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NB Library Nov 2015 newsletter
Volume 15 Issue 11 Freedom is never free. Thank you Vets! November 2015
The Whistle Stop News
Serving the people of North Baltimore for 96 years est. 1919
Library Director Announces Holiday Schedule
Veteran’s Day
The Library will be open regular hours on the observance of Veteran’s Day – Wednesday, November 11th.
Thanksgiving
The Library will close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 25th.
Closed for Thanksgiving Day Thursday, Nov. 26th.
Open regular hours on Friday, Nov. 27th.
Christmas
The Library will be closed all day Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th for Christmas.
Open regular hours on Saturday, Dec. 26th.
New Year’s Day
The Library will close at 5:00 PM on Thursday, December 31st.
Closed for New Year’s Day on January 1st, 2016
Open regular hours on Saturday, Jan. 2nd.
Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale
The Friends of the Library Fall Book sale held in October was a success! The money goes towards helping the Library with purchases and special projects.
The Friends of the Library and the Library staff wish to thank the volunteers who helped out in the setting up and separating of items and who were here during the sale.
Adults are having knitting and crocheting every third Thursday of the month through March 2016 at 6:30 in the board room.
Bring your own yarn and needles. Beginners are welcome.
Cookie exchange November 5, 2015 at 6PM in the Wolfe Community Room.
Please bring 2 dozen cookies to share in our first annual cookie exchange! Please also bring the recipe to share so we can all take home a copy. Feel free to bring a copy of any recipe that is your “go to” dish for get together or holiday events. We will have a nice door prize, bottled water and punch will be provided. Join us for fun and prepare yourself for upcoming holiday events!
Happy Holidays from the Staff: Connie, Lori, Jodi, Cheryl, Holly, Deb, Chelcie, Diana, Christina.
Holiday Wishes from the Library Board:
Rick Van Mooy, Jim Miller, Dennis Miller, Bev Greene, Martha Hamlin and Dr. Ralph Wolfe.
The staff of the North Baltimore Public Library sends out “Thanks” to the Vets of North Baltimore and all of Ohio.
Your service is appreciated and we wish to take a moment to honor you for your service to our nation.
Almanac – November
November is for the Ninth Month.
Latin Novem “nine” Literally: “November mensis” – ninth month.
November’s Birthstone is the topaz, which is a yellow gemstone,.
November’s Flower is the Chrysanthemum, which symbolizes “optimism / cheerfulness.”
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf 2 is a flower.” ― Albert Camus
November’s Full Moon is the Beaver Moon. There is disagreement over the origin of November’s beaver moon name. Some say it comes from Native Americans setting beaver traps during this month, while others say the name comes from the heavy activity of beavers building their winter dams. Another name is the Frost Moon. November’s Full Moon will be on the 25th.
North Baltimore Public Library
September 2015 Memorials
Hugs for Girlfriends
In Memory of: Donna Ebersole
Given By: Don and Pam Seiler
Bits and Pieces
In Honor of: All My Feline Friends
Given By: Miss Cheryl
Otis and the Scarecrow
Smile It’s Fall
Given By: Miss Cheryl
The Tree House that Jack Built
In Memory of: Reginald August
Given By: N.B. American Legion
Alphabet under Construction
In Memory of: Steven Paul
Given By: N.B. American Legion
I Love Lucy (1st Season on DVD)
In Memory of: Dakota Snyder
Given By: N.B. Library Staff
The Leonids is one of the better meteor showers to observe, producing an average of 20 meteors per hour at their peak. The shower usually peaks on November 16 & 17. Look for the shower radiating from the constellation Leo after midnight, and be sure to find a dark location for viewing.According to www.timeanddate.com
BIRTHDAY CLUB J – November 2015
Nov. 1 Brylee E. Rhodes – age 8
Nov. 1 Cassidy Gerdeman – age 8
Nov. 1 Kyra N. Rhodes – age 8
Nov. 2 Leah Trout – age 6
Nov. 3 Hailey Goodridge – age 12
Nov. 5 Kayden Livingston – age 7
Nov. 5 Breana Kreais – age 11
Nov. 11 Lindy Vincent – age 12
Nov. 14 Brookanne Busch – age 8
Nov. 15 Avery Benedict – age 5
Nov. 16 Tyson Eaken – age 11
Nov. 17 Alison Teegardin – age 11
Nov. 17 Alexis Buffkin – age 10
Nov. 17 Calley Schinsky – age 6
Nov. 17 Meredith Buchanan – age 12
Nov. 18 Caeli Empcke – age 12
Nov. 18 Landon Seedorf – age 4
Nov. 21 David Coppes – age 12
Nov. 21 Everett Mowery – age 9
Nov. 23 Garret Lindquist – age 4
Nov. 23 Libbie Bowen – age 11
Nov. 23 Rusty Teegardin – age 8
Nov. 24 Joseph Lanham – age 3
Nov. 24 Abigail Browning – age 10
Nov. 25 Aiden Williams – age 8
Nov. 24 Skyler Livingston – age 9
Nov. 25 Ashley Walter – age 12
Nov. 26 Ethan Johnson – age 7
Nov. 27 Owen Johnson – age 11
Nov. 29 Lucy Miller – age 3
Nov. 29 Gavin Minich – age 8
Nov. 29 Tyler Williams – age 11
Children’s News & Notes
Weekly Events:
Homeschool Club
Mondays @ 10 am
Preschool Story Time
Tuesdays @ 10 am
Lego Hour
Tuesdays from 3-4 pm for all ages
After School Story Mission
Wednesdays from 3-3:45 pm for grades K-4
Special Events:
Movie Time – INSIDE OUT
Thursday, Nov. 5 from 1:30-3:40 pm
Craft Day –
Friday, Nov. 6 from 10:30-2 pm
Drop in & make a fall project!
