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State Budget Update |
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Thanks
to the efforts from the community to contact our legislators, the
message of support for public libraries has been heard at the state
level. Since the budget has moved into the negotiation process this
week, emails and phone calls to legislators are not necessary at
this time. Please check back here for updates as we learn more about
the budget in the coming days. - 7/1/09
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Sixth Annual Toshokan Fest at the Fairfield Lane Library |
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 The
Lane Libraries invite teens ages 13 – 18 to celebrate all things
Japanese during the sixth annual Toshokan Fest at the Fairfield
Lane Library on Saturday, July 18 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00
p.m. Come and celebrate all things Japanese with music, panel
discussions, workshops and anime viewings. You can even come in
costume as your favorite anime or manga character. This event is
free, but registration is required. To register, call 894-1409.
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Governor Strickland proposed cuts to state funding for public libraries |
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During
a news conference on Friday, June 19, Governor Strickland proposed
a cut to state funding for public libraries of over 50% as a measure
to help balance a budget gap of $3.2 billion. Since the Lane Libraries
receive approximately 95% of our funding from the state (through
the Public Library Fund), the proposed plan would be devastating.
The passage of this proposal would cut Lane's 2008 funding of $5.9
million in half moving forward and would force the library system
to decrease hours of operation for its three locations. Library
users would also have fewer materials, programs and services to
take advantage of.
The
Governor's proposed funding cuts come at a time when Ohio's public
libraries are experiencing unprecedented increases in demand for
services. In our communities, library users are turning to their
public libraries for free high speed Internet access and help with
employment searches, children and teens are beginning summer reading
programs, and people of all ages are turning to the library as a
lifeline during these difficult economic times.
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Summer Music at the Oxford Lane Library |
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 Escape
the heat and join us for Summer Music at the Oxford Lane Library.
Enjoy an hour of refreshing music in the lobby on the second Wednesday
of each month. Eric Loy will entertain with eclectic, instrumental
fingerstyle and harp guitar on Wednesday, July 8 from 2:00 –
3:00 p.m.
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Knitters Anonymous at the Hamilton Lane Library |
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Join
us for Knitters Anonymous at the Hamilton Lane Library on Tuesdays,
June 23, July 28 & August 25, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Do you knit
or crochet? Looking to join a local knitting/crochet club? Adults
ages 18 and up are invited to share patterns with others and get
some quality time to work on your own special project. For more
information, call 894-1409.
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Hamilton Lane Library receives Community Appearance Award |
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The
Hamilton Lane Library recently won the Community Appearance Award
from Accent Hamilton, a committee of the Greater Hamilton Chamber
of Commerce. The award was given to the Hamilton Lane because of
it's contribution to outstanding community appearance with attributes
including a flower garden in front of the historical building and
a recent major interior renovation project. Hamilton Lane Library
Branch Manager, Carol Bowling, accepts the award from Accent Hamilton
Chairperson, Sherry Webb
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Postal Notices Ending After June 28 |
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After
June 28, we will no longer send library notices by postal mail.
We will continue to notify users of holds and overdue items via
email and our automated telephone notification system, Telecirc.
Patrons may check their account status online.
We
encourage everyone with an email account to register for email notices.
This type of notification is the only way to receive "pre-overdue"
notices, which tell you items are coming due soon. Register for
email here.
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Computer Skills 101 at the Oxford Lane Library |
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Adults
ages 18 and up are invited to Computer Skills 101 at the Oxford
Lane Library on Thursdays, June 11, 18 & 25, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Our expert staff will teach the basics for using a computer to find
a job, stay in touch with family and friends, and find an amazing
array of information online.
June 11 – Basic Computer Skills
You will learn how to use a mouse and keyboard and how to start
and use programs such as a word processor and Web browser.
June 18 – Using Email & Getting Around the Internet
Get hands-on experience with email and the World Wide Web and obtain
an email account of your very own!
June 25 – Online Job Hunting
Learn about online resources for job hunting, how job search sites
work and how to apply online. Participants will be able to apply
for a job online if employment history and other related materials
are brought to the session.
Registration is required. To register, call 523-7531, ext. 215.
