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Fall 2011 • Volume 19, Issue 4
librarylinksA Newsletter of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Great e xpectations @ Your Library
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free downloadables
You may have seen signs around your library recently highlighting
“Great Expectations.” If you’re wondering what this message is
all about, just think about the latest rage in reading. The percent
of U.S. adults with an e-book reader doubled from 6% to 12%
between November 2010 and May 2011. So if you’re one of them,
why not download ebooks, e-audiobooks and music for free from
the Library’s website? Think of www.CincinnatiLibrary.org as another branch of the Library that’s open 24/7 with a broad range
of reading choices, whether you’d like to download them to your
e-reader or MP3 player or you just want some reading suggestions.
Download FREE eBooks & eAudiobooks—Digital books are
convenient, can be downloaded from home without a special
trip to the Library, and are returned automatically, making it
impossible to accrue fines. Take advantage of the Library’s download service 24/7 at www.CincinnatiLibrary.org. From
there, browse the growing collection of bestselling, new release, and classic titles, and check out a digital title with a valid
library card. Once downloaded, digital titles can be enjoyed on a computer or transferred to supported mobile devices. Many
audio titles can also be burned to audio CD.
Download FREE Music–Choose from hundreds of thousands of songs from the Sony Music Entertainment catalog. Library
cardholders can download for free up to three songs each week from the Freegal site linked from the Library’s website at
www.CincinnatiLibrary.org. All songs work on MP3 players, iPods, iPhones and more. All music is free, legal, and you get
to keep it forever, no due dates.
For Young ReadersBecome a Reading Tumbler with Tumblebooks—Animated
talking picture books, storybooks, puzzles and games, audiobooks,
and books in other languages are all offered just for kids through
the Library’s Kidspace at kidspace.CincinnatiLibrary.org And
now there’s TumbleTV, a brand new feature, an animated TV show
with host Tommy Tumbler who introduces brand new books not
yet on the website and old favorites, too! Tommy is a stand up
comic who tells jokes, riddles, and stories in between books.
Develop a Love of Reading with Scholastic BookFlix—This
online picture book service on the Library’s Kidspace website
at kidspace.CincinnatiLibrary.org engages young readers by pairing animated versions of classic storybooks with related
nonfiction titles from Scholastic. Each pair includes a video adaptation of a children’s books, an interactive nonfiction eBook,
educational activities, kid-friendly biographies and links to safe, age appropriate websites to help young readers develop early
research skills. It’s a great way to help kids develop a love of reading!
Great Expectations @ Your Library!
director's message
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Library Funding Update
The dust has settled and Ohio has a new two-year budget. Once again that budget includes less funding for public libraries. I’m not sure why, since State tax revenues are up but, nonetheless, funding to public libraries has been cut.
When State funding first began to drop in 2001, we took the approach of tightening our belts. We trimmed here and there, spent less on materials, cut hours, postponed capital improvements and that got us through the first round of cuts. Our thinking was that the economy would recover soon and our funding would bounce back with that recovery.
That didn’t happen. Instead the economy worsened and library funding declined with it. So, we cut deeper, cancelled capital projects and used the funds for those projects to keep every branch library open. As years went by it became apparent that without new revenue as many as 20 of our branch libraries would have to close. We simply did not have the funds to operate our entire Library.
We were heartbroken and terrified that the Library, used so heavily by our cardholders and built over more than 150 years, would be dismantled. But Hamilton County voters came through and provided the new revenue needed to offset the State funding losses we had suffered between 2001 and 2009.
Now we face more cuts. In addition to the State funding cuts, a recent reappraisal of properties in Hamilton County will also reduce our funding from the new tax levy. In 2012 our income will drop by another $3.2 million and our State funding will be the lowest it’s been since 1990.
With the passage of this new State budget we know now that public libraries are not going to share in the economic recovery of our State. Knowing this we must act to keep our Library financially sound. So we’re making changes to how we operate. We’re outsourcing some positions and continuing to scrutinize expenditures. Staff members received no raise this year and are paying more of their benefits—at a time when they are busier than ever. That’s the real irony behind all the funding cuts. Use of the Library is increasing. Through July the number of items borrowed increased 8% or 750,000. Program attendance grew 33% or 68,000, the number of cardholders is up 19.9%, and the number of visits to our Library is 4.3 million.
Unless our funding begins to increase, and there’s nothing to indicate it will, we face difficult decisions in the next two years. As we make those decisions we will keep in mind the enormous demand for Library service in this community and do everything we can to continue providing excellent service to all.
Kimber L. Fender, Executive Director
West End Branch Library Celebrates 50 Years of ServiceThe West End Branch will celebrate five decades of Library service to the community this year! Library staff will officially mark the branch’s 50th birthday at an Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, October 29, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. The day’s events include a visit from Rufus the Library Reading Dog, crafty activities for kids, refreshments, and prize giveaways! As part of the celebration, the branch will also hold its 10th Annual Mary E. Finley Essay and Speech Contest at 3:00 p.m.
About The Mary E. Finley Memorial Essay And Speech ContestThe West End Branch invites students in grades 6 to 12 who go to school or live in the West End to write an essay about what the Public Library means to them. It’s all part of the Annual Mary E. Finley Memorial Essay and Speech Contest, sponsored by retired librarian George Ferguson, Mrs. Finley’s great-nephew Steve Rousseau (founder and CEO of Minority Recruit), Mr. & Mrs. Tom Pitts, and the Friends of the Public Library.
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programs & exhibits
Teen On The Same Page Moves to October This fall, the Library is launching Teen On the Same Page (Teen OTSP) to coincide with Teen Read Week
(October 16–22). Just like the traditional community-wide reading project, Teen OTSP takes place over a
series of weeks, while featuring programs related to a chosen book and topics explored through reading it.
However, in this version, which has been designed especially for young readers, the book is selected for
teens by teens. This year’s pick is Thirteen Reasons Why, the New York Times bestseller by Jay Asher.
The story is told from the perspectives of Hannah Baker, a teen who committed suicide, and Clay Jensen,
her classmate. Two weeks after Hannah’s death, Clay comes home from school to find a nondescript
box filled with very descriptive contents—a collection of 13 cassette tapes. Each tape details the thirteen
reasons why Hannah decided to end her life. If Clay listens, he’ll know who made the list.
To offer compelling programs addressing the sensitive issues covered in the book, the Library is also partnering with the Suicide
Prevention Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Teens, their parents, and their educators will be invited to
come together for some thought-provoking discussions offered at various Library locations from late September into early November.
