Volume XXI, No. 1 www.lclibs.org/myerstown Spring / Summer 2017

Words from the President of the Board of Trustees MCL he state of the Myerstown Community Library is healthy. This health is supported by our valued community residents who support our community library financially. Our dedicated volunteers put in hours of work and our friends of the MCL are always there in a time of need. It’s almost a year now since we lost our biggest supporter, our past president, Gail Shiner. I continue with the help of our tireless Board of Trustees to complete her vision of MCL’s future. This year, as always, we have many projects. We have just finished up our Spring Magic Auction fundraiser and will follow by preparing for our Fall Book Sale. Besides those two big yearly projects we have many smaller projects both internally and externally. Last fall, we completed the landscaping project at the entrance and side of the library spearheaded by our past president. We also installed a security monitor system that provides us the necessary 24/7 coverage to maintain a safe and secure facility in protecting the assets of the library. Most recently, we replaced our ten year old copier. Beyond some of the obvious physical

projects, we have updated some sections of our by-laws and adjusted some our investments to make them stronger and sounder for the health of the library. This spring, we will resurface and reline the old section of the parking lot. This will create a two or three day inconvenience to our patrons. A project for the future that will require some financial commitment will be the installation of a new exterior LED library sign with the ability to advertise hours, programs currently and coming to library as well as necessary community news. This is just one of many projects, small and large, that the Board of Trustees tirelessly works at to continue to improve the services offered by the library to our community residents. On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I thank you all for your continued support to the MCL and our endeavors to continue to make MCL the best library in Lebanon County.

Sincerely,Steve Wohlbruck

Saturday Summer Hours: July 1st – September 2nd 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

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Things heat up at the Myerstown Community Library in summer – both actually and metaphorically. The Summer Reading Program and Summer Story times are the “main events” for the months of June and July. This year our summer theme for all the reading programs is “Build a Better World”. Since one of the main thrusts of the summer programs for children is the desire to keep them reading so they don’t slide into the Summer Slump – the tendency for students to lose some of the achievement gains they have made during the previous school year. I urge all parents to have some form of a summer reading schedule for their children, whatever their age. (An excellent way of doing this is to lead by example –

let them see you read as well.) We welcome children from pre-readers through adults in one of our three programs. And, while the Wednesday evening programs and the prizes are fun…Reading is the name of the game! 1000 Books Before Kindergarten has proven to be a winner as well. For more information on this nationally recognized program, please stop in or give us a call at the library (717-866-2800). We have several children who have already made their 1000 book goal. Look for their faces on our Facebook page! For the older group – please join our book discussion group in August. We will be reading Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels…including all the parts that were not in your children’s abridged version! Finally, we have purchased a new copier to replace our 10 year old Sharp. The new one also does color copying ($.40/page). We expect that new computers will be next on the purchasing queue. These purchases are possible due to the generosity of the Giving Tree donors.

From theLIBRARIAN’S DESK

by Linda Manwiller

Thank You To our VolunTeers!Every year the Myerstown Community Library thanks their volunteers by treating them to an Appreciation Breakfast – usually during National Volunteer Week. Myerstown, like many small public libraries, relies on their cadre of volunteers for many purposes – shelving books, reading shelves, repairs and assemblies, assisting in fund raisers…and more. We would certainly be stretched if our staff were to do all this. When you see the following, please thank them for all their services to the library and their community –our Story Lady Karen Sandoe, Susan Matalenas, William Seifert, Dan Blydenburgh, Nancy Stechman Swanger, Machelle Bucher, Diana Price, Matthew Walsh, Doris Bergman, Nancy Atkins, Carol Mehler, Wanda Rabold, Betsy Brennan, Terry Miller, Renee Miller, Lisa Smith, and our intrepid volunteer coordinator Lori Swanger.

Volunteers – we salute you!

If you have LEGOS that need a new home, the library could certainly use them – as well as paper tubes, clips, pvc piping, elbows flexible tubing, clip clothes pins, funnels, wire, shoe boxes, and any other “building” supplies you can think of! Drop them off at the library so we can have enough material for our “construction crew”.

