The Business Development Program, a division of the Community Action Committee of Pike County, will be presenting the program this month.
The Buinsess Development Program of the Community Action Committee of Pike County offers technical and financial assistance that can enhance the efforts of small and emerging business owners in Pike, Jackson, Ross, and Scioto Counties.
Since 1994, the Business Development Program has been providing business development services, including one-on-one business counseling, business start-up classroom training, financial assistance and various forms of technical assistance, including computer and developmental workshops.
The program is free to the public, and lunch is provided. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by calling the library at 740-947-4921.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Quilt Show - Fri., Nov. 18 and Sat., Nov. 19
In celebration of the Jingle Bell Festival, a Quilt Show will be held at the Main Library on Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19!
If you would like to contribute a quilt to the show, simply bring your quilt to the Waverly Library, 207 N. Market Street, between Monday, November 14 and Thursday, November 17. Quilts will not be accepted for the show after 3:00 pm on Thursday. Please bring only homemade quilts, not store-bought. Entry forms are available at the front desk!
If you would like to contribute a quilt to the show, simply bring your quilt to the Waverly Library, 207 N. Market Street, between Monday, November 14 and Thursday, November 17. Quilts will not be accepted for the show after 3:00 pm on Thursday. Please bring only homemade quilts, not store-bought. Entry forms are available at the front desk!
Monday, October 31, 2011
B&W Plant Manager to Speak at Library Luncheon - Wed. Nov. 2nd
Ken Collier, plant manager for B&W Conversion Services (BWCS) at Piketon, will be the speaker on Wednesday, November 2, at the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library in Waverly. The meeting begins at 11:45 a.m. and is sponsored by Pleasant Hill Manor. The meeting is open to the public and lunch is free to all who attend.
Mr. Collier will present progress and status of the depleted uranium hexafluoride facility in Piketon. He will also talk about the company's community involvement activities and their initiatives to encourage local students to pursue degrees in engineering (mechanical and chemical), quality and software engineering, and logistics management.
Collier directs plant start-up, conversion operations, maintenance, waste management and disposition, cylinder management, and hydrogen fluoride recovery. In prior Babcock and Wilcox assignments, Collier managed highly enriched uranium operations at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. His 30 years of experience includes managing uranium start up operations and leading production of enriched uranium special processing for three Hazard Category 2 nuclear facilities.
As a strong proponent of community involvement, Colier has served as a B&W loaned executive for the Anderson County, Tennessee United Way. He is an avid sports fan and has supported the University of Tennessee's athletic department customer relations program, where he is usher supervisor at men's and women's sports events.
Collier holds degrees in organization management and electrical and electronics technology, and has earned multiple certifications from the University of Tennessee, while working toward his MBA.
B&W Conversion Services is a Limited Liability Corporation formed by Babcock and Wilcox (prinicipal and majority owner), and URS Energy & Construction (supporting partner), solely to operate the depleted uranium hexafluoride conversion facilities in Piketon, OH and Paducah, KY. BWCS is headquartered in Lexington, KY.
The BWCS Piketon plant will convert 250,000 metric tons of DUF6 over 18 years, and will employ 184 to operate.
Seating is limited RSVP by calling 740-947-4921.
Mr. Collier will present progress and status of the depleted uranium hexafluoride facility in Piketon. He will also talk about the company's community involvement activities and their initiatives to encourage local students to pursue degrees in engineering (mechanical and chemical), quality and software engineering, and logistics management.
Collier directs plant start-up, conversion operations, maintenance, waste management and disposition, cylinder management, and hydrogen fluoride recovery. In prior Babcock and Wilcox assignments, Collier managed highly enriched uranium operations at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. His 30 years of experience includes managing uranium start up operations and leading production of enriched uranium special processing for three Hazard Category 2 nuclear facilities.
As a strong proponent of community involvement, Colier has served as a B&W loaned executive for the Anderson County, Tennessee United Way. He is an avid sports fan and has supported the University of Tennessee's athletic department customer relations program, where he is usher supervisor at men's and women's sports events.
Collier holds degrees in organization management and electrical and electronics technology, and has earned multiple certifications from the University of Tennessee, while working toward his MBA.
