(May 20, 2013) You've asked and we've delivered.  Library patrons may now pay off those pesky overdue fines through Paypal from the comfort of your own computer or web-capable device.  It's fast, secure, and easy! Log-in to your library account online.  Click the Fines tab and either log-in to your Paypal account or use a credit card as a guest.  The payment will credit almost immediately to your library account clearing the way for you to check out, renew, place holds, and more.

(May 20, 2013)  The library is preparing for its summer book sale and is accepting of good condition books, DVDs, CDs, and magazines.   The sale will be held June 15-June 22 and will conclude with the popular $1 a bag pricing.  Plan to enjoy the Minerva Homecoming and stop in at the library.  Proceeds from the sale are used to support library programs and to purchase new items this year for you to check out and enjoy. 

(May 6, 2013) All aboard for commemorating the driving of the golden spike that completed the transcontinental railroad in 1869.  It's past time to plan your planting.  The National Gardening Association, the OSU Extension Service, and HGTV all have plenty of helpful ideas.  And observe the May 6 anniversary of the wreck of the airship Hindenburg at Lakehurst, NJ. 

(April 26, 2013)  Shake it up and celebrate the birthday of Ohio's own Charles Richter and the earthquake magnitude scale he devised.  What to read some Shakespeare but don't know where to start?  The What Shakespeare Play Should I Read?  flowchart will point you in the right direction.  Seeking interesting things to look at?  Visit the Digital Public Library of America which gathers digital collections from around the country.