The
Library Letter
News from the St Marys Community Public Library
From our director
Making a Difference
Recently the Ohio Library Council released
the results of a statewide telephone poll by DTS,
Inc. of Hudson, OH. 704 Ohio Adults were
contacted from October 27 – November 10, 2003 by
means of a random telephone sample. Ohioans
were asked questions regarding Ohio and Public
Libraries. I would like to share some of the
findings with you at this time:
„ 86 percent of Ohioans visited their
public library sometime during 2003 and
about a third of them visited 20 times or
more;
„ 86 percent rate service at their local
public library as excellent to good;
„ About 75 percent of those polled say
they are using their local public library
today at about the same levels or more
than over the past four or five years;
„ More than eight of 10 Ohioans rate
public libraries as good or excellent for
the helpfulness and knowledge of staff,
location and access, finding what they
need, and for the selection of books and
materials;
„ About 86 percent said that they used
their library for a place to go for books
HOW TO REACH US
ADDRESS:
140 SOUTH CHESTNUT ST.
ST. MARYS, OH 45885
TELEPHONE:
(419) 394-7471
FAX: (419) 394-7291
E-MAIL:
pittmasu@oplin.org
WEBSITE:
www.stmarys.lib.oh.us
Autumn 2004
Joe Meyer of Hunter Printing and Office Supplies
congratulates Marge Brandt for her Best of Show
watercolor painting, “Baby It’s Cold Outside.” The 15th
Annual Artfest was held at the Library in August.
and reading materials and for reference
and research needs;
„ About 45 percent of those polled said
public libraries should see an increase in
state support and when combined with
those who said libraries should be
funded at their current level, support
increases to about 85 percent;
„ More than 88 percent of those polled
said they found it very easy or somewhat
easy to find what they are looking for in
their public library.
We are hopeful that you as users of the St.
Marys Community Public Library agree with this
sampling. We are aware that all Ohio public
libraries will be facing budget constraints during
2005. We know that the Local Government Funds
are in jeopardy and that we will be facing a similar
budget situation as in 2003. We are hopeful that we
can count on you for local support and that you
realize how your library with its knowledgeable
staff and the resources of the SEO consortium is
making a difference in the St. Marys Community.
Susan Heckler Pittman
Library Director
ADULT PROGRAMS @ YOUR LIBRARY
Registration is requested for all programs unless otherwise noted.
september
z September 9 Reader’s Theater “School Days.” 10:30 to 11:15 A.M. Presented at the
Auglaize County Council on Aging by the Library. The public is welcome to attend. Following the
Reader’s Theater there will be a brief presentation about Library Services. Lunch for those wishing to
stay is $5.25 for people under 60 years of age and a donation for people 60 years old and over.
Reservations are requested by September 7 at the Auglaize County Council on Aging at 610 Indiana
Avenue or by calling (419) 394-8252.
z September 14 “Let’s Talk About It” Book Discussion for Adults: American Politics Then &
Now. 7:00 P.M. Roscoe by William Kennedy.
z September 28 Dinner & a Movie. 6:00 P.M. Bring a potluck dish to share and the library will
provide tableware and beverages. Stay for a movie following dinner.

october
z October 12 “Let’s Talk About It” Book Discussion for Adults: American Politics Then &
Now. 7:00 P.M. All the King’s Men by Robert Penn Warren.
november
z November 9 “Let’s Talk About It” Book Discussion for Adults: American Politics Then &
Now. 7:00 P.M. Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation by Cokie Roberts.
z November 16 & 17 Holiday Craft Workshop for Adults. 7:00-9:00 P.M. Attendance at both
nights is requested. There will be a small fee to cover materials.

