Summer 2005 Library Newsletter

The

Library Letter News from the St Marys Community Public Library

Summer 2005

x Patrons will be unable to pay fines; and x There will be no home access of the library online catalog. On June 9 we will remain closed until the As many of you know, St. Marys new system is loaded and we can connect to it. Community Public Library is one of 65+ library In order to serve you better, the Library staff will systems that belongs to SEO, the Southeastern need to complete some tasks that will Ohio Regional Library Center, fall behind during our computer which provides us with our downtime and before we open our automation system. Due to doors. My hope is that the Library will continued growth, SEO will open to the public by 1:00 P.M. on this undergo a computer upgrade this date. summer. We are fortunate here Basically, patrons will not see in St. Marys that our annual much of a change and should easily fee for belonging to SEO will be able to navigate the new system. cover this upgrade, so we The major change is that there will incur no additional expense. be more ways to search for items in The good news is that the catalog, making it easier to find we can still check out inSUMMER READING & exactly what you want. Another house library materials to LISTENING PROGRAM plus to the patron as a result of St. those with a valid library card. CALENDER ON PAGE 3. Marys becoming compliant with the On the down side, our catalog “Dragons, Dreams & Daring new system is that DVD and video will be inaccessible for a little Deeds” for kids. checkout periods will be extended while. “Joust Read” for Young Adults! from 3 days to one week. If everything remains The Library staff will have as scheduled, the critical much more to contend with than our patrons dates for us will be June 6,7,8 and 9. might realize as we adjust to the new computer From June 6-8: system. It’s our hope that the SEO training x Patrons will need to present their library we’ve all had will make the transition to the new cards in order to do any transactions at the system a smooth one. Library, including Internet use, because the Patrons can help by not returning Library library staff will not have access to the patron materials from June 6 –June 10. Remember, we database; won’t be charging fines for those materials, and x There will not be a computer catalog for it will keep our check-in carts from overflowing. patron use. The library staff will have access to Susan Heckler Pittman a partial catalog to help us locate library Library Director materials for our patrons; x Neither patrons nor staff will be able to place Library Hours: reserves or holds; Mon-Thurs……………………….10 A.M. – 7 P.M. x Library staff cannot check in library Friday…………………………….10 A.M. – 5 P.M. materials—and SEO will automatically extend Saturday…………………………10 A.M. – 2 P.M. the due dates of all materials checked out so Sunday………………………………………Closed that nothing will come due until the system is back online;

From Our Director: Computer Upgrade Planned

“Let’s Talk” Features Mysteries “A Different Class of Mystery” 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 P.M. 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 14 – Little Scarlet by Walter Mosley. Scholar: Dr. Bill Angel. x July 12 – Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear. Scholar: Mary Molitierno. x August 9– Girls by Frederick Busch. Scholar: Dr. Sally Angel.

Artfest Prospectus Released

The 16th 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. Artwork will be due July 2125 during Library hours and must be accompanied by an entry form from the Artfest prospectus and $15 entry fee for up to three entries. Adults and high school students residing in Auglaize, Allen, Mercer, Van Wert, Hardin, Darke, Shelby, and Logan counties are eligible to enter this juried art show. Prize sponsors are: Hunter Printing and Office Supply; the Friends of the Library; Wright State UniversityLake Campus; Donald Glaser; Coldwell Banker-Plus One Professionals; Lawler’s Flower & Gifts; Carpenter Brothers Rides; and The People’s Bank Co.

Budget Campaign Continues The St. Marys Community Public Library is still concerned about the State of Ohio Biennium Budget. As this newsletter goes to press, the budget will be leaving the Senate and heading to a Conference Committee made up of House and Senate members. As

proposed by the governor and approved by the House funding levels for 2005 will remain the same as in 2004. Beginning January 1, 2006 library funding will be reduced by 5%. The budget also proposes a 21% reduction of personal income tax rates. This reduction is effective in 2005 and will be spread over five years at 4.2% per year. We do not know the effect that this income tax reduction will have on library funding. The St. Marys Community Public Library Board and Staff are encouraging our patrons to write letters to our government officials. The talking points for the letters, as suggested by the Ohio Library Council, continually change. For the latest information on this, stop by the Library and pick up the current talking points and addresses or visit our website at www.stmarys.lib.oh.us. We will know the final word on the budget on or before June 30, 2005. Please do your part to keep Ohio libraries open and equally available to all.

