Library News! Greenville Public Library, 520 Sycamore Street, Greenville, OH 45331

937-548-3915 www.greenville-publiclibrary.org April 2015

John Vehre Director Susi Halley Assistant Director, Editor, Fiscal Officer Board Members: President Bill Frazer Vice-President Eunice Steinbrecher Secretary Jean McLear Suzanne Brown Anne Brumbaugh Pat Haines Alex Warner

“Work SmarterSmarterSmarterSmarter, Not Harder”

T he Library is proud to host Kristi Rambis, Occupational Therapist from Western Ohio Therapy, for a free educational program “Work SmarterSmarterSmarterSmarter, Not Harder - How

to Reduce Pressure, Pain & Stress on the Joints“ on Thursday April 30th from 6:30 to 7:30 in the Meeting Room. Light refreshments will be served.

Kristi has been an occupational therapist for 27 years and is certified in the treatment of the hands. She can tell you how to use your hands and wrists

properly in order to protect the joints and muscles - thus retaining their strength and flexibility through the years. The goal is to be able to keep doing the things you love.

Kristi says that people who do fine factory work, sew, quilt, crochet, pottery, etc are susceptible to pain if not taught proper techniques. The base of the thumb

is the most likely place for arthritis to develop. Overuse and misuse of the joints can wear them down.

Some tips she will share are using mechanical assists, working for a specific length of time, and quitting while you still feel good. Don’t wait until pain sets in

to stop an activity. It’s easy to become engrossed in what you’re doing and not realize you’ve overdone it until too late. She says to set a timer.

Kristi also recommends the use of tools that make the job easier. She’ll have examples on hand to demonstrate. As people age they can no longer do things

the same way as before. “Use your head first,“ she says. Plan out your activity in steps, a “task analysis.”

T his is an especially important message for this time of year when many people are doing outside tasks and gardening. Perhaps it‘s time to get someone else to till or to learn how to use a wheelbarrow or roller bench.

Kristi says her practical tips will “help keep the protective coating over the

bones from wearing off due to friction at the joints.” Everyone’s goals are different in what is most important for him/her to be able to keep doing.

Space is limited so please call the Library at 548-3915 or sign up on Facebook!

Kristi is seen left with Librarian Deb Cameron. See you the 30th!

Winter Reading Winners

T he Winter Reading Program was a big success this year with great participation by adults, teens, and kids.

Children’s Specialist Julie Schmidt reported over 400 entries in the drawings which represented at least 2000 books checked out.

Prizes went to Jonathon Silknitter who won a Samsung Tablet, and Erin Leensvaart and Seth Gibson who won

sleds.

T he Adults had 385 patrons participating by reading over 2000 books, magazines, ebooks, or CD books. There were 10 weekly winners who chose a $10 gift card to the local business of their choice. Patrons really liked being able to choose!

T he 3 Grand Prize winners were: Wanda Miller with the Keurig Coffee Pot (above); Mary Schroeder with the

YMCA six-month adult membership (left); and Elisabeth Lance with a Samsung Tablet. The Library was very grateful to the YMCA for their partnership with us and their desire to promote literacy.

The Third Floor Film Series Continues by David Nilson

T he next event in the “Third Floor Film Series” will be Thursday, April 16, at 7 pm. Elia Kazan’s 1951 film A Streetcar Named Desire, starring Marlon Brando and Vivien Leigh and featuring great supporting roles from Karl Malden and Kim Hunter, will play on the

Library’s 80 inch flat screen.

T he original searing play, written by Tennessee Williams, is often listed among the greatest American stage productions of all time, and the retention of the play’s original cast for Kazan’s film allowed the screen version to sizzle and spark with the same intensity.

Brando’s performance in particular is positively electric, signaling the beginning of the ascension of

method acting as the primary means of acting expression in Hollywood films.

Be sure to make plans to attend A Streetcar Named Desire on April 16. Fresh popcorn, candy and snacks

will once again be available, and I will again lead a brief discussion when the film is over. We look forward to seeing your there.

Remembering A Friend

T he Library staff gathered for a “Celebration of Life” to honor the memory of their good friend and co-worker Gail Gage on March 18th, a day near what would have been her 66th birthday. Gail passed away last December. Also in attendance was her husband Jim Gage with Reverend John Person officiating.

T he service was in keeping with Gail’s love of music and scripture. A power point photo tribute of the 15 years Gail was with the Library was played on the big screen TV with Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young” in the background. Thank you to Reuben Kennett for assembling it and to Reverend Person for such thoughtful words.

Staff then shared stories of Gail, citing her generosity, kindness, and sense of

humor. She is very missed. Seen pictured is Gail & Jim at her last staff Christmas party.

“Garden Harmony”

A free gardening program is scheduled for Thursday April 9th from 6:30 to 7:30 in the

Meeting Room. Alyssa Minter from Miller Flowers will present “Garden Harmony,” sharing ideas about how to create a harmonious garden through flower colors, plant types, and companion plants.

Space is limited so please contact the Library at 548-3915 or join on our Facebook page.

Light refreshments and a free gift will be provided.

W hile you’re in the Library stop by the Seed Library on the second floor and borrow heirloom seeds for this year’s planting.

Friends of the Library NOTESFriends of the Library NOTESFriends of the Library NOTESFriends of the Library NOTES

Meeting - Thursday, April 23rd, 7:00 p.m. at the Library. Everyone welcome! Author’s Night - Friday, April 17th, 7:00 p.m. at Montage (doors open at 6:00)

featuring The Greenville Poets..

The Greenville Public Library 520 Sycamore St. Greenville OH 45331

Author’s Night Features Greenville Poets

It’s become a tradition to conclude the Friends of the Library’s Author’s Night series with the Greenville Poets! By April spring is in the air and everyone’s in the mood for some great poetry. Touching, poignant, deep-felt, happy, sad, and funny - the whole range of life is captured by these six.

T he Greenville Poets formed in 1985 with Miriam Vermilya, Myrna Stone, and Belinda Rismiller. Today their members are left to right, David Lee Garrison, Lianne Spidel, Suzanne Kelly-Garrison, Cathy Essinger, Belinda Rismiller, and Myrna Stone.

As a group they have published ten books of poems, three volumes of

translation, one book of literary criticism, and two anthologies. Each has won numerous awards, grants, and contests.

Join us Friday April 17th at Montage in downtown Greenville. Doors open at

6:00 and the poetry starts at 7:00. Enjoy music by J.R. Price and Bill Westfall and a nice supper!