Teens Meet Jay Asher! Teen Read Week invites teens to read for the fun of it. Special events and
programs related to this year’s theme, Picture It @ Your Library, will be offered at various Library locations
encouraging teens to read graphic novels and other illustrated books, check out creative books, or imagine
the world through literature. The 2011 program offers something doubly exciting for teens---the opportunity
to meet Jay Asher, as the national spokesperson for Teen Read Week, as well as the featured author for the
Teen On the Same Page. The award-wining author will be at the Main Library as part of both programs on
Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the Atrium (south building, first floor).
Teen On the Same Page and Teen Read Week are sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library and the Kersten Fund. For more
information about these events, visit Teenspace.CincinnatiLibrary.org in early October.
Teen Photography Contest Goes Wild in OctoberFrom October 1–31, teens are also invited to participate in the
Library’s 10th annual Teen Photography Contest, sponsored by
the Friends of the Public Library and Chipotle Mexican Grill.
This year’s “Go Wild!” theme calls for teens to snap pictures of
the flora and fauna that live in and around their communities.
For inspiration, the Hamilton County Park District will lead
programs in late September at select Library locations to teach
teens how to find and photograph plants and animals in their natural habitats without causing anyone (or thing) any
harm. Winners will receive a gift card to Chipotle, and each entrant’s name will be entered into a random drawing at
their local Library for a “One Free Item” card to Chipotle! All winning and honorable mention photos will be exhibited
in a virtual gallery on Teenspace, the Library's website for teens. New this year: Email us your submissions! Log on to
Teenspace.CincinnatiLibrary.org. for more information on how to enter.
programs & exhibits
Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestra Concert on November 5Visit the Main Library on Saturday, November 5 at 2:00 p.m. for a fun-filled classical music experience for the entire family performed by members of the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestras. The concert will be led by Cincinnati Pops Conductor John Morris Russell, who has consistently won international praise for his extraordinary music-making and visionary leadership. An acclaimed conductor and innovative programmer who previously served for 11 years as Associate Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra from 1995 to 2006, Mr. Russell officially takes up the baton as Conductor of the Cincinnati Pops in September 2011.
This concert is the first in a quarterly series of family classical music events with the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops Orchestras, so be sure to check the Library’s program calendar at www.cincinnatilibrary.org/programs for dates and locations of future
performances. Sponsored by the Valerio Family Fund. Artists and programs are subject to change.
College Information Series at Westwood Branch This FallFriday night football games and homecoming dances will soon give way to senior prom and graduation ceremonies. Before they know it, area high school students will be high school graduates. To help them plan ahead, the Westwood Branch Library is hosting a series of four programs to assist students with successfully navigating the path toward college. This free series, sponsored by the Friends of the Public Library, is scheduled for Tuesday evenings, September 27, and October 4, 18, and 25, at 6:30 p.m. The College Information Series will offer a comprehensive look at higher education and show college bound kids and their families how Learning Express Library, a free resource available on www.CincinnatiLibrary.org, can help them with their search. Topics include researching and visiting colleges; completing the application process; financial aid and scholarships; and preparing for college entrance exams. For more information or to register, call (513) 369-4474, email or register online through the Library’s Program Calendar, http://programs.cincinnatilibrary.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp.
Photography Club of Greater Cincinnati Exhibit at Main Library Through October 23Beginning on August 29, visitors to the Main Library will have the opportunity to see
the works of some of the region’s most talented local photographers. The Photography
Club of Greater Cincinnati will be displaying photographs featuring Cincinnati scenes, as
well as national and international travels, captured by its members. The club was formed
in 1951 with the goal of promoting the interests and activities of photographers for
pleasure, education and recreation.
National Gaming Day November 12On Saturday, November 12, the Library will join hundreds of other libraries across the country to celebrate National Gaming Day @ Your Library as part of an initiative of the American Library Association. The day reconnects communities to the educational, recreational, and social value of all types of games by playing them at the Library. Gaming offers customers of all ages more fun options to fulfill their desire to learn, play, AND read at the Library! Young customers can interact with a diverse group of peers, share their expertise with others (including adults), and develop new strategies for gaming and learning. Each of the Library’s 41 locations will host activities for the entire family, including video games, board games, card games, trivia, puzzles, and much more. For more information, visit www.CincinnatiLibrary.org.
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friends' shop
The Library Friends' Shop,
Monday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.—4:00 p.m.
Main Library–Mezzanine Level,
(513) 369-6920
Children’s Toys–Fun and Educational!Great selection of toys, math and classic games, puzzles, plush animals, and baby gifts.
• The Original Book Buggee from P`Kolino, $40
• Plush collection from MerryMakers based on bestselling and classic children’s books, including Olivia, Pete the Cat, and Llama Llama Red Pajama, $12.50–$18
Exclusive Christmas Cards!Re-printed images from rare books in the Library’s collection. Choose from two sets:
• Four images from The Night Before Christmas illustrated by John B. Geyser and published by Peter G. Thompson, 1883.
• Three images from an 1843 first edition A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens and illustrated by John Leech. Boxed set of 8 cards $10, or sold individually $2.50 each.
Used Books, Cards & More Come in and delight in your own discoveries at the Library Friends’ Shop.
• Choose from “the best assortment of greeting cards in downtown” • Lots more for all your giving needs including 2012 wall & desk calendars and planners, fun office accessories, literary gifts, bookmarks, boxed thank you and blank cards, jewelry by local artists, and the list goes on and on!
Extended Holiday Hours begin Sunday November 27 through Friday December 23
Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m,
and Sunday 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Annual Friends’ Member Appreciation Sale is October 1–31.
25% off Entire Stock (a few items are excluded).
Holiday Open House, Sunday, November 27, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Tee Shirts and Sleep Shirts–Must-Haves for Book Lovers!Printed with clever captions; “Oops! I Bought Another Pile of Books”,
“Jane Austen Rocks”, “I run with a rough crowd…my Book Club,” and the classic “So Many Books, So Little Time”.
• ¾ Sleeve Tee Shirt, 100% cotton, M–XL, $17.50 • Short Sleeve Sleep Shirts, one size fits most, $25
Beautiful Array of Scarves–Great Gifts!• Our selection includes skinny string scarves, luxurious paisleys and stripes, generous wrap styles, and cashmere plaids, $6.99–$25.
