Summer 2007 Library Newsletter

The

Library Letter News from the St. Marys Community Public Library

From our director

Strategic Plan Approved The Board of Trustees approved the Strategic Plan 2007-2009 at their March 14th Board Meeting. Four service responses were recommended by a fourteenmember community focus group. The responses include: Commons; Current Topics & Titles; Local Cultural Awareness & History; and Lifelong Learning. Input from both the Board and Staff are included in this strategic plan. With the assistance of a member of the Board of Trustees the committee developed goals, objectives and activities to fulfill each of the four service responses. For the Commons response, it was determined that the people of St. Marys will have a safe, appealing location to gather to discuss community events and to take advantage of recreational, educational, and cultural programming and materials. A few of the changes that you will see in 2007 include: installation of a diaper changing station in the public restrooms; evaluation of programs offered and making contacts for speakers; and installation of a new exterior sign on Chestnut Street. The Current Topics and Titles goal is for the people of St. Marys to have a variety of upto-date materials and programs in the formats they want to fulfill their current information and recreational information needs. Changes for this area in 2007 include: reclassification of the reference collection to make more of those items available for checking out; promotion of new materials and programs using Bookletters, a feature of the library’s website;

Summer 2007 and creating bookstore-like shelving in the audiovisual area. The people of St. Marys will be provided with programs and information for all ages that promote knowledge and understanding of cultural and community heritage is the goal for the Local Cultural Awareness and History service response. Actions taken will include: production of at least five programs for youth and three programs for young adults that highlight arts, crafts and literature of various cultures; at least three programs for adults on the topic of St. Marys history; and two displays featuring world culture or St. Marys history. Lifelong Learning is the final service response. The goal of this response is that the people of St. Marys will have available current and high demand materials and programs to enrich their personal interests and enhance their education. Activities include asking patrons what type of computer classes they would like the library to offer; providing after hours programming geared to ‘tweens, 5th and 6th graders; development of an adaptive toy area; and the installation of games on computers for those youth who are not old enough for the computer lab. I would like to thank the Focus Group, Board of Trustees and Staff who assisted with the development of this strategic plan. In order to grow we need to evaluate the present and plan for the future. I hope that you will enjoy the changes that will be coming soon to your library. Susan Heckler Pittman Library Director

“Let’s Talk About It” Book Group Explores British Mysteries “Let’s Talk About It” book discussion for adults features the theme Beyond Sherlock Holmes: British Crime Fiction with selections chosen from “The Reader’s Shelf” column in Library Journal edited by Nancy Pearl. Each session begins at 7:00 P.M. Books may be checked out at the Library in advance of the sessions. Please arrive early for “Let’s Talk” if

checking out books. Reservations are requested. Dates and books are: • June 12, The Face of a Stranger by Anne Perry, scholar Linda Koons; • July 10, Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron, scholar Sally Angel; • August 14, The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie R. King, scholar Sue Thompson.

Adult Summer Reading: “Get a Clue@Your Library” Who’s reading at the Library this summer? You are! Adults are invited to share the fun of Summer Reading at the Library with our new program. For every three books read between June 4 and July 28 an entry form may be submitted. Weekly drawings will be held each Monday morning for the duration of the program, ending July 30. Read & win! Entry forms will be at the circulation desk.

Tuesday Morning Book Group Dates Announced The Tuesday Morning Book Group will meet on June 5 and July 3 at 10:30 A.M. There will be no meeting in August. The June 5 book will be A Painted House by John Grisham, and it is available for checkout at the Library. On July 3 A Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd will be discussed.

