The Whistle Stop News from the North Baltimore, Ohio Public Library for April 2015.
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April 13 – 18
“Take Me Out to the Library”
Author visit – Thursday, April 16th
6:30 pm in the
Wolfe Community Room
Welcome author, Michelle Houts, presenting her newly published, Kammie on First: Baseball’s Dottie Kamenshek. This biography tells the story of a young Cincinnati, Ohio girl who left home in the spring of 1943, at age 17, to play professional baseball. In 1992, Geena Davis portrayed a player loosely based on Kamenshek in the hit movie:
“A League of Their Own.”
Books by Houts:
Winterfrost, released 2014
Junior Library Guild Selection
The Practical County Drama Queen
Released 2014
The Beef Princess of Practical County
Released 2010
2010 International Reading Association Children’s Book Award
2011 Nebraska Farm Bureau Agricultural Book of the Year
All titles will be available for sale and signing following the presentation.
FRIENDS OF THE NORTH BALTIMORE LIBRARY
Spring Book Sale
The Friends of the Library book sales are major fundraisers for the year. Donations will continue to be accepted for the sale at the Main Desk. Proceeds from the sale will be used for projects for the North Baltimore Public Library! Thank you.
We have scheduled our Spring Book Sale for:
April 9th – 11th in the Wolfe Community Room
Thursday …. 9 am – 8 pm
Friday ……. 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday… 9 am – 2 pm
New All Day Saturday Bag Sale!
Unique items for sale: Library bookshelves, storage shelves, vinyl records, toys & much more.
Friends of the Library Members Only
Pre-sale on Wednesday, April 8th, 5 pm – 8 pm
April Almanac
April’s name comes from the Latin “Aprilis,” which comes from the word ‘aperire,” meaning “to open” possibly because it is the month in which the buds begin to open.
April’s Birthstone is the diamond, which is a clear gemstone.
April’s Flower is the Sweet Pea, which symbolizes thinking of you.
April’s Full Moon is called the Pink Moon.
Northern Native Americans called April’s full moon the pink moon after a species of early blooming wildflower. In other cultures, this moon is called the sprouting grass moon, the egg moon, and the fish moon.
Some signs of Spring:
When the leaves on the tree turn their backs to the west, a storm is just around the corner.
Red sky at night, next day a delight – Red sky in the morning, is a storm warning.
Five Reasons Why the Easter Bunny Brings Eggs
- He gets a big tax write-off.
- He’s under a lot of pressure from the Egg Marketing cartel.
- It’s a secret conspiracy to eliminate the human race by cholesterol overdose.
- Because Easter waffles would get stale.
- Because the Energizer Bunny got the good job.
- Q. What do the Easter Bunny’s helpers get for making a basket?
A. Two points, just like anyone else. (Think about it!)
Q: How does the Easter Bunny paint all of those eggs?
A: He hires Santa’s elves during the off-season.
- Q. Why is there no such organization as Chocoholics Anonymous?
A: Because no one wants to quit.
Famous April Birthdays
Susan Boyle: April 1, 1961
Daffy Duck: April 17, 1937
Michael Waltrip: April 30, 1963
What do you call a dinosaur who knows lots of words?
A Thesaurus.
Wisdom from Kids:
Felt markers are not good to use as lipstick on someone who is sleeping.
Hard to Spell Words Quiz
- If you do something once in a blue moon, you do it …
- occasionally b. ocassionally c. occassionnaly
- January 1, 2001, marked the beginning of a new…
- Millenium b. Milennium c. Millennium
- When something is important, it takes…
- precidence b. precedence c. precedance
- One who plays sports is an…
- athelete b. athalete c. athlete
5. A drummer has to have…. - rhythm b. rythem c. rhythim
- When you go to the school office, you hope you don’t have to see the…
- Principle b. Principal c. Principel
- The hotel room was a single but it was big enough to _____ two.
- accommodate b. accommondate c. accomodate
- Washington, DC is our nation’s….
- Capitol b. Capital c. Capatol
- Lately, our weather has had many _____ changes.
- climactic b. climatic c. climbatic
- This quiz is full of words that people commonly ….
- mispell b. misspel c. misspell
Answers
- a. occasionally
- c. Millennium
- b. precedence
- c. athlete
- a. rhythm
- b. Principal
- a. accommodate
- b. Capital
- b. climatic
- c. misspell
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.
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 the day. Cash only please.
There is a refundable $25 deposit on keys payable upon signing the contract.
There is a kitchen with a refrigerator and microwave.
The room use is first come – first served.
Dedicating a Memorial book or other item in memory of a loved one is a great way to honor their memory. A memorial is a great way to remember a beloved pet also.
Ask at the Main desk for details about how to arrange a memorial.
Don’t have a Library card? Sign up today!
Children’s News & Events
NB Schools’ Spring Break is March 30-April 4. The Library will not have any children’s programs over break.
Kids in grades 4-8 may enter the National Library Week contest from Mar. 30-Apr.9 to win a book by Michelle Houts for their class library & one for their home library.
Preschool Story Time – Tuesdays @ 10 am for ages 1-4 with an adult companion!