The Night Before Christmas
Mrs. Julie MahlinMs. Dorothea MarloweMs. Elizabeth MattinglyMr. William Joel McCrayMs. JoAnn McKinleyMs. Linda McKnightMs. Carolyn B. MillerMs. Sari E. MillerMs. Patricia M. MullenMrs. Gwen NunnMs. Nikki G. OrlemannMr. Donald PasqualettiMs. Jeannine PearsonMs. Beverly RaheemMs. Sue RichmondMr. Jan T. RikerMrs. Bernice M. RobinMs. Betty Jean RoederMrs. Marianne Roy Mr. Charles SamisMr. Donald A. SchenckMr. Ken SchoettmerMs. Carol ShoreMs. Madeleine K. ShortMrs. Marilyn E. SnyderMs. Tanya M. StagerMs. Diane SteeleMrs. Janet StrittholtMrs. Marcella G. TriceMs. Colette L. VegaMs. Lynn WasnakMr. Don WeinkamMr. Franklin H. WhiteMs. Judith A. WickMs. Ariel F. Yisrael
Retired StaffMr. James AndersonMrs. E. Jeanne EngelmanMs. Donna FoustMrs. Elaine GillespieMrs. Carol HodgemanMrs. Anna J. HortonMrs. Sue K.LumbMr. Carl G. Marquette, Jr.Ms. Melanie MarshMrs. Vicki McClureMs. Margaret PenrodMs. Mary PiepmeierMs. Carrie Conlin RoyaltyMs. Kathleen A. ScahillMrs. Shirley SchottelkotteMrs. Emogene C. StephensonMs. Peggy M. StuhlreyerMs. Lois J. SullivanMs. Janet C. Wiehe
StaffMrs. Bina BonnellMs. Mary Beth S. BrestelMrs. Deborah E. CarricoMs. Pamela HealyMrs. Phyllis McElravyMs. Lynette SchmittMs. Mary SmithMr. John Vidmar
friends' memberships
Special thanks to our members who joined or renewed between April 1, 2011 and June 30, 2011.
BenefactorMrs. Mary S. Stern, Jr.Mrs. George P. StimsonMr. Phil StuebbeMs. Sallie R. Wadsworth
PatronMr. Thomas P. AtkinsMrs. Lee S. CowanMs. Kim DeitloffMs. Crystal GermanMs. Consuelo HarrisMr. & Mrs. Gene HawkinsMr. & Mrs. Mike KesloskyMr. Luke T. LavinMrs. Ellen H. PaulsenMr. & Mrs. Joseph PichlerMr. & Mrs. Bud
RoudebushMr. & Mrs. Philip Stoehr
SponsorMs. Mary Ellen AddisonDr. & Mrs. Marc A.
AlexanderAlpaugh FoundationMr. John T. CooperMr. John DiehlMr. Robert C. DouglasMr. Ken HorneMr. Paul C. KeidelMr. & Mrs. Duane V. KellerMs. Mary LeveeMrs. Mary NaylorMr. Don NerswickMs. Julie NettletonMr. & Mrs. Stan NeumannMr. Kenneth P. ScheffelMr. Jeffrey WaltzDr. & Mrs. Donald R. Welti
OrganizationMs. Tawny Dwyer
Family/DualMr. & Mrs. Richard N.
AdamsMr. & Mrs. Richard BauerMr. & Mrs. John BetagoleMr. Victor BlancoMr. & Mrs. Louis
BourgeoisMs. Paula Brehm-HeegerMr. Charles BrownMr. Curtis BrownMr. & Mrs. Scott BrownMr. & Mrs. Randal CepressMr. & Mrs. Michael
CiancioMr. James ClasperMr. & Mrs. James DempseyMr. & Mrs. William
DowningMr. & Mrs. Charles E.
Downton, IIIMr. & Mrs. Keith EagarMr. & Mrs. David EckerMr. & Mrs. Alan ElgersmaMr. & Mrs. Richard EvansMr. & Mrs. Robert Falcon
Mr. & Mrs. Gary E. FarmerDr. & Mrs. Henry FenichelMrs. Noriko A. FieldsMr. & Mrs. Frederick FinkDr. & Mrs. Tom ForteMr. & Mrs. David FristoeDr. & Mrs. Marshall GinsburgMs. Julie Niesen GosdinMr. & Mrs. Gerald H. Greene, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Randall A. HainesMr. & Mrs. Mike HarmonMrs. Sandra S. HarrisMr. & Mrs. Thomas HartkeMr. & Mrs. William HillenbrandMr. Ray HilsMr. & Mrs. William HolubMr. & Mrs. R. Patrick HomanMr. & Mrs. Scott A. HorstmeierMr. & Mrs. Gary HortonMr. & Mrs. Paul JenkinsMr. & Mrs. James KingMr. & Mrs. Lee KnuevenMr. & Mrs. Wayne LawrenceMr. & Mrs. Richard LehmanMr. & Mrs. Nate LevinMrs. Marion LevyMs. Constance LighthallMr. & Mrs. George MabeyMs. Kathleen B. McCormickMr. & Mrs. William McKinneyMs. Susan MeynMr. & Mrs. Richard D. MillerMr. John MillerMr. & Mrs. Douglas MoehringMr. & Mrs. H. A. Musser, Jr.Mr. & Mrs. Steve MyersMr. & Mrs. Paul NathanMs. Renee NorrisMs. Karen O'ConnellMs. Grace RoyaltyMr. & Mrs. David RuscherMr. & Mrs. David SandMr. & Mrs. Leonard SauersMs. Maggie SchneiderMs. Janet A. SelfMr. & Mrs. Kenneth SkauMr. & Mrs. William StrangfeldMr. & Mrs. Allen StuempelMs Diane Sutherland-LuczajMr. & Mrs. Joseph TitschingerMr. & Mrs. Jeff TottenMr. & Mrs. Paul J. WagnerMr. & Mrs. Michael C. WalkerMr. & Mrs. Frederick WarrenDr.& Mrs. Joel WeismanMr. Daniel WhiteleyRev. & Mrs. Caroll A. WoodMr. Walter WoolfolkMr. James T. Zeter
IndividualMs. Rose AlcornMs. Tracy AlleyMs. Maureen B. BabbittMs. Carol BainMs. Debbie BeatyMs. Melissa BennettMr. Todd BezoldMs. Beth B. Brann Ms. Claire ChougnetMrs. Sue Cohen
Mrs. Virginia CoverMs. Donna CovrettMr. Donald I. CrewsMrs. Marjorie E. DavisMs. Barbara DolanMs. Tina DyehouseMr. Daniel EltzrothMs. Julie FairbanksMs. Valerie FreyMs. Sarah GallantMs. S. GreenMs. Laura R. GrunzingerMs. Stevi HammonsMs. Kristina HudsonMr. David HulefeldMr. Kurt R. HuntMrs. Miriam D. IrwinMr. Willie JohnsonMr. Thomas D. JordanMs. Sharon A. Kerns Mr. Zenebe KifleMs. Nadine KingMs. Marge KirkpatrickMs. Allyson Knue Ms. Andrea Tuttle KornbluhMs. Janet KrutzkampMs. Brandy LawrenceMs. Gayle LinkletterMs. Geraldine LykinsMs. Peggy Ann MarksteinMrs. Cindy MarshallMr. Bryan T. McGroryMr. Bill McIntyreMs. Molly McRaeMs. Donna H. MeakinMs. Mary MinnilloMs. Karen L. MooreMs. Melinda NealMs. Catherine NieberdingMs. Deborah Paris-EvansMr. Michael PennycuffMs. Linda PhillipsMs. Joyce PrueMr. George RittingerMr. Ricardo RiveraMiss Laura SchmidtMs. Elizabeth Robinette
