Introducing Lauren Robinson, Interim Director for Renewing the Library's Levy!
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70% Discover What’s New at Your Library Vol. 16 ◊ Issue 6 Nov / Dec 2015 For Renewing the Library’s Levy! Introducing Lauren Robinson, Interim Director Preble County District Library has a the Preble County District Library’s new interim director at the helm, Head of the Reference Department drawing from within its ranks before accepting the role of Interim Lauren Robinson, formerly the Director. Head of the Reference Department. “I’m thankful for our Board’s vote Robinson takes the place of of confidence,” Robinson said. outgoing Director Andy Mollica, “This is an exciting opportunity to who steered the library ship since keep the library system heading in this summer, and recently resigned the right direction. With the recent the position for personal reasons. approval of the library’s tax levy, Preble County residents have Robinson came to Preble County voiced their appreciation for our District Library after working at the libraries, and we’ll continue to MidPointe Library System, which Lauren Robinson assumed the position of Interim Director for the work and adapt to the needs of the Preble County District Library on November 1st, replacing Andy serves Middletown, Trenton, and residents.” Mollica whose last day as Director was October 31st. West Chester. Educated at Ohio University and a product of the For more information on the Preble Kent State University School of County District Library, visit Library and Information Science, www.preblelibrary.org. Robinson spent over two years as ~Mike Zimmerman~ Children can come to the library with their Dad or male caregiver to enjoy a fun and festive, holiday-themed night! Sarah Tozier has taken the reins as PCDL’s Youth Services They will hear a classic children's story, make a Coordinator replacing Teresa Deaton who retires personalized craft, enjoy a snack and receive a gift! November 30. *Seating is limited, so register by November 24th. Congratulations, Sarah! Visit the Eaton Library or call (937) 456-4331. Library Admin. Office 450 S. Barron St. Eaton, OH 45320 (937) 456-4250 www.preblelibrary.org 2 Teresa Deaton will end a 34-year career with collection development for the children’s department, the Preble County District Library when she purchasing all of the books, magazines, movies, and retires on November 30, 2015. Teresa has electronic media that keep children (and parents) coming worn many hats during her tenure with the back for more. library. She began her career in 1981 as the As if she didn’t wear enough hats already, in 2010, Teresa librarian at the Eldorado Library, where she was also given the duties of Eaton Branch Manager, a worked for 24 years. The library came alive position she handled with great problem solving skills. She during her time there, sparked by her was responsible for making sure the Eaton Library ran creativity, love for the job, and can-do smoothly and that all issues – great or small – were dealt with attitude that her patrons loved. According to in a timely manner. an article that appeared in the Palladium-Item in 1988, the children affectionately called Teresa “The Library Lady.” She In 2014 and most of 2015, Teresa took on the position of planned many fun programs, helped students with Interim Director when the need arose, meeting the challenge assignments, lent a listening ear to those who wished to talk, with her usual strength and determination to succeed. Under and kept the ties between the library and the community her leadership, the library stayed strong and day-to-day strong. operations ran smoothly. Teresa was asked to take over the position of Children’s Everyone at PCDL would like to wish Teresa the very best as Librarian due to the retirement of Dana Kesling. This meant she begins a new and exciting journey in her life. She will she would be working from the Eaton Library, and would undoubtedly be as successful at retirement as she has been have to give up her position as Eldorado’s Branch Librarian. as Eldorado's Branch Librarian, Children's Librarian, Branch Teresa accepted the job (after taking some required courses), Manager of the Eaton Library, and (for a while) as Interim stepping into the role as Children’s Librarian in 2005. Director! Children’s programming has grown and flourished under She has been a strong leader, an awesome advocate for her Teresa’s steady hand. She introduced a lap-sit program for staff, and a loyal