Library News! Greenville Public Library, 520 Sycamore Street, Greenville OH 45331

937-548-3915 www.greenville-publiclibrary.org May 2016

John Vehre Director Susi Halley Assistant Director, Editor, Fiscal Officer Board Members: President Bill Frazer Vice-President Eunice Steinbrecher Secretary Jean McLear Suzanne Brown Anne Brumbaugh Ryan Carpe Alex Warner

A Work of Art

The Library is thrilled to be the recipient of a beautiful work of art donated by Jim & Enid Goubeaux. “We purchased this painting in New York in 1999 and it

has hung in our home since that time,“ they shared. Avid art collectors for many years they wanted to find a home for News for the Delphi Oracle before their upcoming move to Chicago.

Now the 39 X 27 inch pastel on linen hangs by the Reference Desk on the second floor of the Library. Jim & Enid felt this spot was appropriate because the

painting has a “library” theme. As with any work of art it draws in the viewer to appreciate ever greater levels of subtlety.

T hey explained “It was painted by an artist named Michele Zalopany. The works of this artist have been exhibited in a number of museums across the country including the Whitney in New York and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.”

Z alopany was born in Detroit Michigan in 1955 and lives and works in New York City and Sutri Italy. She is currently a professor at the School of Visual Arts and a Visiting Lecturer at Harvard University. More of her works can be seen at www.michelezalopany.com.

T he Goubeaux’s are patrons of the performing arts as well as the visual arts and have sponsored numerous DCCA events at the Memorial Hall in Greenville as well as having been music supporters regionally. Many people have enjoy-ed spectacular concerts thanks to their generosity.

T hey joked that people collect art until they run out of wall space. Their new apartment holds much of their original collection. The Library is happy this piece is to stay in town.

Many thanks to Jim & Enid for this lasting legacy. “We hope

that it will enjoy it’s new home in our beautiful Greenville Carnegie Libra-ry and that it will be enjoyed by the people of Darke County as much as we have.”

On Your Mark, Get Set...READ!

T he 2016 Children’s Summer Reading Program “On Your Mark, Get Set...READ” begins Wednesday June 1st. Kids 10 & under, sign up to read and win great prizes! Request a reading sheet from the Circ Desk and keep track of your reading. Each week you can get it stamped and pick out a prize. The drawing for the grand prizes is July 27th - four Kings Island tickets, two bicycles, and lots of books and book bags!

T he Adult and Teen Programs “Exercise Your MInd!” and their prizes will appear in next month‘s newsletter. Everyone in the family can join the fun so mark your calendars! Storytimes: Tuesdays at 11:00 ages 4 & up and Thursdays at 11:00 ages 3 & under. Lego Club: Thursdays June 9th and July 14th at 1:00 ages 6-11.

Again Family Fun Day is sponsored by generous grants from the Friends of the Library and the Greyson James Steyer Memorial Trust. Come and enjoy great talent each

Wednesday starting June 8th - July 27th at 11:00 on the Library lawn. Bring blankets or chairs! In case of rain we go to the fellowship hall of the First Congregational Church. June 8 - Joseph Helfrich, musician & instrumentalist. June 15 - Mike Hemmelgarn, comedy ventriloquist. June 22 - Tom Sparough, juggler. June 29 - Frisch Marionettes. July 6 - Brukner Nature Center with live animals. July 13 - “Poof Daddy” (Mr. Molecule, Dr. T. Rex) July 20 - Minnetrista Theater, live puppetry. July 27 - Elephant & Piggie, book characters.

See you this summer at the Library!

Lunch on the Lawn

W arm weather fun is finally here and as you make your summer plans be sure to include Lunch on the Lawn! This popular event is held the first Friday of June, July, and August from 11:30 to 1:00 on the beautiful Library lawn under the shade trees. Box lunches are available from one of the local eateries and tables & chairs are set up - or bring your own lunch, chairs, or blanket. Or just stop by to enjoy the free entertainment provided by outstanding artists from the area.

T hese events are in partnership with Mainstreet Greenville’s First Fridays. In case of extreme heat or rain we will move inside to the First United Methodist Church on the corner of West Fourth and Sycamore Streets.

Join us June 3rd to kick off the season! Pick up your box lunch at the white tent for $7 provided by Brenda’s Beanery. The menu is a Sandwich (choice of ham & cheese or

turkey cranberry), Salad (choice of broccoli or bacon pasta ranch), Scone, Drink (ginger peach tea, plain iced tea, lemonade, or bottled water).

A special treat awaits the crowd with American Idol semi-finalist Alexis Gomez providing the music! Her online bio reads “Alexis Gomez is much more than just another fresh

voice for Country music. While she was known as the "Mexican, Hillbilly, Hippie" on American Idol (Season 14), she's much more than that.”

T he multi-instrumentalist has been singing for as long as she remembers. As a teen she was already getting attention and winning contests in her home state of Ohio. That led to shows opening for artists such as Montgomery Gentry, Cassadee Pope, Clint Black, Old Dominion and others.

She says ”As an artist I hope to be able to create music that people want to sing and listen to. I would also love to bring something a little different to Country music, which is

where I hope to weave some of my Mexican heritage into my music." When she's not singing, she’s hiking and enjoying the outdoors, participating at her church, or rebuilding and racing cars!

L ooking forward to seeing you June 3rd! Come and bring family and friends!

The Greenville Public Library 520 Sycamore St. Greenville OH 45331

Film Series Features Sparrows by David Nilsen

In May, GPL's Third Floor Film Series will be screening Sparrows. This 1926 film starring Mary Pickford is a fantastic comedic adventure film about a group of orphans living on a dilapidated farm in the swamps of Florida. They are neglected and abused by the couple

who owns the farm, who use them for cheap labor, and eventually Pickford's character leads them on a daring escape through the alligator-infested swamps to safety. The film showcases Pickford's underrated skills as a comedienne, as well as providing a suspenseful action climax and a heartwarming ending.

T here has never been another Hollywood star to reach the height of popular glory Mary Pickford attained. She was adored and scrutinized at a level even our modern internet culture cannot rival. At one point she was considered the most recognizable woman in the world, beating out Queen Mary of England. We’ll never see another star like her, and you won't regret taking the chance to see one of her films on a large screen.

Please join us as we screen this silent classic on Thursday, May 19, at 7 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there.