Library to Welcome Lois Lambert

Former local resident Lois Lambert, author of HEROES OF THE WESTERN THEATER: Thirty-third Ohio Veteran Volunteer infantry, 2008, will be at the Main library on Monday, June 30^th at 6:00p.m. to discuss and sign her book

The majority of the men of the Thirty-third Ohio were not professional soldiers and were recruited from the south-central Ohio counties of Ross, Pike, Adams and Scioto. They embraced into their brotherhood, men from all quarters of the state to fill the required quotas and answer their president’s call. They were the men of the Thirty-third Ohio Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and they were heroes.

Much of the story of this regiment is told through several collections of letters and diaries which provide the soldiers’ views of their day to day activities, as well as stirring descriptions of their many trials by fire.

Lois Lambert is a retired high school teacher of history, anthropology, and Advanced Placement Government. She is also the former coordinator of education at the Cincinnati Museum of Natural History. Ms. Lambert has done extensive genealogy research and is a member of First Families of Ohio and The Society of Civil War Families in Ohio. She also wrote “91^st Ohio Volunteer Infantry”.

After the program, attendees will have the opportunity to purchase copies of the books. The main library is located at 207 N. Market Street, Waverly. Please call the library at 947-4921 with any questions about this program or any other library activity or service. Registration is not required.

Wii Got Game @ The Library

The Main Branch of the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library in Waverly will be hosting Game Nights this summer. The first one will be this Thursday, June 12th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, downstairs in the community meeting room. Don't miss your chance to play our brand new Nintendo Wii!!

2008 Summer Reading Programs

All branches of the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library will again hold Summer Reading Programs (SRP) for children, teens, and adults. This year’s theme for the children’s SRP is Catch the Reading Bug @ Your Library (for kids grades pre-school through 8^th grade). The teen theme is Metamorphosis @ Your Library (for young adults ages 13-17) and the adults’ theme is Pollinate your Mind @ Your Library (for ages 18+). So whatever age you are, join the library’s reading program for great fun and prizes!

Registration for the programs begins on Monday, June 9^th. The programs will run six weeks, beginning Monday, June 9^th and ending Saturday, July 19^th. Prizes will be awarded to those who complete the program! And during the summer reading program, the libraries will have visits from the Columbus Zoo (to be held at the YMCA), magicians, the OSU Extension office, and many others! Remember, the library where you register is where you must record the books you’ve read. For more information about the summer reading program or any other library service, contact the Waverly Library at 947-4921, the Piketon Library at 289-3064, the Eastern Library at 226-4408, or the Western Library at 493-1745.

Check our Calendar of Events for more information for dates and times of programs...

Eastern Branch Library Expansion Begins

The Expansion of the Eastern Branch Library has officially begun with the removal of plants from the construction area. Milford Construction the general contractor is also scheduled to start work this week, which possibly will be affected by the rain. The Library will remain open during the expansion, with only intermittent interruptions to our regular services and hours.

OSU Extension Program Rescheduled

The OSU Extension program scheduled for this evening, Monday, May 12th has been rescheduled for next Monday, May 19th. On May 19th, Sherry Williams will present a variety of salad ideas and some tasty samples. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Mozilla Firefox

Our public computers are now equipped with the Mozilla Firefox Web Browser! Enjoy a better browsing experience - tabbed browsing, faster page loads, and less annoying ads than Internet Explorer! You will still be able to use Internet Explorer, but we are happy to offer more choices to our patrons. Try the award-winning Firefox Web Browser today!

You can download Firefox at home by clicking here.

Local Author to Hold Book Signing at Public Library

Local author William (Bro. Bill) Moore, author of "Living Well, Dying Well, How to Leave a Lasting Legacy," will hold a book signing at the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library Main Branch, located at 207 North Market Street, Waverly, on Saturday, May 10th at 2:00 pm. "Living Well, Dying Well" is about human mortality and living a Spirit-filled productive life.

Mr. Moore was educated at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio, where he earned a Bachelors of Science degree in elementary education. Subsequently, he graduated from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Master’s degree in Christian education.

Mr. Moore's first book, "Interrupted Lives, When Cancer or Other Major Tragedy Permanently Interrupts Your Life," was born out of a tragic bout with cancer and the struggle to regain a useful, productive life.

