The

Library Letter
News from the St Marys Community Public Library Autumn 2005

From our director evenings this fall. Details, including movie

titles, are available by calling or visiting the
New Fall Programs Library. Due to the specifics of our licensing
agreement we may not publicly advertise
all brings new program offerings
titles. Additional information about “Dinner
for our patrons, and I’d like to
and A Movie” as well as other adult
encourage you to register for and
programs can be found on page 2 of The
take part in them.
Library Letter.
The Youth Services Department has
Programming is an important
added two new Book Clubs to its
part of what our staff does, and I
roster of programs. Linda Priddy-
hope you’ll find something new
Meeks will host a Book Club for
for you at the Library.
children in Kindergarten through
Before closing, I’d like
Grade 2 and Paula Drummond will
to mention that the Library
host both the new Grade 3-4
will celebrate Teen Read
Book Club and the Grade 5-6 Book
Week (October 17-21) and Children’s
Club. The K-2 and Grade 3-4
Book Week (November 14-18) this fall.
participants will read the selected
There are always surprises and special
book together during the program, but
events when we celebrate at the Library,
Grade 5-6 participants are encouraged to
and you won’t want to miss them so be
read the book before the sessions. Books
sure to visit us during those weeks.
are available for checking out at the Library
I hope to see you at the Library.
circulation desk. Additional details are
Susan Heckler Pittman
available on page 3 of this newsletter.
Library Director
Baby Story Time has been added to
the youth calendar, too. Carolyn Beck will
host this program for parents and their INSIDE THIS NEWSLETTER
babies—newborn through 13 months old.
Each program will consist of interactive ADULT PROGRAMS, PAGE 2
songs and books that are appropriate for YOUTH PROGRAMS, PAGE 3
use with babies. Babies and parents will GIFTS & DONATIONS, PAGE 4
be moving to music. Each session will end
with some time for parents to interact with
one another while babies play with age- HOW TO REACH US
appropriate toys. Baby Story Time will be
ADDRESS:
offered on Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m.
140 SOUTH CHESTNUT ST.
with each session lasting approximately 30 ST. MARYS, OH 45885
minutes. Interactive toys are being TELEPHONE: (419) 394-7471
purchased by the Friends of the Library for FAX: (419) 394-7291
use in Baby Story Time. E-MAIL: pittmasu@oplin.org
Adult Services will bring back “Dinner WEBSITE: www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
and A Movie” on selected Tuesday
 J. M. Kahle Takes Top Award
J. M. Kahle garnered the Hunter
Printing & Office Supply Best of Show Award
for his glass bowl, “Oblio 2/05.1.” Kahle also
took an honorable mention for “Oblio 7/05.1.”
Other award winners at the 16th Annual
St. Marys Summer Artfest were: “Peabody
Place” by Phil Hugo, Friends of the Library
Award; “Kulu Valley” by Michiko Mathews,
Wright State University Lake Campus
Watercolor Award; “Flying Heron” by Gary
Hovey, Donald Glaser Three Dimensional
Award; “A Bouquet & Fresh Tomatoes” by
Marge Brandt, The Peoples Bank Company Oil
Award; “Miami Portrait” by Phil Wood,
Carpenter Brothers Rides Pastel Award;
“Ladder of Success” by John Rausch, Coldwell
Banker-Plus One Professionals Photography
Award; “Delphos Elevator” by Pay Rayman,
Lawler’s Flowers and Gifts Ohio Theme Award;
“Autumn Gardian” by Leigh Barr, First Place
given by the Friends of the Library; “The
Decision” by Pat Wietholter, Second Place
given by Wright State University-Lake Campus;
“Still Life with Peaches” by Phil Wood, Third
Place given by the Friends of the Library; and
“Flying Heron” by Gary Hovey, Friends of the
Library People’s Choice Award. Other
honorable mentions went to Leigh Barr,
George D. Eblen, Gary Hovey, Andrea Miller,
Kay Sluterbeck, Ashley Smith and Pat
Wietholter.
See the related photo on page 4.

Autumn Book Discussion for Adults Begins

“Let’s Talk About It” book discussion for adults features the theme, China Voices, with
selections chosen from 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. Scholars will be announced later. Reservations are requested.
x September 13, The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck.
x October 11, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie.
x November 8, Waiting by Ha Jin.

All Ages Celebrate Raggedy Ann

Raggedy Ann, the cheerful cloth doll with red yarn hair, will celebrate her 90th birthday
at the Library on September 8 at 6:30 P.M. Young and old alike are invited to the
party. Bring your Raggedy Ann and your memories. Refreshments will be served.

