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Library Letter News from the St. Marys Community Public Library
Spring 2009
From Our Director: Library Business Up in 2008
Last year was good for the St. Marys Community Public Library. Our statistics for 2008 reflect an 8 percent increase in circulation; a 9 percent increase in patron traffic; and a 10 percent increase in program attendance. Unfortunately, the increased activity comes with an 8 percent cut in this year’s budget. Most of our expenses are fixed – salaries, heating, and cooling, for example—but the amount spent on books and materials is flexible. That’s the area that will take a hit. Whereas last year we spent $64,000 on books, DVDs, music CDs, books on CD, etc., this year we had to slash the budget 66 percent—to $21,625. The following areas of expense were curtailed: • Newsletter printing/bulk mailing—The Library Letter will be printed in-house and may be picked up at the Library instead of being mailed. It is also available online at www.stmarys.lib.oh.us; • Limited conference attendance/travel—Our staff will be attending only those meetings and training sessions deemed absolutely necessary; • Window washing—Service was discontinued; • Paid scholar contracts for “Let’s Talk About It”— Beginning in June scholar contracts will expire and we will recruit volunteer discussion leaders; • Ohio Library Council dues—Eliminated for nonsalaried personnel; • Programming—We will rely on the Friends of the Library and other donations for program expenses as the Library contribution was cut by half; and • Magazines/Newspapers—The Library will implement an Adopt-A-Magazine Renewal Campaign. Interested citizens may adopt a magazine by making a cash or check donation to the Library. We will cancel the The New York Times Sunday edition, and we will try to retain most of our remaining newspapers. In addition to these cuts, we are looking for ways to bring money into the Library. We will continue to partner with businesses, clubs and organizations. Our liaison with the St. Marys Rotary Club has resulted in the addition of many new Health and Wellness materials to the Library. I invite other service clubs to find ways to fund Board of Trustees:
Linda Schloemer, Secretary Robert P. Maurer, Fiscal Officer Susan Heckler Pittman, Library Director
Library materials that support their goals while enhancing our collection. In addition, I will be seeking grant opportunities. Data Total Items Circulated Computer Lab Use Items borrowed from other Libraries Items loaned to other libraries Total books Total Audiovisual Items Magazine subscriptions Newspaper subscriptions Total Program Attendance
2007 125,796 16,439 20,287
2008 147,769 18,191 23,702
20,762
22,767
65,293 5,421 125 10 13,861
62,893 5,819 118 10 14,277
As always, we greatly appreciate individual donations for the purchase of books and materials. We obtain materials from our jobbers at a discount, enabling us to make even small cash donations go a long way—and we can specifically target the needs of the Library. In addition, your donation is a tax deduction for you. Now more than ever, our saving grace is the SEO – Serve Every Ohioan – Consortium to which we belong. Through this consortium we share materials with other libraries, and we can get many items that we cannot purchase for our own shelves. We send and receive approximately 70 bags of books and materials each way every weekday—and the number keeps growing. Although customers may have to be patient, quite often their requests are filled in a couple of days. We believe the community will keep us going during this difficult economic period. Meanwhile, we will do our best to live up to our mission statement to “provide creative and factual resources to meet the educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.” —Susan Pittman, Library Director
Kimberlee Pierce, President Donald Glaser Ruth Ramsey
Bill Angel, Vice-President DeWayne Marsee
Doris Lawler
What’s Inside: Adult Programs, pg. 2; Youth Events, pg. 3; and Donations, pg. 4. St. Marys Community Public Library 140 South Chestnut Street St. Marys, Oh 45885 (419) 394-7471 www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
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. • March 5 – 6:00 PM. Windows XP Basics. Hands-on practice; mouse skills required. • March 17 – 1:00 PM. Using the Mouse & Windows Basics. Hands-on practice; no prerequisites. • April 9 – 6:00 PM. Internet 1: Searching & Surfing. Hands-on practice; mouse skills required. • April 21 – 1:00 PM. Windows XP Basics. Hands-on practice; mouse skills required. • May 19 – 1:00 PM. Using the Mouse & Windows Basics. Hands-on practice; no prerequisites. • May 28 – 6:00 PM. Google Tips & Tricks. Lecture; computer skills are necessary. Learn what Google has to offer and how to search the web like a pro.
Civil War Brig. Gen. to Visit Step back in time with Ron Volbert who will portray Civil War Brigadier General John Buford on Saturday, March 14 at 1:00 PM. This free program is open to the public.
Club to Evaluate Coins The Tri County Coin Club will evaluate coins at the Library on Thursday, May 21, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Anyone interested in learning the value of their old or rare coins is welcome. Club meeting will be held after and is open to the public.