SchottMrs. Freda ShammaMs. Lisa ShoemakerMs. Carol SideritsMr. Stephen E. SieberMr. John H. SniegockiMs. Rebecca StaleyMs. Edith StarbuckMr. Greg SwartzMr. Robert A. TepeMs. Amy Peters ThomasMs. Meredith TromblyMs. Catherine M. WagnerMrs. Mary E. WestMs. Brooks WilhelmMrs. Daniel Witten
Individual +1Ms. Norma E. AllenMrs. Shirley M. DaviesMs. Charlene GailMs. Joanne GlaserMs. Mary Ann GleasonMr. Thomas Heyob
Mrs. Alice LytleMrs. Debbie NewmanMs. Janet K. SchenkMr. Hank SykesMr. Robert Wright
StudentMs. Paula Poling FoxMs. Regina KrahenbuhlMs. Brittani Perry
SeniorMrs. June H. AlexanderMrs. Joan Lawler AmiottMrs. Elizabeth BazellMs. Bonnie R. BeverageMs. Esther BindlerMrs. L. H. BobbittMr. Carl BraunMrs. Carolyn BruckmannMr. Edward L. BurdellMs. Julie BurwinkelMr. Arnett H. ButlerDr. Judith C. ByrneMs. Carol CarlsonMs. Arlene E. ChristiansonMrs. Lucille P. DanieleDr. Emil DanskerMs. Roxann H. DieffenbachMs. Nancy L. DinkelakerMs. Deborah J. DorwardMrs. Carol DuBoisMrs. Carolyn H. DwyerMrs. Alice F. EichelkrautMs. Janice C. EmmertMs. Janice H. ErismanMr. Norman FinleyMs. Jane FisherMr. H. Garrett FreyMs. Sharon FreyhofMrs. Clara S. GentherMs. Mary Ann HamillMr. Ted HardmanMs. Laura HasenstabMs. Rosemarie HauerMs. Melissa HeidtmannMs. Malinda K. HeinekingMs. Laura G. HirschMrs. Isabelle F. HugoMrs. Atarah JablonskyMs. Mary Jo JansenMs. Alison KamineMs. Patricia A. KarpinskiMr. Russell L. Keeler, Jr.Ms. Sandy KeiserMs. Ella KirbyMr. Roderick KnappMr. Barry KoganMrs. Carole KranackMiss Shirley A. KruseMr. Gordon E. KuhnMs. Vilma J. LagdameoMrs. Betty J. LazaronMrs. JoAnn LemminkMrs. Marianna LewisMrs. Joyce LibermanMr. George J. ListermanMs. Sherry LivingstonMs. Cathryn LongMr. Joseph D. LudwigMs. Carol E. Mahan
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programs and exhibits
This fall, don’t be surprised to see a ballerina tiptoeing around the Library or an actor making a scene out of reading books. What’s it all about? The Library and the Greater Cincinnati Alliance for Arts Education (GCAAE) are sharing center stage to encourage students to “Be a Star with Your RED Card!” With support from GCAAE’s member arts organizations, from late September (National Library Card Sign-Up Month) through October, students in grades K-8 enrolled in Hamilton County schools will be “star struck” by the many great advantages of signing up for a library card and using it for FREE.
As students head back to class, the most important school supply of all is a library card. From accessing online resources (Homework HelpNow, full text articles, and research materials) to
Enjoy Festive Family Fun for Free at the Main Library This Holiday Season! A Christmas Carol Exhibit: Playhouse in the Park’s production of A Christmas Carol is a Cincinnati holiday tradition. Take a behind the scenes peek at Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the rest of your favorite characters in this special exhibit on view at the Main Library from October 25—January 8. Presented in partnership with Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park, the exhibit will include costumes, props, set designs, photos and much more!
Downtown Dazzle Days Activities: During the first three weekends in December, from 1:00—4:00 pm, bring the kids to the Main Library for Downtown Dazzle Days. There will be special performances, crafts, refreshments and lots of holiday cheer! Presented in partnership with
Downtown Cincinnati, Inc. and the Cincinnati Recreation Commission. Sponsored by the Kersten
Fund and the Friends of the Public Library.
Charles Dickens: A Christmas Carol and Other Classics on View at the Main Library Starting November 4
An exhibit featuring the Library’s collection of Charles Dickens’ first and early editions will be on view in the Joseph S. Stern, Jr. Cincinnati Room at the Main Library from November 4—January 2. The key focus of the exhibit is on A Christmas Carol, which was written in a brief span of time but has been his most treasured and adapted work. The idea of the book came to Dickens in early October of 1843 while he was in Manchester to give a speech at the Athenaeum. He began writing upon his return to London and had the book completed in time to be on the store shelves by mid-December.
Dickens created a new genre, the Christmas story written for the Christmas market. The book appeared on December 19, 1843 and that first edition of 6,000 copies sold out almost immediately. The second edition of 2,000 copies issued January 6th, 1844 was completely pre-sold. By April of 1844 the book had gone through seven editions totaling 13,000 copies. There have been over 30 theater adaptations, at least 20 film versions and 24 television interpretations of the Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol In Prose: Being a Ghost Story of Christmas.
Asa Franckewitz and Bruce Cromer in A Christmas Carol (2007). Photo by Sandy Underwood.
borrowing books, magazines, and even graphic novels to downloading ebooks, e-audiobooks and e-music, the RED card will be in the spotlight. And now, there are two new types of library cards, a Child Only and a Teen Only, which allow young cardholders to borrow books--with NO fines.