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Unleashed your creative juices and help to "Build a Better World" at the Myerstown Community Library during our Summer Reading Program. We are planning a busy schedule for you to build, discover, live, sense, and transform your summer. Shows have already been scheduled with Kit’s Interactive Theatre and Miss Maggie Sings. We will also welcome back the Naturalists from Lancaster Parks and Recreation – and their programs on spiders (yeah!), pollinators, and a Dr. Seuss favorite, the Lorax. There will be some special projects based on STEM

and STEAM programs – including an introduction to Rube Goldberg. Participants will receive tickets for every 60 minutes of reading time that they log. These tickets can then be redeemed for prizes and books. The Summer Reading Program sign-ups will begin on June 5 and the program will finish on July 29. It is open to children from pre-reader through sixth grade. We will also have programs for teens and adults that will start in mid-June and run through mid-August with a chance to take home books and a special prize.

ATTENTION PARENTSTHIS

SUMMERWILL INVOLVEA NUMBER OF

“BUILDING”PROJECTS

Summer Reading ProgramJune 5 – July 29, 2017

ON THE CALENDAR…It may seem to be too early to announce these activities, but the summer is a busy time and we want you to keep them in mind. • SEPTEMBER 9, 2017 – 7:30 AM to 3:00 PMThe Annual Book & Bake Sale!at Frieden’s Lutheran church pavilion. We are already collecting books for the sale – including a bumper load

of cookbooks! We welcome your contribution of clean, current materials for both adults and children.

*PLEASE – No textbooks, encyclopedias, magazines,

or materials too old or damaged to be useful to anyone.

The Friday pre-sale was a success last year, so we will repeat it again in 2017. The Pre-Sale admission fee will be $5.00/person from 6:00 to 8:00 pm – plus the price of the materials. This is the best way to get first crack at our selection. Of course, there will also be bake goods on Saturday and some of our famous miscellaneous items!

• AUGUST 15 @ 7:00 PMSail with Us and Gulliver’s TravelsMany of us may have first met Lemuel Gulliver in Classic Illustrated Comics or an abridged version and remember Gulliver and his adventures with the diminutive inhabitants of Lilliput. But are we acquainted with the other adventures he has including a visit to the Houyhnhnms? Jonathan Swift’s biting satire on human nature and “traveller’s tales” is his best-known work and is considered a classic of British literature. Whether you are re-acquainting yourself or meeting Gulliver for the first time, You are invited to join us in discussing this timeless novel on Tuesday, August 15th, at 7:00 pm. We especially invite the sophomores of ELCO who chose Gulliver’s Travels for their summer reading selection.

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JOIN US FOR STORIESAND CRAFTS AND LOTS OF FUN!

OPEN TO CHILDREN AGES 4 THROUGH 10

TUESDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00 AM.BEGINS JUNE 20TH - AUGUST 8th

(No story time will be held on July 4th.)

A GOOD ST ORY KNOWS NO T IME LIMIT...

WE INVITE YOU to join us during the summer when we hold our...

Meet Our New Trustees…Hello, My name is Diane Groves. I am a new member to the Myerstown Community Library board. I am originally from the Wilkes-Barre area and have lived in Myerstown for over 30 years. I am married to Rick Groves and we have one daughter, Lauren. I am semi-retired. I work part time for Gift CPAs and I teach at Myerstown Nursery School two mornings a week. When I am not working, I love to travel. Especially to see Lauren in Florida. I look forward to serving on the Myerstown Community Library board.

Susan Eberly is President of the Lebanon Valley Economic Development Corporation, a non-profit organization that provides valuable economic tools and

programs for the County. Her main roles as President are; business recruitment, expansion and retention, packaging low interest financing for companies, implementing workforce development initiatives and marketing to increase awareness of the County. Susan is also the owner of All About You Counseling Service, LLC, which is a home-based business that provides marriage and family therapy. Susan’s love for reading and her passion for supporting others led her to write a therapeutic novel book titled, My Sweet Love, Hope for the Wounded Heart. She lives with her husband, Henry in Myerstown, PA. They have three children and seven grandchildren, which she loves spending time with. In her free time, she enjoys remodeling projects, farm work, the outdoors and reading or writing a good book. Susan obtained a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Evangelical Seminary in Myerstown.

Too Many Purses? Are you Awash in Bangles? IS THE STASH BECOMING UNMANAGEABLE?We have the solution for all these “problems”! The Holiday Sale in December features gently-used jewelry and handbags and fabric as well as cookbooks and craft books. This is a great time to find bargains – especially if you are a sewer or crafter! We welcome donations for this sale, but please do not bring them in until after the September Book and Bake Sale.

