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Martha Johns Retires
Adult ProgramSummary
Children's SummerReading Programs and
July Events
Teen Summer ReadingProgram and July
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Dear Travis,
Welcome to our July 2014 Email Newsletter! Here are someinteresting items regarding Way Public Library.
Way will be closed on Friday, July 4th. We will also beclosed on Sundays until after Labor Day.Keep an eye out for our next round of video games. Our next batch of 17 games will be here from July-October. You can find these video games on top ofthe Young Adult bookshelves. The deadline to submit your entry for our CakeDecorating Contest is rapidly approaching! You cansubmit your entry to us until July 7th. Learn more byclicking here.
Big News at Way!Retirement Announcement
Martha Johns retiring at the end ofJuly. Miss Martha has been at Way Library fornearly 17 years, first serving as a clerk,and for the past 9 years serving as aChildren's Librarian. Martha has brought much energy and fun into the Children'sDepartment over the years with her livelystory times. She has also been a gem at the InformationDesk with her book knowledge. Martha has built a verysuccessful Home Schooling program as well.
Among the staff Martha will be most remembered for herspecial occasion poetry. Each time a staff member hit amilestone in their life, she would create a fitting poemmarking the occasion with joy and humor. Enjoy the lake Martha, you will be truly missed!!
Upcoming Programs At WayPublic Library
Adult Programs
Please click a title link for moreinformation. July 1, 2014 - The Dirty Thirties:Gangsters in Wood CountyHear Local History Librarian RichardBaranowski's fascinating talk on the DirtyThirties.
July 2, 2014 - Free Showing of PhilomenaJoin us for this moving and optimistic tale about a world-weary political journalist who picks up the story of awoman's search for her son.
July 8, 2014 - Free Non-Certification CPR ClassRegister today for a free non-certification CPR class.
July 9, 2014 - Netflix, Roku, Amazon Prime, Hulu,AppleTV and MoreLearn about streaming services (free and paid). We will alsocover devices with live demonstrations.
July 17, 2014 - Market Day Book SaleGreat bargains on used books from 2pm to 6pm.
July 22, 2014 - Germany and Austria Travelogue withJudy PfaffenbergerWe might not climb every mountain but we will see and doJudy Pfaffenbergers favorite things!
July 28, 2014 - The 52/52 Project with Sherry Stanfa-StanleyOn the cusp of turning 52, Sherry Stanfa-Stanleychallenged herself with new experiences far outside hercomfort zone.
July 29, 2014 - Mercy Talks... EmergenciesDr Goliver will address what injuries should be evaluated atan emergency room versus what should be seen by yourfamily physician.
July 30, 2014 - Sound of Music Sing-A-Long
Singing isn't mandatory, but it is encouraged!
July 30, 2014 - Second Monthly Meeting of the AppleDevice User GroupThis is your chance to discuss, get help with, and helpothers with iPhones, iPads, and more.
August 2, 2014 - Glass Painting with Crystal WeilerPersonalize drinking glasses or create a beautiful accentpiece as Crystal Weiler teaches us how to paint glass.
August 4, 2014 - Canning Demo with Becky White-SchoonerAre you interested in learning how to can vegetables?
August 8, 2014 - Rock, Paper, Scissor; Mixed MediaWorkshopSee mixed media techniques including sponging, stenciling,antiquing, use of papers and more.
August 19, 2014 - Skype, FaceTime, and other VideoCommunication SoftwareA demonstration of the many video communication softwarepackages available today.
Children's Summer Reading Programs and JulyEvents
Our children's SRP continues. There is still time to join the summerreading club! Now through Saturday, July26, children ages 0 to 10 years old maysign up for the Summer Reading Club at the Youth ServicesDesk. Read at least one book per week to receive a prize.In addition to receiving weekly prizes, children will be givena raffle ticket for every book read. Children reading bookswith 100 pages or more will receive a raffle ticket for every50 pages read. Raffles tickets may be entered into a grandprize drawing for a basket of books at the end of thesummer.
Thank you to the following businesses for contributingto the summer reading program: Owens-Illinois, Wendy'sof Northwest Ohio, McDonald's, O'Deer Diner, Perry FallsMini Golf, Sonic Drive-In, Marco's Pizza, Hot Head Burritoand Mr. Freeze Ice Cream Parlor.
Way Public Library has planned a variety of special eventsfor children to enjoy. A list of all events can be found atwww.children.waylibrary.info. For more information, pleasecontact the Youth Services Department at 419-874-3135x116.
Children's ProgrammingJuly 1 - Summer Art Adventures
July 7 - Wonderful WeatherJuly 8 - Summer Art AdventuresJuly 10 - Erica Carlson's Balloon Mystery Magic ShowJuly 14 - Magic ClassesJuly 14 - It's Scientoonic with Jeff NicholasJuly 15 - Summer Art AdventuresJuly 17 - Science Sense: Let's Get StaticalJuly 18 - Bookaneers Book ClubJuly 24 - Science Sense: Microscopic InvestigationJuly 25 - Storybook SpotlightJuly 29 - Fizz Boom Bang ScienceJuly 30 - Nursery Rhyme Olympics
Follow the link to view our printable brochure (PDF).
Teen Summer Reading Program and July Events
Our teen SRP continues. Now through July 26, teens age 11-15 areinvited to come to the library and read forprizes as well as take part in special eventsoffered throughout the summer.
WIN PRIZES FOR PAGES: Pick up a reading log at theYouth Services Desk and record the number of pages youread throughout the summer. Prizes will be awarded toeveryone that reaches the 200, 400, 600, 800 and 1000page milestones. Every 50 pages read enters your nameinto an end-of-summer grand prize drawing. The morepages you read, the better your chance to win!
ATTEND SPECIAL EVENTS AND WIN PRIZES: Every teenprogram you attend now through July 26 enters your namefor an end-of-summer grand prize drawing. The moreprograms you attend, the better your chance to win! Acomplete list of all events can be found atwww.teens.waylibrary.info. Advanced registration isrequired for all events.
GRAND PRIZES INCLUDE:Kindle Fire HD, $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card, $50 MovieTheater Gift Card, $50 iTunes Gift Card, $50 Amazon.comGift Card, $50 Gamestop Gift Card
For more information please contact the Youth ServicesDepartment at 419-874-3135 x116.
Teen ProgrammingJuly 3 - Teen Movie: Harry Potter and the Goblet of FireJuly 10 - Balloon Sculpting Workshop with Erica CarlsonJuly 11 - Teen Movie: Harry Potter and the Order of thePhoenixJuly 12 - CPR and First Aid for BabysittersJuly 17 - Teen Movie: Harry Potter and the Half BloodPrince
July 18 - Spark a Reaction: The Van de Graaff GeneratorJuly 24 - Teen Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsPart 1July 25 - Teen Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsPart 2
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