The
Library Letter
News from the St Marys Community Public Library
utumn is here and students are
returning to school. This has
caused me to reflect on how
your library can assist with this
transition for your family.
We have two services that will be
helpful. They are our Library Catalog and our
Library Databases. Both of these can be
accessed from home, work or the library.
Through the use of the SEO (Serving
Every Ohioan) Consortium, you can order
library materials from 70 Ohio libraries. You
are not limited to the items owned by your
library. Students can order library materials in
many different formats – books, magazines,
DVDs to support their research needs. Author
studies – Junie B. Jones, Arthur -- are
promoted in the elementary buildings and
books about these characters can be ordered
in as well. Through the library catalog you can
find those needed Reading Counts or
Accelerated Reading books. Library materials
ordered from other libraries generally arrive in
two to fours days so some advance planning is
necessary.
Students going back to school will be
faced with papers that need to be researched.
Besides the use of the SEO Consortium
they have the option of using the OPLIN
databases. These databases allow students to
obtain information from a variety of sources
including online magazine articles.
Two brochures have been developed to
assist patrons who would like to access their
library from home. They are called “Accessing
the Library Catalog From Home” and
“Accessing Library Databases @ Home.” Be
sure to request a copy of each to assist with
your research needs.
For those of you who do not have a
computer, the library does have a computer lab
with Internet access for your use. Your
librarians are the skilled gateway to the
Internet. We have been trained to look for
Autumn 2007
reliable data. The Internet, as important as it
is, does not always provide reliable
information. We will assist you in getting
started with your research needs.
Computer classes are offered. This Fall
there will be instruction about searching and
surfing, e-mail and Microsoft Word. Check on
page 2 to see when the classes are offered.
Your library has gone wireless. If you
have a laptop you are welcome to use it in your
library. You have the luxury of sitting
anywhere inside the library and having access.
Your library card is your gateway to this
treasure trove of free information and reference
materials. Come and visit us!
Susan Heckler Pittman
Library Director
ST. MARYS COMMUNITY
PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Trustees
DeWayne Marsee, President
Kimberlee Pierce, Vice-President
Doris Lawler, Secretary
Donald Glaser
Ruth Ramsey
Linda Schloemer
Darwin Zeigler
Susan Heckler Pittman, Library Director
Robert P. Maurer, Clerk Treasurer
HOW TO REACH US
ADDRESS: 140 S. Chestnut St.
St. Marys, OH 45885
PHONE: (419) 394-7471
FAX: (419) 394-7291
E-MAIL: pittmasu@oplin.org
WEBSITE: www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
 DULT PROGRAMS
Fall “Let’s Talk About It”
“Let’s Talk About It” book discussion for adults
features the theme, Renaissance Readings. 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.
• Sept. 11, The Passion of Artemisia by Susan
Vreeland, scholar Mary Molitierno.
• Oct. 9, The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant, scholar
Heidi Steinke Meade.
• Nov. 13, The Passion Dream Book by Whitney Otto,
scholar Linda Koons.
Movie & Discussion Program for Adults
Michael Siebenaler, whose movie critiques
appear in The Evening Leader, will lead the
discussion on this entertaining film starring Danny
DeVito. Funny? Yes. But there’s more to DeVito
Autumn Internet & Computer Classes Slated
Jay Miley will be again offering Internet and
computer classes for adults at the library. There is
no charge, however, registration is requested.
Please sign up early as class size is limited and
they fill quickly.
• Internet: Searching & Surfing—September
11 at 6:30 PM;
• Internet: Searching & Surfing—September
20 at 6:30 PM;
Artfest Winners Recognized; Hovey Takes Best
The list of the 18th Annual Artfest awards is
as follows: Hunter Printing & Office Supply/Best of
Show ($200) "Bear Steel" by Gary Hovey; Friends
of the Library/18th Annual Award ($150) "Ohio
Landscape in Blue" by Aubrey Boyle; WSU-Lake
Campus/Watercolor Award ($100) "School's Out"
by Barbara Sailor; Donald Glaser/3-Dimensional
Award ($100) "Serious Fun" by Wanda Lee
Dammeyer; Coldwell Banker-Plus One
Professionals/Photography Award ($100)
“Umbrellas" by Phil Hugo; Doris S. Lawler/Ohio
Theme Award ($100) "The Barn in Charm (Ohio)"
by Marcia Maas; Bill & Jamie Carpenter/Charcoal-
Pastel Award ($100) "Self Portrait" by David
Hovey; The Peoples Bank Co./Acrylic-Oil Award
Tues. AM Book Group
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:
• Sept. 4, Fall on Your Knees by Ann-
Marie MacDonald;
• Oct. 2, The Forest Lover
by Susan Vreeland;
• Nov. 6, Paradise by Toni
Morrison;
• Dec. 4, The Mephisto
Club by Tess Gerritson.
than one might expect. Find out for yourself on
Tuesday, October 30, at 6:30 P.M. Adults only,
please; movie rated PG-13. Registration is
requested. For details, call or visit the Library.
• E-mail: Setting Up and Using Your Web-
Based E-Mail—October 9 at 6:30 PM;
• E-Mail: Using Your E-Mail Client—October
18 at 6:30 PM;
• Using a Mouse & Basic Windows—
November 8 at 7:00 PM;
• Microsoft Word: The Basics—November 13
at 7:00 PM.
($100) "Girls and Gulls" by Jerry Whited; First
Financial Bank/First Place Award ($80) "On a
Good Day on a Bad Day" by Jessica Davis; WSU-
Lake Campus/Second Place Award ($50)
"Mountain View" by Anna T. Fisher; First Financial
Bank/Third Place Award ($40) "Blow" by Scott
Howison.
Honorable mentions were garnered by:
Missy White, Anna T. Fisher, Ralph Stuckman,
Judy Grone, Scott Bruce, Debra Henkener,
Catherine Wolken, Michiko Mathews, Pat
Rayman, Jo Wallace, Aubrey Boyle, Brad Kelley,
Leigh Barr, Phil Hugo, Jerry Whited, David Hovey,
and Barbara Sailor.
Special Days Noted: Mark Your Calendar
Special events will be held at the Library on
the following days. Mark your calendars!
SEPTEMBER 10, 17 & 24: COUPON EXCHANGE.
Bring in store coupons that you won’t use, and
exchange them for ones you will. Coupons must be
valid.
OCTOBER 10: INTERNATIONAL TOP
SPINNING DAY. Free toy top with every checkout!
OUTH PROGRAMS
Story Times:
• September 6, 13, 20, and 27;
• October 4 & 11; and
• November 1, 8, 15, and 29.
10:30 AM. Toddler Story Time—for
2-year-olds: and
11:00 AM. Baby Story Time—for
parents and their babies (newborn to
13 months old).

