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574-772-7323 (772 – READ) www.scpls.org

MAY 2013

Articles in this Newsletter

May Adult Programs p. 2 May Adult Programs p. 3 Children and Youth Programs p. 4 Branch Business p. 5 Branch Youth Programs, Tablets are Here p. 6 SCPL Cupcake Challenge, Library Snap Shot Day p. 7

It has been an honor to

serve you, our patrons,

and to serve Starke

County Public Library. I

wish to thank each of you

for what you have contrib-

uted to my life. I have

thoroughly enjoyed bring-

ing programs to you, our

patrons, so that you might

be informed, use your

creativity, be educated, be

entertained and benefit in

your life pursuits. You

have been uppermost in

my mind.

Each of you who have

given us programs have done a superb presentation. You

have worked hard to make interesting and informative

programs for our community. I sincerely thank you for

being willing to contribute your talents to our community.

To those of my staff team that have helped me learn, I

have a deep gratitude. Rob, I am so indebted to you for all

you have patiently taught me on the computer. Ellen

Dodge, for your encouragement, direction, and insight.

Ellen Pitcher, I'm very thankful to you for helping me get

started on doing the newsletter. Carey, I'm so grateful for

all the times you helped me with programs when I was

gone or just needed an extra hand (not clap, clap :). Mary

Wharton, thank you for your continual support and watch-

ful care to see that my needs were met to make things run

smoothly. Sheila Urwiler, you have been so wonderful to

work with. Nancy, I appreciate all your support and en-

couragement and for making all those cookies for Library

Week. Yum. Diane Koenig, Andrea Brown and Mary W.

for the decorating you did based around the program

themes. Lisa Hamand and Angie for working with me on

processing items I needed to use quickly. All you Branch

Managers: Lisa, Bonnie and Barb, thank you for always

working efficiently with me and getting your items to me

in time for the newsletter. Andrea and Carla, I appreci-

ate your help in getting newsletter articles to me on

time. Jahaziel and Schindler what would I have done

without your help many times in moving tables and

chairs around. Bob, you are the best for fixing anything

and everything. You too, Rob, when it comes to all the

technical stuff. Joan and Dorothy, I appreciate all the

creative program ideas you kept giving me.

I'm going to miss our times working together in the

back. Thank you, Patti and all you wonderful circ staff,

for letting patrons know about the programs we have

and offering them the newsletters. Thank you Kellie and

Wendy for doing a fantastic job in getting our business

things taken care of. Rachael, I'm thankful you have

been striving to do such a good job as the new Program

Coordinator. I'm sure you will do well. Most of all, I

wish to thank God who has answered my prayers to

bless the library and our patrons with good programs.

He is the One who has made the difference in our com-

munity.

Lots of love and appreciation to all of you,

Diantha

MAY 2013 NOW READ THIS 2

Mother’s Day Card Craft

Class Wednesday, May 1

6:30-8:30 p.m. Presented by Jennifer Merle-

Hamscher

Looking for something unique to give your Mom

on Mother’s Day? Presenter Jennifer Merle-

Hamscher will demonstrate how to make two cards

as well as a project that is sure to make her feel

special and loved. Please sign up by Tuesday,

4/30. Cost is $5.

Knitting Class

Wednesday May 1st 5:30-7:00 p.m. Presented by Svenja Chesna.

Want to learn a new technique or perfect an old

one? Bring yarn and a set of needles and Svenja

Chesna will help you work on your project. This

program is for children, adults, and teenagers.

NOTE: This will be the only knitting class for

the month of May. Knitting will start up again

in June.

May the 4th

Be With You:

Star Wars

Program

Saturday, May 4, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Spend a couple hours in the Star Wars universe

with WKVI's Tom Berg. Video clips from the

original trilogy will be shown, as well as some

behind the scenes footage. There will also be a

'show and tell' where Tom will bring in

memorabilia from his

personal Star Wars collection, and invites you to

do the same. A few surprises are planned as well.

AVOID BEIGE: STEP SEVEN Tuesday, May 7, 6:30 p.m. These foods are usually high in

carbohydrates and calories but low

in nutrition. Learn upgrades for:

bread, rice, & pasta that taste

great. Let's add color to your plate.

Please sign up by 5/6 at 574-772-7323.