B&W Conversion Services is a Limited Liability Corporation formed by Babcock and Wilcox (prinicipal and majority owner), and URS Energy & Construction (supporting partner), solely to operate the depleted uranium hexafluoride conversion facilities in Piketon, OH and Paducah, KY. BWCS is headquartered in Lexington, KY.
The BWCS Piketon plant will convert 250,000 metric tons of DUF6 over 18 years, and will employ 184 to operate.
Seating is limited RSVP by calling 740-947-4921.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Local Author Saundra Crum Akers - Sat. Oct. 8th, 1:00 pm
The library will be hosting Southern Ohio fiction author Saundra Crum Akers on Saturday, October 8th at 1:00 pm. Join us as she reads from her unique brand of mystery/suspense writings.
For more information about her work, visit her website at http://saundracrumakers.com/
Monday, September 26, 2011
Library eBooks Now Available for Kindle
Garnet A. Wilson Public Library is excited to announce that its eBook collection is now compatible with the world's bestselling eBook reader, the Amazon Kindle. Patrons can now download popular and classic eBooks to a Kindle device or any mobile device running the free Kindle app, such as iPhone, iPad, Android, and more. To get started, visit http://ohdbks.lib.overdrive.com , or visit pikecountylibrary.org and click the link "Download eBooks."
Garnet A. Wilson Public Library also offers eBooks and audiobooks for use on a PC or Mac computer and popular mobile devices such as a Smartphone, MP3 player, and eBook reader like the Barnes & Noble Nook and Sony Readers.
Kindle users can browse the collection of bestselling and classic eBooks from a PC or Mac computer, check out titles using a library card, and select "Get for Kindle" to deliver eBooks to their Kindle device or any device running the free Kindle app. Users who enjoy eBooks on Kindle will benefit from Amazon's Whispersync technology that synchronizes notes, highlights, and last page read between their Kindle and free Kindle apps.
Visit the library's eBook website to download titles for your Kindle: http://ohdbks.lib.overdrive.com
The library would also like to remind eBook users that they will now need to select "SEO Library Consortium" from the list of libraries, in order to login.
Here are some step-by-step instructions for getting library books on your Kindle, courtesy of Westerville Public Library and the State Library of Ohio:
Garnet A. Wilson Public Library also offers eBooks and audiobooks for use on a PC or Mac computer and popular mobile devices such as a Smartphone, MP3 player, and eBook reader like the Barnes & Noble Nook and Sony Readers.
Kindle users can browse the collection of bestselling and classic eBooks from a PC or Mac computer, check out titles using a library card, and select "Get for Kindle" to deliver eBooks to their Kindle device or any device running the free Kindle app. Users who enjoy eBooks on Kindle will benefit from Amazon's Whispersync technology that synchronizes notes, highlights, and last page read between their Kindle and free Kindle apps.
Visit the library's eBook website to download titles for your Kindle: http://ohdbks.lib.overdrive.com
The library would also like to remind eBook users that they will now need to select "SEO Library Consortium" from the list of libraries, in order to login.
Here are some step-by-step instructions for getting library books on your Kindle, courtesy of Westerville Public Library and the State Library of Ohio:
Friday, September 23, 2011
Apple Recipes - Wednesday, Sept. 28th at 2:00 pm
Tis the season for apples! Join Sherry Williams from the OSU Extension Office to get some great, easy ideas and tasty recipes, and sample some of them!
The program will be held in the Community Meeting Room, downstairs at the Waverly Library, on Wednesday, September 28th at 2:00 pm.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Lunch and Learn at the Library!
On Wednesday, October 5th, 11:45 am - 1 pm, Dr. Henry Childers, a cardiothoracic surgeon at SOMC will be presenting the latest open heart data and how we compare with the national average. Join us and hear what sets the SOMC open heart program apart from its competitors.
Seating is limited. For reservations, call 740-947-4921. Lunch will be provided.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
All Branches Closed - Thursday, September 15th for Staff Training.
All Branches of the library will be closed on Thursday, September 15th, for staff training.
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!
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