April 2016 Newsletter

April at a glance for adults . . .

April at a glance for adults...

Apr. 4, Mon. @ 9 am - Watercolor Class
Apr. 6, Wed. @ 6:30 pm - "Pollination of Plants" -  Master Gardener Ron Wilson
Apr. 7, Thu. @ 5 pm - Knitting
Apr. 9, Sat. @ 10 am - Rootfinders with Denny Dalton
Apr. 12, Tue. @ 1 pm - Adult Book Club
Apr. 14, Thu. @ 5 pm - Knitting
Apr. 14, Thu. @ 5 - 8 pm - Friends of the Library Preview Night for Book Sale
Apr. 15, Fri. @ 9 am - 5 pm - Book Sale Open to the Public
Apr. 16, Sat. @ 9 am - noon - Book Sale Dollar a Bag Day
Apr. 18, Mon. @ 9 am - Watercolor Class
Apr. 18, Mon. @ 6 pm - Zentangle Class
Apr. 19, Tue. @ 9:30 am - Zentangle Class
Apr. 21, Thu. @ 5 pm - Knitting
Apr. 25, Mon. @ 9 am - Watercolor Class
Apr. 26, Tue. @ 1 pm - Adult Book Club
Apr. 28, Thu. @ 5 pm - Knitting
Apr. 29, Fri. @ 6:30 pm - "I Heart Art"  Paint and Take for Adults

WE'RE APPROACHING OUR 100TH BIRTHDAY!
Headline Declares "Library is Assured"
In just one year the Mary L. Cook Public Library will celebrate its 100th birthday.  For the next year we will take a look back at the history of the library, Waynesville, and the larger world as a lead-up to our big celebration.
The March 7, 1917 article in the Miami Gazette trumpeted the news.  After months of meetings and soliciting donations of books, furnishings, and cash, the Library Association was happy to announce that a location had been secured for the new library.  The owners of the Harris Building on Main Street (now the location of the Cobblestone Cafe) had generously agreed to rent their "excellent corner room".  
The library began its life as the Wayne Township Library Association.  Any person living in Wayne Township could belong to the Association for $1.00 in annual subscription dues.  Articles in the newspaper encouraged citizens to join, and people stepped up.  The youngest contributor to the library fund was a little girl of six years.  One contributor lived more than seven miles from town.  When you consider the average speed of an automobile at that time was 25-30 miles per hour, and the average speed for a  horse and wagon was 4 -5 miles per hour, contributors from our area proved they were really excited about having a library!
Dr. Mary L. Cook, for whom the library is named, was the prominent member of the organizing committee.  People wanting to donate books could drop them off at her medical office in town.  She was elected the first President of the Association.  She held the office of President for the next 43 years.
In 1917, you could buy seed packets for 5 cents each at the Frank H. Farr 5 & 10 cent store.  You could buy a man's suit for $10-$20 and women could buy corsets for $5.  You could buy a Saxon Roadster for $495.
Also in April for 1917, the village council was discussing the advantages of paving Main Street.  For the sum of $30,000 the street could be paved from the Power House up to the north end of the street.  How much nicer it would be than the mud and dust from the dirt roads in front of the Main Street businesses!
Waynesville, however, existed in the broader world, and that world was changing rapidly. 
In 1917 and 1918 the idea of national prohibition was gaining speed.  In 1917, the Superintendent of the Ohio Anti-Saloon League organized an "Ohio Dry Federation" to mobilize all of the state's temperance and prohibition groups.  The Warren County Women's Dry Federation was in the news with meetings held here in Waynesville.
In April 1917, President Woodrow Wilson went before Congress to request a declaration of war against Germany.  Germany was violating its pledge to suspend submarine warfare in the Atlantic and was attempting to entice Mexico into an alliance against the United States.  On April 4, 1917, the U.S. Senate voted in support of the measure to declare war on Germany.  The House concurred two days later.  The local news would carry stories of local boys in the war for the next several years.
Coninue to join us as we explore both our library and community histories over the next year in upcoming newsletters.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE

The annual book sale for the Friends of the Mary L. Cook Public Library will hold their Preview Night on Thursday, April 14 from 5 - 8 pm.  You must be a member of the Friends of the Library to enter; memberships will be available at the door - $5/individual & $10/family.
The sale is open to the public on Friday, April 15 from 9 am - 5 pm.
Saturday, April 16 from 9 am - noon is Dollar a Bag Day.
 Donations are accepted from March 28  to April 14 at 4 pm.
The sale has many interesting finds for all ages, so come prepared to shop!