Computer Class: Intermediate Excel

Thursday, May 9 4:30-8:00 p.m. Presented by SCILL Center

Learn more in-depth techniques into using the

spreadsheet program Microsoft Excel. Sign up must

be before noon by 5/9/13. Cost: $35, ask about a

discount. Call 574-772-7323 OR CALL Jerry

Gurrado at SCILL Center 574-772-8001.

CROCHET CLASSES MONDAYS AND SATURDAYS

Mondays, May 6, 13, and 20 and

Saturday, May 4. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Presented by Andrea Brown

Do you crochet or would you like to

learn? Andrea Brown will assist you with your

project. Please bring your yarn and hooks. This

program is for children, teenagers and adults. Family Matinee:

Wreck It Ralph

Saturday May 11

1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Come spend an afternoon with

your family at SCPL for a

Saturday movie matinee

showing of Disney’s Wreck-It-

Ralph. All ages are welcome

to attend.

ALL PROGRAMS: FREE UNLESS SPECIFIED.

Hoosier Valley - a

unexpected railroad museum

Wednesday, May 15 6:30 –

7:30 p.m.

Hoosier Valley Railroad

museum is celebrating its'

25th anniversary this year. The narrative will

explain how we got to the present program and

what we hope to do in the future. In addition, two

other presentations will show just how antique

railcars get to the museum, and how we moved a 2

1/2 story by 35 foot railroad switch tower from

East Chicago to North Judson. Please sign up by

Tuesday, 5/14.

Racing through Indiana: an Auto Racing Expose

Saturday May 18 1:00-3:330 p.m.

The Starke County

Library will host an Auto Racing expose hosted by

Ron Verash. The talk will include area racing, the

history of Auto Racing in Indiana, and the Indy 500

and Brickyard 400's. Photos and memorabilia are

included, as well as history on drivers Indiana

drivers. Several actual Race Cars will be on display

outside the Library for patrons to see the cars up

close, and even sit in the driver's seat. Please sign

up by 5/17.

Growing up Green — Youth Gardening Saturday May 25 10:00 –

11:30 a.m. Presented by The Evergreen

Gardening Club

Learn about plants and

creating a garden with the Evergreen Gardening club

as they teach kids basic gardening skills. The

program will end with heading outside planting

flowers . Flowers donated by First Stage

Greenhouse. Ages 6-10. Please sign up by 5/24.

Computer Class:

Power Point

Tuesday, May 28

5:00-8:00 p.m. Presented by the SCILL Center

Learn how to add pizzazz and pop to your

presentations with this class on using Power Point.

Create slideshows that will bring your presentation to

life. Sign up must be before noon by 5/27/13.

Cost: $35, ask about a discount.

Call 574-772-7323 OR CALL Jerry Gurrado at

SCILL Center 574-772-8001.

Breathe easier with

your COPD

Tuesday, May 28 1:00-2:00 p.m. Presented by: IU Health

COPD (Chronic Obstructive

Pulmonary Disease) is a serious

lung disease which makes it hard to

breath. Also known as emphysema

or chronic bronchitis. By taking steps now, and

talking with your doctor or health care provider

about treatment options, you can breathe better and

enjoy a more active life. Karen Hooker, RN and

Brad Crosby, RT will discuss treatment options and

steps to help you achieve easier breathing. Please

sign up by 5/27.

Alzheimer's Basics

Wednesday, May 29

6:00-7:00 p.m.

Presented by Louise Thompson

Leasrn about Alzheimer’s and its

effects in this program presented

by the Alzheimer’s Association of

Greater Indiana. Please sign up

by 5/28.



1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14,

2013

Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Preschool Story Time is develop-mentally appropriate for three to five year old children. Children will sing songs, listen to flannel

board and magnet stories, act out stories, watch puppet shows, and

create crafts.

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Monsters

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Mo Willem

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Audrey Wood

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 Eric Carle

Wednesday, May 29, 2013 Graduation Theme

10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

All ages welcome Bring any

size hook and yarn with an

idea of what you would

like to make.

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Monday , May 6, 2013

Monday, May 13, 2013

Monday, May 20, 2013

YA Program: No

May Programs

Infant Story Time: No

May Programs

Elementary Program After School

Thursdays

4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Elementary Programs are designed for

children going into kindergarten through

fifth grade.

Thursday, May 2, 2013





Saturday Programs

No May Programs

Toddler Time

Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Toddler Time is designed for

children, birth through 34

months old, with and adult care-

giver. During this time, infants,

toddlers and their care givers will

listen to stories, sing songs, do

ball play, play circle games, do

one-on-one reading, blow bub-

bles, play instruments, and make

a craft.







