Kelsie Stark, a local author, will be holding a book signing at the Waverly library this Saturday, September 10th, at 1:00 pm! Copies of her book, "A Whisper of Regret," will be on sale for $14.99.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Book Signing with Local Author Kelsie Stark - Sat. Sept. 10th
Kelsie Stark, a local author, will be holding a book signing at the Waverly library this Saturday, September 10th, at 1:00 pm! Copies of her book, "A Whisper of Regret," will be on sale for $14.99.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
All Branches Closed Monday, Sept. 5th, Labor Day
All branches of the library will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
2011 Read for the Gold Race Times
Here's the list of race times for the 2011 Read for the Gold 5k Run!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Pike County World War I Photo Collection
The Pike County World War I Photo Collection is now available online! You can view it by clicking the link on the Genealogy section of the library's website or by clicking here.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
How to Use the New Catalog
Here are some instructions for how to use the new library catalog.
To look for something that's located in one of the Pike County Library Buildings:
1. Select the library branch from the dropdown menu.
2. Type the Author, Title, or Subject into the search box.
3. Click "Search" or press "Enter" on the keyboard.
4. From the list of search results, click on the title you want. If you want to narrow the search results, you can click on one of the authors, titles, subjects, or formats on the right side of the screen.
5. After clicking on the title you want, click "Check Availability."
6. Scroll down to the bottom to see if your library's copy is checked in or checked out and where it's located in the building.
7. If it's checked out, and you would like to place a request on it, scroll back up and click "Request Any Copy."
8. Enter your library card number and PIN (last 4 digits of library card number).
9. Select the location where you'd like to pick up the item when it arrives.
10. Click the red "X" to close the pop-up window and perform another search.
11. Remember that the library can contact you by phone, email, or text message when the item arrives, depending on your preference. Speak with someone at the circulation desk in order to set your preference. Text message notification is only recommended for those with unlimited texting plans, as the library will not be responsible for any additional charges as a result of text notification.
To look for an item that's located at any of the 80+ libraries in the SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) system:
1. Make sure the dropdown box is set to "Everything."
2. Type the Author, Title, or Subject into the search box.
3. Click "Search" or press "Enter" on the keyboard.
4. From the list of search results, click on the title you want. If you want to narrow the search results, you can click on one of the authors, titles, subjects, or formats on the right side of the screen.
5. After clicking on the title you want, click "Check Availability."
6. Scroll down to the bottom to see if your library's copy is checked in or checked out and where it's located in the building.
7. If you would like to place a request on it, scroll back up and click "Request Any Copy."
8. Enter you library card number and PIN (last 4 digits of library card number).
9. Select the location where you'd like to pick up the item when it arrives.
10. Click the red "X" to close the pop-up window and perform another search.
11. Remember that the library can contact you by phone, email, or text message when the item arrives, depending on your preference. Speak with someone at the circulation desk in order to set your preference. Text message notification is only recommended for those with unlimited texting plans, as the library will not be responsible for any additional charges as a result of text notification.
To look for something that's located in one of the Pike County Library Buildings:
1. Select the library branch from the dropdown menu.
2. Type the Author, Title, or Subject into the search box.
3. Click "Search" or press "Enter" on the keyboard.
4. From the list of search results, click on the title you want. If you want to narrow the search results, you can click on one of the authors, titles, subjects, or formats on the right side of the screen.
5. After clicking on the title you want, click "Check Availability."
6. Scroll down to the bottom to see if your library's copy is checked in or checked out and where it's located in the building.
7. If it's checked out, and you would like to place a request on it, scroll back up and click "Request Any Copy."
8. Enter your library card number and PIN (last 4 digits of library card number).
9. Select the location where you'd like to pick up the item when it arrives.
10. Click the red "X" to close the pop-up window and perform another search.
11. Remember that the library can contact you by phone, email, or text message when the item arrives, depending on your preference. Speak with someone at the circulation desk in order to set your preference. Text message notification is only recommended for those with unlimited texting plans, as the library will not be responsible for any additional charges as a result of text notification.
To look for an item that's located at any of the 80+ libraries in the SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) system:
1. Make sure the dropdown box is set to "Everything."
2. Type the Author, Title, or Subject into the search box.
3. Click "Search" or press "Enter" on the keyboard.
4. From the list of search results, click on the title you want. If you want to narrow the search results, you can click on one of the authors, titles, subjects, or formats on the right side of the screen.
5. After clicking on the title you want, click "Check Availability."
6. Scroll down to the bottom to see if your library's copy is checked in or checked out and where it's located in the building.
7. If you would like to place a request on it, scroll back up and click "Request Any Copy."
8. Enter you library card number and PIN (last 4 digits of library card number).
9. Select the location where you'd like to pick up the item when it arrives.
10. Click the red "X" to close the pop-up window and perform another search.
11. Remember that the library can contact you by phone, email, or text message when the item arrives, depending on your preference. Speak with someone at the circulation desk in order to set your preference. Text message notification is only recommended for those with unlimited texting plans, as the library will not be responsible for any additional charges as a result of text notification.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Change in E-book Login Procedure
For those using the library's ebook service, you will now have to choose "SEO Library Consortium" from the list of libraries, in order to log in. Sorry for the inconvenience, and than you for your patience during the conversion process!
Friday, July 22, 2011
Making Interlibrary Borrowing Easier and Faster
Some exciting changes are taking place at your local library! The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library of Pike County is converting our current TLC circulation system to the SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) system, which will enable us to better serve our patrons in a more efficient and effective manner.
The SEO Library Center, located in Caldwell, supports a consortium of 77 library systems at 176 physical locations throughout 39 counties across Ohio, using the OPLIN network.