Metro will also “get on board” through a “Ride & Read” program encouraging families to read while riding the Metro through transit ads in English and Spanish on all 333 of its buses featuring a photo of Metro CEO Terry Garcia Crews reading with several children. An official public Library Card Campaign kickoff will be held on Fountain Square on Wednesday, September 28 at
11:30 a.m. with GCAAE members and Metro.
“Be a Star with Your RED Card!” Sign Up Campaign Gets Support from the Arts & Metro
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history programs
Kick Off Event-Day with the ExpertsSaturday, October 1, Main LibraryVisit experts’ tables for free assistance with family history research, tour the Library’s nationally ranked genealogy collection, and attend workshops and a computer lab all hosted for free in the Genealogy & Local History Department at the Main Library 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
•Tours & Orientation to the Department, at noon•Free Consultations with the Experts–Genealogical advice on German, Irish, African American, land record research, and more from area genealogical specialists
•Introduction to Family History Blogging: Part 1: Getting Started, 10:00 a.m. (Registration not required) Part 2: Tuning Up Your Blog: Computer Lab 1:00 p.m. (Pre-registration required–Participants MUST be computer literate and have an email account). Third Floor Computer Lab
Library Programs Pay Tribute to 150th Anniversary of Civil War
Celebrate Family History Month in October at the Library
Other Family History Programs in October:•Those Before Us: Discover Your Family Roots Monday, October 3, 6:00 p.m., Forest Park Branch Thursday, October 13, 7:00 p.m., Anderson Branch Monday, October 17, 6:00 p.m., Northside Branch
•Searching for Your Civil War Ancestor Saturday, October 8, 2:00 p.m. Main Library
•Ready, Set, Go: Preparing for the 1940 Census Saturday, October 15, 2:00 p.m., Main Library
•After Hours Genealogy Lock-inSaturday, October 29, Main Library (Reservations required)
•Reading Old German Handwriting in Genealogical Records Mondays in October, Pleasant Ridge Branch
For more information, see the Library’s program calendar, or contact the Genealogy & Local History Department at 513-369-6905 or at [email protected] .
This fall the Library’s Genealogy & Local History Department continues its ongoing series of programs commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Genealogists, Cincinnati history buffs, and Civil war enthusiasts don’t want to miss the programs offered this October and November.
Searching for your Civil War Ancestor at the Public Library & Beyond,*Saturday, October 8, 2:00 p.m.Do you have U.S. ancestry dating back to at least the mid-nineteenth century? Then chances are you may have an ancestor who served during the Civil War. Join Reference Librarian Albert Hallenberg, who is also a member of the Cincinnati Civil War Round Table, as he discusses how to find your ancestor, searching rosters, service and pension records, regimental histories and other official documents, both online and in print.
*This program is part of a month long series of genealogy programs in Celebration of Family History Month. Cincinnati and the Civil War, Saturday, November 12, 2:00 p.m. Local historian Robert Wimberg and author of three books on Cincinnati and the Civil War, Cincinnati and the Civil War: Off to Battle, Cincinnati and the Civil War: Under Attack, and Cincinnati and the Civil War, 1863, will talk about local connections to the Civil War.
After Mustering Out: Researching Civil War Veterans, Saturday, November 19, 2:00 p.m. Amy Johnson Crow, a Certified Genealogist who specializes in Ohio research will discuss how to research your Civil War ancestors. She has had articles published in Ancestry, Heritage Quest and Genealogical Computing and has served as Trustee of The Ohio Genealogical Society, Trustee of the Association of Professional Genealogists, chair of First Families of Ohio, and past editor of Ohio Civil War Genealogy Journal.
New Interactive Website Features the Cincinnati Panorama of 1848 You may have visited the Main Library this past spring to celebrate
the unveiling of the Library's treasured 1848 Cincinnati Riverfront
Panorama as it went on permanent display in The Joseph S. Stern, Jr.
Cincinnati Room. To enhance the overall experience of the original
Panorama, two interactive, touch screen displays were also made
available to the public.
Now you can explore the first panoramic image of an American
city (spanning two miles of Cincinnati’s riverfront) online from any
computer. Log onto http://1848.cincinnatilibrary.org/ to access
images of various landmarks and buildings that once dotted the
riverbanks. Much like the larger touch screen displays available at the
Main Library, this website allows you to browse images and historic
points of interest.
Howard Osterkamp knows about the pain and loss caused by war. During the Korean War
he spent nine straight months on the front lines near the 38th parallel in the Heartbreak
Ridge and Punchbowl areas. Not only was his 5th Regimental Combat Team under
constant attack but it also was contending with temperatures reaching over 100 degrees
in the summer and as low as 40 degrees below zero in winter. He was wounded in the
leg by shrapnel in September 1952. Although his leg was broken in two places, doctors
misdiagnosed the injury as a bruise and sent him back to the front lines the same day,
where he spent the next four months.
Mr. Osterkamp, Western Hills resident and past Department of Ohio Commander–Military
Order of the Purple Heart, will give the keynote remarks for the 57th Annual Veterans Day
Commemoration to be held on Friday, November 11 at 10:45 a.m. in the Atrium of the
Main Library. The program will also feature patriotic music performed by the Walnut Hills
High School Choir, a color guard, presentation of memorial wreaths by veterans groups,
lighting the Flame of Remembrance, and Taps. All are invited to attend.
Veterans Day holds a special meaning for the Main Library. When the building opened in 1954,
it was dedicated as a War Memorial to honor the servicemen and servicewomen from Hamilton
County who gave their lives for our country since World War I. The names of these nearly 3,000
veterans who died while defending our freedom are included in The Book of Homage, which is
permanently displayed in the Veterans Memorial, located in the Main Library Atrium. Facsimile
copies of this commemorative book may be picked up after the annual Veterans Day program
honoring all those who have faithfully served our country. A new exhibit will be unveiled in the
Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day that focuses on the Korean War.
library news
All gave some; some gave all!Korean War Veteran to Be Keynote Speaker for 57th Annual Veterans Day Commemoration–November 11
Mango LanguagesPlanning a trip to a foreign country? Learn to speak the language! With Mango
Languages, a new online resource available from the Library, you can learn a foreign
language from the comfort of home.
