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From Our Director:
Congratulations
Summer at the Library
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ummer brings with it longer days, vacations, and time to relax and read. At the Library it also brings about the annual Summer Reading and Listening Program, a busy and fun-filled time for our staff, especially those in Youth Services. This summer also brings about some changes in personnel at the Library. Cassie Wilson resigned as Youth Services Coordinator on April 7. Cassie accepted a similar position in Rowlett, Texas, and began work in Rowlett on May 10. Paula Drummond has accepted a temporary position as Youth Services Coordinator with our library. She comes to the Youth Services Coordinator’s position with 12 years of management experience. Most recently she has been the Director of the New Creations Learning Center. Paula earned her B.S. Degree in Education from Wright State University. Paula is busy planning the Summer Program for Youth and Young Adults with the assistance of Linda Priddy and Carolyn Beck from our Youth Services Department. Annie Teckman has been rehired to work as a Library Assistant and can be seen behind the Circulation Desk again this summer. Annie is home from Wooster College and will be working varied hours to cover vacations and sick leave. Matt Ramsey has also been rehired for the summer. He will be working as a Page and doing other duties as well. Matt is home from the University of Virginia. Ashley Phlipot has resigned her position as Page. She will be working at Cedar Point this summer before heading on to Oberlin College in the fall. We wish Cassie and Ashley much success in their new endeavors. Please stop by and welcome Paula, Annie and Matt. Susan Heckler Pittman Library Director
Graduates. GOOD LUCK in your future plans.
Display Items Sought The Library is seeking items to place our display cases. Suitable items include collections of all kinds. We’ve previously featured nostalgic toys, crafts, teddy bears and other items. Dinosaurs will be on display in June to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the first display of dinosaur replicas. If you have an interesting hobby or collection, please call Beth Keuneke, Adult Services Coordinator, or Paula Drummond, Youth Services Coordinator, for consideration.
Books on CD New at Library The Library is pleased to introduce books on CD are now available. We’ve purchased a range of titles from many genres to add to our collection. Due to our belonging to the SEO (Southeastern Ohio Regional Library Center) consortium, many more books on CD are available to our patrons through interlibrary loan. Books on CD are very popular with truck drivers, commuters, and vacationers.
HOW TO REACH US Telephone: (419) 394-7471 Fax:
(419) 394-7291
Address:
140 South Chestnut Street St. Marys, OH 45885
E-mail:
[email protected]
Web Site:
www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
Adult Summer Reading Theme is “Mystery of the Garden” “Mystery of the Garden” is the summer theme for the “Let’s Talk About It” adult book discussion program. Each session begins in the Library meeting room at 7:00 PM. Be sure to arrive early as the library doors close at 7:00 P.M. Books for the series may be checked out at the Library circulation desk. Please call or visit the Library to register for the following summer sessions: x June 8 – Lavender Lies by Susan Wittig Albert. Scholar: Dr. Sally Angel. x July 13 – The Garden Tour Affair by Ann Ripley. Scholar: Mary Molitierno. x August 10– Grave Mistake by Ngaio Marsh. Scholar: Sue Thompson.
Artfest Committee Releases Prospectus
The 15th Annual St. Marys Summer Artfest, prospectus/entry form is available at the library circulation desk. Interested artists may also call the Library and ask to receive one by mail. This year the Artfest Opening Day Reception & Awards Presentation will be on Sunday, August 8, from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M., and the exhibit will be on display from August 9 through August 15. Artwork will be due July 2226 during Library hours and must be accompanied by an entry form from the Artfest prospectus and $10 entry fee for up to three entries. Adult and high school or college student artists residing in Auglaize, Allen, Mercer, Van Wert, Hardin, Darke, Shelby, and Logan counties are eligible to enter this juried art show. Prizes and awards include: Best of Show, $200, by Hunter Printing and Office Supply; 15th Annual Award, $150, by the Friends of the Library; Watercolor Award, $100, by Wright State University-Lake Campus; 3 Dimensional Award, $100, by the
Lindsay Laux, left, and Kristy Wilson, senior art students from Memorial High School, paint the front windows of the Library in May as a reminder to register for the Summer Program for Youth and Young Adults.