RONALD MCDONALD’S BOOK TIME SHOW
Canceled – Will reschedule in the Spring!
HOLIDAY BINGO –
Wednesday, Nov. 25 @ 2 pm
TEENS READ – TEENS VOTE
BUCKEYE BOOK AWARD Vote on Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Election Day! Vote for your favorite of the 4 nominees, use a voting machine & receive a voting sticker.
Vote online through Nov. 10th.
Buckeye Book Award will be announced Dec. 1st.
J4T @ the NB Library
November 2015
J4T(Just for Teens) is for grades 5-8. Weekly Activities
& Teen-approved SNACKS!
Thurs., Nov. 5
NB Schools Early Release –
Movie – INSIDE OUT
From 1:30-3:40 pm
Thurs., Nov. 12 – 3:30- 4:30 pm
Take a Look at Vending Machine Snacks 3
Sue Miklovic from OSU Extension
Thurs., Nov. 19 – 3-5 pm
STOP MOTION ANIMATION Workshop
Mixed Up Book Titles
A student requested a book for a homework assignment. He asked for a book about “St. Francis the Sissy.” (St. Francis of Assisi)
Another patron asked for a book about a man called “Don Coyotes.” (Don Quixote)
Yet another wanted “Warren Pease.”
(War and Peace)
And still another asked for “Homeless Idiot.” (Homer’s Iliad)
Veterans’ Day
November 11, is the anniversary of the Armistice which was signed by the Allies and the Germans in 1918, ending World War I.
In 1927 Congress issued a resolution requesting President Calvin Coolidge to call upon officials to display the Flag of the United States on all government buildings on November 11.
After World War II, there were many new veterans who had little or no association with World War I. Leaders of Veterans’ groups decided to try to correct this and make November 11 the time to honor all who had fought in various American wars, not just in World War I.
The name was changed to Veterans’ Day by Act of Congress on May 24, 1954. In October of that year, President Eisenhower called on all citizens to observe the day and changed the name to Veterans’ Day in honor of the servicemen of all America’s wars.
Holidays to Remember: November is… International Drum Month, Peanut Butter Lover’s Month, and Slaughter Month
November 1 is . . . . . Plan Your Epitaph Day
November 2 is . . . . . Deviled Egg Day
November 3 is . . . . . Tongue Twister Day
November 4 is . . . . . Be a Pal Day (Art Carney’s
birthday)
November 5 is . . . . . Donut Day
November 6 is . . . . . Basketball Day
November 7 is . . . . . Bittersweet Chocolate with
Almonds Day
November 8 is . . . . . Dunce Day
November 9 is . . . . . Knock Down a Wall Day
November 10 is . . . . Forget-Me-Not Day
November 11 is . . . . Air Day
November 12 is . . . . Chicken Soup Day
November 13 is . . . . Drive Through a Tunnel Day
November 14 is . . . . People with Big Ears Day
November 15 is . . . . Clean Out Your
Refrigerator Day
November 16 is . . . . Button Day
November 17 is . . . . Homemade Bread Day
November 18 is . . . . Cartoon Day
November 19 is . . . . Have a Bad Day Day
November 20 is . . . . Absurdity Day
November 21 is . . . . Hello Day
November 22 is . . . . Start Your Own Country Day
November 23 is . . . . Cashew Day
November 24 is . . . . This Holiday Intentionally
Left Blank Day
November 25 is . . . . Parfait Day
November 26 is . . . . Shopping Reminder Day
November 27 is . . . . Pins And Needles Day
November 28 is . . . . TV Cowboy Day
November 29 is . . . . Square Dance Day
November 30 is . . . . Stay At Home Because
You’re Well Day
We’re on the Web at
http://nbpubliclibrary.org
Check out our new Pinterest page
News Flash!
