara Oliver; Sue E. LaPoint; Alice F. Anderson; and Minster State Bank; in honor of Rotary Literacy Committee by the St. Marys Rotary Club; in honor of David V. Daugherty, 2008-2009 District Governor, Rotary 6600 by the St. Marys Rotary Club; in honor of the Ohio Army National Guard by the St. Marys Rotary Club. In memory of Bernice Wilker by Elsie Winner. In memory of Larry Shelby by Alex, Sue & Jamie Pittman and by the St. Marys City Schools District Service Center Staff; In memory of Daniel O’Dowd by Alex, Sue & Jamie Pittman and by Mary Engelhart. In memory of Stacy Moor by K&K Tours Inc. Kraig D. MacWhinney. In memory of th Jane Henderson by Mary Maurer. s s s Human Façade by John Rausch (left) took Best of Show at the 20 Annual Summer Artfest. Quintet by Barbara Sailor garnered the Wright State University-Lake Campus Watercolor Award.

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