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A week of holiday events at Ada Public Library

Lots of family-related activities
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 6, 2016

It's a week of holiday events at the Ada Public Library. Here's what's in story:
Tuesday, Dec. 6
11a.m. Family Storytime
6 p.m. Family Storytime
7 p.m. Adult Book Group
Wednesday, Dec. 7
11 a.m. Movie, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
4 p.m. movie, Elf
6:30 p.m. Knit and Crochet Club
Thursday, Dec. 8
11 a.m. Movie, Curious George Christmas
4 p.m. Movie, Frosty the Snowman
Friday, Dec. 9 -
11 a.m. Movie, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Saturday, Dec. 10

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Feet for Fines at the Ada Public Library

Posted by Rhett Grant on Monday, November 21, 2016

The Ada Public Library is pairing up with the FRIENDS of the Ada Public Library to gather much needed clothing items for the kiddos of Hardin Co.! Not only does a donation benefit, Helping Hands (a Hardin Co. charity), but also enables patrons to pay off library fines* at the same time!

1 pair of NEW kid’s shoes** = $5 worth of fines
1 pair NEW gloves = $5 worth of fines
1 new hat or scarf = $5 worth of fines
1 pair of NEW kid’s socks = $1 worth of fines

*Not eligible for lost book fees
**No flip flops, please

Feet for Fines runs November 21st — December 14th

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Look at Ada Public Library's story of growth and increase usage

Charts demonstrate expanded use since 2012
Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, November 17, 2016

The Ada Public Library has expanded in many ways over the past four years. Several charts demonstrate that expansion.

Amanda Bennett, library director, said, “We are very proud of what we’ve accomplished in the last four years. Thank you to our patrons for pushing us to be a better library every day.”

Charts are attachments to this story.

For example, from 2012 to 2015:
• Circulation increased 137.2 percent
• Summer reading program registrations increased 57.3 percent
• Library programs and attendance in those programs increased 271 percent
• Library visits have increased 30.7 percent

 

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5th Annual Ada Public Library Holiday Auction

Posted by Rhett Grant on Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Stop by the Ada Public Library between Monday, November 21st - Saturday, December 3rd to put in a bid on one of many wonderful holiday gift items, donated by local individuals and businesses.

All proceeds go toward Ada Library's FREE Summer Reading program!

Questions? Call the Library 419-634-5246 or email: [email protected]

 

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Tuesday's Ada Public Library levy is a renewal

It's not a new tax; typical homeowner assessed $1.66 per month
Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 4, 2016

One of the local issues on the Nov. 8 ballot is an Ada Public Library renewal levy. The Icon held an in-depth discussion about the levy with Amanda Bennett, library director.

Icon: Why is this levy important for the Ada Public Library?
Bennett: Due to library funding cuts, libraries, through 2015, we are still functioning on the same budget schedules as they had been in the late 1990s.

Voters passed the library's first 1-mil levy for operating costs in 2012. On Nov. 8  is a renewal of that levy.

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Next Ada Chats on Friday at Heterick Library

Presidential electors and Electoral College on program
Posted by Rhett Grant on Thursday, November 3, 2016

Join the next Ada Chats, Friday, Nov. 4 at noon, in Heterick Memorial Library, Ohio Northern Univeristy campus.

This rousing hour program will include a short discourse by, Dr. Robert Alexander,  who will be discusing the Presidential Electors and the Electoral College, followed by ONU students, Troy Brinkman and Derek Price, who will speak about their recent attendance at the Republic and Democratic National Conventions.

The event is free and open to all who wish to attend.

The event is co-sponosored by Heterick Memorial Library, Ohio Northern, and the Ada Public Library.

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