ON THE CALENDAR Continued from Pg. 3

Become a Summer SponsorAs in the past years, we depend upon the support of the public for a portion of our Summer Reading Program expenses. With the "purchase" of outside programming, the materials needed for those children who register for the SRP, prizes, and arts and crafts materials, the cost of the summer programs is usually $2000. Please consider becoming a Summer Sponsor... the children will be glad you did! Please complete the form below and submit to the Myerstown Community Library.

Name_______________________________________

Address_____________________________________

Phone__________________ Amount $_________.____

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THE LIBRARY STAFF

Linda Manwiller, Librarianllm@ lclibs.org

Assistant Librarians:Marlene DeissJamie Arehart

LIBRARY HOURSMonday, Wednesday, Thursday: 12 - 8 pm

Tuesday: 12 - 6 pmFriday: 9 am - 5 pm

Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm

Summer Saturday Hours9 am - 1 pm

OR LET THE LIBRARYCOME TO YOU

Home delivery of library booksis available for anyone needingthis service. For more information, please call thelibrary at 866-2800.

The Myerstown section of the LebanonCounty Library System website is an excellentchoice to see what library programs arescheduled. We also have a copy of the latestnewsletter on the site.

At the top of the page (www.lclibs.org/myerstown), you will see tabsfor the Online Catalog, the POWER Library,Online Resources, and the Calendar. Our Cal-endar entries are in orange type. You will needyour library card to access the POWER Li-brary and to manage your account online viathe Online Catalog.

CHECK THEWEBSITE

The Myerstown CommunityLibrary Board of Trustees

LIBRARY MEMBERSHIPLibrary cards are Free and available to all residents

of Lebanon County. Children may obtain their own li-brary cards. Residents from other counties must firstpresent a valid card from their county of residence toborrow materials. Library membership is an excel-lent way to enjoy books, videotapes, and many othermaterials. If you are not already a member, considersigning up soon.

BECOME A

VVIIPPHow? Become

a Library Volunteer!

Like all small libraries, we needvolunteers to help us in thedaily activities of the librarysuch as shelving books andother library tasks. (It's also agood way to keep your handon the pulse of the library.) Ifyou can give us two hours aweek - or if you would be will-ing to join as a volunteer sub-stitute on a less regular basis,please contact us at 866-9419.

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Stephen Wohlbruck - President

Brian Fisher – Vice President

Denise Thomas – Secretary

Karen Miller – Treasurer

Assistant Treasurer

Diane GrovesZina Rittle

Mary SmithDorothy Spurigo

Lori Swanger

Suzanne SwangerLaurie Zimmerman

Susan EberlyMatthew Walsh

Trustees

There are a number of items that must be updated, increased, or replaced in the library.These things include computers, CD’s, DVDs, and protective cases for items. We encourageyou to help us purchase these necessary items by making a donation to the library. Wehave set up a series of giving levels for this financial campaign. Gifts to the library are taxdeductible.

MYERSTOWN COMMUNITY LIBRARY_____ Bookworm - up to $25____________________ Book Lover - $50_____ Reader’s Choice - $100_____ Reader’s Circle - over $100_______________

Name ________________________________________________________________Address _______________________________________________________________Phone ________________________________________________________________

How would you like your gift used?_____ Books _____CD’s _____ Books on tape ____ DVDs_____ Other materials / Title Suggestions __________________________________

MEMORIALS&

HONORARIUMSA significant way to recognize and honor familymembers or friends, either living or deceased, isthrough the purchase and donation of a book(s) tothe library. Their name(s) and yours are written in-side the front cover so that others utilizing these ma-terials are aware of your donation. If you areinterested in making such a donation, speak to ei-ther our librarian or assistant librarian.

THE MYERSTOWNCOMMUNITY LIBRARY

MEMORIAL/HONORARIUMBOOK DONATION

FORM

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

______________________________________________________

Phone # _______________________________________________

Amount _______________________________________________

� in Memory of � in Honor of

Subject/Title ___________________________________________

Send Memorial/Honorarium acknowledgment

to the following individual:

Name _________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________

______________________________________________________

LLeeaavvee aa LLeeggaaccyy.. .. ..Support the Endowment Fund

A bequest in your name can live on forever in the life ofthe library. Only the yearly interest is used for daily op-erations. We depend on bequests and donations to allowthe endowment fund to grow. Consult your attorney as tohow to make the Myerstown Community Library a bene-ficiary in your will. If you have any questions about ourendowment fund, please contact Mary Smith, our financechairperson.

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