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Nov / Dec 2008 Vol. 9 / Issue 6 Helping You Connect to the World National Trail Booster Club Donates to Library’s Annual Fall Campaign N ational Trail Booster Club got into the spirit of the Preble County District Library’s Annual Fall Cam- paign when they donated $500 toward the $54,000 goal. Their contribution was initiated because the club wanted some way to show people just how important a role the library plays in their communities. “It’s im- portant that we keep our library’s operating at the capacity they are now so that the youth can continue to take advantage of all that libraries have to offer.” Booster Club President, Jim Corson, explained. Visit any PCDL branch after school and you will see just National Trail Booster Club Members (L-R): Andi Reece, John how popular (and important) the library is to children Roberts, Trevor Parks, Jim Favorite, Randy Park , Jim Corson, and teens. They chat with friends, use the computers, and Library Director Abby Noland. study, and do research. They check out books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, and video games. They also enjoy Learn to love your computer! after school movies and programs that are planned Adults 55+ just for them. Do computers intimidate you? Y Would you like help learning: our donation to the Annual Fall Campaign has • your way around a computer? helped the library maintain the many services and • how to use e-mail? materials children and teens have come to count on. • how to search the Internet? Contending with a budget freeze since 2001 and an The Library has gathered together volunteers who will impending cut of 6-8% (revised from 2%), the library needs your support now more than ever. Contributions help you become a more confident computer user! can still be made at any PCDL branch or mail your How: By appointment. Please call Marlene Ressler to check to: Library Administration and Resource Center, check computer availability at 456-4376. 450 S. Barron St., Eaton, OH 45320. The campaign ends on November 9. When: Wednesdays @ 1 PM-2:30 PM and 3 PM - 4:30 PM Where: Library Admin. & Resource Center $2gether We Can! 450 S. Barron St., Eaton. Library Admin. & Resource Center 450 S. Barron St. Eaton, OH 45320 (937) 456-4250 www.pcdl.lib.oh.us Inklings by Abby Director’s Column tions, women's groups, scouts, Friends of the Camden Library Help Out O ur first Annual Fall Cam- and Friends for all you have paign got off to a rocky start -- done to keep our library doors The paint was flying Wednesday, October 15 when the Friends Hurricane Ike hit the night be- open. Near the end of our cam- of the Camden Library got together to paint the front of Camden fore, followed quickly by the paign, we were informed by the Library’s building. Project members included Joy Rhoden, Laura impact of the failing economy Ohio Library Council to expect Schaeffer, Lee Adams, Patricia Davis, Pam Parkinson, and Debbie on all of our pockets. Which is further cutbacks for 2009 than Hickman. The body of the building was painted Feather Duster why it meant so much to your were anticipated (6-8% instead and the front door and porch ceiling were painted Rush of Red . librarians that people donated of the 2-6% cuts from our state their money, prizes from their funding.) Undoubtedly, you will “On behalf of the Camden Library and PCDL, I would businesses, and time to help see some changes in our ser- like to extend a big thank you to the Friends of the promote their library. I am not vices and less materials. Our Camden Library. These wonderful people have put disheartened that we did not programming will come to you countless hours into making our library a bet- meet our campaign goals during out of the goodness of dona- ter place. The most recent project they have what will be known as a notori- tions and our Library Friends taken on is painting the outside of the library. It looks wonderful. ous time in United States eco- hard work. But I will endeavor Once again, thank you.” nomic history. Instead I would to continue to keep the hours ~Toni Keelser, Camden Branch Librarian~ like to thank you, on behalf of and basic services for your all of the Staff that serves you library as we roll with the and your community, for your punches. More than ever you West Manchester Library Murals Unveiled generosity and good will. I do are turning to us to meet your not have the space to thank all needs as you also roll with the A the individuals, businesses, punches. We will always be a churches, fraternal organiza- here for you. r o n The Camden Black Walnut Festival