Hamlet Branch P.O. Box 8

6 North Starke Street

Hamlet, IN 46532

(574) 867-6033

Open: Mon., Weds., Fri.

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. C.T.

Closed: Tues., Thurs.,

Sun.

Open: Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The San Pierre Branch Library will be hosting Recipe Club meetings every other week on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

If you are interested in attending, please contact Lisa Jakich at the San Pierre Library 219-828-4352

for the dates in April.

San Pierre Branch PO Box 218

103 S. Broadway

San Pierre, IN 46374

(219) 828-4352


9 a.m. - 5 p.m. C.T

Closed: Tues., Thurs., Sun.

Open: Sat. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Koontz Lake Branch

7954 North Hwy. 23

Walkerton, IN 46574

(574) 586-3353


9 a.m. - 5 p.m. C.T.

Closed: Tues., Thurs., Sun.

Open: Sat. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Crochet Classes 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31.

Looking to learn a new skill, find some time to work on a

crochet project, or would you like to socialize while you work

on your project? Join us for Crochet Class at the Hamlet

Branch Library. Sheila Urwiler and Andrea Brown will help

you get started, or help you with any problems you are hav-

ing. Bring your own yarn and hook.

tel:219-828-4352


This month Starke County Public Library will have Nexus 7 tablets available for checkout to patrons. The Android Tablets will be available for patrons to read digital magazines in the library from our service that we launched last month, Zinio. Only the Zinio magazine service will be available. The tablets themselves are locked down and are not internet accessible. The tablets can be checked out to patrons in exchange for their driver’s license or photo id. Patrons wishing to check out a tablet must be 18 years of age or older. Currently there are no time limits as to how long you can have the tablet checked out. They cannot be taken out of the library or into the bathrooms, but can be read anywhere else in the building.

DATE BRANCH THEME TIME

April 29 Koontz Lake Goats 3:30 p.m.— 4:15 p.m.

May 6 Koontz Lake Flowers 3:30 p.m.—4:15 p.m.

May 13 Koontz Lake Butterflies 3:30 p.m.—4:15 p.m.

May 20 Koontz Lake Ice Cream 3:30 p.m.—4:15 p.m.

May 1 Hamlet Goats 3:30 p.m.—4:15 p.m.

May 8 Hamlet Flowers 3:30 p.m.—4:15 p.m.

May 15 Hamlet Butterflies 3:30 p.m.—4:15 p.m.

May 22 Hamlet Ice Cream 3:30 p.m.—4:15 p.m.

May 3 San Pierre Goats 3:30 p.m.—4:15 p.m.

May 10 San Pierre Flowers 3:30 p.m.—4:15 p.m.

May 17 San Pierre Butterflies 3:30 p.m.—4:15 p.m.

May 24 San Pierre Ice Cream 3:30 p.m.—4:15 p.m.


Children’s Department:

"The youth services department is so

helpful and fun. The programs are

very educational and the crafts are

awesome." Amelia

"Miss Andrea rocks at story time!!"

"It allows me to keep up to date on current lit-

erature and technology. I don't know what I'd do

without it [the library]!"

"When I was a boy, my older sister read all the

time. I almost read nothing. Now I can't imagine

not reading. Libraries are essential in my opin-

ion. Not everybody can afford to buy books. It

is the caring community's responsibility to make

sure everyone has knowledge available to

them." J.O.

"I love talking to my favorite librarian, Barb! She

always makes my day better! The Hamlet Library

has such a positive atmosphere. I love that when-

ever I have school work to do, I know the Hamlet

library will be there for me!" Ali Quinn

"I love to read. Also I find the Librarian [Barb

Pilger] to be friendly and informative. And to top it

off its only a few blocks from where I live! I love

this library and have since I was a child!" Nancy

Earnest

"I love reading. I can come here and look on the

shelves and always find something to read. The

library person, Lisa, is always helpful when I

need it. It's a good place to find out if anything

is going on in town."

"We can read children's books and check out

current and older titled DVD's. It is also so

close to our home and the staff are really help-

ful and eager to take care of the patrons. We

love it. :)"

Top: 1st Place winner

Gary Landrum and his

daughter with Chocolate

Lover’s Cupcakes.

Right: 2nd Place Winner

Cherie Burns with

Key Lime Cupcakes

Left: 3rd Place Winner

Mariah Keehn’s

Cakes Fit for a King

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