The Mango Languages online instruction program is designed to help you become
conversationally proficient in more than 30 foreign languages (Chinese—Cantonese
and Mandarin, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, and more) by listening
to real-life situations and actual conversations. To use Mango from home, you will
need a valid library card number and PIN. New users will need to create an account
with Mango the first time they log in. We hope you’ll take some time to explore this
exciting new addition to our collection of electronic resources!
www.CincinnatiLibrary.org/resources/research.asp?group=23
what's new
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Exceptional Online Electronic Resources The Library’s collection of online electronic resources can help you find the answers to life’s questions—big, small, and
everything in between—anytime you need them. Each one is tested and recommended by our librarians. Every Saturday
through October, staff from the Main Library’s Information & Reference Department will introduce Library customers to one
of these resources during half-hour workshops in the 3rd Floor Computer Training Lab. Learn how to access credible medical
information, price art and collectibles, fix your car, plan your next do-it-yourself project at home, and more! Registration is
required. For more information and to register, call 513-369-6900, email [email protected], or register online
through the Library’s Program Calendar at http://programs.CincinnatiLibrary.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp.
Library's Teenspace Website is New & ImprovedThis fall, the Library will launch a new and improved version
of Teenspace, its interactive website for teens. To create a site that truly serves the needs and interests of our customers ages 12-18,
the Library turned to the experts—teens—for feedback about the content and design of Teenspace. Their advice helped reshape
the site into a dynamic, teen-friendly resource that promotes reading, self-expression, learning, and having fun! Teenspace’s bright,
intuitive design makes it easy for teens to explore books in the Library’s catalog, connect to free homework help online, check
out upcoming events, and have fun sharing book reviews, photos, and other original content with their friends. See for yourself
at Teenspace.CincinnatiLibrary.org/.
More Magazine Titles Available for Check-OutThe Library has nearly doubled the number of magazines available for check out! In addition to the titles currently circulating
from the branch libraries, customers can place holds on and borrow magazines like Vacations, Hollywood Reporter, and ¡Hola!
from the Main Library’s collection. Simply place a hold on the title you want and choose your pick up location via the Library’s
website! More magazine titles will be available in the near future. Stay tuned to www.CincinnatiLibrary.org for updates.
Gifts to the Library & Foundation
20,000+Dr. Betty L. Hutchison (to establish the Ella Alford
Sweeney Caldecott Award Fund)
Partner 1,000+Sarah Anness EvansKay Copelin French (Story Time
Sponsor)Greater Cincinnati Foundation
(2011 Summer Brain Camp grant)
Harriette R. Williams Downey Fund of The Greater Cincinnati Foundation (Clifton Branch Library renovation)
Pleasant Ridge Community Council Library Committee
John R. Schiff, Jr. (Clifton Branch Library renovation)
Dr. Peter J. Stern
Patron $500+Natalie Fossier Memorial
Fund Thomas G. Martin (in memory
of Carroll Gunderman)
Joseph Dehner & Noel Julnes-Dehner (Mala Ramadorai concert support)
Anonymous Gift (underwrite Panorama postcard production)
Sustaining $250+Forest Park Women's Club (used
to purchase a Wii console, games and remotes)
Denise McElwain
Contributor $100+Rebecca N. AlgenioGE Foundation Matching Gifts
ProgramMicrosoft Matching Gifts
ProgramJoseph Nichols (used to
purchase books written by Crow Tribe members)
Norwood Eagles, Auxiliary #449 (to purchase large print books for the Norwood Branch Library)
Kenneth Scheffel (to benefit the Mt. Healthy Branch Library)
Martin H. Vitz
Bookworm $50+Lydia F. Brinker
Paula Effler (to benefit the Westwood Branch Library)
International Credit & Finance Association (honorarium for Joe Dehner - Frost, Brown & Todd)
Brett J. KratzerMt. Healthy Business Women
(to benefit the Mt. Healthy Branch Library)
Melanie K. SorensonPeter H. Williams
Browser $25+Yolanda M. AlvarezSharon A. Sentney
Commemorative GiftsIn memory of Ronald R. Aug:
Catherine SheanshangIn memory of Laura Chase:
Carol & Carl HuetherIn memory of Rae B. Grisco: Jill GriscoMr. & Mrs. J. Martin Karpen (in
honor of Joseph Stern, Jr.)In memory of Leath Layton:
Sean & Lori Durbin & ConlinIn honor of Jenny Nienaber's
birthday: Jeffrey NienaberIn memory of Pieter J. Platten
for technology and computer
needs: Ms. Christien P. BauerTribute gift for Joseph S. Stern,
Jr.: Jane EllisIn memory of Bailey Turner:
Kim Fender
Honor with BooksClifton Branch Library Staff in
memory of John LeiningerKim Deye in memory of Andrew
Walter DeyeHon. Sylvia & Robert G.
Hendon in memory of Gertrude Prewitt
Jonathan Hines in memory of Jordan Huebner
Jessica Kolkmeyer in memory of Dorothy S. Fischer
Peggy Striker in honor of Mary Stern
Pet MemorialsToni Alger & Dr. Larry Keller in
memory of Becca, beloved pet of the Weisner family
Dianne Bohmer McGoron in memory of Jackie Brown Bohmer, beloved pet of the Bohmer family
Caracole in memory of Ziggy, beloved dog of Valerie & Dan Costello
Leslie Clark & Jeanne Clark in
thanks to…
The Library is deeply grateful for the generosity of our community and welcomes gifts of all sizes. Your donations are essential to ensuring
delivery of excellent Library service and availability of the widest possible range of informational resources for all ages. For inquires regarding
contributions, please contact Melissa H. Deters, Executive Director Library Foundation, at (513) 369-4595. The following gifts of $25 or more
were received between April 16 2011, and June 30, 2011. For more information about donating to your Library Foundation, visit our website at
www.CincinnatiLibraryFoundation.org.
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The Friends received a grant of $50,000 from the Jacob G. Schmidlapp Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, for the new Clifton Branch Library Project. The goal of the project is to relocate the branch from its present small rental facility located at 351 Ludlow Avenue to the former Cox home located at 3400 Brookline Avenue, thus making this notable building into a much needed larger library facility for area residents while preserving a unique piece of Cincinnati history. Proceeding with this plan is contingent upon raising the $3.5 million necessary to complete the building renovation. Pictured, from the left, are Friends Board President Jay DeWitt, Friends Executive Director Anne Keller, the Library’s Executive Director Kim Fender, vice president and manager of The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank Heidi Jark, and Bill Moran, President of the Library Board of Trustees and Senior Vice President at Fifth Third Bancorp.
