About the Library
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| This past spring the library trustees met and re-vitalized the ACPDL strategic plan. They updated the mission statement and created a vision statement. The mission statement reads: “The Auglaize County Public District Library System provides resources to serve the informational, educational, and recreational needs of the public.” Our new vision statement is “We create better lives through information." Look for that statement more and more as you visit the libraries. We plan to make it a part of the libraries’ focus. Summer reading programs have been experienced by the very young through adults in these past several months. The increase of participants has been noticeable. We aren’t sure whether it’s been the great planning, the great sponsors, and/or the economy, but we have had a wonderful year. Our thanks to Time-Warner whose donation provided a quality program for each location. This was not always possible in past years. Our thanks also go to all of our other sponsors who gave funding, coupons, certificates, and items that made the 2008 SRP a super summer. Many sponsors give year after year. We couldn’t do this feat without them. Fall returns staff and patrons to the “normal” routine of schedules and school. Check out what we have planned for the rest of 2008. We have one more 175th related event. The Wapak Library will be hosting the “Made in New Bremen, Made in Wapakoneta” Exhibit during library hours from September 15-30. Legal Aid of Western Ohio will be coming to present seminars on “Predatory Lending & Foreclosure”, “Divorce & Separation” and “Credit Health” on separate evenings starting in September. On November 3, the Wapak Library will be celebrating 40 years in its present building. At noon, cake and punch will be served (throughout the rest of the day, until they’re gone). Come celebrate with us! When the economy is down, people visit us much more. Look what the library has to offer: bestsellers, DVD’s, storytimes, Internet, WiFi, audiobooks (CDs, cassette tapes, Ebooks), newspapers, genealogy research, juvenile and young adult areas, book discussion groups, interlibrary loan (within the system and M.O.R.E. – other Ohio libraries), remote access, speakers, outreach services, and databases. There’s more, but you get the general idea. The buildings are at six locations around the county and we’re online at http://auglaize.oplin.org. Make a phone call to or a stop at one of the six library locations which accesses you to the system’s collection and more. We DO create better lives through information. Access it. Today. M. Jo Derryberry Director |
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