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Ashtabula County District Library
Ashtabula Library
Geneva Library
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What do YOU need to know?
November & December 2014
Your
Library
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Architect’s renderings unveiled
for Ashtabula Library addition
Why we need an addition to the
Ashtabula Library
While the details are still being finalized, the firm of
Ziska Architecture has given the ACDL Board their renderings of the addition, with 95% of the work being completed on the design.
When people ask why the Ashtabula Library needs
more space and wants to build an addition, a few
photos explain perfectly.
Groundbreaking is expected in Spring 2015, with a tentative completion date of Spring 2016.
Overall costs will not exceed $5.2 million, and will include needed renovations at the Geneva Library, as well.
Geneva Friends
of the Library
BOOK SALE
Nov. 21 10AM - 5pm
Nov. 22 10AM - 4pm
$1 for a
bag of books
Ashtabula County District Library
(Ashtabula Library, Geneva Library
& the Bookmobile)
WILL BE
CLOSED
Thursday, Nov.27, 2014
Wednesday, Dec. 24 , 2014
Thursday, Dec. 25, 2014
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015
Ashtabula Friends
of the Library
BOOK SALE
Nov. 14 10AM-5 pm
Nov. 15 10AM-3:30pm
Buy a bag for $1
& fill it up!
Kids get a free book, too!
The Ashtabula County District Library Foundation, a
501(c)3 not-for-profit fundraising arm of ACDL, is currently working on funding the project through grants, donations, loans, and naming rights to certain sections of the
library. Anyone interested in contributing may contact
Foundation President Tony Vespoli at 440-344-2403 or
ACDLFoundation@mail.com.
Your
Library
Matters
A publication of the Ashtabula County District Library,
produced for the patrons and friends of the Ashtabula
Library, Geneva Library, & the County Bookmobile
Ashtabula County District Library System
Ashtabula Library
335 West 44th Street - Ashtabula, Ohio 44004
(440) 997-9341
Geneva Library & Ashtabula County Bookmobile
860 Sherman Street - Geneva, Ohio 44041
(440) 466-4521
Adult Circulation area
East view & entrance
Library Board of Trustees
Tom Westlake (President)
Sam Altier (VP)
Marianne Sezon (Secretary)
Children’s Circulation area
West view
Wishing you the happiest of holidays
- from the staff at the
Ashtabula County District Library
We are fortunate to be the only Funding Information
Network partner of the Foundation Center in Ashtabula
County, but, like Harry Potter, we are limited to the space
under the stairs.
Storytime at the Libraries will end the week of December 8 & 9 and resume in January 2015 .
Check out the many holiday events we have scheduled for you and yours.
Dana Pinkert
Otis Sandidge
Martha Shippy
Publication Staff
ACDL Director - William Tokarczyk
Assistant Director/Deputy Fiscal Officer - Penny Neubauer
Editor/Community Relations - Debbie Laveck
Contributors
Barb Tack - Youth Services Coordinator
Mary Stokes - Geneva Library Branch Coordinator
Tina Conrad - Geneva Branch Assistant
On the web at www.acdl.info
Facebook: Ashtabula County District Library
Twitter@ashtabularef.com
"I'm of a fearsome mind to
throw my arms around every
living librarian who crosses
my path, on behalf of the
souls they never knew they
saved."
- author Barbara Kingsolver
Fall and Winter Hours at
the Ashtabula and
Geneva Libraries
Ashtabula Public Library Fall and Winter Hours
Monday & Tuesday
10:00am - 8:30pm
Wednesday & Thursday
10:00am - 8:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Geneva Public Library Fall and Winter Hours
10:00am - 8:00pm
Monday thru Wednesday
10:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday
Both libraries are closed on Sundays
Ashtabula’s Third Mondays author series: award-winning authors
An Agatha-nominated Best First Novel mystery writer for her first book, Maid of Murder, author Amanda Flower
cemented her future writing career in elementary school. She read her first-person account of
being stuck at the top of a Ferris wheel to her fellow sixth grade classmates and had them
howling about her escapades. She knew writing was what she wanted and had to do as a career.
Today, she serves an academic librarian at Ursuline College in Pepper Pike and writes cozy
mysteries - stories about Amish country events. She also writes under the pen name Isabella
Allen. Flower has written several series: The Appleseed Creek Mystery Series; The Andi Boggs Novels;
and under her pen name, Isabella Alan, The Amish Quilt Shop Mystery Series. Ms. Flower will
have books for sale at her program. Monday, November 17, 2014.
Author and Case Western Reserve professor Brad Ricca has written the very first, though unauthorized, literary
style biography of the birth of Superman and the lives of the Man of Steel’s teenage creators.
Super Boys: The Amazing Adventures of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster–the Creators of Superman is the winner of the 2014 Ohioanan Book Award for Nonfiction and made the Top 10 Book on the Arts
for 2013 by Booklist. Mr. Ricca’s book of poetry, American Mastodon won the St. Lawrence
Book Award for Poetry and was featured on A Writer’s Almanac with Garrison Keillor. His
first documentary film, Last Son, won a Silver Ace Award at the Las Vegas International Film
Festival. Mr. Ricca serves as the Vice-President of the Siegel and Shuster Foundation, a Cleveland area non-profit organization that raises scholarship funding for talented young writers and
artists. Mr. Ricca will have books for sale. Monday, December 15, 2014.
