Garnet A. Wilson Public Library News

Van Rob Job Fair

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:20:00 +0000

Van Rob of Waverly is hosting a Job Fair at the plant this Saturday, February 4th. They are looking for Press Operators, Forklift Operators, Team Leaders, and Industrial Electricians.

They will be accepting resumes/applications and doing short spot interviews on selected candidates.

The Job Fair will be at the plant from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, February 4th. Van Rob is located at 611 West Second Street, Waverly, OH.

Book Club 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:19:00 +0000

Update: The dates and times for the remaining meetings have been moved to Wednesday evenings, in order to allow those who work during the day an opportunity to join.

The library's book club will meet on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm, every month but November and December. Anyone is welcome, but you must notify Nick Slone, public services coordinator at the library, a month in advance if you need a copy of the upcoming book. You can contact Nick by phone at (740) 947-4921 or by email at gawtrain@oplin.org. Here's the list of books for 2012.

1. "In the Garden of Beasts" by Erik Larson - Discussion on Jan. 26
2. "The Plague of Doves" by Louise Erdrich - Discussion on Feb. 29
3. "My Antonia" by Willa Cather - Discussion on March 28
4. "The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory - Discussion on April 25
5. "Out of Africa" by Isak Dinesen - Discussion on May 30
6. "The Killer Angels" by Michael Shaara - Discussion on June 27
7. "The Shadow of the Sun" by Ryszard Kapuscinski - Discussion on July 25
8. "A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess - Discussion on Aug. 29
9. "She Walks These Hills" by Sharyn McCrumb - Discussion on Sep. 26
10. "The Devil All the Time" by Donald Ray Pollock - Discussion on Oct. 31

Lunch and Learn - Wed., Feb. 1st, 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 19:45:00 +0000

February 1, 2012
11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Garnet A. Wilson Public Library
207 N. Market St.
Waverly, OH 45690

Amy Fraullini, RN, MSN, Administrative Director of Critical Care and Heart & Vascular Services at SOMC will be presenting on the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatment of a heart attack. Join us and learn about your heart. You could save your life or the life of a loved one.

Seating is limited. For reservations, call 740-947-4921. Lunch will be provided!

Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Manor.

Free Tax Assistance from Community Action

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:25:00 +0000

Thanks to the Ohio Benefit Bank Free Tax Assistance Grant, Community Action will once again be offering Free Tax Preparation to the Pike County residents for the 2011 tax year. In conjunction with this year's tax return, they will also help file past due taxes tha have not been filed yet. All tax assistance includes Federal Income Tax, State Income Tax, and Local Income Tax.

Tax Assistance will be provided to individuals who anticipate filing a 1040, in addition to small businesses/sole proprietors who will file a 1040 and a Schedule C. All available credits including Earned Income Credit, Educational Credits, and Child Tax Credits will be included, as well as extensions for those who need to file after April 17, 2011. Beginning January 23, 2011 through April 17, 2011, Community Action will be providing these services at the following locations:

Community Action Committee of Pike County
941 Market Street
Piketon, OH 45661
Monday and Tuesday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pike County Senior Center
402 Clough Street
Waverly, OH 45690
Monday and Wednesday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

To make an appointment at either location, please call 740-289-2371.

It's Tax Time!

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:30:00 +0000

File your taxes for free!

Free tax filing programs are offered to anyone whose household income is less than $60,000. You can now file online and receive your refund in as few as 7-10 days with no fees or other charges.

How can you file your taxes at no charge?

Visit http://www.ohiofilesfree.com

Paper Forms

If you prefer to file the traditional way, we're able to help you obtain paper forms at the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library!

Many of the most common forms are available at the Main Branch in Waverly, but we've also provided some links here that you can access from anywhere you have internet access.

Note: Due to last minute changes in the tax tables, the instructions for the 1040 and 1040A are not yet available at the library. We expect them to arrive sometime before the end of January. The instructions can still be accessed online, in the meantime.

Federal

Form 1040 and Instructions

Form 1040A and Instructions

Form 1040EZ and Instructions

Many other federal forms can be printed on demand at the library, at the low cost of 10 cents/page. Some forms, like the 1099 and many other forms for businesses, must be ordered by calling the IRS at 1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676). This number can be used to obtain tax forms by U.S. Mail.

You can also print forms from the IRS website at http://www.irs.gov. Individual assistance with tax questions can be obtained by dialing 1-800-829-1040.

To check the status of your federal refund, click here.