    
6:30 PM. Family Story Time—for
families with young children. All are
welcome.
• September 17;
• October 15; and
• November 12.
TEEN READ WEEK: OCT. 14-20 FINES FREE! PRIZES!
Teen Programs: Teen programs are
at 3:30 PM unless otherwise noted.
• September 18—Anime Club.
• October 15—Scrapbooking.
• October 16—Teen Anime Club.
• October 17—After-School Movie.
Children’s Book Week: Nov. 12-18
NOVEMBER: THANKFUL TREE. Write what you
are thankful for on colorful leaves and hang them on
our Thankful Tree to make it grow.
DECEMBER 10: HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE.
Monday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Seasonal
festivities and refreshments, including
free photos with Santa! Decorate a
gingerbread house. (Please register
ahead for the gingerbread house craft.)
• September 28—After-Hours Program.
7:00-10:00 PM. 5th & 6th Graders only.
• October 22—Scrapbooking Fun. 4:00-
7:00 PM. Decorate a useful calendar to
keep and use. Grades 3-6. Bring your
own photos.
• November 15—Book Bingo & Trivia.
Stop by any time between 3:00 to 5:00
P.M. to play games & win a book!
• November 26—“Make It & Take It”
Craft. All day long for Grades K-6.
• October 18—Special Event/CD &
Comic Book Swap.
• November 2—After-Hours
Program. 7:00-10:00 PM.
• November 20—Teen Anime Club.
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informational, cultural and recreational needs of the community.”
– SMCPL Mission statement

Last Quarter Donations

• May: In memory of Fred Johnson by Mr. & Mrs. James Folk; gifts by the Stuttering Foundation, Anna
Beltrani, Dr. Ralph Stuckman, Dr. James Robenstine, Eldon Montague, Ohio Trucking Association, Ohio
Department of Health, and the State Library of Ohio.
• June: In memory of Jeanne Woodyard by Mike and Miriam Lynch and by Paul, Holly, Kristin, Tom, &
Jenny Blaine; in memory of Anna Jane Lucas by Bill and Sally Angel; gifts by the Supreme Court of Ohio,
Joanna Thorne Hurley for Gritpoul Inc., Kellie Fiorello from Green Energy Ohio, the Guiding Mothers OCCL,
Tri County Coin Club, Floyd C. Dickman, Rita Hoying, Ohio
Psychological Association, David Anderson, and Mercantile
Library; Summer Reading Program donatons by St. Marys Inside This Newsletter:
Chiropractic Offices and by St. Marys Chrysler-Dodge-
Jeep, Inc. Page 1. Director’s Column; Board
• July: Gifts by St. Marys Rotary Club in honor of Frank Members; How to Reach Us.
C. Murray for the Rotary Mexico Mission Project, coaches Page 2. Adult Programming.
Tim Niekamp and Paul Sadler, Dennis Long, Mayor Greg Page 3. Youth Calendar of Events.
Freewalt, and Reverend Bill Maki; gifts by Sarah Kelley,
Ruth Perry a.k.a. Rozella F. Linden, Dr. David Anderson,
and Auglaize County Mental Health Association NAMI –
Library Hours:
Auglaize; in memory of Jeanne Woodyard given by Ed Mon. –Thur……10 AM – 7 PM
and Kimberlee Pierce; Summer Reading donation by the
St. Marys Rotary Club; Artfest 3-Dimensional Award by
(10 AM to 8 PM beginning Nov. 5)
Donald Glaser; Artfest Ohio Theme Award by Doris Friday………….10 AM – 5 PM
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Lawler; Artfest 1st and 3 Place Awards by First Saturday………10 AM – 2 PM
Financial; Artfest Water Color and Second Place Awards Sunday………………..Closed
by Wright State University—Lake Campus.