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(January 4, 2010) The Trustees and staff of the Minerva Public Library wish you a happy and prosperous new year.  Although the state funding outlook for 2010 is not good for public libraries, we believe that we can manage the library's limited resources in such a way as to continue to provide you with the services, programs, and materials that you expect from your local library.  Our hope is to provide you this year with more programs for adults and families than every before.  And although the library budget

(January 14, 2010) The library will be closed Monday, January 18 for a day of leave without pay for all staff.  This closing is part of the library's plan to manage the expected reduction in library funding this year.  All staff will take leave without pay on January 18, February 15, October 11, and November 26 and 27.  In addition all staff have had their hours of work reduced by 10% for 2010 and the Library Director and Fiscal Officer have taken 10% cuts in their salaries.  The library's budget for purchasing new books, DVDs, and other materials for you to

(February 5, 9:45 pm)  Due to the severe weather, the library will be closed on Saturday, February 6.  The library will open for business as usual on Monday, February 8 at 10:00 am.  Library materials that are due this Saturday may be returned at any time on Monday without any overdue penalty. 

(February 9, 2010, 4:10 pm)  Due to the increasingly bad weather, the library will close at 6:00 pm today.  The decision to open the library tomorrow, Wednesday, will depend upon the weather.  Further information will be posted on this website and will be available on the library's voicemail at 330-868-4101. 

(February 12, 2010) The library will be closed Monday, February 18 for a day of leave without pay for all staff. This closing is part of the library's plan to manage the expected reduction in library funding this year. All staff will take leave without pay on January 18, February 15, October 11, and November 26 and 27. In addition all staff have had their hours of work reduced by 10% for 2010 and the Library Director and Fiscal Officer have taken 10% cuts in their salaries.

(February 20, 2010)  Ohio Income Tax forms  have finally arrived!  The library has received an ample supply of Ohio personal income tax return forms and instructions.  Additional state tax forms and instructions are available online from the Ohio Department of Taxation.  The library has a basic assortment of federal income tax forms, schedules, and instructions available for you to pick up as well.  All federal tax forms, instructions, and publications are

(March 3, 2010) The Library has posted its Annual Report for 2009.  The Report provides a brief overview of the Library's activities and accomplishments during the preceeding year.  Despite the shortfalls in library funding last year, you still checked out more library materials than ever before, and enjoyed a wide variety of programs and services.  The Library Trustees and staff appreciate your continued interest and support, and, as always, welcome

(March 11, 2010)  The Library has a lighted display case just inside the entrance waiting to show off interesting collections from library patrons.  We have seen novelty pencil sharpeners, Genie Lamps, dairy collectibles, model trains, and more.  Take a look at the Library's Display Case Policy and give us a call at 33-868-4101 to reserve

(March 11, 2010)  The Library will hold its spring book sale from Monday, April 12 through Saturday, April 17 as part of the celebration of National Library Week.  We welcome your donations of books, DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, and magazines to add to the sale.  Donations are acknowledged in writing if you wish.  All procedes from the book sale will be used to purchase new library matererials this year for you to check out and enjoy. 

(March 27, 2010)  At its regular monthly meeting this past Wednesday, the Library's Board of Trustees approved the Minerva Public Library Strategic Plan developed over the past several months by Library staff.  This plan will guide staff in directing the Library's activities over the next 24 months.  Community members participated in information gathering meetings last fall, and we are grateful for their help.  Comments and questions about the plan are welcome.  Use the