|
|
Wadsworth Library is 3rd in the nation!
With state library funding still up in the air, we are pleased to announce a bit of happy news amidst the anxiety: The Wadsworth Public Library placed third in the country in its population category in the 10th edition of the HAPLR (Hennen's American Public Library Ratings) Index. The annual comparison of 9,000 public libraries rates them in 15 categories including cost per circulation, visits per capita, and expenditures per capita.
The two libraries above Wadsworth in the ranking were Porter Public Library (Westlake, OH) and North Canton Public Library. In the 500,000 population category, the top two libraries are Cuyahoga County Public Library and Columbus Metropolitan Library. Ohio libraries have dominated the HAPLR Index over the past 10 years, accounting for a quarter of all top-10 libraries in their respective population catagories.
|
|
|
THANK YOU!
Thank you for being such great advocates for Ohio’s public libraries! Your calls and emails to your state representatives have had a positive impact – nearly all members of the General Assembly have issued statements of support. Now, we must support them as they continue to struggle with crafting a balanced state budget in this difficult economy. We will keep you updated as we learn more about the next state budget and funding for libraries.
Governor Ted Strickland
Governor's Office
Riffe Center, 30th Floor
77 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43215-6108
General Info: (614) 466-3555
Fax: (614) 466-9354
Click here to send email to Gov. Strickland
Governor Strickland is also available on Facebook and Twitter.
Representative Dave Hall
77 S. High St
11th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-2994
Fax: (614) 719-6997
Email: district97@ohr.state.oh.us
Senator Bob Gibbs
Senate Building
Room #125, First Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone: 614/466-7505
Email: SD22@senate.state.oh.us
Senator Gibbs is also available on Facebook.
The following members of the Ohio House do not represent the Wadsworth area now, but have in the past and are influential in the budget process:
Representative Ron Amstutz
77 S. High St
10th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-1474
Fax: (614) 719-0003
Email: district03@ohr.state.oh.us
Rep. Amstutz is also available on Facebook.
Representative Bill Batchelder
77 S. High St
14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-8140
Fax: (614) 719-3969
Email: district69@ohr.state.oh.us
Rep. Batchelder is also available on Facebook.
|
|
|
Author visit: Cinda Williams Chima
July 7
7 pm
The author of the popular Heir series (The Warrior Heir, The Wizard Heir, and The Dragon Heir) is coming to the Library on July 7. This is a great opportunity to find out more about the books, learn about fantasy writing, and hear about Chima's new book coming out this fall, The Demon King.
|
|
|
Parking lot closure
June 27-July 6
Please note: The Library parking lot at the corner of Broad and Lyman Streets will be closed for repair beginning Saturday, June 27 through the July 4th weekend. We apologize for any inconvenience.
|
|
|
Job search resources @ the Library
If you've recently joined the ranks of the unemployed, the Wadsworth Library can be a great place to begin your search for a new job. In addition to the many books on writing resumes, preparing for interviews, and studying for civil service exams, we also provide free Internet access, plus Microsoft Word templates for resume preparation.
In addition, we've created Internet links to information about applying for unemployment benefits, plus links to area newspapers' classified ads and a variety of local and Ohio employment resources. Click here to visit our Employment Search page.
|
|
|
Job Search Series
July 16-August 13
To assist those who find themselves unemployed or looking for a new career, the Library has put together a series of four workshops, presented by staff from Community Services of Stark County. All programs are 6-8 pm in Meeting Room A.
To register for any or all of the following sessions, please call the Reference Department at 330-335-1294 or email reference@wadsworthlibrary.com:
July 16: The Labor Market -- Where are the jobs & how can you find them?
July 30: Resume Check-Up -- Am I writing a resume or an obituary and how can I tell?
August 6: Marketing Yourself -- Learn to sell yourself.
August 13: The Interview -- One chance to make a good first impression.
|
|
|
Author visit: Dr. Caesar Carrino
July 9
2 pm
Wadsworth's own, Dr. Caesar Carrino, will visit the Library on July 9 to talk about his new book, Remembering Wadsworth: From Pioneers to Streetcars. Copies of the book are available for sale at Books & Baubles, the Friends of the Library gift shop.
|
|
|
Basic yoga demonstration
July 13
7 pm
Join certified yoga instructor, Lois Leksan, to learn about basic yoga. Leksan will provide an overview of yoga, explain the benefits of practicing yoga, and demonstrate certain postures and breathing techniques. For more information, contact Adult Services Librarian Brett Neff at 330-334-5761 or brett.neff@wadsworthlibrary.com.
|
|
|
Friends of the Library
GIANT Estate Sale
July 24-25
The Friends received a donation of 1,100 BOXES of books! Come help us turn them into cash to support the Wadsworth Public Library!
Open to the Public
Friday, July 24: 7-9 pm
Saturday, July 25: 9 am - 6 pm
|
|
|
Help us cut expenses...
Please consider providing your email address or cell phone number (for text messages) to receive the library account notices we typically distribute via snail mail. The notices we send are:
- Weekly account update
- Items due soon
- Items now overdue
- Items billed because of loss or damage
- Requests ready for pick up
- Requests canceled
These messages are scheduled to be sent at 8 pm on the appropriate day. While there is no charge from the Library for text messaging, you may see a charge for incoming text messages at the standard rate applied by your cell phone carrier, depending on your plan or package.
State law guarantees the privacy of the information you provide, so we promise that the information will only be used for library communications.
To sign up for email and/or text messaging, click here.
|
|
|
Two-Minute Book Reviews
Introducing Two-Minute Book Reviews! Each month, here on the homepage, we'll share a video featuring a member of the Library staff talking about a book they've read. Our June reviewer is Reference Librarian and Cataloger Barb Black who is sharing Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. Click here to check the catalog for availability or to place a hold.
|
|