The power of this cosortium resides in resource sharing among cosortia members, allowing small and rural library systems to have access to millions of items for their patrons, free of charge.
SEO Library Center houses, maintains, and supports a centralized share catalog database that includes over 6.7 million items with a patron database of 700,000+ borrowers.
"It is very possible with this new system that a patron can request a book one day and receive it the very next day," said Nick Slone, Adult Services Librarian. "We will have access to every item that circulates within the consortium, which puts literally millions of items at the patrons' fingertips. Patrons can browse the catalog at the library or in the convenience of their homes and have access to all the different library collections that SEO supports."
In undergoing the conversion, all branches of the library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, August 3rd and August 4th, so that staff may participate in training. All branches will re-open at their regularly scheduled times on Friday, August 5th.
During the conversion and learning stages, bumps in the road are bound to pop up. The library staff would appreciate your patience as they familiarize themselves with the new system and ultimately make it possible to get items faster!
The SEO Library Center, located in Caldwell, supports a consortium of 77 library systems at 176 physical locations throughout 39 counties across Ohio, using the OPLIN network.
The power of this cosortium resides in resource sharing among cosortia members, allowing small and rural library systems to have access to millions of items for their patrons, free of charge.
SEO Library Center houses, maintains, and supports a centralized share catalog database that includes over 6.7 million items with a patron database of 700,000+ borrowers.
"It is very possible with this new system that a patron can request a book one day and receive it the very next day," said Nick Slone, Adult Services Librarian. "We will have access to every item that circulates within the consortium, which puts literally millions of items at the patrons' fingertips. Patrons can browse the catalog at the library or in the convenience of their homes and have access to all the different library collections that SEO supports."
In undergoing the conversion, all branches of the library will be closed Wednesday and Thursday, August 3rd and August 4th, so that staff may participate in training. All branches will re-open at their regularly scheduled times on Friday, August 5th.
During the conversion and learning stages, bumps in the road are bound to pop up. The library staff would appreciate your patience as they familiarize themselves with the new system and ultimately make it possible to get items faster!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Ancestry Library Edition - New Online Resource
Ancestry Library Edition delivers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, photos, and more. It brings the world's most popular consumer online genealogy resource to our library! It's an unprecendented online collection!
Acestry Library Edition will be available as a one year trial, so give it a try and let us know what you think!
Mango Languages - New Online Resource
Mango Languages is a new online resource available to users of all public libraries in Ohio. It includes a variety of resources to help people learn practical conversation skills for languages spoken all around the world! There are more than 50 languages available!
Mango Languages will be a available as a one year trial, so give it a try and let us know what you think!
Saturday, July 2, 2011
"Read for the Gold" Quilt Raffle
This is a beautiful quilt, made from old race T-Shirts! Tickets are 1$ each or 10 for $5. The winner will be announced at this year's race on August 20th. It was handmade and donated by Alma Connors, Trudy Curren, and Eleanor Fujita.
If you'd like to see the quilt in person, it's currently on display in the front area of the Waverly Library, where tickets are available for purchase. Tickets will be available at all branch libraries by the end of next week.
Have a great holiday weekend!
If you'd like to see the quilt in person, it's currently on display in the front area of the Waverly Library, where tickets are available for purchase. Tickets will be available at all branch libraries by the end of next week.
Have a great holiday weekend!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Read for the Gold 2011
The library is holding its annual 5k race fundraiser on Saturday, August 20th at 8:30 am. Details and registration form available here.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Library "Food for Fines" Week a Success!
The library held a "Food for Fines" week May 30th - June 4th to help stock the Pike County Outreach Council Food Pantry. Hundreds of items were collected during the week!
The Outreach Council Food Pantry helps to feed hundreds of families in the area throughout the year. The summer months are a particularly necessary time for donations.
(Pictured are Library Adult Services Assistant Marla Rexroad and Ray Osborne of the Pike County Outreach Council)
The Outreach Council Food Pantry helps to feed hundreds of families in the area throughout the year. The summer months are a particularly necessary time for donations.
(Pictured are Library Adult Services Assistant Marla Rexroad and Ray Osborne of the Pike County Outreach Council)
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Chilton Library Online
We have some exciting news! If you have a valid library card with the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library, you now have access to the Chilton Library Online.
If you learn by doing, are unafraid of challenges, and feel proud when completing a job well done, Chilton has been helping people like you maintain cars and trucks for more than 80 years.
Now these resources are available to you from anywhere with an internet connection! A link can be found on the library's homepage at http://pikecountylibrary.org/
Simply type in your library card number to login!
Chilton Library Online provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web site. Since our library subscribes to Chilton Library Online, you are now equipped with decades of data to maintain your vehicle, including models all the way back to 1940!
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!
If you learn by doing, are unafraid of challenges, and feel proud when completing a job well done, Chilton has been helping people like you maintain cars and trucks for more than 80 years.
Now these resources are available to you from anywhere with an internet connection! A link can be found on the library's homepage at http://pikecountylibrary.org/
Simply type in your library card number to login!
Chilton Library Online provides exclusive photographs, diagnostics designed by instructors, step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, wiring diagrams, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks in one easy-to-use web site. Since our library subscribes to Chilton Library Online, you are now equipped with decades of data to maintain your vehicle, including models all the way back to 1940!
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines!
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Food for Fines!
Between May 30th and June 4th, each canned item you bring in takes $5 off your library fee!
All items will be donated to the Pike County Food Pantry.
(The library reserves the right to reject donated items that are damaged, dented, expired, etc.)
All items will be donated to the Pike County Food Pantry.
(The library reserves the right to reject donated items that are damaged, dented, expired, etc.)
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