July / Aug 2009 Vol. 10 / Issue 4 Helping You Connect to the World Inklings by Abby Director’s Column appreciation. Library INK Newsletter Changes III f you are reading this newsletter, you know all about In order to cut costs, the full issue of Library INK will no longer be the proposed budget cuts. available in our libraries. This has been an very over- whelming week for Ohio But that doesn't mean you can't receive it. You have a new option Libraries. besides going to our homepage: www.pcdl.lib.oh.us. Overwhelming in that we were Now you can have it sent directly to your e-mail and receive it right informed of a 50% cut to our away! funding only one week in ad- vance. And overwhelming in Send your e-mail address to [email protected] to get on the the community support we Library Ink Newsletter distribution list. (All e-mails will be kept con- have received from concerned fidential.) individuals, businesses and non-profit organizations. And if you are one of the thousands of Ohio library sup- porters who contacted the legislation on our behalf, please accept our deepest Grant Awarded from the International The Preble County District OOO n June 26, the Preble Library and Preble County Paper Company Foundation County District Library and Schools wish to thank the Preble County Schools were International Paper Company awarded a one thousand Foundation for their generos- dollar grant from the Inter- ity, especially in the wake of national Paper Company our current economy. Foundation to be used for purchasing books and mate- “We were so excited to learn rials that focus on science. that we had been awarded this grant,” Abby said. “With Site Manager John Winters both schools and libraries and Mindy Enicks presented facing tough budget cuts, the check to Library Director help from area businesses is Abby Noland, and Eaton even more appreciated.” High School Librarian Bar- bara Myers. “We think that it is important to support schools and libraries,” John Pictured (L-R): Abby Noland, Barbara Myers, John Winters, and said. Mindy Enicks Library Admin. & Resource Center 450 S. Barron St. Eaton, OH 45320 (937) 456-4250 www.pcdl.lib.oh.us The Friends of the West Alexandria needed funds to support the W. Alex- Library sure knows how to throw a andria Library. Thank you to all those library fundraiser! On Sunday, May 17 who donated! the Miami Nation of Indiana presented The Friends and the Library would an afternoon of Native American-style also like to thank the local businesses fun that included dance, music, and that donated to the event: Burger songs performed by the very talented King of Eaton, First Brethren Church Twigh Twee Singers. (W. Alex), I Dream of Cakes, Kiwanis The children really enjoyed partici- Club of W. Alexandria, Liberty Equine This year, we’ve already taken a 16% funding cut in services and materials. OUCH! pating in the dance demonstrations -- Supply, especially when they learned the Rumpke, Shirley Friendly VOLUNTEERS who love their library and “sneaky dance” - used, they were told, Belcher, Dayton can donate a few hours are needed September - when hunting prey. Daily News, October to: Over 200 people attended the fund- Twin Valley raiser with the Friends earning much Schools (School • Place follow-up phone calls Librarian, Katie • Make door to door visits Kelly Green, • Stuff envelopes • Place campaign flyers around town Industrial Tech. • Advocate through a connection to a group Teacher, David or organization. Maddox & the Students who Let us know how many hours made the Dona- you’d like to volunteer! tion Boxes), Twin Creek Tea Please contact you local PCDL branch for Room, and the details on becoming an AFC volunteer! W. Alexandria Church of Christ. Photographs submitted by Paula Byers Photographs by Cheryl Richter The Summer Reading program presented the skit “Colors Everywhere” at the Eaton branch in June. After the show, the children got to stretch their legs by dancing to lively tunes! If you would like to learn more about Summer Reading visit or call any PCDL branch, or visit the our Summer Reading pages available at our website: pcdl.lib.oh.us EEE A few simple words from you The library visits all the schools to promote Summer veryone has a story to tell could open the door for some- Reading because reading when school is out prevents and your library is no excep- one who has no idea of all the summer set-back! According to the National Center for tion. Except OUR story can library can do for them! Summer Learning: only be told by YOU -- people “Contrary to popular opinion—including many educa- who have discovered the many Tell your story today! Visit any tors’—most students, even those “at-risk,” make decent ways the library has positively branch of the Preble County progress during the school year! It’s summer when they affected their everyday lives. District Library and fill out a fall behind. “Tell Us” slip. Or visit our Web- Surprised? Scientifically-based research shows that “On Do you have a story to tell site at www.pcdl.lib.oh.us to average, children from low-income families lose nearly about a service the library pro- submit your story online. three months of grade-level equivalency during the sum- vided that really helped you? mer months each year, compared to an average of one Would you be willing to share month lost by middle-income children.”