The

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

x Patrons will be unable to pay fines; and

From Our Director: x There will be no home access of the library
Computer Upgrade Planned online catalog.
As many of you know, St. Marys On June 9 we will remain closed until the
Community Public Library is one of 65+ library new system is loaded and we can connect to it.
systems that belongs to SEO, the Southeastern In order to serve you better, the Library staff will
Ohio Regional Library Center, need to complete some tasks that will
which provides us with our fall behind during our computer
automation system. Due to downtime and before we open our
continued growth, SEO will doors. My hope is that the Library will
undergo a computer upgrade this open to the public by 1:00 P.M. on this
summer. We are fortunate here date.
in St. Marys that our annual Basically, patrons will not see
fee for belonging to SEO will much of a change and should easily
cover this upgrade, so we be able to navigate the new system.
incur no additional expense. The major change is that there will
The good news is that be more ways to search for items in
we can still check out in- the catalog, making it easier to find
SUMMER READING &
house library materials to exactly what you want. Another
LISTENING PROGRAM
those with a valid library card. plus to the patron as a result of St.
CALENDER ON PAGE 3.
On the down side, our catalog Marys becoming compliant with the
“Dragons, Dreams & Daring
will be inaccessible for a little new system is that DVD and video
Deeds” for kids.
while. checkout periods will be extended
“Joust Read” for Young Adults!
If everything remains from 3 days to one week.
as scheduled, the critical The Library staff will have
dates for us will be June 6,7,8 and 9. much more to contend with than our patrons
From June 6-8: might realize as we adjust to the new computer
x Patrons will need to present their library system. It’s our hope that the SEO training
cards in order to do any transactions at the we’ve all had will make the transition to the new
Library, including Internet use, because the system a smooth one.
library staff will not have access to the patron Patrons can help by not returning Library
database; materials from June 6 –June 10. Remember, we
x There will not be a computer catalog for won’t be charging fines for those materials, and
patron use. The library staff will have access to it will keep our check-in carts from overflowing.
a partial catalog to help us locate library Susan Heckler Pittman
materials for our patrons; Library Director
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;

“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 21-
25 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 University-
Lake 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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Summer Reading is May 31 June 1 2 3 4
Registration Registration Registration Registration Registration
time for begins.

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Theme: Magical 2:00 P.M. Programs: Prize
DRAGONS Monday* Young Adult 10:30 A.M. Drawings.
Dragon Program PreK; Program:
Hunt 1:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M.
Grades 1-3 Gr. 4-6
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Theme: Magical 2:00 P.M. Programs: Program: Prize
MAGIC Monday* Young Adult 10:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Drawings
Magic Program PreK; Gr. 4-6
Wands 1:00 P.M.
Grades 1-3
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Theme: Magical 2:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. Prize
MAGIC Monday* Young Adult MAGIC Drawings
Movie Time Movie SHOW:
at 11A.M., Jocelyn
1 & 3 P.M. Tingley

26 27 28 29 30 July 1 2
Theme: Magical 7:00 P.M. Programs: Program: Prize
ROYALTY Monday* Young Adult 10:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Drawings
Royal Program PreK; Gr. 4-6
Surprise! 1:00 P.M.
Grades 1-3
3 4 Holiday 5 6 7 8 9 LAST
Theme: Library Programs: Program: Prize DAY TO
FAIRIES Closed 10:30 A.M. 1:00 P.M. Drawings TURN IN
& OGRES PreK; Gr. 4-6 READING
1:00 P.M. LOGS.
Grades 1-3
10 11 12 13 14 * Kids from 3 yrs. old to
2:00 P.M. Medieval 6th grade can come to
Young Adult Festival the Library any time
Party Grades during our regular hours
PreK-6 on Magical Monday unless
otherwise stated.
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– SMCPL Mission statement

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; HOW TO REACH US:
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Noneman; Jason E This; Mr & Mrs Richard Spencer;
Carol Zender; Mr. & Mrs. James Finfrock; Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ribolla; Judith ADDRESS:
L. Meyer; Lucille V. Meyer; Mr. & Mrs. Thomas McCarthy; Mr & Mrs. James
Harris; Carol A. Palmer; Otterbein—St. Marys; and Nancy C. Johnson. 140 SOUTH CHESTNUT ST.
March 2005 ST. MARYS, OH 45885
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 TELEPHONE: (419) 394-7471
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 FAX: (419) 394-7291
G. Schultz by Mr. And Mrs. Thomas Hudson; a gift by Dominion Resources
Services, Inc. E-MAIL:
April 2005 pittmasu@oplin.org
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 WEBSITE:
gift by the National Anti-Vivisection Society; in honor of John F. Kuffner by www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
Kurt and Donna Kuffner and Family.