2004 Artfest Place, sponsored by the United Way Book

Results Listed
Marge Brandt captured both
Hunter Printing Best of Show
Award and WSU-Lake Campus
Watercolor Award in the 15th
Annual Artfest. Other awards
were: Friends of the Library
Annual Award to Patti Pancake
Keister; Coldwell Banking-Plus
One Professionals
Photography Award to Jerry
Smith; Friends of the Library
Three Dimensional Award to
Gary Hovey; Lawler’s Flowers
and Gifts Ohio Theme Award
to Kay Sluterbeck; First Place,
sponsored by the Friends of
the Library, to Pat Wietholter;
Second Place, sponsored by
WSU-Lake Campus, also to
Pat Wietholter; and Third
Friends of the Library, to Pat
Rayman; Honorable Mentions Features Grant $
to Terri Bey, Anna Fisher, The Library received a
Michael Joe Moore, and John binder from the United Way,
Rausch. Terri Bey also Public & Private Funding
garnered the People’s Choice Opportunities From Ohio
Award this year. United Way. This binder is a
Local History on compilation of the many and
varied grants made available to
Display at Library Ohioans through the United
The historical St. Marys Way. The Library also has
Woolen Manufacturing information about writing grant
Company, founded in proposals.
September 1871, is featured in
the entrance-facing Library
display case. Items for the
display are donated by Ed
Broyles, and the text on the
placards is supplied by local
historian, George Neargarder.
Don’t miss this informative and
interesting display.
S tory Time to
include families
Monday evening Story Time for the
whole family will begin in September. There will
also be a regular Story Time for children 3 to 5
years old on Wednesday mornings.
Participation at both sessions is welcome.
Registration is requested.
S
eptember 1—Preschool Story Time.
10:30 A.M. “Movin’ & Groovin’.”
eptember 20—Family Story Time. 7:00
P.M. SECOND GENERATION FAVORITES:
Bring Grandma & Grandpa in honor of
Grandparents’ Month. They may remember
some of this old-time fun.
O ctober 6—Preschool Story Time.
10:30 A.M. “What’s that Noise?”
ctober 18—Family Story Time. 7:00
P.M. JAMMIE JAMBOREE: Wear pajamas
and listen to bedtime stories. Adults wearing
pajamas will receive a “fine free” coupon.
N ovember 3—Preschool Story Time.
10:30 A.M. “It’s a Dog’s World.”
ovember 15—Family Story Time.
7:00 P.M. ALTERED ENDINGS &
TWISTED TALES: Favorites stories told in a
whole new way.
N o School Day Fun
at the Library
October 15 from 10:30 to 11:30 A.M.
Students from Kindergarten to Grade 6 are
welcome to visit the Library – inquire at the
front desk in October for more information.
YOUNG ADULT ACTIVITIES
(Just for Young Adults in grades 7 through 12.)
SEPTEMBER 2 6:00 P.M. Food & Fun.
OCTOBER 7 6:00 P.M. Food & Fun.
OCTOBER 17-23 TEEN READ WEEK
– “IT’S ALIVE! @ YOUR LIBRARY.”
Watch the YA bulletin board for details.
NOVEMBER 4 6:00 P.M. Food & Fun.
Children’s Book Week
November 15 – 21
Celebrate at the Library
during this very special week!
Summer Reading Program
Sponsors Acknowledged
The Library would like to thank the following
sponsors for making our Summer Reading
Program a huge success: Bartlett’s Drive Thru;
Bud’s Chevrolet-Olds-Buick, Inc.; Cisco Realty;
College Community Arts Council; Community
First Bank and Trust; Domino’s Pizza; Edward
Jones Investments; Famous Hair; Foot & Ankle
Centers of Ohio; Friends of the Library; Gifts
from the Heart; Glory Real Estate; Guiding
Hands O.C.C.L.; JB Pastries; Joint Township
District Memorial Hospital; Laura Yelton
Insurance; Lawler’s Flowers and Gifts; Lee’s
Famous Recipe; McDonalds Restaurant;
Midwest Electric, Inc.; Minster State Bank;
Nationwide Insurance Company; P&J Design
Services; R.J. Burke Insurance Agency; St.
Marys Chiropractic Office; St. Marys Chrysler-
Dodge-Jeep, Inc.; St. Marys Rotary Club;
Schwieterman Pharmacies; Taco Bell; Villa
Nova Drive Thru; and WSU-Lake Campus
Cottage Bookstore.
Paula Drummond named
Youth Services Coordinator
The Library is pleased to welcome
Paula Drummond to the staff as Youth
Services Coordinator. Paula is from St. Marys
and worked previously at New Creation
Learning Center. She had been serving as
Youth Services Coordinator at the Library on
a temporary basis throughout the months of
the Summer Reading Program.
Paula enjoys travel, reading, and
spending time with her family. She is married
to Bill Drummond.
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POSTAL PATRON

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

Donations Received May-July 2004

In memory of Ned Johns – Paul and Holly Blaine; Franklin D. Cooley; Mike and Judy
Glavaris and Karah; Bert and Mona Goens Family; MHS Class of 42; The Hogshead Family;
Kraig, Miriam, Adam and Micah Johns; Ruth Langsdon; Roger and Rose Leffel; Tom and Jo
McCarthy; Ed and Kay Noble; Carol A. Palmer; Randy and Jean Rademacher; Marilynne
Schroer; Mrs. Dorothy E. Schwepe; Roger & Carolyn Bambauer; Stan & Nancy Davis and
Family; Connie Gibson; David and Virginia Hegemier; David and Carol Lengerich; Dusty &
Vickie Nedderman; Ned & Linda Niemeyer; Luella Russell; Larry & Michelle Schaaf
Family; Gary, Diane, Brian & Cory Steinbrunner; Karen Bennett; Joseph T. Devlin at
The Summit Country Day School; Dick and Joyce Farmer; Cindy Gabbard; R. Alex Granger
and Pamela A. Poland; Employees of Walterboro SC Post Office; Larry and Ruth Wells;
Fleagle Family Dentistry, Inc.; Mike and Kathy Janson; Regina L. Estenfelder; Tom and
Sherri Orr; Pear Tree Imports; Ken and Judy Reynolds; Richard and Shawn Roeding;
Pamela K. Wheatley; Lawrence and Gail Zix; Mr. & Mrs. James J. Gardner;
Deborah A. Goens & Janet E. G. Kennedy; Baptist Rehabilitation Germantown;
and Faculty and Staff of the T. L. Rodes Elementary School.
Other gifts by: Lone Pine Publishing; Anonymous; Dr. James Robenstine; Floyd C.
Dickman; in memory of Charles Spencer given by Larry and Ronda Shelby; St. Marys
Rotary; in memory of Bert Hammond given by Bill and Pam Deckman and Roberta Galvin;
in memory of Robert Clear by Dorothy Schwepe; a gift by RDINGE LC.