Library Happenings January 2020

From the Director: Happy New Year, library friends! A colleague at another library just sent out an email for us to prepare for an upcoming meeting, and included an analogy I have never seen in all my reading and attending conferences. But I love it! She asked us to consider “roses, thorns and buds.” A rose is something that went really well this year and we should consider doing it again in the future. A thorn is a challenge and we should change or eliminate it. A bud is something new or intriguing and we should explore it for the future. Isn’t that great? I’m not one for resolutions, but I am all about evaluating, fine-tuning, and looking ahead, and this mind picture works perfectly for me.

I can give out a bouquet of roses for 2019, but if I had to pick one thing it would be our expansion of Outreach Services. Mark Villono and his crew just haven’t stopped coming up with new places to take the library outside of our walls, making new partners, and including other departments. A thorn would be construction—not so much the closing of Lincoln Way, which was just a blip for us, but our own remodeling of the Bookmobile Department that put our Auditorium out of commission for several months. Even then, all programming staff worked creatively around that “thorn.” And, we have a big long list of “budding” ideas for the new year, from increasing the number of days we deliver to homebound clients to trading off programs between all the branches. That brings up a good point. If you’re not aware of Homebound Service, this is personal home delivery of library materials—your choice—whether you are permanently disabled or temporarily laid up after a surgery, for example. It’s the door dash of library services! Vicki and Summer will be happy to place holds on requested items, or select materials based on your likes and dislikes, and deliver a batch to your door. Spread the word, and contact Mark Villono at 330-832-9831 x313 to see if you qualify for this service. I have a great book suggestion this month about the life-changing gift of books and literacy. JoJo Moyes’ The Giver of Stars features Kentucky library women delivering books to the back country by horse or mule in the years leading up to World War II, something that really happened and that I didn’t know about. There’s a little politics—property rights and the unionization of mines — a little romance, and a lot of books. What’s not to like? However, you might want to start with The Book Women of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson to see if you agree that the more famous Moyes possibly lifted whole paragraphs from that debut novel! (Richardson’s publisher is not taking Moyes to court.) I’ve read both, and they were different enough that I didn’t see it, but in either case, I learned about a fascinating time in American history. For further discussion on The Book Women of Troublesome Creek, see page 6 of this newsletter! Roses to you all for being library and literacy supporters. May your year be full of new ideas!

Sherie Brown, Director

All locations of the Massillon Public Library

will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Call the Massillon Public Library at 330-832-9831 x327 to register.

Adults of all ages welcome!

January Adult Computer Classes

Monday, January 13 Computer Basics 3:00 - 4:30pm This program is for the beginner who has no experience and would like to learn to use a computer. In this class, you will practice using a mouse, and work with a standard QWERTY keyboard. In addition, a short lecture will be presented about the various hardware and software components of a computer system.

Tuesday, January 14 Internet Basics 3:00 - 4:30pm Attendees will be given an introduction to navigating the Internet and the World Wide Web using a laptop computer. In addition, an explanation and demonstration will be given of the popular web browsers being used today on the Microsoft Windows system. Prerequisites: Experience using a computer mouse, keyboard, and the Windows operating system. Wednesday, January 15 Email Basics 3:00 - 4:30pm Attendees will be given an introduction to creating and using an email account on a personal computer. Learn about the uses of an email account and how to navigate a browser-based email account. Prerequisites for this class: Experience using a computer mouse, keyboard, and the Windows operating system. In addition, being familiar with navigating the World Wide Web is helpful. Wednesday, January 22 Microsoft Excel I-III Series- Class 1 6:00 - 7:30pm This is the first of a three-part series where attendees will learn basic Excel spreadsheet skills, such as working with the ribbon, formatting a worksheet, and entering formulas. The goal of this three-part series is to build a personal expense-tracking workbook. Previous experience using a computer and mouse is necessary. Each class in this series builds on the previous class. Tuesday, January 28 Microsoft Excel I-III Series- Class 2 6:00 - 7:30pm Part Two of the three-part Excel class will include topics such as working with the subtotal formula and the order of operations in formulas. Prerequisites: Each class builds on the previous class; therefore, attendees will need to take each class in the series to get the maximum benefit. Wednesday, January 29 Microsoft Excel I-III Series- Class 3 6:00 - 7:30pm Part Three of the series continues with learning Excel spreadsheet skills, such as conditional formatting, building a pivot table, and creating a two-axis chart. Prerequisites: Class 2 and previous experience using a computer and mouse is necessary. Attendees can save their work on a USB flash drive or access their personal cloud storage area via the internet.

Mon., January 6 11:00am Duncan Room

Friends of the Library Meeting “The Friends” is a 501c3 organization of library patrons interested in increasing/improving the resources of the Massillon Public Library. The Friends organizes and runs the book sales, contributes funds for new equipment, plans social events, and more. For more information, please contact Mary Ellen Brown, Volunteer Coordinator/Friends Liaison at 330-832-9831 x301.

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Tue., January 7 & 21 6:30pm 2nd Fl. Mtg. Rm.

Meditation Led by guest presenter Gwen Miller. Questions? Please call the Reference Desk at 330-832-9831 x312.

Mon., January 6 6:00pm in the 2nd Fl. Mtg. Rm.

Vinyl Listening Session Join us as Billy Oliver spins vinyl from his eclectic collection and Rick Beight plays “first albums for the first month of the year.” No regis-tration. Questions? Call 330-832-9831 x 314.

Wed., January 15 6:30pm in the Auditorium

Pinterest: Ojos de Dios (God’s Eyes) Mandalas Using wooden dowels and yarn, we will make vibrant Ojos de Dios mandalas. Registration required. Questions? Please call the Reference Desk at 330-832-9831 x312.

Mon., January 27 12 Noon in the Duncan Room 6:00pm in the 2nd Fl. Mtg. Room

4th Monday Book Club Join us at either time to discuss The Guest Book by Sarah Blake. This program is free and open to the public. No registration required. For more information, please call 330-832-9831 x312.

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Sat., January 4 3:30-4:30pm 2nd Fl. Mtg. Rm.

Junior Friends of the Library Meeting Membership is open to all students in Grades 7 through 12. Call 330-832-9831 x321 to find out more and how to join!

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Tue., January 21 9:00am

Askren 3rd Tuesday Book Club

Join us to discuss The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michelle Richardson. Please call 330-879-2113 for more information.

Tue., January 21 5:30pm Auditorium Family Movie Night: Toy Story 4 (G) Free admission and free snacks! Doors open at 5:15pm. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Questions? Call 330-832-9831 x317.

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Massillon Public Library – Barry Askren Memorial Branch

1200 Market Street NE M/W 10am-6pm

Navarre, OH 44662 T 10am-4pm

330-879-2113 Th/F 9am-4pm

Sat 10am-2pm

Sun CLOSED

Massillon Public Library M/T/W 10am-8pm

208 Lincoln Way East Th 10am-6pm

Massillon, OH 44646 F/Sat 10am-5pm

330-832-9831 Sun (Jun-Aug) CLOSED

Bookmobile and Outreach: 330-832-9831, Ext. 329 Sun (Sep-May) 1pm-5pm

Massillon Public Library – Pam S. Belloni Memorial Branch

12000 Navarre Road SW M/W/Th/F 9am-3:30pm

Navarre, OH 44662 T 9am-7pm

330-767-9939 Sat/Sun CLOSED

Massillon Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, January 23 at 4:00pm

MPL Auditorium

The public is always welcome to attend!