Area Artists Encouraged to Enter 18th Annual Artfest 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 the 18th Annual St. Marys Summer Artfest. Judges will be Evelyn Mahrt and Patrick Mauk. Prizes and awards include: Best of Show, $200, by Hunter Printing and Office Supply; 18th Annual Award, $150, by the Friends of the Library; Watercolor Award, $100, by Wright State University-Lake Campus; 3 Dimensional Award, $100, by Donald Glaser; Photography Award, $100, by Coldwell Banker-Plus One Professionals; Ohio Theme Award, $100, by Doris Lawler; Graphite/Pastel Award, $100, by Bill & Jamie Carpenter; Oil/Acrylic Award, $100, by The Peoples Bank Co.; People’s Choice Award, $80, by the Friends of the Library; First Place, $80, by First Financial Bank; Second Place, $50, by Wright State University-Lake Campus; and Third Place, $40, by First Financial Bank. Ribbons will be awarded to all winners and honorable mentions. Entries for Artfest are due at the Library: Thursday, July 19, 10am - 7pm; Friday, July 20, 10am - 5pm; Saturday, July 21, 10am - 2pm; and Monday, July 23, 10am - 7pm. Opening Day Reception & Awards Presentation is scheduled for August 5, 2pm - 4pm. Exhibition dates and times are as follows: August 6-9, 10am - 7pm; August 10, 10am 5pm; August 11, 10am - 2pm; and August 12, noon - 4pm.

Learn @ Your Library This Summer: Beginner’s Tatting Sarah Kelley from the Library will teach beginning tatting classes for adults interested in learning this old-fashioned art. Class dates and times are June 4, 11, 18 & 25 from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. each night. Cost is $12 to cover the packet of materials that will include all the supplies needed for the class. Please register early as the class size is limited to 10.

Montague to Speak About Book at the Library Eldon “Monty” Montague will be at the Library on July 16 at 7:00 P.M. to speak about his book, Growing Up During the Great Depression and Beyond. Following the presentation there will be a reception for the author, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The program is free and open to the public. The book will be available for purchase at the program.

Celebrations Make Summer at the Library Special for All • • •

Join us on the following special days of celebration at the Library this summer: June 1 – National Candy Month. Free candy on June 1 to kick off National Candy Month. July 11 – National Grilling Month & National Hot Dog Month. Free grilled hot dog for adults and kids, served between 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. Lunch on us! August 15 – Best Friends Day. Make a card at the Library for your best friend.

Youth Summer Reading Calendar MON

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Craft Day: 11:00 A.M. Preschool and kindergarteners.

Teen Program: 1:00 P.M.

11:00 A.M. Family Story Time (PreK-Grade 3) Meet Ronald McDonald!

Story Times: 10:30 A.M. Toddlers. 11:00 A.M. Babies.

1:00 P.M. Tweens’ Story Time (Grades 4-6) 13 11:00 A.M. Family Story Time (PreK-Grade 3)

Craft: 1-3 P.M. Have a puzzle made from your picture! 14 Story Times: 10:30 A.M. Toddlers. 11:00 A.M. Babies. Family Movie: 1:00-2:30 P.M.

1:00 P.M. Grades 1-3 11 Craft Day: 11:00 A.M. Preschool and kindergarteners.

12 Teen Program: 1:00 P.M.

1:00 P.M. Grades 1-3 18 Craft Day: 11:00 A.M. Preschool and kindergarteners.

1:00 P.M. Tweens’ Story Time (Grades 4-6)

19 Teen Book Club: 1:00 P.M.

20 11:00 A.M. Family Story Time (PreK-Grade 3)

25 TOM PHOOLERYSPECIAL ENTERTAINER.

26 Teen Craft Program: 1:00 P.M.

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JULY 2 CLUES, CLUES & MORE CLUES

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4 Holiday~Fourth of July Library Closed 5 7:00 to 10:00 P.M.

1:00 P.M. Grades 1-3

28 Story Times: 10:30 A.M. Toddlers. 11:00 A.M. Babies. Family Movie: 1:00-2:30 P.M.

Tweens’ After-Hours Party (Grades 4-6)

11:00 A.M. Preschool and kindergarteners. 1:00 P.M. Grades 1-3 9

1:00 P.M. Tweens’ Story Time (Grades 4-6)

21 Story Times: 10:30 A.M. Toddlers. 11:00 A.M. Babies. Family Movie: 1:00-2:30 P.M.

7 SATURDAY LAST DAY TO TURN IN READING LOGS.

6 Friday! 10 Teen Book Club & Decorate for Party 1:00 P.M.

11 11:00 A.M – 1:00 P.M. “CASE CLOSED” FINAL PARTY

12 Teen Afterhours Party 7:00-11:00 P.M. Must have invitation* *To receive invitation to Teen Afterhours Party, Teens must have completed 15 hrs. of summer reading.

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