Thank You

The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library would like to thank everyone for supporting the efforts to help save Ohio's public libraries. We are hoping for the best and we will continue to update everyone regarding the budget process next week.

Get the word out, take action now!

Get the word out, Take Action NOW! Gov. Strickland announced plans on Friday, June 19, to remove $227 million in funding to Ohio's public libraries in order to fund other budget priorities. The funding for Ohio's libraries would drop to half of 2008 levels under his proposal. After contacting your legislators, help us spread the word to your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues.
Here are some suggestions:
SEND OUT EMAILS
Ohio libraries are in jeopardy. I contacted the governor and my legislators to let them know what my library means to me. Find out how you can help, too: http://www.saveohiolibraries.com
FACEBOOK: Update your facebook profile
_____ contacted my elected officials to help save Ohio libraries and you should too. Find out more: http://www.saveohiolibraries.com
TWITTER: Post a tweet
I contacted my elected officials to help save Ohio libraries and you should too. Find out more: http://www.saveohiolibraries.com

Chalk the Sidewalk: Save Our Libraries

The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library teens got the word out today by chalking the sidewalk. Click on the link above to show your support for your local library!

"Dear Governor Strickland"

View an open letter to Mr. Strickland from Francine Fialkoff, editor in chief of Library Journal, at http://bit.ly/2YPjm

Happy Summer Reading

Summer is a great time to relax and read a
novel. The Findlay-Hancock County Public
Library carries a wide variety of fictional
titles. Do you enjoy Mysteries, Sci-Fi,
Christian, Western, Romance, Suspense or
are you looking for something different?
Explore the shelves of the library or you
may browse lists by selecting the READ tab
on the home page. Choose one of the genres
and a list of recent titles appears. After
scanning a few descriptions you may find the
perfect book for you. Happy summer reading!

Why we Fight: Save Ohio's Libraries

Click on the link above to read an article by Craig McDonald, Edgar Award nominated crime novelist.

Act today to save your Library!

This past Friday, Governor Ted Strickland proposed a cut of $227.3 million in fiscal years 2010 and 2011 as part of his plan to fill the $3.2 billion gap in the state’s budget. This will mean a more than 50% cut in funding for many of Ohio’s public libraries. Libraries could close or face significant reductions in operations as a result of the Governor’s proposal.
With about 70% of the state’s public libraries relying solely on state funding to fund their library, the reduction in funding will mean that many will close branches or drastically reduce hours and services. Libraries bring critical services to the community, such as early childhood education, job help, free internet access and a place for everyone to come together as a community.
This budget will be finalized by June 30th so the time to act is NOW!
Contacts:
Governor Strickland's Office
Riffe Center, 30th Floor
77 South High Street
Columbus, OH 43215-6108
Phone/Fax
General Info: (614) 466-3555
Fax: (614) 466-9354
Online Email Form
Cliff Hite
77 S. High St
11th floor
Columbus, OH 43215-6111
Phone: (614) 466-3819
Fax: (614) 719-3976
Email: district76@ohr.state.oh.us
Steve Buehrer
Senate Building
Room #134, First Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone: 614/466-8150
Email: SD01@senate.state.oh.us

In addition to contacting the Governor and your Ohio senator and representative, here are some other important people in the Ohio Government to contact:

Senator Bill Harris,
President of the Senate
614-466-8086
SD19@senate.state.oh.us
Senator John Carey,
Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee
614-466-8156
SD17@senate.state.oh.us
Representative Armond Budish,
Speaker of the House
614-466-5441
District08@ohr.state.oh.us
Representative Vernon Sykes,
Chairman of the House Finance Committee
614-466-3100
district44@ohr.state.oh.us

Library Catalog offline Monday

Please be advised that a system upgrade to the library online catalog is scheduled for Monday June 22, 2009 from 9:00 a.m.-4 p.m. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this upgrade. Unavailable services will be access to the online card catalog, my library account and holds. Please contact the reference desk for assistance if needed.

Saturday Craft Club

The Saturday Craft Club is in session today until 4 p.m. This time, participants can use their personal creativity to make anything they want!
A variety of free-art materials is available in the Children's Program Room. So come on in and create!