The

Library Letter
St. Marys Community Public Library • (419) 394-7471 • www.stmarys.lib.oh.us Autumn 2009

FROM OUR DIRECTOR: EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE A A A A A

In today’s column, I’d like to express my
gratitude for all the community and staff support shown
to the Library during the difficult course of the past few
weeks.
I am thankful for those patrons who wrote letters
to our elected officials stating just how important the
public library is to them. To this end, you made a
difference. Instead of a 50 percent cut to the Public
Library Fund, we suffered only a 30 percent cut.
I am thankful for our Board of Trustees. The
Board struggled with the decisions to reduce staff
weekly work hours and the need to close on Friday in
order to balance our budget. The Board was able to
maintain health care, sick leave and vacation benefits for
our staff.
I am thankful for our staff, which continued to
give exemplary service to our patrons even while
knowing that there would be salary cuts. Each staff
member took a five-hour-per-week reduction, which will
significantly impact take-home pay.
I am thankful for the Friends of the Library,
which supports your library through fundraisers such as
the Book Sale and provides money and volunteers for
programs such as the Artfest.
I am thankful for our local businesspeople, for
coming forward and asking how we are holding up
during these economic times. Often you make a
donation or offer a suggestion that is helpful.
I am thankful for those who have made
monetary donations either in memory of a friend or
family member or to honor someone. We have been
able to add materials – books, DVD’s, music CD’s, book
on CD etc. – through your generosity.
To all of you who use and love our Library, I
thank you. You make me proud to be the director @
your Library.
Susan Pittman
Library Director

20 ANNUAL ARTFEST WINNERS NAMED A A A A

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The St. Marys Community Public Library is pleased to announce the winners of
the 20th Annual St. Marys Summer Artfest, judged this year by Mike Huffman and
Trish McKinney.
John Rausch captured the Donald Glaser Best of Show Award for his drawing,
Human Façade. Other awards are as follows: Allen J. Miller for David & Goliath, 20th
Annual Friends of the Library Award; Barbara Sailor for Quintet, WSU-Lake Campus
Watercolor Award; Kimberly Link for Arising, Alex and Susan Pittman Three-
Dimensional Award; Ruth Ann Sturgill for Book of Love, Coldwell Banker- Plus One
Professionals Photography Award; Ralph Stuckman for O.H.I.O, Doris Lawler Ohio
Theme Award; Taylor Dicus for Aaron, Bill and Jamie Carpenter Charcoal / Pastel
Award; Heather Sudman for Rush Hour Rain, Hudson Jewelers Acrylic / Oil Award;
Judy Grone for Green Peace, R.J. Burke Agency/Robbie Burke 1st Place; Pat Rayman
for Window to the Past, St. Marys, WSU-Lake Campus 2nd Place; Catherine Wolken for
Back of the Barn, Friends of the Library 3rd Place. Green Peace by Judy Grone.
Honorable mentions were awarded to: Mary Jo Knoch for Washed in Blackness; Kimberly Link for Self Portrait;
Charlotte Wallace for Riparian Grass; Jessica Katterheinrich for Reflection; Kay Sluterbeck for Evening Hush; Jessica
Davis for Guiseppe; Darlene Lunskey for Beauty in Aging; and Don Nuss for Leaves or Feathers.

Board of Trustees:
Kimberlee Pierce, President Ruth Ramsey Donald Glaser
Bill Angel, Vice-President Doris Lawler DeWayne Marsee
Linda Schloemer, Secretary
Susan Pittman, Library Director Robert P. Maurer, Fiscal Officer
What’s Inside: Adult Programs, pg. 2; Youth Calendar, pg. 3; Director’s Column, pg. 1; Donations, pg. 4.
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Computer Classes at the Library
Adult computer classes focus on basic skills needed to start using a computer. Taught by Jay
Miley. Class sizes are small. Please register.
• Using the Mouse & Computer Basics. Hands-on practice; no prerequisites. Single
session class offered three times. Choose your session: Tuesday, September 15 at 1:00 PM;
Thursday, September 24 at 6:00 PM; or Tuesday, October 20 at 1:00 PM;
• Surfing and Searching the Internet. Some computer experience required. Lecture style.
Choose from two sessions: Thursday, November 5 at 6:00 PM; or Tuesday, November 17 at
1:00 PM.