Photos P a t r i c k & A m a n d a T i n s t m a n (Eddie Mowen photos, Register Herald 3 A Caregivers’ Support Group And the winner is… but we will also provide the put- Cameron Boggs of the New N ovember is National Caregiv- your-feet-up-and-relax opportu- ers Month and we are celebrating nity caregivers crave. Paris Library! Cam is 11 by offering a new caregivers sup- years-old and visits the port group called, We Care: A The caregivers’ support group library nearly every day, Caregivers’ Support Group . The will meet the first Monday of every month at 2 PM beginning according to Branch Librar- kickoff for the group is Thursday, November 13 at 2 PM at the in December. The first get- ian Barbara Dungan. The Preble County Senior Center (800 together on Thursday, November avid Runescaper was very E. St. Clair St., Eaton, OH). The 13 will begin with entertainment, excited and surprised that program will last approximately food, information, and door prizes. This will be followed by a his picture was chosen. 1 – 1-½ hours. Volunteer care- givers will provide on-site assis- friendly meet and greet session. He won a $25 gift certificate tance with your loved one. The If you are a caregiver (or know Cameron’s picture depicted the fun from the Eaton Bob Evans. Senior Center will provide FREE someone who is), please join us he had over the summer! Way to go Cam! handicapped accessible transpor- for an afternoon spent with those tation (call Senior Center one who want to put YOU first. week ahead to schedule). We Care is sponsored by the Why take time out of your busy Preble County Council on Aging, day to attend? Because We Care Preble County District Library, isn’t your run-of-the-mill support Heartland, Vancrest, Greenbriar, group. our motto is, “Let us serve and Pheasant Run Village. you” and that is exactly what we For more information contact intend to do. Not only will we Juanita Moore, PCCOA, at offer the information and emo- 456-4947 or Marlene Ressler, tional support caregivers need, PCDL, 456-4376. Your library has its finger on the pulse of entertainment! Our latest DVDs -- Feature Films Forgetting Sarah Marshall Baby Mama Sex and the City Deception: Hugh Jackman Leatherheads Faerie Tale Theatre: The Complete Series PS3 Games are here! Assassin’s Creed: Be an Assassin! Plan your attacks, strike without mercy, and fight your way to escape. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: Inter- act with magical objects, ghosts and portraits in every room, corridor and courtyard—all faithfully recreated from the movies. TV to DVD Doris Day: Christmas Memories: For five Rainbowsix - Vegas 2 (M): Explore Vegas hot spots successful seasons, superstar Doris Day starred as the environment changes from dusk to bright in her own CBS-TV series, The Doris Day Show . daylight to dawn For the first time, all three Christmas episodes (A Two Family Christmas, It's Christmas Time In The City, Whodunnit, Doris?) from the program Madden NFL 08 (Blu-ray disc) are presented together, with the added bonus of Madden NFL 09 a new audio commentary track by Doris herself! Tony Hawk’s Proving Ground Also featured are 1950s-1960s newsreels of Doris Day -- including Christmas footage -- not seen in Virtual Fighter 5 decades; long-lost holiday broadcasts of The Star Wars: The Force Unleashed: Confront and Doris Day Show radio series from 1952; a Doris Christmas photo associate with familiar faces from the Star Wars films, gallery; original network promos for The Doris Day Show and a including Darth Vader in addition to new adversaries special Christmas greeting from Doris. You'll also hear Doris sing such as fugitive Jedi and Force-sensitive Felucians Silver Bells, Silent Night, Hark The Herald Angels Sing and other holiday favorites. COMING SOON! Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End Book to Film Sonic the Hedgehog Ballet Shoes: Based on Noel Streatfeild’s novel of the same title this 2007 BBC Northern Ireland production casts Eileen Atkins, Peter Bowles, Rich- ard Griffiths, Gemma Jones, and Harriet Walter. The Fossils are an unconven- tional British family living in 1930's London. Orphans Pauline, Petrova, and Posy are being raised by an elder sister Sylvia and her Nana in the absence of their eccentric great uncle Matthew. As Sylvia struggles to educate and support her three charges on very limited funds, she is forced to let rooms and enroll the girls in the Academy of Read the book! Dance and Stage Training in hopes of furthering their education and preparing them to earn a comfortable living... 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