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Welcome To Your Library On-Line |
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At the Newcomerstown Public Library we are continuing to improve our service to all our users. We have changed our website to be more interactive and respond more quickly to your needs. We welcome comments and questions about this site, and we are continuing to update pages and give you more information as this transition unfolds. |
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Save Our Libraries |
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On Friday, June 19, the Governor proposed a cut to state funding for public libraries of $227.3 million in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 that begins July 1, 2009. The Ohio General Assembly’s Conference Committee has until June 30th to accept or reject the proposal that could destroy library service in Ohio. This cut is in addition to the 20% reduction in funding that libraries are already facing, because our funding comes from 2.22% of the state’s declining General Revenue Fund. This will mean a more than 50% cut in funding for many of Ohio's public libraries.
Under the Governor’s proposal Newcomerstown Public Library will lose an estimated $95,000.00 this year,$146,000 in 2010 and $108,000 in the first 6 months of 2011. We are still paying on the loan used to complete the new building in 2000. We will be faced with severely cutting our hours and services on every level.
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Adult Summer Reading Program |
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Written by Administrator
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 Newcomerstown Library is launching an adult summer reading program called "Master the Art of Reading" to run concurrently with the childrens summer reading program that runs through July 31. This is open for area residents age 17 and older. Contact the library for more information or to register for this program.
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New Saturday Hours |
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Written by Administrator
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Beginning June 6, the Newcomerstown Public Library will be open 9-1 on Saturdays. The reduced summer hours will continue through August 29. Regular, 9-5 Saturday hours, will resume on September 5. |
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Book Hound Club |
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Written by Administrator
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Children ages K-6 can come to the library every Wednesday through August 12th and read to Murphy and Marley, certified therapy dogs. Children can sign up for 15 minutes slots where they will be able to read to the dogs and if they sign up for 5 sessions or more, they will get a certificate signed by Murphy and Marley. On August 19th we will have an awards ceremony where we will present the certificates and watch a movie with Murphy and Marley. |
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