State of Ohio

Form IT 1040

Form IT 1040EZ

You can request additional forms by calling the Ohio Department of Taxation at 1-800-282-1782. Individual taxpayer assistance is available at 1-800-282-1780 or by visiting their website at http://tax.ohio.gov/.

To check the status of your state refund, click here.

City of Waverly

Form R

All Branches Closed Monday, January 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday!

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:29:00 +0000

All branches of the library will be closed on Monday, January 16, for Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday!

Library Closes at 3 pm Sat., Dec. 31 - Closed Mon., January 2 - New Year's

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:48:00 +0000

All branches of the library will close at 3:00 pm on Saturday, December 31 and will remain closed Monday, January 2. Have a safe and Happy New Year!

Lunch and Learn - Wed., Jan. 4th, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:01:00 +0000

Join us at 11:45 am on January 4, 2012, when Will Henderson will be speaking on "Dealing with Periods of Crisis." Will Henderson, Certified Estate Planner will be discussing some of the more difficult life experiences we and our family members face as we age.

Please bring your spouse or dearest friends and come prepared to debunk some of the myths and misunderstandings. Through proper education we can remove some of th efear experienced by many Senior Citizens.

Will Henderson is the Managing Partner of Cooper-Henderson and Associates; a full service wealth management firm located at 219 W. Emmitt Avenue, Waverly, Ohio. He has been a licensed financial advisor for the last 11 years and works with his clients to manage their financial resources in a caring and professional manner.

Lunch is provided and it is free to the public! Seating is limited, RSVP by calling the library at 740-947-4921.

All Branches Closed Sat., Dec. 24, Sun., Dec. 25, Mon., Dec. 26 for Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 18:01:00 +0000

All Branches Closed Saturday, Dec. 24, Sunday, Dec. 25, and Monday, Dec. 26 for Christmas. Have a Happy Holiday!

Waverly Library Closed 11:30 am to 2:00 pm - Wed., Dec. 14 - All Other Branches Open at 2 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:28:00 +0000

The Waverly Library will be closed from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 14 for staff training and development. All other branches will open at 2:00 pm.

Overdue Fines Reduced

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:52:00 +0000

Fines have been reduced for all overdue items at the library! DVD fines have been lowered from $2.00/day to $1.00/day, and everything else has been lowered from $.20/day to $.10/day!

All Libraries Closed Until 2:00 pm - Thursday, December 1st

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 19:20:00 +0000

All branches of the library will be closed until 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 1st, for staff training and development.

Lunch and Learn - Wednesday, December 7th, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 18:54:00 +0000

The Business Development Program, a division of the Community Action Committee of Pike County, will be presenting the program this month.

The Buinsess Development Program of the Community Action Committee of Pike County offers technical and financial assistance that can enhance the efforts of small and emerging business owners in Pike, Jackson, Ross, and Scioto Counties.

Since 1994, the Business Development Program has been providing business development services, including one-on-one business counseling, business start-up classroom training, financial assistance and various forms of technical assistance, including computer and developmental workshops.

The program is free to the public, and lunch is provided. Seating is limited, so please RSVP by calling the library at 740-947-4921.

Quilt Show - Fri., Nov. 18 and Sat., Nov. 19

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:21:00 +0000

In celebration of the Jingle Bell Festival, a Quilt Show will be held at the Main Library on Friday, November 18 and Saturday, November 19!

If you would like to contribute a quilt to the show, simply bring your quilt to the Waverly Library, 207 N. Market Street, between Monday, November 14 and Thursday, November 17. Quilts will not be accepted for the show after 3:00 pm on Thursday. Please bring only homemade quilts, not store-bought. Entry forms are available at the front desk!

B&W Plant Manager to Speak at Library Luncheon - Wed. Nov. 2nd

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 18:12:00 +0000

Ken Collier, plant manager for B&W Conversion Services (BWCS) at Piketon, will be the speaker on Wednesday, November 2, at the Garnet A. Wilson Public Library in Waverly. The meeting begins at 11:45 a.m. and is sponsored by Pleasant Hill Manor. The meeting is open to the public and lunch is free to all who attend.

Mr. Collier will present progress and status of the depleted uranium hexafluoride facility in Piketon. He will also talk about the company's community involvement activities and their initiatives to encourage local students to pursue degrees in engineering (mechanical and chemical), quality and software engineering, and logistics management.

Collier directs plant start-up, conversion operations, maintenance, waste management and disposition, cylinder management, and hydrogen fluoride recovery. In prior Babcock and Wilcox assignments, Collier managed highly enriched uranium operations at the Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN. His 30 years of experience includes managing uranium start up operations and leading production of enriched uranium special processing for three Hazard Category 2 nuclear facilities.