WATERCOLOR CLASS
Watercolor classes continue on Monday mornings at 9 am.
However, class will not be held here on April 11.  

MASTER GARDENER TALK
Master Gardener Ron Wilson will discuss pollination of plants on Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 pm.  The event is open to the public - no registration required.

CARRIAGE HILL 
Gail Rash, puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, will be at Carriage Hill on Friday, April 8 at 2 pm.  She'll be there to talk about what it takes to raise these very special pups.  She will have a few retired guide dogs with her - come meet her furry friends!
If you have questions, please call Sheila at 897-4826.

ROOTFINDERS
Denny Dalton will speak on "The President’s Invisible Children".
  He will be exploring the descendants of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings through the Woodson family tree.  Some of their descendants settled in Warren County in Harveysburg and Lebanon, Ohio. Join the group for this enlightening talk  Saturday, April 9 at 10 am.    

 ADULT BOOK CLUB
The adult book club will meet April 12 and April 26.
 The meetings are every other Tuesday at 1 pm.  
The book for April 12 is The Secrets She Carried by Barbara Davis.
 The April 26 book is All the Single Ladies by Dorothea Benton Frank.

ZENTANGLE
All levels of Zentanglers are welcome to sign up for one of two Zentangle classes.  The first class will be held Monday, April 18 at 6 pm and the second is Tuesday, April 19 at 9:30 am.  There is a $5 supply fee for each class.


I   ART
Sign up for a "paint and take" painting session on Friday, April 29 at 6:30 pm.  We will paint the summery sunflower shown above.  This class for ages 16 and up is provided free of charge, but registration is required.  No experience necessary.

KNITTING
Knitters of all levels are welcome to meet with out group each Thursday at 5 pm.

RECOMMENDED READS
ADULT FICTION:
All Things Cease to Appear - E. Brundage
At the Edge of the Orchard - T. Chevalier
Brooklyn - C. Toibin
The Golden Son - S. Gowda
Off the Grid - C.J. Box
Swans of Fifth Avenue - M. Benjamin

ADULT NONFICTION:
Life Reimagined: The Science, Art, and Opportunity of Midlife - B. Hagerty
A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives - K. Brogan
A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy - S. Klebold
Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days - J. Knapp
 
 YOUTH SERVICES EVENTS
??s - Call Miss Kathy or Miss Sheila at 513-897-4826.
        
PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES
for 3 - 5 year olds (including kindergartners)
Thursdays 10:30 - 11:15 am or Thursdays  6:45 - 7:30 pm.
Come every Thursday now until the beginning of May for stories, games, songs, and crafts.
*Please note our last storytime until the fall will be held May 5. 
 
STORYTIME SUPERSTARS!
Come to storytime at the Mary L. Cook Public Library and get a stamp!  When you have 10 stamps on your Storytime Superstar card you will earn a free book!  We will keep your Storytime Superstar card here at the library.

TODDLER LAPTIMES
Toddler Laptime - 2 year olds and their caregivers is held Tuesdays 6:45 - 7:10 pm,  March 8 thru April 19.  

BABY BOOKWORMS

  Baby Storytime is for children from birth to 24 months and their caregiver.Wednesdays 10:30 –11:00 am. *No registration required. 

Enjoy great books for babies, learn fun songs and rhymes, and meet other families in your neighborhood.  Parents/caregivers are expected to stay with children during all storytime sessions. If you have questions please call Kathy Daniels – Youth Services. 
*Our last session will be April 27th.  We will resume these sessions in the fall.
 
PRESCHOOLERS THROUGH 5TH GRADERS...
We are “Springing into Reading” at The Mary L. Cook Public Library. During the month of April if your child checks out 5 books, we will give them a chance to win a great spring prize!
 
1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN
The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program encourages families to read at least 1,000 books to their preschooler, birth to age 5, before they enter school. Families can sign up today at the Mary L. Cook Public Library. Each child will receive a folder with a page to record the books they read. Each time a goal of recording 20 books is reached, children are encouraged to bring their folder to the library to receive a sticker.  Each time the goal of recording 100 books is reached, children should bring in their folder to receive a free book and pick up more library books.  The goal of this project is to help kids enter school ready to learn. Reading is one of the most important things you can do to ensure your child’s success when they begin school. It also provides an opportunity to increase their exposure to a wide variety of books, and to promote use of the library – a gold mine of free material available to our community members.
 