Dinner & a Movie Slated to Return

“Dinner and a Movie” will return on share. The Library will provide beverages and
September 27 and December 13. Adults are tableware. After dinner stay to watch a classic
invited to dinner at 6:00 P.M., followed by movie. Movie titles are to be announced.
Movie at 7:00 P.M. Bring a potluck dish to Registration is requested.

Holiday Craft Workshop Underway

Mark your calendar for the Holiday Craft Workshop on November 14 & 15 from 7:00
to 9:00 P.M. Adults are encouraged to register for this seasonal craft and to obtain a
supplies list and craft description. There will be a small fee to cover materials.
 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:
x Sept. 26 Click Clack Moo by Doreen Cronin. 10:30 A.M.
x Oct. 24 Mr. Murry and Thumbkin by Karma September 7, 14, 21 & 28;
Wilson. October 5, 12; November 2, 9, 16,
x Nov. 28 Turk and Runt by Lisa Wheeler. 23, & 30.

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.
x Sept. 8 Henry and the Kite Dragon by Bruce Sept. 19 (Grandparent’s Night);
Edward Hall. Oct. 3 & 17; Nov. 7 & 21.
x Oct. 13 The Toughest Cowboy or How the
Wild West Was Tamed by John Frank. NEW! Baby Story Time—for
x Nov. 10 Mr. Maxwell’s Mouse by Frank Asch. parents and their babies aged
newborn through 13 months:
5th & 6th Grade Book Club. 4:00 P.M. Students 10:30 A.M.
should check books out at the Library and read them Sept. 8, 15, 29; Oct. 6 & 13;
prior to the program: Nov. 3, 10, 17; and Dec. 1.
x Sept. 15 A House Called Awful End by Philip Move with your babies to stories and
Ardagh. songs. Babies play with age-
appropriate toys; parents have time
x Oct. 20 Belle Prater’s Boy by Ruth White.
to share with each other.
x Nov. 17 Dave at Night by Gail Carson Levine.
Registration is requested.

Special Events: Check it out!

Sept. 17 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:15 P.M. – Movie Matinee for youth in grades 1-6.
Oct. 14 from 11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. – Create a Scarecrow at the Library. All ages are welcome.
Nov. 19 from 10:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. – Puppet Workshop for children in grades 2-6.

Children’s Book Week: Nov. 14-18.

Enter our Children’s Book Week Bookmark Contest: Pick up a rule sheet beginning Oct. 10. All
submissions must be in by Nov. 5. The winning bookmarks will be copied and distributed during
Children’s Book Week!

Young x
TEEN READ WEEK – OCT. 17-21
Sept. 6 – 3:30 P.M. Sand Art Projects.
x Oct. 4 – 3:30 P.M. Snacks and games for teens.
Adult x
x
Oct. 18 – 3:30 P.M. Programs to be announced.
Nov. 1 – 3:30 P.M. Bead Crafting for Young Adults.
Young adult/teen programs for students in grades 7-12.
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Donations Received Last Quarter

May 2005: A gift of the St. Marys Rotary Club; a gift
given in memory of Virginia Brodbeck Essman; in
honor of Fern Johns given by Arlie & Margaret
Sommer and the Woodmansees; a gift given by the
Ohio Trucking Association; in memory of Richard
Spicer given by Neil and Joyce Cook; in honor of
Kathy Lampert given by Guiding Mothers OCCL; a
gift of Rick and Caroline Hainline; and a gift of the
Friends of the Library.
June 2005: In memory of Evelyn Hainline by Rick
and Carolyn Hainline; in memory of Patrick Axe by
Alex, Sue and Jamie Pittman; for the Summer
Program for Youth by Schwieterman’s Drug Store, Award-winning artists Marge Brandt (left) and
Inc.; for the Summer Program for Youth by St. Marys J. M. Kahle enjoy the festivities at the Artists
Reception. Kahle’s “Oblio 2/05.1” is in the
Chiropractic Offices, Inc.; for the Summer Program foreground. Please see the story on page 2.
for Youth by R. J. Burke Insurance Agency; in
memory of Madeline Rodeheffer by the St. Marys Music Club; in honor of Michelle Peters given by
Beverly McGue; a gift given by the LUPUS Foundation of America, Inc. Northwest Ohio Chapter; in
memory of Ruth Hasis by Jack and Jo Rouhier.
July 2005: For the Summer Program for Youth given by Minster Bank; a gift by Lawyers Diary &
Manual; a gift of Kuffner & Pierce Law Office; a gift of St. Marys Rotary Club.