memory of Lillie, beloved dog of Laura, Steve, Anna, and Elise
Jeff Craig in memory of Houdini, beloved cat of Evan Craig
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Deters in memory of Crumpet, beloved dog of Hon. Susan Dlott & Stanley Chesley
Ron & Jackie Fite in memory of Boxspring, beloved pet of Tom & Linda Beebe
Doug & Carolyn Goldberg in memory of Chatham, beloved pet of the Sawyer family and in memory of Friday, beloved pet of the Freeman Family
Kelvin Huseman’s co-workers in memory of Zeus, beloved dog of Kelvin & Paula Huseman
William Gutjahr in memory of Zeus, loving pet of Arnice Smith
Beth Hammergren in memory of Shelby, beloved dog of Amy & Jack Sebring & Remington and in memory of Louie, beloved dog of the Driscoll family
Roy Hardison & Don Baker in memory of Bubba, beloved dog of Dawne Bretnitz
Rachel & Robin High in memory of Daisy, beloved dog
of Mr. & Mrs. Don EnsignThe Kelsch Family in memory
of Shadow, beloved dog of Dennis & Mary Ellen Lengle
Cathy Lang in memory of George her beloved pet
Davy, Linda, Sara & Rachel Mathews in memory of Cane, beloved dog of Marla Brate
Mary Jo McKibben in memory of Sophie her beloved pet
Scott & Annie McManis in memory of Cincinnati Police K9 Scout, beloved pet of David & Michelle Kennedy
Donna McMullin & David Rensberger in memory of Barney Werna
Sally Moffitt in memory of Jake, beloved boxer of Linda Rice
The Public Library Staff in memory of Toby, beloved pet of Diane Mallstrom
Caroline Siderits in memory of Phoenix, your beloved Irish Setter
Elizabeth & Paul Sittenfeld in memory of Zoe, beloved pet of Susan & James Marrs, M.D.
Charlene Ventura in memory of Crumpet, beloved dog of Susan Dlott
George White & Dorothy Dervin
in memory of Roxie, beloved dog of Jeanette & Allan Kremer
Mark Brown Event DonorsJennifer Blatz Amrita ChimaLynette ConradKim FenderPuja GaitondeJohn HerrmannJeffrey LovelaceKathy MarshallKevin MedeirosBeth MunzelPolly PatelChristi PowersHeidi PowisTim RuoffJennifer SchmitzUsha ShenaiPam TarvinAllen Zaring, IV
Charlene Harris Event Donors
Robin & Diane EstesLynne CaughellJenny CircelloKim FenderNatascha FrancisRosie FranklinValerie Gamble
Julie HoltJoanna KannerDebbie LinTiffany RarrickJulie Roller-StrattonHolly SherwoodShannon SmithJulie Werle
Gifts to the FriendsJacob G. Schmidlapp Trust, Fifth
Third Bank, Trustee Charles H. Dater Foundation Jerome S. and Meta K. Howard
FundJunior Woman’s Club of
Wyoming Foundation Ohio River Valley Combined
Federal Campaign
Matching Gifts Barnes Group Foundation, Inc.GE Foundation Givaudan Greater Cincinnati FoundationIBM CorporationJustGive.orgMacy’s, Inc.Mayerson CompanyWrocklage Family Charitable
Foundation
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thanks to…
Norwood Eagles Ladies Auxiliary 449 members, Madame Secretary Joyce Skirvin, left, and Madame President Linda Allen, right, presented Norwood Branch Manager Tina Riehle with a $175 donation for the purchase of large-print materials for the Norwood community. This is the 21st year that the Norwood Eagles have generously supported the Library’s services to customers who depend upon its large print resources.
This fall, the Library Foundation invites the community to contribute to a future of innovative programs, enhanced technology, and access to materials that will light the fire and feed a burning desire to see and be something more. The Library Foundation’s Annual Fund Campaign begins October 1 and runs through the remainder of the year.
Tax-deductible contributions of all amounts are sincerely appreciated, as the Library has experienced another significant decrease in its funding from the state. Private and corporate contributions are more important than ever to support the 41 branches and the programs and services they provide to the community. Gifts of all levels directly impact Library services—a $25 gift funds the purchase of a book and $50 gift can make a story time extra special for our youngsters.
Donations can be easily made on the Foundation’s website www.CincinnatiLibraryFoundation.org. Please consider making a gift to the Library Foundation!
Annual Fund Kicks Off October 1
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summer reading wrap up
More than 37,000 readers of all ages took on the challenge of the Library’s 38th
annual Summer Reading Program—Join Team Read! From June 1 to July 31,
preschoolers, kids, and adults read more than 2 million books and teens logged 3.1
million hours of reading! These Valuable Players also shared more than 158,000 book
reviews online. Everyone who participated was an MVP, not only for winning great
prizes, but also for enjoying a rewarding season of reading.
Congratulations to the 328 Summer Readers who won 4-packs of tickets to either a
Cincinnati Reds game or to Coney Island and to the 123 “all star readers” who read
the most books at their neighborhood library and won a NOOK Color e-reader!
Thanks to our Sponsors for making this vital program possible: Friends of the
Public Library, Anderson Township Library Association, Kersten Fund, Cincinnati
Reds, Coney Island, Charles H. Dater Foundation, Wyoming Woman’s Club
Foundation, and an anonymous donor. Additional support was provided by the
Cincinnati Recreation Commission, Hamilton County Parks District, Cincinnati Reds
Hall of Fame and Museum, Costco Wholesale, Cincinnati Kings, and the University
of Cincinnati Department of Athletics.
The Cincinnati Reds donated 2,656 tickets to the Library this summer. Each of the Library’s 41 locations received enough family-four packs of tickets for a Summer Reading Grand Prize Drawing for preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults! With the additional 2,000 tickets, the Library gave its Teen Volunteers four-packs of tickets to say “Thank You” for their hard work helping staff with Summer Reading programs and prizes. Pictured with a group of Teen Volunteers at the Main Library is the Reds’ Director of Community Relations Lorrie Platt.
The Charles H. Dater Foundation’s President, Secretary, and Director Bruce Krone is pictured with Nabeu Habetaslassa—winner of the Children’s Learning Center’s Grand Prize Pack of Cincinnati Reds tickets—and his sisters Kenatu and Denna. The Charles H. Dater Foundation awarded $5,000 to The Friends of the Public Library to support Join Team Read!, the Library’s 38th Annual Summer Reading Program.
Pictured, from left, are Anderson Township Library Association member Mark Bowman; two of the Anderson Branch’s Coney Island ticket winners, Jill McOwen and Hannah Holderby; Coney Island Marketing Assistant Amy Pass; and Anderson Branch Manager Katie Greifenkamp. Coney Island provided 656 Pool & Ride Combo Tickets for a Summer Reading Grand Prize Drawing for preschoolers, kids, teens, and adults at each of the Library’s 41 locations!
