This document provides information about the Marion Public Library in Marion, Ohio. It includes the library's mission statement, contact information, hours of operation, board of trustees, and upcoming events for July 2015 focused on heroes and Ohio's First Ladies. The library aims to encourage lifelong learning and enhance the quality of life in the community. It also lists adult and children's programs happening that month centered around the theme of heroes.

1. Our Mission Statement: The Marion Public Library enhances the quality of life in our community by
encouraging reading and the pursuit of lifelong learning.
Marion Public Library
445 East Church Street
Marion, OH 43302
740-387-0992
marionlibrary.org
Gary Branson,
Executive Director
Main Library Hours
Monday-Thursday:
10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Friday-Saturday:
10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday
Branch Hours:
Monday & Thursday:
3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Branches:
Caledonia Public Library
419-845-3666
Henkle-Holliday Memorial
Library, LaRue
740-499-3066
Prospect Public Library
740-494-2684
Board of Trustees
Malcolm Goodman, President
Patrick Carey
Carol Lathrop
Jennifer Donelson
Catherine Ferguson
Diane Watson
David Williamson
A volunteer and fundraising
group working to support the
efforts of Marion Public Library.
Check out their website at
marionohbookmarks.org
Or email them at
bookmarks@marionlibrary.org
The Back Page
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The Chilton Library online resource allows you to search for repair procedures,
diagrams, and maintenance specifications for most car makes and models.
It also offers ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) practice quizzes.
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facebook.com/mplohio
@MarionPublicLib
Get Involved
The BookMarks
Kim C. loved
this Appala-
chian coming-of-
age story.
David H.
recommended
this near-future
thriller about
drought in the
Southwestern
US.
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enjoyed this
psychological
thriller about an
author with a
double life.
Cathy adored
this teen fantasy
set in a world
inspired by
ancient Rome.
#staffpicks
For more program information and updates, visit marionlibrary.org
The Wire
July 2015
marionlibrary.org
This summer, being heroic can be
easier than you think. How? Re-
search shows that not reading over
the summer can cause young minds
to lose up to three months of reading
achievement. You can be a hero
and fight that “summer slide” by
getting 20 minutes of reading in per
day. Our
fearless
Summer
Reading
Club is a
great way to
do just that,
allowing
kids to earn prizes simply by read-
ing books. It continues through July
25, and anyone 18 & under can sign
up at our Youth Services Desk.
When the Summer Reading Club
draws to a close, there will still be
bunches to celebrate during the fina-
le party on July 25. Kids of all ages
are invited to dress as their favorite
superhero and enjoy the finish of all
of their heroic summer efforts.
But there are still lots of events that
will happen before the final party.
Our school age crafts, story times,
Teen Tuesdays, and Family Fun
Nights will all be happening each
week until the finale.
There are plenty of local heroes to
talk about this summer, as well.
Each year, the Warren G. Harding
Symposium (a collaboration of The
Ohio State University at Marion,
Marion Technical College, the
Harding Home and Memorial, and
the Marion Area Convention and
Visitor’s Bureau) presents in-depth
analysis on a single topic or event in
the Harding Era, or related areas of
interest. This summer, the library is
offering programs to coincide with
this event, that will focus on Ohio’s
First Ladies.
From the glitz and glamor the First
Ladies have portrayed, to some of
the traditions that they have contin-
ued or created, our summer events
will examine some of the ways that
these women have influenced
society.
There will also be a Community
Read that will tie into this theme as
well, with a casual discussion on the
title “Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule”
by Jennifer Chiaverini. In this his-
torical fiction novel about the deep
and often complex friendship be-
tween Julia Grant, wife of Ulysses
S. Grant, and her servant, Jule, the
turbulent changes of the time are
highlighted and provide lots to talk
about.
Heroes! History! Glitz! Glamor! Ex-
citement! And it’s all happening this
month at your Library. Read on to
see when your events will be taking
place.
You may have noticed a dif-
ferent format for this month’s
edition of The Wire. This is
just a part of the Library’s
focus on improving and up-
dating all that we do, in order
to serve our community to the
best of our abilities. We hope
you’ll enjoy a more vibrant
newsletter, with a focus on
what’s new in the literary
world, as well as hearing
from our staff about current
library happenings and prob-
ably most importantly: what
we’re reading now!
We are incredibly passionate
about books, and we are al-
ways looking for more ways
to share this with our pa-
trons. We are also extremely
interested in hearing from
you about how we’re doing.
If you have anything library-
related you’d like included in
this publication (or any input
about our other services),
please do not hesitate to let
us know.
Read! | Learn! | Enjoy!

2. Visit the Youth Services desk or call 387-0992 to register
School Age Crafty Mondays
2:30 pm (ages 6-12)
Join us for a heroic afternoon of
crafting every Monday during the
summer!
July 6th
Be a Hero—Recycle!
July 13th
Create Your Own Pop-Up Book
July 20th
Thank a Hero
Family Fun Nights on Thursday
6:00-7:00 pm (all ages)
Fun evening programs for the
whole family, featuring heroes
from our local community!
July 2nd
Ohio Army National Guard
July 9th
Heifer International
July 16th
Marion County Parks District
All About Birds
July 23rd
Marion County Parks District
All About Reptiles/Amphibians
STORYTIMES @ Main Library:
Through July 22nd
Baby Time:
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m.
Ages 0-2
Toddler Time:
Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-3
Preschool Time:
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 4-6
Join us for stories, songs,
rhymes and movement activities
suited to your child’s develop-
ment level. No registration
required—just drop in!
TEEN TUESDAYS
School’s out? Teen Tuesday is
back in session! Each week, our
small meeting room will turn into
a different craft or activity area
from 3:30-5:00 pm.
Summer Reading Finale
Saturday, July 25th 2:00-4:00 pm
Come dressed as your favorite hero
and celebrate all the fun we had
during Summer Reading Club!
What Pet Should I Get?
by Dr. Seuss
Beyond the Kingdoms
by Chris Colfer
Go Set a Watchman
by Harper Lee
Jedi Academy #3
by Jeffrey Brown
Adult Events & New Titles
Reserve these items today; in person, online or by phone at 387-0992.
ADULT SUMMER PROGRAMS
@ MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY
JULY 29TH @ 7PM
JULY 22ND @ 7PM
JULY 15TH @ 7PM
JULY 1ST @ 7PM
Glitz & Glamour in the White
House
Dr. Mary Halkovich will discuss
the History, Jewelry, and Fashion
of Ohio’s Presidential First Ladies,
with antiques on display.
Christmas in July: White House
Traditions and the First Ladies
Learn the history of many of the
White House’s Christmas tradi-
tions and create an ornament of
your own.
A Visit From “Lemonade Lucy”
Lucy Webb Hayes will be por-
trayed by Deb Shatzer, from the
Delaware County Convention and
Visitor’s Bureau, for this historical
romp.
Community Read
Book Discussion
Read this year’s pick for our
Summer Community Read any
time during the summer, and
you’re invited to join us for a
lively and casual discussion!
Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule
by Jennifer Chiaverini
Take Part
In This
Summer’s
COMMUNITY
READ
Ask for a copy at our front desk!
A Month of
Programs Inspired
by Ohio’s First
Ladies & the
Warren G. Harding
Symposium