BOOK DISCUSSION SESSIONS AM & PM

Books may be checked out & read prior to the sessions. Adults only, please.
Tuesday AM Book Group
10:30 AM on the following dates:
September 1 – The Time Traveler’s Wife
by Audrey Niffenegger;
October 6 – Booksellers of Kabul
by Anse Seierstad;
November 3 – The Summer I Dared
by Barbara Delinsky; and
December 1 – The Lottery by Patricia Wood.
“Let’s Talk About It”
Sessions begin at 7:00 P.M.
Please arrive early if checking out books.
September 8 – Where Are You Now? by
Mary Higgins Clark, scholar Roger Beckett;
October 13 – Devil’s Corner
by Lisa Scottoline, scholar Kraig Noble; &
November 10– Brass Verdict by Michael
Connelly with scholar Ed Pierce.

Miller Nabs People’sthChoice Award

Allen J. Miller captured the 20 Annual Artfest People’s
Choice Award with his charcoal work, David Conner: Portrait of
an Artist. A second entry of his, another large-scale charcoal
work, David & Goliath, took the Friends of the Library Award.
Additional information about the Artfest winners can be
found on pages 1 and 4 of this newsletter.

FOL Extends Thanks for Sale

The Friends of the Library has completed another successful used
book sale during the 2009 Summerfest. The sale allows the
Friends to support Library programs, to purchase resources
outside of the Library budget, and to present book scholarships to
two Memorial High School seniors. The Friends appreciates the
support of the community in this endeavor and extends special
thanks to Larry Kramer and the St. Marys Hobby Center & Trading
Co. for providing a sale site.
David Conner, a charcoal work by
Allen Miller, wins People’s Choice.
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Grandparents’
Ice Cream Social
Youth of all ages and their
grandparents are invited to our
program featuring nostalgic songs
and play—plus ice cream!
Monday, September 14
at 6:00 PM
Gaming for Youth and Teens
The fun starts at 3:15 PM and lasts until
approximately 5:00 PM.
A TEENS: Guitar Hero. Grades 7-12 only.
Tuesday, September 8. This session is a
tournament and only the first 16 entrants registered will
compete. To register, call or visit Paula at the Library or
send an e-mail to drummopa@oplin.org.
A YOUTH: Guitar Hero. Grades 3-6 only.
Tuesday, September 15. This session is a
tournament and only the first 16 entrants registered will
compete. To register, call or visit Paula at the Library or
send an e-mail to drummopa@oplin.org.
Animanga Club for Teens
Join our Library Animanga Club and share
your love for the Japanese inspired graphic novels
and animation. Anyone in grades 7-12 is welcome
to join. Meetings begin at 3:15 PM on September
22, October 20, and November 17.
After-School Movies
All ages are welcome to attend our after-
school movie. Showtime is 3:15 PM.
A Tuesday, September 29: Vote for what
to see: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
OR Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. Either way,
it will be a delicious way to spend an afternoon!
A Tuesday, October 27: Coraline. Rated
PG; 100 minutes.
A Tuesday, November 24: TBA.
Children’s Author B-Day Party
Five famous children’s authors have their
birthday this month. We’re honoring them all in this
fun party for all ages on Monday, November 16 at
6:00 PM.

A TEENS: Mario Smash Bro—Wii, XBox. Story Times

Free play. Grades 7-12 only. Story Times run weekly
Tuesday, October 6. from Sept. 9 to Nov. 19.

A YOUTH: Wii Sports and XBox. Free-play. Preschool Story Time:

Grades 3-6 only. Tuesday, October 13. for children ages 3-5 years old.
A TEENS: Free Play. Grades 7-12 only. Wednesdays at 11:00 A.M.
Tuesday, November 3. Toddler Story Time:
A YOUTH: Free Play. Grades 3-6 only. for 2-year-olds.
Thursdays at 10:30 A.M.
Tuesday, November 10.
Baby Story Time:
Spooky Stories Night for parents & babies
Join us for shivery tales and spook-tacular fun at newborn-23 months.
the Library on Monday, October 26 at 6:00 PM. Thursdays at 11:00 A.M.
Youth of all ages are welcome.

Teen Read Week is October 19-24.