A ship was carrying a cargo of yo-yos, bound from Hong Kong to San Francisco. It was hit by a typhoon and sank….. twenty-three times.
Wolfe Community Room
House too small to fit all the visiting relatives? The Wolfe Community Room is perfect for your family holiday get together. The room can be rented for $45.00 for one day’s use.
(There is a refundable $25 security deposit.)
There is a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave.
The room use is first come – first served.
You can request items from other Libraries at home on the Internet using our on-line catalog. Just go to our website at: http://nbpubliclibrary.org and click on the Catalog button. You will need your Library card to log-in.
Did You Know?….
Female chickens, or hens, need about 24 to 26 hours to produce one egg. Thirty minutes later they start the process all over again
November’s Cartoon & Fictional People’s Birthdays
Cookie Monster: November 2
Mickey Mouse: November 18th, 1928 Mr. Fantastic & The Thing: November 1961
We offer free Wi-Fi
throughout the Library
Daylight Saving Time
officially ended on Sunday, November 1st at 2AM.
In Spring we “spring ahead” an hour and skip from 2:00 to 3:00AM.
In the Fall, we “Fall back” and go from 2:00 AM back to 1:00 AM 4
Have you toured the North Baltimore Historical House?
The Historical House is an elegant Queen Anne style house built in 1879 by Jacob Dirk, one of the prominent founders of the Village of North Baltimore.
The North Baltimore Area Historical Society, Inc. has visiting hours on Tuesday will also open for special tours. Call the Society for details.
Check out the website for the North Baltimore Area Historical Society. It’s at: http://northbaltimorehistory.org/
Turkey facts
Ben Franklin, in a letter to his daughter, proposed the turkey as the official United States bird.
The heaviest turkey ever raised was 86 pounds, about the size of a large dog.
Wild turkeys can fly for short distances up to 55 miles per hour.
Wild turkeys can run 20 miles per hour.
Turkeys have heart attacks. The United States Air Force was doing test runs and breaking the sound barrier. Nearby turkeys dropped dead with heart attacks.
Wild turkeys spend the night in trees. They especially like oak trees.
For their first meal on the moon, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin ate roast turkey in foil packets.
The caruncle is a red-pink fleshy growth on the head and upper neck of the turkey. Turkeys have a long, red, fleshy area called a snood that grows from the forehead over the bill. The fleshy growth under a turkey’s throat is called a wattle.
Jokes
What do you get when you cross a turkey with an octopus? Finally! Enough drumsticks for Thanksgiving!
Why did the turkey cross the road? It was the day before Thanksgiving and he was escaping.
Why did the scarecrow win the Nobel Prize? (Because he was out standing in his field!)
What happened when the turkey got into a fight? He got the stuffing knocked out of him!
What did the turkey say to the turkey hunter? “Quack, quack, quack!”
Why did pilgrims’ pants always fall down? Because they wore their belt buckle on their hat!
What kind of car was the Pilgrim’s favorite?
Plymouths.
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Library Staff:
Connie Phillips – Director
Lori Kaufman – Asst. Director & Cataloging
Jodi Karhoff – Fiscal Officer
Cheryl Heilman – Youth Services Coordinator
Holly Emahiser – Processing & Memorials
Deb Zimmerman –Asst. Youth Services Coor.
Chelcie Berger – InterLibrary Loans
Diana Patterson – Circulation Clerk
Christina Kern – Circulation Clerk
Rosemary Daniels – Housekeeping
Sean Mills – Landscaping
Chad Ryder — Maintenance
Library
Board Members:
President: Mr. Rick Van Mooy
Vice President: Mr. James Miller
Mrs. Beverly Greene / Mrs. Martha Hamlin / Mr. Dennis Miller / Mrs. Ginger Povenmire / Dr. Ralph H. Wolfe
The Board meets on the Second Monday of each month at 5:00 PM.
All meetings are open to the public.
The Whistle Stop News
Published Monthly @ the
North Baltimore Public Library
Dedicated to:
Stephen Cram – Editor Constituo
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