Lexi Hutchins won the Wyoming Branch’s Summer Reading Grand Prize Pack of Reds tickets. She is pictured with Friends volunteer Maryhelen West, left and Junior Woman’s Club of Wyoming Publicity Chair Christy Brown. The Junior Woman's Club of Wyoming Foundation awarded $1,000 to the Friends of the Public Library for incentives and rewards for the 2011 Summer Reading Program, particularly at the Wyoming Branch and surrounding branch libraries.
Peggi Fischer, who frequents the Deer Park Branch Library, was one of 123 summer readers who won a Color Nook e-reader during Summer Reading. The e-readers, provided courtesy of an anonymous donaor, were awarded to the adult, teen and child customer who read the most books at their neighborhood branch.
Team Read Hits It Out of the Park!
Friends of the Public LibraryEach week, the Friends of the Public
Library process about 12,000 books,
music CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and
other items generously donated by the
community. This fall, the Friends will
host two sales of these gently used
materials to support the Library’s special
programs and projects. Prices start at just
$1! Help the Friends help the Library—
volunteer or shop the sales! For more
information, call 513-369-6035, or email
September 29-October 1, at the Westwood Branch3345 Epworth Ave., 513-369-4474
•Thursday, September 29, Noon-8:00 p.m.
•Friday, September 30, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
•Saturday, October 1, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
November 3-5, at the Madeira Branch7200 Miami Ave. • (513) 369-6028
•Thursday, November 3, Noon-8:00 p.m.
•Friday, November 4, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
•Saturday, November 5, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Anderson Township Library AssociationJust in time for the Holidays! The
Anderson Township Library Association
(ATLA) is gearing up for its annual
“Holiday and Nearly New” Used Book
Sale. Nearly new books of every variety as
well as movies on DVD, music CDs, and
audiobooks will be available at low prices.
Proceeds benefit the Anderson and Mt.
Washington branch libraries. For more
information, call 513-369-6030, or email
Holiday & Nearly New Used Book Sale, November 10-12, at the Anderson Branch7450 State Rd, 513-369-6030
•Thursday, November 10, 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
•Friday, November 11, 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
•Saturday, November 12, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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upcoming events
Upcoming Used Book Sales
Come to a film series that explores Cincinnati’s cinematic treasures. Twenty years ago Hollywood came to Over-the-Rhine and captured on film the neighborhood’s versatility as a film location. See the Queen City as Harlem in 1957, Manhattan in 1942, or Chicago in 1919. Or, watch Cincinnati double as an unnamed urban city on the east coast in the early 1990s. Enjoy performances from actors and actresses like John Cusack, Jodie Foster, Joe Pesci, Forrest Whitaker, Jack Black, andSeth Green as they walk the streets of Cincinnati.
Six films will play Saturdays and Sundays for three weeks, starting the weekend of September 17. All films start at 2:00 p.m. in the Huenefeld Tower Room. Call the Genealogy & Local History Department at 513-369-6905 for final movie titles and screening dates. Several screenings will be followed by panel discussions that include local talent who worked on the production of the films. This program is part of the Library’s partnership with the 2011 Cincinnati Film Festival, which will take place September 29—October 1 at the Cincinnati Club, located one block away from the Main Library.
National Chemistry Week October 17–22The Library is again partnering with the American Chemical Society to offer children’s
programs about chemistry at nearly 20 Library locations during National Chemistry
Week, October 17–22. This year’s “Chemistry—Our Health, Our Future!” theme explores
the positive impacts of chemistry as it relates to nutrition, hygiene, and medicine. These
exciting programs for school aged children are free. Check out the Library's program
calendar at http://programs.CincinnatiLibrary.org/evanced/lib/eventcalendar.asp
for a full listing of programs.
Jodie Foster on the set of Little Man Tate in 1990. The movie, shot mostly Downtown and in Over-the-Rhine, was her directorial debut.
Cincinnati in the Movies–Film Series at the Main Library in September
5th Annual Books by the Banks: Cincinnati USA Book Festival
Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Duke Energy Convention Center, downtown Cincinnati, 5th & Elm
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Non—Profit Org.U.S. POSTAGE
PAID Cincinnati, OhioPermit No. 3221
800 Vine Street
Cincinnati, Ohio
45202—2009
www.CincinnatiLibrary.org
This newsletter is a publication of the Public Library of Cincinnati and
Hamilton County. It is mailed quarterly to the Friends of the Public
Library as a benefit of membership. If you have comments or questions
regarding material in this newsletter, please contact the Marketing and
Programming at the above address or telephone (513) 369—6970.
Charles D. Lindberg, Trustee Emeritus
Kimber L. Fender, Executive Director
Board of Trustees
Robert G. Hendon
Tara L. Khoury
Elizabeth H. LaMacchia
William J. Moran
Paul G. Sittenfeld
Ross A. Wright
Allen G. Zaring IV
Join us for the 2011 Books by the Banks poster debut. • Meet this year's poster illustrator, Christina Wald, children's book illustrator of Black Beauty, Big Cats, and her latest book Habitat Spy.• Illustrators from previous years will also be on hand to sign posters and discuss their work. • Be the first to buy these unique commemorative posters, $15 (this year's); $10 (previous year's). • Proceeds from purchases made with coupon at Joseph-Beth
Booksellers on September 8 will
benefit Books by the Banks.
Coupon can be downloaded from
www.josephbeth.com and
www.booksbythebanks.org.
Poster Debut: Thursday,
September 8, 7:00 p.m.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers,
Rookwood Pavilion
Organizers: The Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County, University of Cincinnati Libraries, The Mercantile Library, Northern Kentucky University Steely Library, Clermont County Public Library, Middletown Public Library, Joseph-Beth Booksellers
• Celebrate the joy and reading of books during this day-long event!
• Meet more than 100 national, regional and local authors.
• Purchase their books and have them signed.
• Take in author panel discussions and book talks.
• Visit the K12 Kids' Corner for storytimes, storybook characters, crafts and activities.
• Enjoy a break at the concession stands offering food and beverages.
• For more information including this year's author line-up go to
www.BooksBytheBanks.org. Free admission.
Meet more than 100 national, regional and local authors.
Alyssa Capucilli, the Biscuit series
Judy Collins, Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music
Brock Clarke, Exley
Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Wench
Paula McLain, The Paris Wife
Maggie Green, The Kentucky Fresh Cookbook
Robert Morgan, Lions of the West: Heroes and Villains
of the Westward Expansion
Will Hillenbrand, Mother Goose Picture Puzzles