Spring Bingo – Wednesday, April 8 from 3-3:45 pm in the Children’s Room for all ages!
Friends of the NB Library Book Sale is April 9-11!
Thank you Briar Hill Health Campus and Friends of the Library for donating After School Snacks. It’s food for the brain.
National Library Week is April 13-18!!!
Children from preschool through grade 3 may enter our “Favorite Things” Contest from Apr. 13-23 to win some of our favorite things! Can you guess any of those?
Kinect Play – Tuesday, April 14 from 3-4 pm for all ages
After School Story Mission is each Wednesday from 3-3:45 pm for grades K-4.
Take Me Out to the Library!
National Library Week Author Visit: Welcome
Michelle Houts! – Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 pm
J4T – Just for Teens – grades 5-8 – Thursdays, April 23 & 30 from 3:30-4:30 pm
STAR WARS Contest – Enter April 27-May 2 to win a STARS WARS book on our favorite May Holiday – MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU!
Lego Hour – Tuesday, April 28 from 3-4 pm for all ages!
Movie Time – ANNIE – Thursday, April 30 from 5:30-7:40 pm for all ages!
BIRTHDAY CLUB – April 2015
Apr. 1 – Landry Seedorf – age 7
Apr. 1 – Andrew Bump – age 12
Apr. 1 – Karmah McGuire – age 12
Apr. 2 – Hannah Ward – age 8
Apr. 7 – Zachery Livingston – age 10
Apr. 8 – Hailey Reynolds – age 4
Apr. 9 – Reyvin Miles – age 10
Apr. 10 – Sara Casey – age 10
Apr. 11 – Mountain Carny – age 11
Apr. 12 – Nicklaus Yoder – age 3
Apr. 14 – Hunter Stout – age 12
Apr. 15 – Noah Laureano – age 7
Apr. 20 – Deane Lamb – age 9
Apr. 21 – Ryley Sherick – age 12
Apr. 22 – Emma Grace Cotterman – age 11
Apr. 22 – Gabe Salazar – age 10
Apr. 22 – Andrew Underwood Jr.- 5
Apr. 25 – Nash Feasel – age 12
Apr. 26 – Kaleb Drain – age 9
Apr. 27 – Paxton Nichols – age 8
Apr. 27 – Tristyn Matheny – age 9
Apr. 29 – Kyleigh Baltz – age 7
Apr. 29 – Andrew Wilcox – age 11
Apr. 30 – Ian Ramirez – age 6
Apr. 30 – Madilynn Adams – age 9
North Baltimore Public Library Memorials
January 2015
(previously omitted)
My Grandfather’s Coat
In Memory of: Robert C. Grilliot
Given By: Don and Pam Seiler
Storm Kings: The untold History of America’s First Tornado Chasers
In Memory of: Joyce Swope
Given By: Sandy Rose
The Pitcher
In Memory of: Carl Mercer
Given By: Dr. Ralph Wolfe
Curious George at the Baseball Game
In Memory of: Carl Mercer
Given By: NB American Legion
Who’s on First ?
In Memory of: Carl Mercer
Given By: North Baltimore American Legion
41 Uses for a Grandma
In Memory of: Betty Farnsworth
Given By: Ed, Barb and Scott Wymer
Baking Day at Grandma’s
In Memory of: Betty Farnsworth
Given By: Ed, Barb and Scott Wymer
Nascar Heroes: From Zero to Hero
In Memory of: Carl Eckman (Dad)
Given By: Dewane and Donna Eckman
Lilly and Jeff Bretz
Berenstain Bears Gone Fishin’
In Memory of: Carl Eckman (Grandpa)
Given By: Teri and Andy Coup
Wes and Cara Eckman
Kevin Taylor
Elicia Eckman
Joe Eckman
Jackie and Steve Shank
Tiffany and Justin Hindley
Stacey and Fernando Sanchez
Nathan and Liz Dean
Look Up! Birdwatching in Your Own Backyard
In Memory of: Carl Eckman (Great Grandpa)
Given By: Jordan, Connor, and Ashlyn Coup
Camden and Acerra Taylor
Camryn Lammers
Lyla and Autumn Shank
Rylee Sickelbaugh
Zachary Dean, Stiles and Makyah Sanchez
The Poppy Lady: Moina Belle Michael and her tribute to Veterans
In Memory of: Mary Tong
Given By: American Legion Aux.
The Dickson Baseball Dictionary
In Memory of: Phillip Walter
Given By: North Baltimore American Legion
Check out the website for the North Baltimore Area Historical Society. It’s at: http://northbaltimorehistory.org/.
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Also look on the on-line catalog to see what games the other Libraries have to offer.
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Hours:
Monday through 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 – Ass’t Director & Cataloging
Jodi Karhoff – Fiscal Officer
Cheryl Heilman – Youth Services Coordinator
Holly Emahiser – Processing & Memorials
Deb Zimmerman -Ass’t Youth Services Coor.
Chelcie Berger – InterLibrary Loans
Diana Patterson – Circulation Clerk
Christina Kern – Circulation Clerk
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 North Baltimore Public Library
230 N. Main St.
North Baltimore, OH 45872
Phone: (419) 257-3621
Fax: (419) 257-3859
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