The
Library Letter
News from the St. Marys Community Public Library
From our director
Strategic Plan Approved
The Board of Trustees approved the
Strategic Plan 2007-2009 at their March 14th
Board Meeting. Four service responses were
recommended by a fourteen-
member community focus
group. The responses include:
Commons; Current Topics &
Titles; Local Cultural
Awareness & History; and
Lifelong Learning. Input from
both the Board and Staff are
included in this strategic plan.
With the assistance of a
member of the Board of
Trustees the committee
developed goals, objectives
and activities to fulfill each of
the four service responses.
For the Commons
response, it was
determined that the people
of St. Marys will have a
safe, appealing location to
gather to discuss community events and to
take advantage of recreational, educational,
and cultural programming and materials. A few
of the changes that you will see in 2007
include: installation of a diaper changing
station in the public restrooms; evaluation of
programs offered and making contacts for
speakers; and installation of a new exterior
sign on Chestnut Street.
The Current Topics and Titles goal is for
the people of St. Marys to have a variety of up-
to-date materials and programs in the formats
they want to fulfill their current information and
recreational information needs. Changes for
this area in 2007 include: reclassification of
the reference collection to make more of those
items available for checking out; promotion of
new materials and programs using
Bookletters, a feature of the library’s website;
Summer 2007
and creating bookstore-like shelving in the
audiovisual area.
The people of St. Marys will be provided
with programs and information for all ages that
promote knowledge and understanding of
cultural and community heritage is the goal for
the Local Cultural Awareness and History
service response. Actions taken
will include: production of at least
five programs for youth and three
programs for young adults that
highlight arts, crafts and literature of
various cultures; at least three
programs for adults on the topic of
St. Marys history; and two displays
featuring world culture or St. Marys
history.
Lifelong Learning is the final
service response. The goal of this
response is that the people of St.
Marys will have available current
and high demand materials
and programs to enrich their
personal interests and
enhance their education.
Activities include asking
patrons what type of computer
classes they would like the library to offer;
providing after hours programming geared to
‘tweens, 5th and 6th graders; development of
an adaptive toy area; and the installation of
games on computers for those youth who are
not old enough for the computer lab.
I would like to thank the Focus Group,
Board of Trustees and Staff who assisted with
the development of this strategic plan. In order
to grow we need to evaluate the present and
plan for the future. I hope that you will enjoy
the changes that will be coming soon to your
library.
Susan Heckler Pittman
Library Director
“Let’s Talk About It” Book Group Explores British Mysteries
“Let’s Talk About It” book discussion for checking out books. Reservations are
adults features the theme Beyond Sherlock requested. Dates and books are:
Holmes: British Crime Fiction with selections • June 12, The Face of a Stranger by Anne
chosen from “The Reader’s Shelf” column in Perry, scholar Linda Koons;
Library Journal edited by Nancy Pearl. Each • July 10, Jane and the Unpleasantness at
session begins at 7:00 P.M. Books may be Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron,
checked out at the Library in advance of the scholar Sally Angel;
sessions. Please arrive early for “Let’s Talk” if • August 14, The Beekeeper’s Apprentice
by Laurie R. King, scholar Sue Thompson.
Adult Summer Reading: “Get a Clue@Your Library”
Who’s reading at the Library this summer? You are! Adults are invited to share the fun of
Summer Reading at the Library with our new program. For every three books read between June 4
and July 28 an entry form may be submitted. Weekly drawings will be held each Monday morning for
the duration of the program, ending July 30. Read & win! Entry forms will be at the circulation desk.
Tuesday Morning Book Group Dates Announced
The Tuesday Morning Book Group will meet on June 5 and July 3 at 10:30 A.M. There will be
no meeting in August. The June 5 book will be A Painted House by John Grisham, and it is available
for checkout at the Library. On July 3 A Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd will be discussed.
Area Artists Encouraged to Enter 18th Annual Artfest
Adult and high school or college student artists residing in Auglaize, Allen, Mercer,
Van Wert, Hardin, Darke, Shelby, and Logan counties are eligible to enter the 18th Annual
St. Marys Summer Artfest. Judges will be Evelyn Mahrt and Patrick Mauk.
Prizes and awards include: Best of Show, $200, by Hunter Printing and Office
Supply; 18th Annual Award, $150, by the Friends of the Library; Watercolor Award, $100,
by Wright State University-Lake Campus; 3 Dimensional Award, $100, by Donald Glaser;
Photography Award, $100, by Coldwell Banker-Plus One Professionals; Ohio Theme Award, $100, by
Doris Lawler; Graphite/Pastel Award, $100, by Bill & Jamie Carpenter; Oil/Acrylic Award, $100, by
The Peoples Bank Co.; People’s Choice Award, $80, by the Friends of the Library; First Place, $80,
by First Financial Bank; Second Place, $50, by Wright State University-Lake Campus; and Third
Place, $40, by First Financial Bank. Ribbons will be awarded to all winners and honorable mentions.
Entries for Artfest are due at the Library: Thursday, July 19, 10am - 7pm; Friday, July 20,
10am - 5pm; Saturday, July 21, 10am - 2pm; and Monday, July 23, 10am - 7pm.
Opening Day Reception & Awards Presentation is scheduled for August 5, 2pm - 4pm.
Exhibition dates and times are as follows: August 6-9, 10am - 7pm; August 10, 10am -
5pm; August 11, 10am - 2pm; and August 12, noon - 4pm.
Learn @ Your Library This Summer: Beginner’s Tatting
Sarah Kelley from the Library will teach beginning tatting classes for adults
interested in learning this old-fashioned art. Class dates and times are June 4, 11, 18
& 25 from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. each night. Cost is $12 to cover the packet of materials
that will include all the supplies needed for the class. Please register early as the class
size is limited to 10.
Montague to Speak About Book at the Library
Eldon “Monty” Montague will be at the Library on July 16 at 7:00 P.M. to speak about his book,
Growing Up During the Great Depression and Beyond. Following the presentation there will be a
reception for the author, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. The program is free and open to
the public. The book will be available for purchase at the program.
Celebrations Make Summer at the Library Special for All
Join us on the following special days of celebration at the Library this summer:
• June 1 – National Candy Month. Free candy on June 1 to kick off National Candy Month.
• July 11 – National Grilling Month & National Hot Dog Month. Free grilled hot dog for adults
and kids, served between 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. Lunch on us!
• August 15 – Best Friends Day. Make a card at the Library for your best friend.

