Louisville Public Library Newsletter January 2002
Louisville Public Library Newsletter
January 2002
A Message from the Director
by Betsy Ketchum
A New Year is upon us, and we have all made (and probably broken)our New Year's resolutions. At the Louisville Public Library, we are still quite excited about our projected building program.We are moving ahead with our plans for an addition and renovation that will include such features as a computer lab for classes, a community room for groups to use, and a story and craft room. If you would like to see this become a reality and would be willing to serve on a community advisory board, please contact me at 330-875-1696.
You will see that we are making some changes in our newsletter and in our programming. These changes were made after listening to your suggestions during several surveys and by questioning many people in the community. This is another example of how we are trying to find ways to make the Library serve you better.
Please remember that a tax-deductible gift may be made to the library at any time. These gifts may be designated for the building fund or for general purposes. We will have a number of naming opportunities in the upgraded facility.
Tax forms will be available starting this month. If we do not have the form you need, we have reproducible forms available, or you can access forms yourself by checking www.irs.gov
May you have a happy and properous New Year.
Witnesses of 9/11 Aftermath to Speak at Louisville Public Library
World Trade Center Disaster Will be the First Subject for New "Louisville Local" Series
Beginning January 15, 2002, Louisville Public Library will hot "Witness to 9/11," a four-part series discussing the September 11th terrorist attacks on New York City. This series, the first installment for the new "Louisville Local" speaker series, will discuss the part Stark County residents had to play in the rescue and relief effort immediately following the reagedy of 9/11.Please join us at the Library as we listen to local residents describe their experiences in New York City as they were "Witness to 9/11."
Chrissi Howard, a graduate of St. Thomas High School, is the first speaker in our series. Miss howard lived only ten blocks from the World Trade Center and was driving into New York City when the attacks occurred. She will give the account of what she experienced on September 11th, and will speak about the change in the city and in the people of New York before and after the terrorist attacks on 9/11.
John Gasper of the Central Stark County Red Cross, was immediately dispatched to New York City after the attacks on the World Trade Center. In New York City, he organized and managed "Liberty Park," a family assistance center for families who had lost loved ones and was responsible for taking over 100 of those families per day to "Ground Zero." He will speak about his daily trips to "Ground Zero" and organizing "Liberty Park."
Jim and Mary Edwards will be on hand to speak about the experiences of volunteering in New York City after 9/11. Jim and Mary Edwards were part of the thousands of volunteers on hand to help support the rescue effort that went on around the clock. The Edwards will discuss what they came in contact with while volunteering in New York City in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.
The final speaker in our series, Chief Denny Myers of the Louisville Fire Department, will discuss the effects of 9/11 on local emergency services. How prepared were we? What can we do to be more prepared in the future? What have our local Fire and Police Departments done to prepare for a tragedy like this? Please join us as these and other questions about the readiness of our local emergency services are discussed.
Louisville Public Library Announces the Addition of New Programming
Beginning January 2002, Louisville Public Library will be rebuilding and expanding our programming. New programs will include Genealogy, Louisville Local, and the Traveler Series, as well as increased children's programming.Please take a moment to read about each of our exciting new programs at the library. We are sure you will like what you see.
Genealogy Instruction
Would you like to know more about your family heritage? Are you adopted and want to learn
about your birth parents, or are you just looking for a hobby? Genealogy is one of the
fastest growing and most widely popular areas in libraries. The genealogy program will
teach you about resources at the library and on the Internet. Look for more information
about this program soon.
Louisville Local
Louisville Local is a speakers series that will discuss topics that are timely and
important to the Louisville community. It is our goal to make Louisville Local a successful
program by offering the Louisville community an open forum to discuss a wide array of
subjects. Some of the subjects that we will be discussing in the future will be tax advice
and local history. If you are interested in speaking at one of our events or have an
interest in a particular subject, please feel free to call the Library at 330-875-1696.
Traveler's Series
The Travler's Series is Louisville's connection to the world. Local travlers are invited to
come and speak about their adventures to places across the country and across the globe.
If you would like to talk about your experiences and have pictures or slides of your
trip, please feel free to call Mrs. Ketchum at 330-875-1696.
Children's Programming
Children's Storyhour
Pre-school age children are welcome to attend Children's Storyhour held Tuesdays, Wednesday
and Thursdays throughout the year. Please contact Mrs. Brown at 330-875-1696 about times
and specific information.