Game Night for Adults Individuals over 18 years of age are invited to three Game Nights at the Library. Join us from 7:00 to 8:30 PM as we play Wii, XBox and more on the following nights:
March 20
April 30
May 29
CCAC & Library Sponsor Poet The College-Community Arts Council and the St. Marys Community Public Library are hosting Ray McNiece, performance poet, on Thurs., April 16, at 7:30 PM.
Learn @ Your Library: Basic Crochet Classes Offered Learn @ Your Library this spring! Adults are welcome to attend Basic Crochet Classes on Monday evenings: April 27, and May 4, 11 and 18 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Please bring a size G
crochet hook and one skein of light colored 4-ply yarn. There is no charge for the classes, but please register early as class size is limited. Instructor: Nikki Dietz.
BOOK DISCUSSION SESSIONS AM & PM Books may be checked out & read prior to the “Let’s Talk About It” sessions. Adults only, please.
Tuesday AM Book Group 10:30 AM on the following dates: March 3 – Maybe a Miracle by Brian Strause; April 7 – Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen; May 5 – Me and Emma by Elizabeth Flock; and June 2 – Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman.
Theme: Three Ways to Get Involved. Sessions begin at 7:00 P.M. Please arrive early if checking out books. March 10 – Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde, scholar John Bernstein; April 14 – Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin with scholar Dr. Marty Kich; & May 12– The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman with scholar Dr. Hope Jennings.
St. Marys Community Public Library 140 South Chestnut Street St. Marys, Oh 45885 (419) 394-7471 www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
SPRING CALENDAR Gaming at the Library Wii and XBox gaming have taken the Library by storm! Be sure to mark your calendar for the sessions you want to attend. Sessions start at 3:15 PM. • TEENS: Grades 7-12 only. March 17, March 31, and April 21. • TWEENS: Grades 4-6 only. March 18 and April 15.
After-School Movies All ages are welcome to attend our afterschool movies. Showtime is 3:15 PM. March 25: Disney movie about a super dog—or is he? Rated PG; 96 minutes. April 29: Discovery of a lost and dangerous world leads to great adventure! Rated PG; 92 minutes.
Story Times:
Preschool Story Time: for children ages 3-5 years old. 11:00 A.M. March 4, 18, 25 and April 1.
Toddler Story Time: for 2-year-olds.10:30 A.M. March 5, 19, & 26 and April 2.
Baby Story Time: for parents& babies newborn-13 months. 11:00 A.M. March 5, 19, & 26 and April 2.
What is Animanga, Anyway? Join our Library Animanga Club to find out! Anyone in grades 7-12 is welcome to meet at the Library with us to explore Japanese animation and movies. Meetings begin at 3:15 PM on March 24 and April 14.
Sojourner Truth: Destiny’s Traveler Visit the Library on March 16 at 6:30 PM to see history come alive in this very special program. Sojourner Truth: Destiny’s Traveler is about an ordinary woman who did extraordinary things, portrayed by Dr. Annette Jefferson. This free program is for all ages, so bring the whole family. It is sponsored by the Auglaize County Historical Society and the St. Marys Community Public Library.
Summer Reading Fun Begins Themes for this summer are “Get Creative @ Your Library” and, for teens, it’s “Express Yourself @ Your Library.” The 2009 program begins on Tuesday, May 26 and runs through July 8. All ages are welcome to participate!
Special Days @ the Library There are special days ahead at the Library. Mark your calendar so you won’t miss any of the action. • March 1-7 – Return a Borrowed Book Week. Fines will be waived on all overdue items returned to the Library. • April 12-18 – National Library Week. Free new library cards to the first 100 people who request a replacement card. Save $1! • May1-31 – Get Caught Reading Month. Between April 27 and May 11 you can submit your photos of people (or pets) reading—to the Library circulation desk or on our web site at www.stmarys.lib.oh.us. Between May 18 and May 22 we’ll vote for our favorite photo. Winners will be posted on May 27. Submitted photos must be picked up by June 6th.
St. Marys Community Public Library 140 South Chestnut Street St. Marys, Oh 45885 (419) 394-7471 www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
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: November: In memory of Sharon Johns by Maynard and Betty Schamp; a gift from Martha Kuhlman; and a gift from Thomas L. Corogin. December: A gift from the American Cancer Society Ohio Division, Inc.; a gift from anonymous; a gift in memory of Berdell Ice by the Mother’s Study Club; and a gift from the Supreme Court of Ohio. January: A gift from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S Department of Energy; a gift in memory of Joseph Donnerberg from Anna Donnerberg; a gift from the Shakespeare Club; and a gift in honor of James C. Pittman from Ruth Rohrbach.