SPROUTS GARDENING FUN FOR GRADES K-5
Is your interest in plants growing?  Come to our hands-on series designed to let kids learn about gardening by having fun!  We will meet every other Friday from 4:30 - 5:30 pm beginning March 4 - April 15, with one final session on May 6before Mother’s Day.
This month's sessions are on April 1 and 15.
 
ROBOT SCIENCE
 will be held Friday, April 22 from 4:00 - 4:30 pm for preschoolers and a caregiver (3yrs. – Kndg.).  We will build a robot. Preschoolers should bring an adult.  
Required Registration will begin April 4. 
 
PINTEREST PARTY! PRESCHOOLERS - 5TH GRADERS 
You’re invited to a Pinterest Party Friday, May 13 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm at The Mary L. Cook Public Library.  Join us in crafting some of our favorite spring craft pins.
 Each child must bring a adult helper. Required sign up begins April 25th.

LEGO FUN
For Grades 1 – 5
  Choose one day to join us: Monday, April 25 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm
or Saturday, April 30 from 10:30 – 11:30 am.
We supply Legos of all sizes and a theme.  You supply your imagination! 
Come build a creation based on a theme.   Please register beginning April 11.  This program is limited to 20.
 
RAPID READERS & WRITERS
  The Rapid Readers & wRiters (grades 2 – 4) will meet at The Mary L. Cook Public Library on Tuesday, April 19 from 4:00 – 5:00 pm.  We will be reading Jake and Lily. 
This group is presently full.

LOOK WHO'S READING
 We will meet Tuesday, April 19 from 6:00 – 6:30 pm.  The group will engage in a variety of fun learning activities featuring phonics, the writing of letters and words, and many other skills that promote a strong literacy foundation. We will be reading Puppy Mudge by Rylant.  Registration is required for this group.  This group is presently full.
 
TEENS, YOU COULD BE A BOOK BUDDY THIS SUMMER!
If you are in grades 7-12 and like working with children, we have the program for you! “Book Buddies” pairs older students with younger children for a fantastic reading experience! Be a Book Buddy this Summer!  You will help children select books,
become a reading mentor and encourage children to love books and reading.  You will
earn community service hours. These “Book Buddy” sessions will be scheduled to meet on Monday evenings, 6:45 – 7:15 pm, June 6 – June 27.  All teens are asked to arrive at 6:30 pm to prepare for sessions. If you are interested in becoming a Book Buddy, please contact Kathy Daniels at danielka@marylcook.com for an application.  No more than 15 students will become Book Buddies. **If you have never served as a Book Buddy, you will need to attend a mandatory training sessionMay 19, 2016 3:30- 4:00 pm at the Mary L. Cook Public Library.
    
AFTER SCHOOL FUN!
Teens (gr. 6 & up), come to The Mary L. Cook Public Library each Wednesday after school from 3:00 - 4:00 pm.  *If a movie is shown, the fun will run until 4:30pm.  Each week we will provide snacks, drinks, and something fun to do! Come join the fun and bring a friend!  Each week is something different – movies, games, crafts, snacks.  
**Please note - no afterschool fun April 6.  Our last session will be April 27. 
?’s  - call Sheila @ 513-897-4826.
 
ROCK 'N' ROLL OVER DEAD MYSTERY NIGHT
Attention grades 5 – 8:
  You’re invited to help us solve the mystery of Rock ‘n’ Roll Over Dead.
Come to The Mary L. Cook Public Library to help us solve this mystery on Friday, April 8 from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. * Library will be closed to the public during this event.
CALL 513-897-4826 to register.  Required registration began March 21 and is limited to 35 teens.  ?’s  - ask for Kathy or Sheila, or contact at danielka@marylcook.com.
RSVP NO later than Thursday, April 7.

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, READ
at the Mary L. Cook Public Library!
Summer Reading Program is coming!
  Reading and Registration will begin Wednesday, June 1st. 
Reading programs are for all ages.  Watch for more details in May.
  
MARY L. COOK FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE
Thursday, April 14, 5:00 - 8:00 pm - Members Only Preview Night.
Memberships to the Friends will be available at the door. ($5.00/individual & $10.00/family).
Friday, April 15, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. 
Saturday, April 16, 9:00 am - 12:00 noon *Dollar/bag day.
***Donations of books, magazines, CDs, movies, etc. accepted beginning
March 28th through Thursday April 14 at 4 pm.
****We cannot accept textbooks, Readers Digest books, or encyclopedias.