The

Library Letter
News from the St Marys Community Public Library Autumn 2006

From our director books, DVD’s and videos. The Literacy

Committee from the St. Marys Rotary Club will
Long-
Long-Range Planning serve in an advisory capacity for this grant. It
is hopeful that materials will be purchased in

W
e are beginning the process of the next few months. As part of the grant the
Long Range Planning at the St. library will be offering several programs on
Marys Community Public Health and Wellness.
Library. I would like to thank the following I would encourage you to visit the
people from the community for agreeing to library, get involved with a program or check
serve on a Focus Group: Robin Willoughby, out an item. There is a lot going on @ your
Judy Von Blon, Dawn Adams, Lora Krugh, library.
Doug Moran, Tom Hitchcock, George Susan Heckler Pittman
Neargarder, Tom Teckman, Scott Evans, and Library Director
Tami Sanford. Joining this group will be library
board members DeWayne Marsee and
Kimberlee Pierce and library staff members
Author to Visit Library
Jay Miley and Susan Pittman. As members of Lima author
this Focus Group the participants will give Don Bruns is coming
feedback for the selection of service goals for to the Library on
the library. September 26 at 6:30
Technology is changing again at the P.M. The free program
library. A new product called Envisionware will is open to the public.
be installed soon. This product will allow Bruns will talk
patrons to schedule themselves for computer about his books and
time in our computer lab. In order to do this two of them will be
scheduling, patrons will need to have a library available for purchase
card and also need to have the card with them at reduced prices:
at the time of scheduling. Don Bruns, author. Jamaica Blue and his
September is Library Card Sign-Up new novel, South
Month at our library. I would encourage those Beach Shakedown. Following the author
of you without a card to stop by and to get a presentation there will be a reception and book
card. The first card is free. Lost cards can be signing. The program is being sponsored by
replaced for 50 cents. Children must be age 5 the Friends of the Library.
or in Kindergarten to get a library card. The
card is the ticket to many items that the library Friends Express Thanks
owns – books, DVD’s, music CD’s, books on The Friends of the Library annual used
CD, books on tape, magazines and much booksale was a great success this year,
more. The price is right as you can borrow earning over $1,500 for the support of the
items at no charge. Library. The Friends extend thanks to Mary
Finally, the library just received a District Dull, Sue Weadock and all the book sorters;
Simplified Grant from Rotary District 6600 with Doug Spencer and his crew of book haulers;
matching funds from the St. Marys Rotary Club and Larry Kramer, who donated space in the
totaling $2000. The money will be used to Hobby Center and Trading Company. Thanks
purchase library materials in the area of Health also to everyone who donated or bought books
and Wellness. The materials will include or assisted with the sale.
 Wolken garners
Best of Show
Catherine Wolken garnered the
Hunter Printing & Office Supply Best of
Show Award for her acrylic painting of a
farm, entitled “Grandma Boecker’s” at
the 17th Annual Summer Artfest, held
Catherine Wolken’s acrylic painting, at the Library during Summerfest
top, “Grandma Boecker’s,” earned weekend, August 11-13. The People’s
Best of Show at the 17th Annual Choice Award went to Michaella
Summer Artfest. Michaella Fenwick’s Fenwick for her pencil portrait , “John
pencil portrait, “John Paul II,” left,
won the People’s Choice Award. Paul II.” Other Artfest winners were:
John Rausch, Friends of the Library
Award; Kay Sluterbeck, WSU-Lake Campus Watercolor Award; James Michael Kahle, Donald Glaser
Three Dimensional Award; Jerry Smith, Coldwell Banker-Plus One Professionals Photography Award;
Pat Wietholter, Doris Lawler Ohio Theme Award; Marjorie Stienecker, Carpenter Bros. Rides Pastel
Award; Jessica Davis, The Peoples’ Bank Oil/Acrylic Award; Pat Rayman, First Place; Jodi Knoch,
Second Place; and Carole Schafer, Third Place. Honorable mentions were awarded to Bryce
Bergman, Pamela Kunk, Lea Lewis, Erin McMillan, and Pat Rayman.

fall “let’s talk about it” Tues. a.m. book Group

“Let’s Talk About It” book discussion for
adults features the theme, Oh, Brother!, with
selections chosen from More Book Lust 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.
• September 12, Montana 1948 by Larry
Watson, scholar Sue Thompson.
• October 10, The Paperboy by Pete Dexter,
scholar Dr. Bill Angel.
• November 14, You Remind Me of Me by Dan
Chaon, scholar TBA.
This adult book discussion group will meet
on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 A.M. Books
are available to be checked out at the
Library. Dates and titles are:
• September 5, Alias Grace by Margaret
Atwood;
• October 3, The Nanny Diaries by Emma
McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus;
• November 7, The Vineyard by Barbara
Delinksky; and
• December 5, Message in a Bottle by
Nicholas Sparks.