Friends of the Library; Photography Award, $100, by Coldwell Banker-Plus One Professionals; Ohio Theme Award, $100, Lawler’s Flower & Gifts; First Place, $80, by the Friends of the Library; Second Place, $50, Wright State University-Lake Campus; and Third Place, $40, the Friends of the Library. Ribbons will be awarded to all winners and honorable mentions.
E-Books Available at SMCPL Web Site St. Marys Community Public Library (SMCPL) patrons can now check out e-books from our web site, www.stmarys.lib.oh.us, downloading them onto their home computer or PDA (personal digital assistant, such as a Palm Pilot). E-books check out for 21 days. After that the e-book is no longer accessible and needs to be rechecked/downloaded. SEO, the Southeastern Ohio Regional Library Center, initially purchased over 1,000 e-books, nonfiction and fiction alike, that are available for checkout by SMCPL patrons. There is no charge for downloading e-books from the library website. E-books are another fantastic benefit of having a Library Card from the St. Marys Community Public Library.
Discover New Trails @ Your Library! Summer Calendar for 3-year-olds up to Senior in High School Program registration is requested. MONDAY June Discover New Trails 1-5 @ Your Library! June Magnificent 7-11 Monday—All ages are welcome. Follow the trail map and win a prize!
TUESDAY
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Young Adult Noon. Book chat. Bring a sack lunch.
11:00 A.M. Preschool Program
1:30 P.M. Program for Grades 4-6
Book review drawings. Winners posted at noon.
June Magnificent Monday— Make 14It/Take It Craft. All 18 ages are welcome.
Young Adult 6:00-7:30 P.M. Journaling program.
June Magnificent Monday— Guess the 21number of seashells 25 and try a tonguetwister to win! All ages are welcome.
Young Adult Program To be announced.
1:30 P.M. Program for Grades 1-3 11:00 A.M. Preschool Program 1:30 P.M. Program for Grades 1-3 11:00 A.M. Preschool Program 1:30 P.M. Program for Grades 1-3 11:00 A.M. Preschool Program
June 28July 2
Magnificent Monday— Fill out a book review and enjoy an ice cream sundae. All ages are welcome.
Young Adult 3:00 P.M. Survivor Skills Speaker.
July 5-9
Library is closed for Holiday Weekend.
Young Adult Program To be announced.
11:00 A.M. Preschool Program
Young Adult Rodeo. Noon. Featuring chuckwagon grub. Yahoo!
11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. Last Day Hoedown for 3-year-olds to 6th graders.
July 1216
1:30 P.M. Program for Grades 4-6
Book review drawings. Winners posted at noon.
1:30 P.M. Program for Grades 4-6
Book review drawings. Winners posted at noon.
1:30 P.M. Program for Grades 4-6
Book review drawings. Winners posted at noon.
1:30 P.M. Program for Grades 4-6
TOMORROW – Last day to turn in reading logs.
1:30 P.M. Program for Grades 1-3
Book review drawings. Winners posted at noon.
1:30 P.M. Program for Grades 1-3 6:00 P.M. Volunteer Pizza Party & Evaluation Session.
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“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 Last Quarter February In memory of Judge James I. Shaw by Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Kuffner & Family; in memory of Katherine Osborne by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Hemmelgarn. March A gift by Guiding Hands OCCL; gift by the St. Marys Leinen Friendship Organization; gift by Father Jim Dugal; gift by the Auglaize County Mental Health Association, Inc. NAMI-Auglaize. April In memory of Winifred Maurer by the Board of Trustees St. Marys Community Public Library; in memory of Winifred Maurer by the Staff St. Marys Community Public Library; in memory of Fred Von Gunten & Gerald Yost by the Guiding Hands OCCL; gift by the St. Marys AA Group; gift by Dominion Resources Services, Inc.; a gift by Eddie Badertscher; in memory of Blake Jeffries by the Therapists, Auglaize County Educational Service Center; a gift by Dr. W. Victor and Judy Von Blon; and a gift by Dianne and Cal Caywood. Building Plaque Donation: In memory of Helen Eshenbrenner given by Margaret Hunter, Doris Glass & William Eschenbrenner; in memory of Brayden Alan Sands by Robert Hirschfeld.
HOW TO REACH US: ADDRESS: 140 SOUTH CHESTNUT ST. ST. MARYS, OH 45885 TELEPHONE: (419) 394-7471 FAX: (419) 394-7291 E-MAIL:
[email protected] WEBSITE: www.stmarys.lib.oh.us