As a strong proponent of community involvement, Colier has served as a B&W loaned executive for the Anderson County, Tennessee United Way. He is an avid sports fan and has supported the University of Tennessee's athletic department customer relations program, where he is usher supervisor at men's and women's sports events.

Collier holds degrees in organization management and electrical and electronics technology, and has earned multiple certifications from the University of Tennessee, while working toward his MBA.

B&W Conversion Services is a Limited Liability Corporation formed by Babcock and Wilcox (prinicipal and majority owner), and URS Energy & Construction (supporting partner), solely to operate the depleted uranium hexafluoride conversion facilities in Piketon, OH and Paducah, KY. BWCS is headquartered in Lexington, KY.

The BWCS Piketon plant will convert 250,000 metric tons of DUF6 over 18 years, and will employ 184 to operate.

Seating is limited RSVP by calling 740-947-4921.

Display Case at Western Branch - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:36:00 +0000

Local Author Saundra Crum Akers - Sat. Oct. 8th, 1:00 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:31:00 +0000

The library will be hosting Southern Ohio fiction author Saundra Crum Akers on Saturday, October 8th at 1:00 pm. Join us as she reads from her unique brand of mystery/suspense writings.

For more information about her work, visit her website at http://saundracrumakers.com/

Library eBooks Now Available for Kindle

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:23:00 +0000

Garnet A. Wilson Public Library is excited to announce that its eBook collection is now compatible with the world's bestselling eBook reader, the Amazon Kindle. Patrons can now download popular and classic eBooks to a Kindle device or any mobile device running the free Kindle app, such as iPhone, iPad, Android, and more. To get started, visit http://ohdbks.lib.overdrive.com , or visit pikecountylibrary.org and click the link "Download eBooks."

Garnet A. Wilson Public Library also offers eBooks and audiobooks for use on a PC or Mac computer and popular mobile devices such as a Smartphone, MP3 player, and eBook reader like the Barnes & Noble Nook and Sony Readers.

Kindle users can browse the collection of bestselling and classic eBooks from a PC or Mac computer, check out titles using a library card, and select "Get for Kindle" to deliver eBooks to their Kindle device or any device running the free Kindle app. Users who enjoy eBooks on Kindle will benefit from Amazon's Whispersync technology that synchronizes notes, highlights, and last page read between their Kindle and free Kindle apps.

Visit the library's eBook website to download titles for your Kindle: http://ohdbks.lib.overdrive.com

The library would also like to remind eBook users that they will now need to select "SEO Library Consortium" from the list of libraries, in order to login.

Here are some step-by-step instructions for getting library books on your Kindle, courtesy of Westerville Public Library and the State Library of Ohio:

How to Get Library Books on Your Kindle

Apple Recipes - Wednesday, Sept. 28th at 2:00 pm

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:29:00 +0000

Tis the season for apples! Join Sherry Williams from the OSU Extension Office to get some great, easy ideas and tasty recipes, and sample some of them!

The program will be held in the Community Meeting Room, downstairs at the Waverly Library, on Wednesday, September 28th at 2:00 pm.

Lunch and Learn at the Library!

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:14:00 +0000

On Wednesday, October 5th, 11:45 am - 1 pm, Dr. Henry Childers, a cardiothoracic surgeon at SOMC will be presenting the latest open heart data and how we compare with the national average. Join us and hear what sets the SOMC open heart program apart from its competitors.

Seating is limited. For reservations, call 740-947-4921. Lunch will be provided.

All Branches Closed - Thursday, September 15th for Staff Training.

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:32:00 +0000

All Branches of the library will be closed on Thursday, September 15th, for staff training.

Book Signing with Local Author Kelsie Stark - Sat. Sept. 10th

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 19:57:00 +0000

Kelsie Stark, a local author, will be holding a book signing at the Waverly library this Saturday, September 10th, at 1:00 pm! Copies of her book, "A Whisper of Regret," will be on sale for $14.99.

All Branches Closed Monday, Sept. 5th, Labor Day

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:16:00 +0000

All branches of the library will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day.

2011 Read for the Gold Race Times

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 15:47:00 +0000

Here's the list of race times for the 2011 Read for the Gold 5k Run!

Pike County World War I Photo Collection

noreply@blogger.com (Nick) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 20:08:00 +0000

The Pike County World War I Photo Collection is now available online! You can view it by clicking the link on the Genealogy section of the library's website or by clicking here.