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Summer
Programs at the Lane! |
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Summer Fast Lane newsletter and events calendar gives you
information about what's happening at the Lane and programs for adults
during June, July, and August. Find out about book discussions and
reviews, summer jazz concerts, programs on computer skills, job searching
and saving money, and more. |
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Hamilton Lane Library Celebrates Reading & All That Jazz 2009 |
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June
welcomes the beginning of the thirteenth annual Reading
& All That Jazz program at the Hamilton Lane Library.
This popular series of alternating weekly book reviews and jazz
performances will entertain you all summer long, June through August.
All programs, free and open to the public, are on Tuesdays at noon
at the Hamilton Lane Library, 300 N. Third St.
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“Express Yourself” Summer Reading Program at the Lane Libraries |
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This
summer, teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to "Express Yourself"
at the Lane Libraries.
June
1 – August 15 and you could win an iPod shuffle, courtesy of
the Friends of the Lane Libraries! For every 3 hours spent reading
or for every library program you attend, fill out a form to enter
to win. Entry forms must be complete and accurate to be qualified
for the grand prize drawing. Winners will be notified at the end
of the summer.
Be
sure to check out www.laneteenzone.org
for updates on summer events for teens 13 – 18.
It’s
all about expressing yourself at the Lane!
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The Lane Libraries to Receive Reduced Budget from the State |
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In
difficult economic times, public libraries are havens for people
in need of information, job search tools, entertainment, and much
more. Unfortunately, Ohio libraries are not exempt from the impact
of the economic downturn. The Lane Libraries receive 95% of our
overall funding from Ohio's income tax revenue. As the state faces
a $900 million budget deficit for the fiscal year ending in June,
2009, the Lane is expecting revenue decreases of up to 20% for the
remainder of the 2009 calendar year. This equates to a loss of approximately
$1.2 million for the Lane Library system.
With
an ongoing concern for the budget, every effort has been made over
the past year to reduce expenses for supplies, purchased and contracted
services, library materials, and equipment. Due to the most recently
projected decrease in state revenues, reductions must also be made
in salaries. The Lane Libraries will be implementing these reductions
through ten-day furloughs and salary reductions across the system
that will run June 10 - November 9, 2009. The cost savings will
be approximately $150,000 over the five-month period that it is
instituted. This and other cost saving measures will continually
be monitored as we receive updates on the state budget.
The
Lane Libraries' commitment to customer service remains a top priority
as we work to be proactive in this economic situation. We continue
to strive to meet the vast array of our customers' needs and ensure
that these actions will minimize the impact on our staff and customers
as much as possible.
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Lane Libraries Mock Caldecott 2009 |
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On
January 15, the Lane Libraries held the 2nd Annual Mock Caldecott
Award event in anticipation of the official 2009 Randolph Caldecott
Medal being awarded on January 26.
Gratia
Banta, Coordinator of Youth Services, shares that "We hold
this event in order to know our collection more deeply and to be
able to share it with the public in new ways." Local teachers,
librarians, university professors, and the public were invited to
attend the discussion and vote to choose the winner.
The
Mock Caldecott winner was Pete and Pickles, written and illustrated
by Berkeley Breathed. The winning
book, honor books and nominated titles are available for
check out at the Lane Libraries. Look for the official Randolph
Caldecott Medal winner, to be announced Monday, January 26, at www.ala.org.
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Book
List for Character Education Created for the Hamilton City School
District |
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In
response to the Hamilton City School District’s focus on Character
Education in grades K-12, the Youth Services Staff of the Hamilton
Lane Library and Bookmobile Services offer this bibliography
of supplemental reading. The list will quickly link you
to the resources in our collection. You can click on the title and
then request the item at your convenience. We encourage you to read
the description and decide if this is suitable for your classroom.
We support you in your efforts to help students achieve their full
potential.
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Library Catalog Cummins Photographs |
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Click
here for easy access to Lane's extensive collection of Cummins
Photographs from the mid-19th to early 20th century.
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We
are pleased to announce the availability of 2 new local history
resources provided by noted local historian Jim Blount: an 