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 s Donations Received This Quarter s
May 2009: Gifts by Anne & Ben Hertenstein; Bryce and Carol Chivington; Laura Freer; Crown Equipment
Corporation, Inc.; Ohio Trucking Association; the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature; Bridge Publications,
Inc.; St. Marys Eagles #767 Charitable Gifts Fund (gold-level); the Utility Worker of America Local 463 (bronze-
level); Marty Dodrill; Tom Wesner; the St. Marys John Birch Society Chapter; the St. Marys Garden Club (bronze-
level); the Friends of the St. Marys Community Public Library (gold-level); Ron & Margaret Hunter; and by
Anonymous.
In memory of Gloria McCann by Martha Axe; Mary Kathryn Maze; Lola G. Leasor; and Anonymous. In
memory of Stacy Moor by William and Dorothy McOmber; Don and Ruth Ramsey; Larry and Jo Sabec; and Mr. And
Mrs. John Moor.
June 2009—Gifts by Donald E. Glaser; Robbie Burke – R.J. Burke Insurance; Doris Lawler; Hudson Jewelers,
Inc.; Wright State University Lake Campus; Mary Grumelot; the Byrd Polar Research Center; the Supreme Court of
Ohio; East Elementary PTO; the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature; the Ohio Tourism Division; Edward
Jones (Randy Elsass); St. Marys Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep, Inc.; Denny Vogel Insurance; St. Marys Chiropractic; and
Anonymous. A grant from the Midwest Electric Community Connections Fund, Inc.
In memory of Stacy Moor given by Dick and Kay Brock; Don & Connie Burgess; Stan and Nan Davis; Mick &
Suzie Eymer; Tim & Cindy Hanover; Greg & Joan Hausfeld; Sue Huber; Carol Jones; Ida Mary Kendrick; Jim & Rita
Larkin; Peg Larkin; Jack & Verlene Lawler; Betty Nelson; John & Janet Pape; Elie Price; Scott & Sheri Schlosser;
Pudge & Joyce Stover; June Wiehe; Eldon & Jean Bowsher; Nancy Dennings; George & Janet Gibson; Don &
Claudette Hager; Don Martindale; William & Joyce Nichols; Kraig & Chris Noble; Dennis & Suzanne Pfeffenberger;
Donald & Charlotte Ricard; Donald & Louise Rowe; Mika Sasaki & Noriaki Tasaki; A. Kay Sieh; Fred & Janet
Swartz; James & Kristine Vanderhorst; Marlen & Carol Yost; Fern Johns; Alex, Susan & Jamie Pittman; Terri & Mike
Kerns & Family; the Priddy Children; and Michael & Sheila Leppla.
In memory of Bernice Wilker by Jane Kuhn; and Ed, Kim & Bobby Pierce and Roxie Roberts. In memory of Anna
Marie Donaldson by Alex, Susan & Jamie Pittman. In memory of Lois Long by Bill and Sally Angel. In memory of
Joseph Silvers by Shorty & Edna Ahlers; Richard and Connie Kiel; Dick & Trudy Dicke; and Marilynne Schroer.
July 2009—Gifts by Sandy Matthews EZ
Promotions; Lara Oliver; Sue E. LaPoint; Alice F.
Anderson; and Minster State Bank; in honor of
Rotary Literacy Committee by the St. Marys Rotary
Club; in honor of David V. Daugherty, 2008-2009
District Governor, Rotary 6600 by the St. Marys
Rotary Club; in honor of the Ohio Army National
Guard by the St. Marys Rotary Club.
In memory of Bernice Wilker by Elsie Winner. In
memory of Larry Shelby by Alex, Sue & Jamie
Pittman and by the St. Marys City Schools District
Service Center Staff; In memory of Daniel O’Dowd
by Alex, Sue & Jamie Pittman and by Mary
Engelhart. In memory of Stacy Moor by K&K
Tours Inc. Kraig D. MacWhinney. In memory of
Human Façade by John Rausch (left) took Best of Show at the 20 th Jane Henderson by Mary Maurer. s s s
Annual Summer Artfest. Quintet by Barbara Sailor garnered the
Wright State University-Lake Campus Watercolor Award.

“The library will provide creative and factual resources to meet the educational,
informational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.”
– SMCPL Mission Statement

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