St. Marys Community Public Library 140 South Chestnut Street St. Marys, Oh 45885 (419) 394-7471 www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
Library Letter News from the St. Marys Community Public Library
Spring 2009
From Our Director: Library Business Up in 2008
Last year was good for the St. Marys Community Public Library. Our statistics for 2008 reflect an 8 percent increase in circulation; a 9 percent increase in patron traffic; and a 10 percent increase in program attendance. Unfortunately, the increased activity comes with an 8 percent cut in this year’s budget. Most of our expenses are fixed – salaries, heating, and cooling, for example—but the amount spent on books and materials is flexible. That’s the area that will take a hit. Whereas last year we spent $64,000 on books, DVDs, music CDs, books on CD, etc., this year we had to slash the budget 66 percent—to $21,625. The following areas of expense were curtailed: • Newsletter printing/bulk mailing—The Library Letter will be printed in-house and may be picked up at the Library instead of being mailed. It is also available online at www.stmarys.lib.oh.us; • Limited conference attendance/travel—Our staff will be attending only those meetings and training sessions deemed absolutely necessary; • Window washing—Service was discontinued; • Paid scholar contracts for “Let’s Talk About It”— Beginning in June scholar contracts will expire and we will recruit volunteer discussion leaders; • Ohio Library Council dues—Eliminated for nonsalaried personnel; • Programming—We will rely on the Friends of the Library and other donations for program expenses as the Library contribution was cut by half; and • Magazines/Newspapers—The Library will implement an Adopt-A-Magazine Renewal Campaign. Interested citizens may adopt a magazine by making a cash or check donation to the Library. We will cancel the The New York Times Sunday edition, and we will try to retain most of our remaining newspapers. In addition to these cuts, we are looking for ways to bring money into the Library. We will continue to partner with businesses, clubs and organizations. Our liaison with the St. Marys Rotary Club has resulted in the addition of many new Health and Wellness materials to the Library. I invite other service clubs to find ways to fund Board of Trustees:
Linda Schloemer, Secretary Robert P. Maurer, Fiscal Officer Susan Heckler Pittman, Library Director
Library materials that support their goals while enhancing our collection. In addition, I will be seeking grant opportunities. Data Total Items Circulated Computer Lab Use Items borrowed from other Libraries Items loaned to other libraries Total books Total Audiovisual Items Magazine subscriptions Newspaper subscriptions Total Program Attendance
2007 125,796 16,439 20,287
2008 147,769 18,191 23,702
20,762
22,767
65,293 5,421 125 10 13,861
62,893 5,819 118 10 14,277
As always, we greatly appreciate individual donations for the purchase of books and materials. We obtain materials from our jobbers at a discount, enabling us to make even small cash donations go a long way—and we can specifically target the needs of the Library. In addition, your donation is a tax deduction for you. Now more than ever, our saving grace is the SEO – Serve Every Ohioan – Consortium to which we belong. Through this consortium we share materials with other libraries, and we can get many items that we cannot purchase for our own shelves. We send and receive approximately 70 bags of books and materials each way every weekday—and the number keeps growing. Although customers may have to be patient, quite often their requests are filled in a couple of days. We believe the community will keep us going during this difficult economic period. Meanwhile, we will do our best to live up to our mission statement to “provide creative and factual resources to meet the educational, informational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.” —Susan Pittman, Library Director
Kimberlee Pierce, President Donald Glaser Ruth Ramsey
Bill Angel, Vice-President DeWayne Marsee
Doris Lawler
What’s Inside: Adult Programs, pg. 2; Youth Events, pg. 3; and Donations, pg. 4. St. Marys Community Public Library 140 South Chestnut Street St. Marys, Oh 45885 (419) 394-7471 www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
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. • March 5 – 6:00 PM. Windows XP Basics. Hands-on practice; mouse skills required. • March 17 – 1:00 PM. Using the Mouse & Windows Basics. Hands-on practice; no prerequisites. • April 9 – 6:00 PM. Internet 1: Searching & Surfing. Hands-on practice; mouse skills required. • April 21 – 1:00 PM. Windows XP Basics. Hands-on practice; mouse skills required. • May 19 – 1:00 PM. Using the Mouse & Windows Basics. Hands-on practice; no prerequisites. • May 28 – 6:00 PM. Google Tips & Tricks. Lecture; computer skills are necessary. Learn what Google has to offer and how to search the web like a pro.
Civil War Brig. Gen. to Visit Step back in time with Ron Volbert who will portray Civil War Brigadier General John Buford on Saturday, March 14 at 1:00 PM. This free program is open to the public.
Club to Evaluate Coins The Tri County Coin Club will evaluate coins at the Library on Thursday, May 21, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Anyone interested in learning the value of their old or rare coins is welcome. Club meeting will be held after and is open to the public.