Youth Summer Reading Calendar

MON TUE WED THUR
JUNE 4 5 6 7
Craft Day: Teen 11:00 A.M. Family Story Story Times:
11:00 A.M. Preschool Program: Time (PreK-Grade 3) 10:30 A.M. Toddlers.
and kindergarteners. 1:00 P.M. Meet Ronald McDonald! 11:00 A.M. Babies.

1:00 P.M. Grades 1-3 1:00 P.M. Tweens’ Story Craft: 1-3 P.M. Have a puzzle made
Time (Grades 4-6) from your picture!
11 12 13 14
Craft Day: Teen 11:00 A.M. Family Story Story Times:
11:00 A.M. Preschool Program: Time (PreK-Grade 3) 10:30 A.M. Toddlers.
and kindergarteners. 1:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. Babies.
1:00 P.M. Tweens’ Story
Family Movie: 1:00-2:30 P.M.
1:00 P.M. Grades 1-3 Time (Grades 4-6)

18 19 20 21
Craft Day: Teen 11:00 A.M. Family Story Story Times:
11:00 A.M. Preschool Book Club: Time (PreK-Grade 3) 10:30 A.M. Toddlers.
and kindergarteners. 1:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. Babies.
1:00 P.M. Tweens’ Story
Family Movie: 1:00-2:30 P.M.
1:00 P.M. Grades 1-3 Time (Grades 4-6)

25 26 27 28
TOM PHOOLERY- Teen Craft Story Times:
Program: 10:30 A.M. Toddlers.
SPECIAL
1:00 P.M. 11:00 A.M. Babies.
ENTERTAINER. Family Movie: 1:00-2:30 P.M.

JULY 2 3 4 Holiday~Fourth of July 7 SATURDAY

CLUES, CLUES & Library Closed LAST DAY TO
MORE CLUES 5 7:00 to 10:00 P.M. TURN IN
11:00 A.M. Preschool Tweens’ After-Hours Party READING LOGS.
and kindergarteners. (Grades 4-6)

1:00 P.M. Grades 1-3

6 Friday!
9 10 11 12
Teen 11:00 A.M – Teen Afterhours Party
Book Club & 1:00 P.M. 7:00-11:00 P.M.
Decorate for “CASE CLOSED” Must have invitation*
Party FINAL PARTY *To receive invitation to Teen
1:00 P.M. Afterhours Party, Teens must have
completed 15 hrs. of summer reading.
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Donations Received Last Quarter~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

February: Gifts by James Dicke II, Crown Corporation; Dr. James Robenstine; Dave Simms; Robert “Buz”
Howard; Governor Bob Taft; American Cancer Society Ohio Division, Inc.; U.S. Department of Education
Assistance Programs; Ohio Department of Job & Family Services; and Ohio Department of Job & Family
Services. In memory of Gwendolyn Christman given by Carol A. Palmer; in memory of Norma Caillet by the
Progress Club of St. Marys.
March: A gift by Marilyn Feldwisch; in memory of Thomas A. Durnell by Doris J. Durnell (platinum-level
plaque); and a gift of Robert Hirschfeld (gold-level plaque).
April: In memory of Don “Fuzz” Kantner given by Steven & Kris Schmitmeyer; in memory of Philip E. Maurer
given by Alex, Susan & Jamie Pittman; in memory of Raymond McNamee by the Progress Club of St.
Marys. Gifts by Dominion Resources Services, Inc.; Otto Schrolucke; Office of the Ohio Consumers’
Counsel; Council on American-Islamic Relations; Ohio Department of Travel and Tourism. In memory of
Robert L. Hirschfeld given by Richard & Ann Hudson, Janice and James Heinrich, Darwin & Beverly Zeigler,
Evelyn Rupert, Jim & Peggy Folk, Don & Shirley Luedeke, Bob &
Kelly Leonard & Family, Ray & Jan Barber, Steve & Jen Hays, Ron
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