friend. She inspires those around her with infants and toddlers called Mother Goose Storytime. The her creativity, love for the job, and can-do attitude -- all program exposes very small children to reading and music characteristics of a great leader. and small crafts. Mother Goose Storytime allowed Teresa to 2015 also saw Teresa take on an illness that would have bond with the children, inspiring them to love reading and sidelined most. Not her. She fought the battle like a warrior learning. She introduced Family Fun Night – programs and won the war with a hero's grace. designed to promote family togetherness through special events such as professional puppet plays and themed She is admired; she is loved; she will be missed. May her new programs like Willie Wonka, Harry Potter, and Disney. Teresa journey be guided by joy, filled with laughter, and brightened has played so many characters over the years from books like by days spent with family and friends. The Monster Who Eats Books, The Boy Who Didn’t Cut His Hair, The Cat in the Hat, Alien Stone Soup, Super Read Riding Hood, and The Case of the Disappearing Books. She has coordinated parade float-making, yearly Lego Contests, Night Out with Daddy holiday programs (which so many parents and kids enjoy), the annual Summer Reading Program, and participated in many community events. She was a frequent visitor to Eaton area daycares – and still remarks on how those visits brightened her day. She oversaw the LAPP Bag Program (which provides books to local daycare facilities) and the Book Stamp Program (which gives a free book to a child when they have finished reading a certain amount of library books). She was also responsible for 3 News from the Reference Desk Database Highlight All patrons of the Preble County District Library have access to a wide range of databases— from genealogy to foreign language classes. All that is needed to access Library Admin. Office 450 S Barron St Eaton, OH 45320 the databases is a PCDL library card number and access Tues. - Thurs. 9-5 / Fri 9-3 / 1st & 3rd Sat. 9-5 to the internet. Please visit any of our branches to learn more about the databases from one of the members of our staff—or visit me at the Eaton Branch! PC Room Supervisor, Marlene Ressler, is researching Eaton founder William Bruce and his descendants. So far, she has FREE: finished histories for three of his children—Charles Bruce and his wife Eliza Job Search Leas (Lease) Bruce; Hardin Bruce and his Business/People Profiles two wives Jane Cook Bruce and Susannah Swihart Bruce; and Catherine “Kate” Mailing Lists & Sales Bruce Brouse who married George Available for patrons Leads Brouse. on November 15. Email Service Bronze sculpture depicting Interestingly enough, of the seven William Bruce created by children born to Hardin and Eliza Bruce, talented artist and sculptress Background Search only 1 lived to adulthood. Anita Watts. The statue stands on the corner of Main and Barron. Streets. Marlene is hard at work on the history of William Bruce and it will be completed soon. These family history books (and many more) are available to researchers in the Preble County Room. Magician Russ Gordon performed a magic show at the Camden Library in October. “Spooky Monster Magic Show” was a big hit with the kids! 4 Visit the library while wearing your POPCORN duck slippers…download an eBook! WORTHY MOVIES Aquarius Wolf Warrior Breathe Arthur and George The Flash. The Complete First Season The Front Page (1931) Download popular titles for FREE! Cinderella (2015): Kenneth Branagh, director Love to watch movies? Ohio Digital San Andreas Library offers Streaming and Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Hallmark Channel) Downloadable Videos too! Poltergeist Hanger 10 ohioebooks.org Pitch Perfect 2 Is the item you’re interested in unavailable? Keep in mind that returns Magic Mike XXL are automatic, so the wait may not be too awfully long. Items can be Insidious returned early too! 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Andrews The Past: A Novel / Tessa Hadley My Name is Lucy Barton / Elizabeth Strout: Only the Stones Survive / Morgan Llywelyn A new book by Pulitzer Prize winner The Man Without a Shadow / Joyce Carol Oates Elizabeth Strout is cause for celebration. Even Dogs in the Wild / Ian Rankin (Inspector Rebus) Her bestselling novels, including Olive The Guest Room / Chris Bohjalian Kitteridge and The Burgess Boys, have Louisiana Saves the Library / Emily Beck Cogburn illuminated our most tender relationships.