The friends of the library will be holding their spring book sale the last week of May. There are more videos than usual this time, so be sure to check it out. Fri, May 29^th, 9-5pm, Thu, May 28^th, 9-8pm, and Sat, May 30^th, 9-2pm.

Our adult summer reading program runs June 1^st through July 31^st. Spend Time in a Cool, Peaceful Environment. Write Reviews. Win one of 3 Weekly Prizes.

Date	1st Prize	2nd Prize	3rd Prize
June 6th	McDonald's	Geyer's	Savings Bond ($50 at maturity)
June 13th	KFC	Wendy's	Uptowne Outfitters
June 20th	Way Off Center Café	Speedway	Poland's Hardware
June 27th	McDonald's	Geyer's	Savings Bond
July 3rd	KFC	Wendy's	Uptowne Outfitters
July 11th	Way Off Center Café	Speedway	Poland's Hardware
July 18th	McDonald's	Geyer's	Savings Bond
July 25th	KFC	Wendy's	Uptowne Outfitters
August 1st	Way Off Center Café	Speedway	Poland's Hardware
Grand Prize	Overnight Stay at the Presidential Inn Bed & Breakfast
	Prize will be drawn on August 1st from all entries submitted during the entire 2009 Summer Reading program.

Prizes may change subject to availability, but the price range will remain the same.

Teens going into grades 7-12 can sign up at the Main Desk upstairs and start reading items from the library. For every book read, fill out a book rating form, which will be placed in our prize drawing.

Explore the world of music, dance, art, books and more! The 2009 Summer Reading Club is open to young people in preschool through grade 6. Join us for programs, prizes, story times and a reading club. How the reading club works:

• Starting June 1^st, pick up a Summer Reading Log and Be Creative book bag at Galion Public Library.
• Check out books to read at home and keep track of the time spent reading.
• Books and magazines should come from Galion Public Library and be at the child's appropriate reading level

Prizes:

• 2 hours: Be Creative temporary tattoo
• 4 hours: guitar pick dog tags
• 6 hours: Be Creative cube puzzle
• 8 hours: tinsel ball
• 10 hours: decorate your own mask
• Plus we'll have extra prizes for those who keep reading beyond ten hours.

Ashland Author Dandi Mackall will be here for a program and book signing. Wed, Jun 24^th at 6:30pm and Wed, Jun 24^th at 1:30pm.

Show off your talents. Read a poem, sing a song, tell a joke, play an instrument, or  demonstrate a skill. Displays of artwork are also encouraged. Appreciative audience members are also needed. Door prizes will be awarded, and bonus weekly prize tickets will be given to those who attend and/or participate. Registration is required. Refreshments will be provided.

• Fri, Jun 12^th, 7-9pm
• Fri, Jun 19^th, 7-9pm, (New Date)

Got the acting bug? Try out our improv night. Improvisation is the spontaneous acting method made famous by comedians such as Robin Williams and shows such as Whose Line is it Anyway? Hollywood actor Glen McDougal, who has trained with such famous improv groups such as the Groundlings, will be here to demonstrate improv and lead the crowd through fun and hilarious activites. Registration required. Wed, Jul 1^st, 6:30-8:15pm.

Enjoyed by hippies and summer campers for decades, the tie dyed t-shirt has become a work of art. Bring in a white T-shirt (pre-washed; cotton/poly blend works best), and we'll have the dyes, rubber bands and other materials to give it a style all your own. Registration required. Thu, Jul 9^th, 6:30-8:15pm.

Local author Rachel Mendell will guide teens through several creative writing exercises. Registration is required. Thu, Jul 23^rd, 6:30-8:15pm.

Join us in the community room, and we'll watch the movie together on our big screen. Refreshments are provided.

• Sat, Jun 13^th at 1pm, Valkyrie

Join us (with instructor Carol Kable) to learn basic drawing techniques. Supplies will be furnished at no charge. Please register at the main desk. Mon, Jun 8^th, 6-8pm.

Parents, come in to the library with your children on Tuesdays at 6:30pm for stories, crafts, and family fun together. Family Story Time is designed for family interaction, so the craft is more difficult than what we do at the Toddler/Preschool Story Time.

Attention, budding artists in grades 3-6: join our Artsy Smartsy Club and learn to Be Creative at the library! On six Monday afternoons this summer, learn about famous artists and try out their unique styles of expression. Registration is required for this series of programs, but there is no cost to join the club. The first installment of Artsy-Smartsy photographs is up now in the photo gallery.

• Mon, Jun 8^th, 4-5pm
• Mon, Jun 22^nd, 4-5pm
• Mon, Jun 29^th, 4-5pm
• Mon, Jul 6^th, 4-5pm
• Mon, Jul 13^th, 4-5pm
• Mon, Jul 27^th, 4-5pm

The Toddler and Preschool Story Time is held at the library on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. Stories, crafts, and fun!

