Grant Raising Program

The library provides occasional classes to encourage economic
development, and to assist and encourage use of the library’s databases
& resources. “Before You Seek a Grant: A Checklist for New Nonprofits”
will be presented on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 5:30 – 7:00 pm.
This free program is suggested for new nonprofits or those thinking
about forming one. David Holmes, Regional Training Coordinator at the
Foundation, will explain why good proposals alone are not sufficient for
successful foundation fundraising. You must have the characteristics of
successful nonprofits before you can approach foundations for funding.
This class employs a step-by-step checklist approach to assist community
groups or new nonprofits to determine their readiness to approach
foundations for funding.
To register, call 330-425-4268 ext. 2 or register online at
www.twinsburglibrary.org

Ladies' Night @ TPL

Always wanted to join a book group, but couldn't attend in the afternoon? The third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m., the Twinsburg Public Library hosts the Ladies' Night Book Discussion Group. The group reads a variety of books, including popular fiction, nonfiction, biography, and classics. June 19, the group will discuss Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, and the following month, July 17, the group will enjoy watching Atonement at 5:30 p.m., followed by a discussion of the book.

Memorial Day Parade

Thank you to staff members Elizabeth Stefanov, Tracey Harbin, Lori Holmes and her family and the many families that joined me to represent the Library during the annual Twinsburg Memorial Day Parade. The library invited families to decorate wagons, bikes and pets. The parade is organized each year by VFW Post 4929, led by our friend Officer Joe Jasany, and the Ladies Auxiliary. It was an honor to walk in memory of those who have served and are serving our country. Representative Brian Williams was on hand, as were our Mayor Katherine Procop, city council members, Township Trustees, Scouts, the High School Band, baseball teams and most importantly the veterans . The highlight of this Twinsburg tradition was the amazing flyover by the C-130 Hercules Transport, that came thundering right over the path of the parade. If you haven't attended this very special ceremony yet, make sure to be there next year, and we hope to have you walk with us! Laura Leonard

New Email Service Brings the Library to You

Looking for your next book to read or listen to? A new email newsletter service, NextReads, can help. Patrons may subscribe to any of 23 different newsletters, all of which provide great fiction and nonfiction reading suggestions for adults, teens, tweens and children. Once you sign up you will receive your newsletters directly to your email inbox. Subscribers can link directly to the library catalog from books of interest on the newsletters, and place a hold or request a title immediately. Visit the library or our website at www.twinsburglibrary.org and click on NextReads to sign up today!

Circulation Up 11% for the Year

Library use is up significantly this year. Circulation of library materials in April 2008 was 8,025 more than that in April 2007. We had over 30,000 visitors during the month, with 4,007 using our library computers, with 3,387 attending library programs, and 1,606 more using our meeting rooms.

Staff members have been busy constructing a new Children's Place website and working on our Olympic themed Summer Reading Clubs. We've purchased an application that will allow patrons to register for the reading clubs and update their reading records online from home or in the library. Staff members and volunteers will also be available to give personal assistance at all our help desks.

Most public service staff members have been trained this past month on using the new sound system acquired with the assistance of our Friends of the Library. The new system will allow more than one speaker to use a microphone as well as providing sound in all three meeting rooms, should two or three different programs be scheduled at the same time.

SUMMER READING CLUB KICK-OFF PARTY

Sunday, June 1, 2:00-4:00 p.m. Celebrate the start of Summer Reading Clubs,
Read for the Gold! Get a head start on the crowds and sign up for Summer Reading Clubs! Join our staff for a funtastic family event. Enjoy games
and activities from Twinsburg Fitness Center and have a blast playing on inflatables from Party Animals! This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of Twinsburg Library.

Tonight! Marriage and Money!

Don't Forget, Tonight, Monday, May 19 at 7 pm, the library welcomes Christy Corrice, a financial representative, who will be presenting a program for couples. They will learn to work as partners to create a budget and a long term financial plan.

Just for Teens

Anime Club - The Anime Club meets Thursdays from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. The club watches and talks about Anime films. Feel free to drop in.

Chick Flicks - This Friday from 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. our Chick Flick will be the movie "Shall We Dance." Next week we will feature "She's the Man."

Guitar Hero Tournament - Friday, May 23, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Ages 13-17 welcome. Show off your thrashin' guitar moves at this competition sponsored by GameStop of Macedonia. Please bring $3.00 for pop and snacks. Bringing your own guitar is optional. Register now! Call 330-425-4268 x 6.