Dinner & A Movie Returns Join us for the return of “Dinner & A Movie” on Tuesday, August 30 at 6:00 P.M. Adults may bring a potluck dish to share, and dinnerware and beverages will be provided. Stay after dinner for a movie. For questions or to register, please call or visit the Library.

Sign Up For Knitting Classes Nikki Dietz will once again teach basic knitting classes for adults. Participation is limited to 20. Please call or visit the Library to register and obtain a supplies list. Classes will be held from 6:30-8:00 P.M. on the following dates: June 21 y June 23 y June 28 y June 30.

Historical Display Slated Watch the Library entryway display case this August for an exhibit from the Daniel Mooney Museum to be compiled by local historian, George Neargarder. The display will feature schools, just in time for the start of the upcoming school year.

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May 31 Registration begins.

June 1 2 3 4 Registration Registration Registration Registration

5 Theme: DRAGONS

6 Magical Monday* Dragon Hunt

7 2:00 P.M. Young Adult Program

12 Theme: MAGIC

13 Magical Monday* Magic Wands

14 2:00 P.M. Young Adult Program

19 Theme: MAGIC

20 Magical Monday* Movie Time at 11A.M., 1 & 3 P.M. 27 Magical Monday* Royal Surprise!

21 2:00 P.M. Young Adult Movie

8 Programs: 10:30 A.M. PreK; 1:00 P.M. Grades 1-3 15 Programs: 10:30 A.M. PreK; 1:00 P.M. Grades 1-3 22 1:00 P.M. MAGIC SHOW:

3 Theme: FAIRIES & OGRES

4 Holiday Library Closed

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12 2:00 P.M. Young Adult Party

26 Theme: ROYALTY

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10 Prize Drawings. Program: 1:00 P.M. Gr. 4-6 17 Prize Drawings

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24 Prize Drawings

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30 Program: 1:00 P.M. Gr. 4-6

July 1 Prize Drawings

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7 Program: 1:00 P.M. Gr. 4-6

8 Prize Drawings

9 LAST DAY TO TURN IN READING LOGS.

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* Kids from 3 yrs. old to 6th grade can come to the Library any time during our regular hours on Magical Monday unless otherwise stated.

16 Program: 1:00 P.M. Gr. 4-6

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Jocelyn Tingley

28 7:00 P.M. Young Adult Program

29 Programs: 10:30 A.M. PreK; 1:00 P.M. Grades 1-3 6 Programs: 10:30 A.M. PreK; 1:00 P.M. Grades 1-3 13 Medieval Festival Grades PreK-6

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Donations Received Last Quarter February 2005 A gift by Randy Elsass and Jeff Dieringer of Edward Jones; a gift of by Floyd C. Dickman; in memory of Jack Smith given by Ed and Jeanette Raudabaugh; a gift by local author Richard L. Stein and a gift by James Robenstine. In memory of Joseph Meyer, Jr. by Richard and Ann Hudson; Mr. & Mrs. Robert Noneman; Jason E This; Mr & Mrs Richard Spencer; Carol Zender; Mr. & Mrs. James Finfrock; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ribolla; Judith L. Meyer; Lucille V. Meyer; Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McCarthy; Mr & Mrs. James Harris; Carol A. Palmer; Otterbein—St. Marys; and Nancy C. Johnson. March 2005 In memory of Joseph Meyer, Jr. given by Paul & Joan Beck, by Mary Ann Ashenfelter, and by Joy A. Johnson; a gift of Joe Cupito – Baker & Taylor Representative; in memory of Robert Stoner given by Dan and Dorine Vogel Family, Carl & Kathy Fell, Lynn and Mary Fell Family and Harold & Phyllis Fell; a gift by Marjory G. Ross – Regnery Publishing, Inc.; in memory of June G. Schultz by Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Hudson; a gift by Dominion Resources Services, Inc. April 2005 A gift by Don W. McClure, Chief Executive Director, Ohio Division, American Cancer Society; a gift by James Robenstine; a gift by Joseph Cupito, Baker & Taylor; in memory of Bonnie Goens by Mr. & Mrs. Kurt Kuffner & Family; a gift by the National Anti-Vivisection Society; in honor of John F. Kuffner by Kurt and Donna Kuffner and Family.

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