Mary Ellis grew up near an Amish community and loved their peaceful lifestyle and strong sense of Christian
community. She and her husband now live by the largest population of Old Order in the country where they take weekend trips to research her books. Mary enjoys reading, traveling, gardening, bicycling and swimming. Before “retiring” to write full-time, Mary taught Middle
School and worked as a sales rep for Hershey Chocolate—a job with amazingly sweet fringe
benefits. Her debut Amish fiction, A Widow’s Hope, first in the Miller Family series, was a finalist in the 2010 ACFW Carol Awards and received the Award of Merit for the Holt Medallion.
She has since written ten best-selling novels. Her previous release, Living in Harmony, first in the
New Beginning series, won the 2012 Lime Award for Excellence in Amish Fiction.
Monday, January 19, 2015.
Third Mondays Author Series programs always begin at 6:00p.m. at the Ashtabula Library. We often (but not
always) have an ASL interpreter who signs for us. Light refreshments will be served. Please register at 997-9341,
Adult Circulation.
November and December Activities celebrate the holiday season
The first light snow of the season was predicted for the early hours of Saturday, November 1! Time to pull out
the sweaters and blankets, cocoa mugs, and curl up with a book or movie or check out a few craft books to plan
your gift giving. We have many programs that may entice you!
Geneva Teen Programming Brain Session
Calling all teens! We want your ideas for after-school activities and programs that you would like. Pizza and pop
provided. Tuesday, November 11 & Wednesday, November 12 at 2:30p.m. both days. Geneva Library. Call
466-4521 to register.
Buying and Selling on eBay & Amazon
Learn how to get started in the world of online selling with Gary Cartner. Learn how to set up a buyer and
seller account, and all facets of commerce on Amazon, Ebay, and Craigslist, including online security.
Wednesday, November 12 6:00p.m. Geneva Library. Call 466-4521 to register.
Glamour Girls at the Ashtabula Library
Get some mother-daughter relaxing time in before the holiday rush begins. Members of the Ashtabula Multicultural Festival will be on hand to help you and your little one. We'll have masks, facials, and mini-manicures
for little girls and their moms or grandmoms. Light refreshments provided. Ages 4 and up. SPACE IS
LIMITED! Wednesday, November 12 6:00p.m. Register at the Ashtabula Library at 997-9341.
Geneva Teen Movie Madness
The cinema fun will continue at the Geneva Library on Thursday, November 13
Stop in after school and check out what’s playing.
beginning at 2:30p.m.
Buying and Selling on eBay & Amazon
Learn how to get started in the world of online selling with Gary Cartner. Learn how to set up a buyer and seller account,
and all facets of commerce on Amazon, Ebay, and Craigslist, including online security. Thursday, November 20
6:00p.m. Ashtabula Library. Call 997-9341 to register.
Open Office at Ashtabula Library
Our 99th District Rep. John Patterson will hold his monthly Open Office hours on Monday, November 24 from
12:30-2:00p.m. in the Community Room of the Ashtabula Library.
Ashtabula Youth Department Harvest Party
Celebrate the holiday with stories, games, crafts, and snacks. This will be held in place of the Tuesday evening
Storytime that week. Tuesday, November 25 at 6:00p.m. Please preregister. SPACE IS LIMITED!
Ashtabula Library - 997-9341.
DECEMBER EVENTS
A Visit with St. Nick
Here’s your chance to meet the jolly elf and maybe get your picture taken with him, sing some songs, and enjoy making some holiday art. Parents, bring your cameras! Monday, December 15 at 6:00p.m. Please call the
Geneva Library, 466-4521 to register.
Stories with Santa
Come visit Santa, hear a story, and sing a song. Cookies and punch for kids of all ages. Tuesday, December
16 at 6:00p.m. Please call the Ashtabula Library, 997-9341 to register.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Caroling in the Geneva Library Gazebo
This is a starlight, rain, or snow event, so dress accordingly and bring your heartiest voices! We’ll be
singing all those traditional tunes you love. Bring a lawn chair and a flashlight, if you’d like. Warm up
with some hot chocolate, cookies, fellowship, and fun! Tuesday, December 16, 6:30p.m.
The Friends of the Geneva Library Bake Sale
The Friends are holding an Election Day bake sale beginning at 7:00a.m. on Tuesday, November 4 and continuing until all of the goodies are sold. The group also will meet at 6:00p.m. that evening at the Geneva Library.
Are you are interested in helping with this support organization of the Geneva Library? Come meet other Friends!
Holiday Bingo at the Geneva Library
Bring the kids to this long-standing library holiday tradition for an evening of fun. All of the squares
are holiday terms and the Bingo chips are M&M’s! Everyone is a winner. Wednesday, December 17
at 6:00p.m.
Ashtabula Library's Lego Club
Bring your own favorite LEGO blocks or create your masterpiece using our limited supply in a room full of likeminded school-aged builders. At the Ashtabula Library on Monday, November 10 at 4:00p.m.
Geneva Teen Movie Madness The cinema fun will continue at the Geneva Library on Thursday, December 18, beginning at 2:30p.m. Stop in after school and check out what’s playing.