Come see and hear this musical comedian who has a totally clean act: he never uses dirty silverware! Thu, Jun 11^th at 1pm and Thu, Jun 11^th at 7pm.

The library has two job positions opening up for part-time Shelvers. We will take applications between June 8^th and June 20^th. The Shelver in the Adult Area will be starting in July; the Children's Area Shelver will be starting in August. These are minimum-wage positions. Successful applicants will work 12-18 hours per week throughout the year, not just summer. The Adult Area Shelver will need to work afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. The Children's Area Shelver will need to work evenings and Saturdays. Both positions are supervised at all times. Although the main function of the positions is to reshelve books and put away other library items, the successful applicant will also help at the Circulation Desks and have other duties as well. The library will be giving a short test to cover alphabetizing ability and other library-related skills before the interviews. Successful applicants will need to stand on their feet for long periods and be able to reach and lift to put away books. Successful applicants will also need to have good people skills for working with the public.

Harpbeat presents Around the World from A to Z. Wed, Jun 17^th at 6:30pm and Wed, Jun 17^th at 2pm.

Children's author Dandi Daley Mackall will be visiting us to speak to the children. Dandi hails from Ashland and is a well-known author of children's books. A professional writer for over 20 years, she has written dozens of articles for popular magazines and published around 400 books for children and adults, with sales over 4 million. Dandi lives in rural Ohio with her husband, three children, horses, dogs, and cats. Due to the benevolence of an anonymous donor, we are able to present this program to our patrons free of charge. Dandi will have a selection of her books on display to sell, and will do book signings. Wed, Jun 24^th at 1:30pm and Wed, Jun 24^th at 6:30pm.

Join us for the monthly book chat. Fri, Jun 26^th at 10am.

Matthew Bryan Taylor's personal creativity and talent enables him to bring us a blend of comedic magic that allows everyone to participate. Wed, Jul 8^th at 1:30pm and Wed, Jul 8^th at 6pm.

State Representative Jeffrey McClain will be at the library. Be there to tell him how you feel about drastic cuts to your library's funding. Wear red if you are against the cuts. Thu, Jun 25^th, 3-5pm.

Don't forget to check out the Photo Gallery for pictures from many of our summer programs. The Teen Game Night; the Artsy Smartsy Club; the Spoon Man; Dandi Daley Mackall; the political rally; the Teen Improv Night; Around the World; and the Draw, Paint, Sing, Create magic show are all represented. Check 'em out!

Rick Smythe will perform a magic program. Wed, Jul 29^th at 1:30pm and Wed, Jul 29^th at 6:30pm.

The Galion Public Library Board of Trustees meets monthly in the Board Room.

The library will be closed for the holiday.

• Mon, May 25^th, Memorial Day
• Sat, Jul 4^th, Independence Day
• Mon, Sep 7^th, Labor Day
• Thu, Nov 26^th, Thanksgiving Day
• Fri, Nov 27^th, Day After Thanksgiving
• Thu, Dec 24^th, Christmas Eve
• Fri, Dec 25^th, Christmas Day

The state budget has been finalized. We thank all of you who have supported the library and contacted our governor and state officials, but the board of the Galion Public Library regrets to have to make some changes. The details will be on the home page and posted at the desk through the month of August.

Are you interested in learning to knit or crochet? Join our crafts circle and try Croknit, an easy stitch that allows you to knit and purl using one needle only. Register at the main desk. We'll need yarn, so if you have some that we could use, bring it along. Wed, Aug 5^th, 6-8pm.

Join us for games, refreshments, and the grand prize drawing to celebrate the end of the Adult Summer Reading program. With the current funding situation for Ohio libraries, refreshments and snack foods would be greatly appreciated. Please sign up at the main desk if you are planning to attend. Mon, Aug 3^rd, 6-8pm.

As the Summer winds down, teens can come to the library after hours for Karaoke, a Name that Tune contest, games, Freestyle Art and other events. We'll also draw for the Grand Prize in the Summer Reading Program: a $50 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble. Door prizes will also be given and refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Fri, Aug 14^th, 7-10pm.

Our first-Thursday book discussion group is starting back up for the fall. Each month we all read the same book then come together to discuss it. Join us here at the library in the community room. For more information see Cyndi.

• Thu, Sep 3^rd at 6:30pm, Stone Diaries, by Carol Shields

Bring your friends and your favorite board game, card game or a favorite hand-held game system, such as PSP, DS or Game Boy. We'll provide chess sets and refreshments. No registration, just show up. Photos from the one in May are in the photo gallery. Thu, Aug 6^th, 6:30-8:15pm, Thu, Jul 16^th, 6:30-8:15pm, and Thu, Jun 4^th, 6:30-8:15pm.

The library will close early on the evening before the holiday. Thu, Dec 31^st at 5pm.