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IMLS AWARD
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 On April 23, we learned that our Library is receiving a National Medal for Library Service from the Institute for Museum and Library Service (IMLS). What a thrill and a true honor for our Library to receive this national recognition. Medal winners were selected from nationwide nominations of institutions that demonstrate innovative approaches to public service, exceeding the expected levels of community outreach. To celebrate this national recognition of our service to the community, we’re planning a special event. On May 15, we will hold a Fine Amnesty Day. Fines will be forgiven for overdue items returned on this day. We will also be forgiving fines for anyone who visits a Library location on May 15. (Watch the website for further details.) This event is just one small way to thank our community for the use and support that resulted in this national recognition. Without our supportive community and wonderful staff our Library would not be the tremendous community asset it is. This award belongs to all of us. Thank you.
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SearchOhio and OhioLINK
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Can't find something in our collection? Or maybe you're looking for an item but all our copies are checked out? Through SearchOhio and OhioLINK you can now borrow material from the collections of over 140 Ohio public and academic libraries. SearchOhio and OhioLINK are free, fast, and easy to use! Learn more!
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MEET AUTHOR KHALED HOSSEINI
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 Thanks to our partner, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, the Library is pleased to welcome the New York Times #1 bestselling author of The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns to the Main Library on Friday, May 31 at 7:00 p.m. Hosseini’s much-awaited third novel, And the Mountains Echoed, will be published on May 21. This event is free and open to the public; however, the signing portion of the evening is ticketed. Please see the Author Series section of our website for more details about the ticketing process. Copies of Khaled Hosseini’s books will be available for sale, courtesy of Joseph-Beth Booksellers.
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MEET AUTHOR PATRICIA SCHULTZ
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 Meet bestselling travel writer Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die, at the Main Library on Saturday, May 11 at 2:00 p.m. Patricia Schultz has a dream job: traveling the globe and writing about it. She is the author of the international #1 bestsellers, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die and 1,000 Places to See in the United States and Canada Before You Die. She was chosen by Forbes as one of the 25 most influential women in travel, and was executive producer of the Travel Channel’s TV show based on her first 1,000 Places book. A book signing will follow her presentation. Copies of her books will be available for sale courtesy of Joseph-Beth Booksellers.
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YOUR BUSINESS—IT STARTS WITH A PLAN
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Need assistance and advice on starting and running your business, including how to write a business plan? Make plans to attend this free three-part series of instructional workshops conducted by specialists from SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business. A certificate of participation is available for those attending all three sessions: Saturdays, May 11, 18 and 25, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Workshops take place in the Huenefeld Tower Room, 3rd floor of the Main Library. Registration required. Register online or call 513-369-6900.
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HOT AUTHORS CHANGES
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Hot Authors, a service that gives our customers the opportunity to automatically receive the latest novels from popular fiction writers, has expanded! You can now have your name automatically added to the holds list for large print titles by Harlan Coben, John Grisham, Iris Johansen, Amanda Quick, and Nora Roberts! In addition to this exciting change, we've added three new names to the list of Hot Authors: Gillian Flynn, Karen Marie Monning, and James Rollins.
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COMIC CON ON MAY 5
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 Whether you’re into anime or zombies, Superman or Star Wars, comic book fans won’t want to miss the Main Library’s first Comic Con on Sunday, May 5 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Enjoy a panel discussion with writers and illustrators working in the field, free comic books (while supplies last), a comic book swap, photo ops with your favorite comic book/movie characters, and more! Event partners are the Friends of the Public Library and Arcadian Comics & Games. More details are available online.
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THE LOVELAND BRANCH LIBRARY
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 The Loveland Branch Library, 649 Loveland Madeira Rd., has been located in the Shopper’s Haven Shopping Center since 1993. The branch is easy to get to, just a few minutes off of the interchange of I-275 and Loveland Madeira Rd. The ADA accessible facility features a book return and self-service check-out machines, and a busy program schedule of weekly toddler and preschool storytimes, as well as monthly library babies, movers and shakers, and adult book club programs. The Loveland Branch annual quilt show, which takes place each May, draws artists from Cincinnati and the surrounding counties. Make plans to stop in and admire the beautiful quilts on exhibit this month and attend a reception to honor the artisans on Saturday, May 4 from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Through the generosity of the Friends of the Public Library, light refreshments will be served and folk music duo Wild Carrot will perform.
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