Game Night for Adults Individuals over 18 years of age are invited to three Game Nights at the Library. Join us from 7:00 to 8:30 PM as we play Wii, XBox and more on the following nights:
March 20
April 30
May 29
CCAC & Library Sponsor Poet The College-Community Arts Council and the St. Marys Community Public Library are hosting Ray McNiece, performance poet, on Thurs., April 16, at 7:30 PM.
Learn @ Your Library: Basic Crochet Classes Offered Learn @ Your Library this spring! Adults are welcome to attend Basic Crochet Classes on Monday evenings: April 27, and May 4, 11 and 18 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Please bring a size G
crochet hook and one skein of light colored 4-ply yarn. There is no charge for the classes, but please register early as class size is limited. Instructor: Nikki Dietz.
BOOK DISCUSSION SESSIONS AM & PM Books may be checked out & read prior to the “Let’s Talk About It” sessions. Adults only, please.
Tuesday AM Book Group 10:30 AM on the following dates: March 3 – Maybe a Miracle by Brian Strause; April 7 – Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen; May 5 – Me and Emma by Elizabeth Flock; and June 2 – Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman.
Theme: Three Ways to Get Involved. Sessions begin at 7:00 P.M. Please arrive early if checking out books. March 10 – Pay It Forward by Catherine Ryan Hyde, scholar John Bernstein; April 14 – Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson & David Oliver Relin with scholar Dr. Marty Kich; & May 12– The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman with scholar Dr. Hope Jennings.
St. Marys Community Public Library 140 South Chestnut Street St. Marys, Oh 45885 (419) 394-7471 www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
SPRING CALENDAR Gaming at the Library Wii and XBox gaming have taken the Library by storm! Be sure to mark your calendar for the sessions you want to attend. Sessions start at 3:15 PM. • TEENS: Grades 7-12 only. March 17, March 31, and April 21. • TWEENS: Grades 4-6 only. March 18 and April 15.
After-School Movies All ages are welcome to attend our afterschool movies. Showtime is 3:15 PM. March 25: Disney movie about a super dog—or is he? Rated PG; 96 minutes. April 29: Discovery of a lost and dangerous world leads to great adventure! Rated PG; 92 minutes.
Story Times:
Preschool Story Time: for children ages 3-5 years old. 11:00 A.M. March 4, 18, 25 and April 1.
Toddler Story Time: for 2-year-olds.10:30 A.M. March 5, 19, & 26 and April 2.
Baby Story Time: for parents& babies newborn-13 months. 11:00 A.M. March 5, 19, & 26 and April 2.
What is Animanga, Anyway? Join our Library Animanga Club to find out! Anyone in grades 7-12 is welcome to meet at the Library with us to explore Japanese animation and movies. Meetings begin at 3:15 PM on March 24 and April 14.
Sojourner Truth: Destiny’s Traveler Visit the Library on March 16 at 6:30 PM to see history come alive in this very special program. Sojourner Truth: Destiny’s Traveler is about an ordinary woman who did extraordinary things, portrayed by Dr. Annette Jefferson. This free program is for all ages, so bring the whole family. It is sponsored by the Auglaize County Historical Society and the St. Marys Community Public Library.
Summer Reading Fun Begins Themes for this summer are “Get Creative @ Your Library” and, for teens, it’s “Express Yourself @ Your Library.” The 2009 program begins on Tuesday, May 26 and runs through July 8. All ages are welcome to participate!
Special Days @ the Library There are special days ahead at the Library. Mark your calendar so you won’t miss any of the action. • March 1-7 – Return a Borrowed Book Week. Fines will be waived on all overdue items returned to the Library. • April 12-18 – National Library Week. Free new library cards to the first 100 people who request a replacement card. Save $1! • May1-31 – Get Caught Reading Month. Between April 27 and May 11 you can submit your photos of people (or pets) reading—to the Library circulation desk or on our web site at www.stmarys.lib.oh.us. Between May 18 and May 22 we’ll vote for our favorite photo. Winners will be posted on May 27. Submitted photos must be picked up by June 6th.
St. Marys Community Public Library 140 South Chestnut Street St. Marys, Oh 45885 (419) 394-7471 www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
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: November: In memory of Sharon Johns by Maynard and Betty Schamp; a gift from Martha Kuhlman; and a gift from Thomas L. Corogin. December: A gift from the American Cancer Society Ohio Division, Inc.; a gift from anonymous; a gift in memory of Berdell Ice by the Mother’s Study Club; and a gift from the Supreme Court of Ohio. January: A gift from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S Department of Energy; a gift in memory of Joseph Donnerberg from Anna Donnerberg; a gift from the Shakespeare Club; and a gift in honor of James C. Pittman from Ruth Rohrbach.
St. Marys Community Public Library 140 South Chestnut Street St. Marys, Oh 45885 (419) 394-7471 www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
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