Summer Reading Club is Coming! - Join us on Sunday, June 1st from 2:00-5:00 PM for the opening ceremonies of our Olympic themed Summer Reading Club program. You will be able to sign up for the competition and receive your reading record. Don't worry if you can't make the kick-off, you can still register afterwards. Don't delay, begin the race for prizes today!

Mouse Pad News

Call the Mouse Pad at 330-425-4268, ext. 135 or Register Online for free June Computer Classes.

Introduction to Windows XP
June 5, 2-4 p.m., or June 24, 6-8 p.m.
*Prerequisite: None

Introduction to the Internet
June 17 2-4 p.m.
*Prerequisite: Windows class or basic Windows knowledge.

Advanced Internet
June 10 6-8 p.m.
*Prerequisite: Internet Class, or basic Internet knowledge.

Internet Safety
June 4 2-4 p.m.
*Prerequisite: Internet Class, or basic Internet knowledge.

Introduction to Word 2003
June 9, 6-8 p.m.
*Prerequisite: Intro to Windows, or basic Windows knowledge.

Intermediate Word 2003
June 16, 6-8 p.m.
*Prerequisite: Word class or basic Word knowledge.

Introduction to Excel 2003
June 25 2-4 p.m.
*Prerequisite: Word Class, or basic Word knowledge.

Intermediate Excel 2003
June 26, 2-4 p.m.
*Prerequisite: Excel Class or basic Excel knowledge.

Introduction to Access
June 2 & 3, 2-4 p.m.
*Prerequisite: Word Class, or basic Word knowledge.

Introduction to Publisher 2003
June 12, 2-4 p.m.
*Prerequisite: MS Word knowledge.

Introduction to GIMP
June 9 & 10, 2–4 p.m.
*Prerequisite: Digital Photography Class, basic Windows knowledge.

Learn Oriental Knotting

Instructor Grace Chen will return to the library to teach two weeks of classes in the classic Chinese art of decorative knotting. Beginners will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m., June 2- 11. A supplies fee of $15 is payable at the first class meeting.

Those who have some experience with Oriental knotting may register for the intermediate class which will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m., June 3-12. The supplies fee for this class is $25.

Registration is requested for both classes. Call 330-425-4268 ext. 2 or Register Online.

It’s About Time!

Explore the world of time keeping with Irwin Gemlich, the Watch Doctor, on Tuesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. Learn the history of personal timepieces as well as tips on selection and maintenance of modern watches, from mechanical to kinetic and photoelectric. Please call (330) 425-4268 ext. 2 to reserve a seat or Register Online.

Kids Korner

Memorial Day Parade - Boys and girls, moms and dads you are invited to join Twinsburg Public Library in the city’s annual Memorial Day Parade, May 26 at 10:30 a.m.; we will assemble at Twinsburg High School at 10:00 a.m. Decorate your bike, wagon, dog, sister….anything and join in honoring our Armed Forces.

2008 OLC Legislative Day

Governor Strickland spoke to Ohio Librarians and Trustees about the importance of public libraries and the dedication of the staff and trustees yesterday. He also spoke at great length about the importance of our Ready To Read Initiative.

Twinsburg Library Trustees Richard Sheller and Carrie Hinton and Library administrators Laura Leonard and David Brown also were able to meet with State Representative Brian Williams and State Senator Kevin Coughlin during their trip to Columbus to thank them for their continued support of library funding.

Star Employee of the Month

Congratulations
to
Margaret Gary

Margaret was nominated by Elizabeth Stefanov
She wrote: "She catalogued a book on the spot for a patron and brought it back to children's for the checkout."

Audiobooks - Did You Know?

You can check out many different types of audiobooks from the library including:

• Cassette
• CD
  
• Mp3 CD
  
• Playaway
  
• Downloadable Audio
• Customizable Mp3 Players
  

Our playaways are portable devices that come prerecorded with a specific title. To listen, simply plug in your headphones and press Play. We have many titles to listen to, from best seller fiction to classics to fitness! We also circulate our own Creative Zen mp3 players, so if you don't own one, you can check out an mp3 player from the library and download directly to it from our Download Station. Click Here to Browse the Digital Audiobook Collection!

TPL Online Magazine

The May issue of TPL Magazine has arrived! Visit http://www.twinsburglibrary.org/magazine/may2008.pdf to read it.

Issue 17 includes a preview of a new computer class on Internet security, information about a visit from anime voice actor Sonny Strait, and a farewell from the library's director, who is retiring at the end of the month.

Thanks,
Fred Baerkircher
Adult Services Librarian
Twinsburg Public Library

Fun Facts about our Library's magazines

The latest episode of Beth and Cari's podcast has them talking about some of the 400+ magazines available at the Twinsburg Public Library. Follow this link to listen to their engaging discussion.