Summer Reading Club
All ages may join in our Summer Reading Club which takes place in June and July each summer.
Last year's passport theme was a huge hit. Those travelers who attended the programming and
games each week and collected four passport stamps were eligible for a prize at the end of
the summer reading program. The Summer Reading Club is a highly attended and anticipated
event.
Book Reading Contests
The library is looking forward to hosting many book reading contests in conjunction with the
Louisville City Schools. The first of these reading contests honoring Dr. Seuss's birthday
will begin March 2. All children completing the contest will be eligible to attend a
birthday party at the Library for Dr. Seuss. Look for more information in the February
newsletter.
Need a Little Change in Your Home or Office Decor?
The Louisville Public Library has a collection of over 300 pieces of framed art. These may be borrowed free of charge for one month. You can change your pictures with the season or your mood, decorate your child's room with a picture, or rotate various pieces in your business.
Newsletter Under Construction
The Louisville Public Library newsletter is under construction. Several changes have taken pace. You may have already noticed the new newsletter format. The new format will make the newsletter easier to read and will allow us to give you more information about library activities.You may have also noticed the new Community Calendar. This is a new addition to the newsletter. The Community Calendar is a listing of Library and community programming. Future additions will include community organizations' programs. If you belong to an organization and would like your information posted free in our Community Calendar, please fax information to Betsy Ketchum at 330-875-3530.
We hope you like the changes. Please call and tell us what you think.
Looking for Something for the Babysitter?
The library has over 50 Reading Theme Kits for preschool and lower elementary students. These kits include books, puzzles, games, stuffed toys, videos, and tapes. Many of these kits have activity sheets included for enrichment activities.What a great, quick and inexpensive alternative for a babysitter rather than a stack of movies!
Friends Corner
News & NotesThe Friends of the Library group is hosting a used book sale on Wednesday, January 16. The sale will be held upstairs in the Local History area from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. On sale will be a collection of paperback books.
Friends members may preview the sale on Tuesday January 15 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm or on Wednesday morning from 10:00 am until 11:00 am.
Membership
The Friends of the Louisville Public Library are always looking for new members to volunteer
or help with library programs. Members help staff plan and organize events at the library,
including book sales, programming and fundraising events, and volunteer to help staff
events. For more information, contact the library at 330-875-1696.
January 22, 2002, 7 pm in the Library
Used Book Sale Committee
Meeting the first Wednesday of every month at 10:00 am in the library.
Newsletter Tabbing
Will now be held the last Wednesday of every month at 10:00 am at the Juilliard Center.
Juilliard Gingerbread Contest a Hit!
The gingerbread house building contest held Thursday, November 27, 2001 at the Juilliard Senior Center, was a huge success drawing 32 entries in all. Local chefs and restaurant aficionados Elaine Jones, Susan Oyster, Dave Dreher of the Alsatian, Barbara Broome and Terri Pelger of the Alliance Review, were on hand to judge the entries.The Juilliard Center would like to thank all of the participants of the year's gingerbread contest. A special thanks goes out to the judges and the business owners who allowed the gingerbread houses to be displayed. The businesses are as follows: Beatty's Sports Shop, Kerchner's Hallmark Store, Kerchner's Kollectables, Louisville Public Library, Penny Alley, Rae's Jewelry, and Unique Accessories.
Winners
Best of ShowMaria Nestel
Baked & Edible
1st place: Maria Nestel
2nd place: Julie Hunter
3rd place: Jamie, Barb, Andrew and Laura Savarin
Unbaked & Edible
1st place: Stephanie & Debbie Frederick
2nd place: Rachel Green
3rd place: Brittany Yu
Creative Creations
1st place: Judy Horn
2nd place: Marjorie Judy Elder
3rd place: Elizabeth Baker
Honorable Mention
Judy Schario
Special Achievement
Marge Rich
On the Road Again: Books on Compact Disc
The winter months are upon us and many Louisville residents will be making their annual pilgrimage to warmer climates. Patrons can make the trip more pleasant by taking along a book on compact disk. These audio books are complete, unabridged versions of bestsellers and classics.Here are just a few of the titles we have available:
- John Gray - Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus
- Bill Bryson - Notes from a Small Island
- Maeve Binchy - Scarlet Feather
- Patricia Cornwell - Body of Evidence
- Michael Crichton - The Lost World
- Shelby Foote - Shiloh
- Toni Morrison - Paradise
- J.R.R. Tolkien - The Hobbit