Popular Dinner & a movie returns

“Dinner and a Movie” will return on September 28 and November 2. Adults are invited to
dinner at 6:00 P.M., followed by Movie at 7:00 P.M. Bring a potluck dish to share. The Library will
provide beverages and tableware. After dinner stay to watch a classic movie. Call the
Library for movie titles. Registration is requested one day prior to the program.

Holiday open house slated for December 3

Sunday, December 3, from 1-3 P.M. the Library will open its doors to the
public for its annual Holiday Open House. Everyone is invited for an afternoon of
festive music, seasonal crafts and refreshments. Visit Santa and have your picture
taken with him.
 ~~~Youth Calendar for Autumn~~~
Book Clubs: Story Times:
nd
K-2 Grade Book Bunch Club. 4:00 P.M. Children Preschool Story Time—for
will read books together at the program: children ages 3-5 years old:
• Sept. 25 Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. 10:30 A.M.
• Oct. 23 Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper. September 6, 13, 20 & 27;
• Nov. 30 I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a October 4 & 11;
Pie by Alison Jackson. November 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29.

3rd & 4th Grade “Jammin’ With Books,” 4:00 P.M. Family Story Time—for the whole
Children will read books together at the program: family: 6:30 P.M.
• Sept. 14 Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg. Sept. 18; Oct. 16; Nov. 6.
• Oct. 5 My Life with the Wave by Catherine
Cowan. Toddler Story Time—for 2-year-
• Nov. 9 Fairytale News by Colin & Jacqui olds: 10:30 A.M.
Hawkins. Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28;
Oct. 5 & 12;
5th & 6th Tweens Book Club. 4:00 P.M. Books do Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 30.
not need to be read prior to the program. There will
be an activity or craft with each session. Baby Story Time—for parents and
• Sept. 21 Whales on Stilts by M.T. Anderson. their babies newborn-13 months:
• Oct. 12 The Best Halloween Ever by Barbara 11:00 A.M.
Robinson. Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28;
• Nov. 16 Arthur and the Minimoys by Luc Oct. 5 & 12;
Besson. Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 30.
Registration is requested for all youth book clubs.

Special youth Events: Check it out!

• Sept. 29, 7-10 P.M. – Tween Girl Party. 5th & 6th grade girls. Watch the movie
Aquamarine with your friends.
• Oct. 13, 11 A.M. to noon – No School Family Activity. Make a scarecrow.
• Oct. 30, 6:30-8 P.M. – Fall Family Fun Night. Stories, games & crafts for all ages.

Children s Book Week: Nov. 13-17.

Children are GOING BANANAS for special Library fun all week!
TEEN READ WEEK – OCT. 16-
16-20
•
TEEN READ •
Sept. 5 – 3:30 P.M. Yahtzee Tournament.
Oct. 3 – 3:30 P.M. Halloween Candy Dish Craft.
• Nov. 7 – 3:30 P.M. (To be announced.)
WEEK
TEEN Book club dates
OCT. 16-20 • Sept. 19 – 3:30 P.M. The Lightning Thief by Riordan.
A • Oct. 17 – 3:30 P.M. Code Orange by Cooney.
• Nov. 21 – 3:30 P.M. (To be announced.)
Pick up books at the Library prior to the session.
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Last Quarter Donations

FALL FUN DAYS
@ YOUR LIBRARY!
• SEPT. 19: INTERNATIONAL TALK LIKE A
PIRATE DAY. Why talk like a pirate? Talking like a
pirate is fun! Practice your pirate phrases at the
Library and you’ll be richly rewarded with a chocolate
doubloon!
• OCT. 16: DICTIONARY DAY. Never at a loss for
words? Test your skill at the Library and you could be
a winner!
• NOVEMBER: THANKFULNESS TREE. All month
you can decorate our tree with autumn leaves that
express what you’re thankful for.
R E A D ! Tom, Jennifer Blaine; donation in memory of
May 2006: Donations in memory of
Charles Phlipot by Alex, Sue & Jamie Pittman;
in memory of Deb Barhorst by Matt & Elaine
Barhorst & Family.
June 2006: A gift from Marilyn
Feldwisch; donation in memory of Ernest
Rouhier by the Ted Hasis Family; a gift from
The Annenberg Foundation Trust at
Sunnylands; a gift from David D. Anderson,
Editor; a gift from St. Marys Chrysler-Dodge-
Jeep, Inc.; donation in memory of Gloria
Sanford by Marie and Ronald Ralko; a gift
from St. Marys Chiropractic Offices, Inc.; and
donation in memory of Gloria Sanford by the
Class of 1976.
July 2006: A gift from the Ohio
Association of Career Colleges and Schools; a
gift from the Society for the Study of
Midwestern Literature; a gift from David D.
Anderson, Michigan State University; donation
in memory of Maurice L. Rammel by the
Rammel Family; a gift of Paul, Holly, Kristin,
Ronald Dean Rammel by the Library Desk
Staff, St. Marys Community Public Library;
and a gift of the St. Marys Rotary Club.