Upcoming Programs

Sherry Williams of the OSU Extension office will be at the Main Library on Monday, May 12th presenting a program about various salads and their nutritional value. In addition, she will be at the Main Library on Monday, June 16th presenting a program about different kinds of smoothies and sharing their nutritional value as well. Both programs will begin at 6:30p.m. and will be held in the Community Meeting Room. Everyone is welcome. Registration is not required.

National Library Week

Come celebrate National Library Week with us, April 13th - 19th. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and to promote library use and support.

We do our very best to provide you with information and entertainment, even if you ask us questions like these:

Eastern Easter Party

Tuesday, March 18th, we at Eastern had our annual Easter Egg Hunt and Party. Even though it rained, we had our hunt in the stacks in the library, and the children were so excited that we didn't have to cancel. We had children of all ages, from babies to 9 years olds finding eggs. The party was fun, with all the goodies and treats.

Weather Closing

Due to the winter storm the Library will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on Friday March 7th and will remain closed on Saturday March 8th.

Seuss Celebration Week at Western Branch Library

Western branch library began its Seuss Celebration Week on Monday, March 3rd, in honor of the birthday of Theodore Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss). It will continue through next Monday, March 10th, culminating in a Dr. Seuss themed party for storytime.

Yesterday was Mixed Up Monday: Everyone wore mixed up clothing...shirts inside out and backwards, etc..

Top Hat Tuesday, March 4th: Making red and white striped hats and bows.

Wacky Wednesday, March 5th: Wear silly socks.

Theodore Thursday, March 6th: Learn about Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss).

Funny Food Friday, March 7th: Focus on the book "Green Eggs and Ham."

Monday, March 10th, 6:30 pm: Dr. Seuss Party/Storytime

Stop by the Western Branch Library and help us celebrate one of the greatest children's authors that ever lived...and to get silly in his honor!

Don't Forget to Vote!

Remember to vote tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4th...

Polling stations will be open from 6:30 am to 7:30 pm.

Don't take this opportunity for granted! Make your voice heard!

Here's a link to information about this primary election.

For more detailed information, the Pike County Board of Elections can be reached at phone number (740) 947-2039.

Economic Stimulus

Update 2: You can check the status of your stimulus payment on the IRS website by clicking here.

Update: If you don't normally file taxes, but believe you are eligible for the stimulus payment, you can get a packet containing all of the necessary forms and information by clicking on the following link:

Package 1040A-3


Click here for information specifically pertaining to Seniors and Retirees.

Click here to see answers to Frequently Asked Questions about stimulus payments.

From the IRS:

WASHINGTON — More than 130 million American households will begin receiving Internal Revenue Service letters next week reminding them to file a 2007 tax return in order to receive a 2008 economic stimulus payment.

The mailings by the IRS will begin the first week in March and continue throughout the month. The informational notice, titled Economic Stimulus Payment Notice, alerts people that they may be eligible for a one-time stimulus payment of up to $600 ($1,200 married filing jointly) starting in May. There also is a $300 per child payment for qualifying children younger than 17.

“This special letters remind people that they won’t need to do anything more than file a 2007 tax return in order to put the stimulus payment process in motion,” Acting IRS Commissioner Linda Stiff said.

The notice is informational and does not seek any financial information. The main mailings, which will take place in three weekly batches, will go to taxpayers who filed a tax return last year.

“To receive a payment in 2008, individuals who qualify will not have to do anything more than file a 2007 tax return. The IRS will determine eligibility, figure the amount and send the payment,” the notice states. “This payment should not be confused with any 2007 income tax refund that is owed to you by the federal government. Income tax refunds for 2007 will be made separately from this one-time payment.”

However, some people must take an extra step this year to receive a stimulus payment. In late March, the IRS will send a special mailing to certain recipients of Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits. Generally, those benefits are nontaxable and recipients do not file tax returns. In order to receive a stimulus payment, people in this group need to file a tax return if they have at least $3,000 from a combination of certain Social Security benefits, Veterans benefits and earned income. The minimum stimulus payment for these people is $300 ($600 for married filing jointly).

The IRS has created a sample of Form 1040A with information on how to fill out a few lines that will enable eligible people who do not normally file a tax return to receive the stimulus payment.

Digital TV Transition Information

If you or someone you know still relies on "rabbit ears" or rooftop antennas for TV broadcasts, information is available about the digital TV transition that's happening in February of 2009. If you don't take the necessary steps, you will no longer be able to receive television broadcasts. Those with cable and satellite will not be affected.

Click here for more information...