* that story with us? *To learn more visit the Center for Summer Learning Tell us how the library helped or changed your life - www.summerlearning.org/index.html at Johns Hopkins your story could inspire someone who has no idea of all University. that awaits them at their library! Summer is all about read- ing for fun! OOO ver the next several months, three PCDL branches will take turns hosting Wild About Eyes Kiosk, a FREE interactive display that teaches Pictured (L-R): Barbara Duncan, Karole Moore, Brenda Michael, Teresa children and adults the importance of good eye Deaton, Cheryl Richter, and Jennifer Arling. health and safety. The kiosk consists of four learning stations that use bowling balls, handheld paddles, and an eye safety matching game to Library Program Note! provide hands-on learning. Wild About Eyes will be featured at a Family Fun Wild About Eyes was developed by Prevent Blindness Ohio and the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery in Dayton. It is funded by Night scheduled on Monday, August 17, from the Ohio Department of Heath, Bureau of Child and Family 6:30-7:30 PM at the Eaton Branch . Families Health Services, and the Save Our Sight Program. are invited to come for an evening of laughter, learning, hands-on activities, storytelling, and The kiosk will be displayed at the following branches: FREE gift bag giveaways! Eaton: Aug. 8 - Sept. 8 Eldorado: Sept. 8 - Oct 6 West Alexandria: Oct 6 - Nov 11 Your library has its finger on the pulse of entertainment! TV DVD DVDs Thin Ice: Based on the popular Robert B. Parker mystery series featuring Jesse Stone, this fifth installment finds the Paul Blart: Mall Cop Mass. Police Chief dealing with the fallout from a shootout He’s Just Not That Into You he was involved with during a visit to Boston. Tom Selleck Australia stars. American High School The Thief Lord Confessions of a Shopaholic Army Wives: Follows the deepening conflicts and com- The Devil’s Tomb plications of the wives as the army fights its battles Inkheart abroad and the wives fight the battle at home. First and Killshot second seasons. Music - Soundtracks Confessions of a Shopaholic: Acces- sory / Jordyn Taylor; Fashion / Lady Supernatural, season 3: The yellow-eyed demon is GaGa; Blue Jeans / Jessie James; Uncon- trollable / Adrienne Bailon; Calling You / vanquished, but at a terrible price. The battle that Kat DeLuna; Stuck with Each Other / brought him down released hundreds of demons from Shontelle; Unstoppable / Kat DeLuna; Big Hell into an unsuspecting world. And it cost Sam his life. Spender / Adrienne Bailon; Bad Girl / The But a grief-stricken Dean made a deal...his soul for Sam's Pussycat Dolls; Again / Natasha Bedingfield; Takes Time to Love / Trey Songz; Girls Just Want to Have Fun / Greg resurrection. Now Dean has just one year to live. One Laswell; Don't Forget Me / Macy Gray; Shopaholic Suite / year to fight the unholy, the twisted, the ghoulish...And James Newton Howard. ON ORDER one year for Sam to search desperately for some way to save his brother. Mind-bending adventure awaits as the Winchester brothers He’s Just Not That Into You: I'd Like To / Corinne Bailey Rae; I'm Amazed / My continue their odyssey into the supernatural. Morning Jacket; Don't You Want Me / The Human League; Supernatural Superseri- ous / R.E.M. Madly / Tristan Prettyman; This Must Be From Book to Film Forecast the Place (Naive Melody) / Talking Heads; Hollywood continues to turn to classic and popular children’s fiction By Your Side / The Black Crowes for inspiration. 2010 will be no exception with 6 book-adapted pro- I Must Be High / Wilco; You Make It Real / James Morrison; jects set for release beginning in January. If I Never See Your Face Again / Maroon 5; Can't Hardly Wait / The Replacements; Fruit Machine / The Ting Tings Cirque du Freak (1/15/10): Based on the twelve book series by Smile / Lily Allen; Somewhere Only We Know / Keane; Darren Shan Love, Save the Empty / Erin McCarley; Friday I'm in Love / The Cure; Last Goodbye / Scarlett Johansson Ramona and Beezus (3/19/10): Based on the books by Beverly Cleary that follow the misadventures of school-age Ramona Quimby, beginning in kindergarten.