Library News! Greenville Public Library, 520 Sycamore Street, Greenville OH 45331

937-548-3915 www.greenville-publiclibrary.org September 2016

John Vehre Director Susi Halley Assistant Director, Editor, Fiscal Officer Board Members: President Bill Frazer Secretary Jean McLear Suzanne Brown Anne Brumbaugh Ryan Carpe Erica Menke Alex Warner

It’s Fall at the Library

Children’s Summer Reading drew to a close on Wednesday July 27th with a great show by “Elephant & Piggy” (thank you Alex Vehre and Candace Henne)

and awarding of the grand prizes! Five-year-old Katie Baker won the bike and ten-year-old Carson Figel won 4 tickets to King’s Island. 410 kids participated and 50 prizes overall were given out. Congratulations, Kids!

Now Miss Julie has a great schedule of fall events from September 6th through Dec-

ember 14th (no programs during the week of Thanksgiving). Story Times are Tuesdays at 11:00 for ages 4 & up and Wednesdays at 11:00 for ages 2 & 3.

For ages 6 to 11 Lego Club is at 7:00 the 2nd Thursday of each month. Teen Thursday is every week after

school with snacks, crafts, games, robotics, and Wii. Check Facebook for details.

T wo big events are in the works, starting with the drive-in movie Cars. Families must register for this 2-day program. On Thursday September 22nd at 6:00 families will turn cardboard boxes into vehicles. The Library will supply the boxes and paint. Then on Saturday September 24th at 2:00 kids will watch the movie Cars from their awesome vehicles. Snacks will be served.

T hen Pete the Cat will take place December 3rd, an all-day funfest of crafts, games, and a movie. Of course you’ll want to get your picture taken with cool-cat Pete! Follow us on Facebook, our website, and Instagram for more on Fall at the Library!

Adult Summer Reading Winners

Adult Summer Reading 2016 was a smash hit! 466 patrons participated by submitting 2954 entries. 18

weekly prizes were awarded plus the three grand prizes to the following winners:

T he YMCA Package went to Gary Brown seen with Librarian Deb Cameron. It consisted of a 3-month Adult Membership to the Darke County Y, a $25 Subway Gift Certificate, a decorative wooden crate, water bottle, and beach towel.

T he SNAP Fitness Package was won by Tracy Dirkson who is seen with Librarian Warren Richards. This prize consisted of a 3-month Adult Membership to the Darke County SNAP Fitness gym, a $25 Subway Gift Certificate, a decorative storage box, an Adidas gym bag, and water bottle.

T he Yoga Package went to Rise Labig who is seen with Librarian Jonell Haupt. It consisted of a 3-month Adult Membership to Nature’s Heart Yoga Studio (formerly elementsLife), a $25 Subway gift certificate, a decorative wooden crate, a Manduka yoga mat, and water bottle.

Many thanks to the YMCA, SNAP Fitness, and Nature’s Heart for their generous donations to the

Library’s Summer Program. And congratulations to all our participants and winners! The Library offers materials and activities for all age groups, lifestyles, and diverse tastes. Stay involved with your public Library!

Succulents & Terrariums

T he Library welcomes back favorite Caitlyn Miller from Miller Flowers & Florist for a new program on creating a terrarium using succulents and other accessories. Class starts at 6:30 in the upstairs meeting room on Thursday September 15th. Please register in

advance by calling 548-3915 as participants are limited to 15.

All supplies will be provided though addition-al decorative pieces can be purchased at

the event. Join us for an artistic and informative evening and walk out with a beautiful terrarium! Refreshments will be served.

Miller Flowers at 2200 St Rt 571 West grows and delivers flowers within a 20 mile radius.

More info at www.millerflowers.com.

A Forgotten Heritage

Join us for the interesting and little-known story of A Forgotten Heritage: The German Methodist Church on Thursday September 29th at 6:00 p.m. Author Barbara Dixon will

share the dynamic history of the Central District Conference - which once included Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Pittsburgh PA and Wheeling WV.

Barbara will begin by telling about William Nast’s founding of the German Methodist Episcopal Church in 1835 in Cincinnati and his ministry to the German-speaking

settlers throughout the Midwest. Through her personal research, travels, and from the diaries of her grandfather Theodore Rudin, who was a German Methodist minister from 1898 until 1934, she brings to life the pastors, parishioners, and conditions Pastor Rudin encountered in his travels.

Greenville had its own parish which was established in 1852. At that time it used the Wakefield Church for

services but then built its own church on Ash Street in 1856. It appears it eventually merged with the First M.E. Church around 1921 due to a decrease in German immigrants. The book contains much detail and many photos of the church buildings themselves.

Barbara’s book will be available for purchase after the presentation and refreshments will be served. The

Library appreciates Barbara’s donation of her book and is proud to have it in our collection!

Library Tours

T he public is invited to take a guided tour of the Library on Saturday September 17th from 12:00 to 2:00. Learn the stories, details, and history of this important landmark in our community. The tours are part of the statewide program “Ohio Open Doors” sponsored by Ohio History Connection (formerly the Ohio Historical Society) to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Preservation Act which was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 15, 1966.

T his Act has been instrumental in preserving the historic fabric of our cities and neigh-borhoods by establishing the legal framework and monetary incentives necessary to save historic buildings, landscapes, and archaeology. This 50th anniversary is the perfect time to highlight the history and uniqueness of Ohio’s most treasured places.

T he Darke County Visitors Bureau is coordinating efforts in our area with the Library and the Memorial Hall among many sites “opening their doors” during the week of the 9th to the 18th. Please consult the local press and websites for more information. Come to the Library for a tour and refreshments!

The Greenville Public Library 520 Sycamore St. Greenville OH 45331

Film Series Features Bright Star by David Nilsen

B right Star (2009) is a film of such tender, unguarded emotion, about such honest, bare affection, it could be written off by an immature viewer as a flight of romantic fancy. This would be a grave mistake. It is one of the truest cinematic documents of the human heart’s joys and losses committed to film in recent memory. It is a film of tremendous visual largesse, showcasing director (Jane Campion) and filmmaking team in

perfect sync and at the height of their powers.

T he film tells the story of the courtship of Romantic poet John Keats (Ben Whishaw) with his neighbor, Fanny Brawne (Abbie Cornish), when he is in his early twenties and she is in her late teens. The film views their courtship through Brawne's eyes with earnest emotion, and immerses us in the thrills and tragedy of their love doomed by the poet's failing health. Shot with dazzling visual skill, Bright Star is as visually rich as it is emotionally true.

Join us on Thursday September 22 at 7 p.m., for this gorgeous and powerful film. I will be leading a brief

discussion after the movie, and, as always, there will be free theater popcorn, candy, coffee, and Jones Soda. We hope to see you there.