The Ann Sherry Foundation has awarded generous funding to incorporate “Maker & Creative Spaces” into all branches of the Paulding County Carnegie Library (PCCL) system. In addition, the foundation has granted funds to enhance the book clubs and reading events sponsored by the Cooper Community Branch Library located in the village of Oakwood. Funds will…
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Woodburn Branch Library And Yarn Lovers
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The Yarn Lovers group from the Woodburn Branch Library made 54 scarves for the 2017 Indiana Special Olympics during 2016. This is the most scarves the group has ever made for the Special Olympics since they starting doing this in 2011. The colors were selected in collaboration with the theme of the Special Olympics Indiana…
Santa Claus Came to Town
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Santa Claus rode into Grabill on Saturday, December 17 on the back of the old Fire Department Truck. This year Santa and his helpers gave away Snickers and oranges from the Grabill Chamber of Commerce and books from the Allen County Public Library. All of this took place in front of the Grabill Hardware.
Paulding County Carnegie Library Magic Show
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There is magic in the air at the Paulding County Carnegie Library when Jania Tayor presents her Christmas Carol Family Holiday Magic Show on December 5 at 6:00pm. Magician Jania Taylor will perform as Christmas Carol in her holiday themed magic show. The audience will be in awe when she creates a magical shower of…
Library Children’s Room Fall Extravaganza
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The Paulding County Carnegie Library’s Fall Extravaganza is “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Thursday October 6th 2016 Come anytime between 6:00-8:00 p.m. Meet Snow White and her forest friends at this magical event for the entire family. Call 419-399-2032 for more information. Pictured is Amelia Hearne age 3yrs.
Library Penmanship Contest Winners Named
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The Paulding County Carnegie Library recently sponsored a “Penmanship Contest”. “We are concerned that students not being taught cursive writing anymore. Many school systems are removing cursive or penmanship from their elementary curriculums,” shared Susan Pieper, Library Director. “There are so many documents and historical and family letters students will not be able to read…
Rare Photo Of Paulding County Carnegie Library Found
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While conducting research in the library’s Vertical File, we found this photo from a 1958 special insert from the Toledo Blade that celebrated Paulding as the smallest county seat in Ohio. We contacted the Blade for a copy of the photo (fingers crossed that they did), they referred us to the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library…
Oakwood Library Manager, Sue Thomas to Retire
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“She loves children and she inspires them to love reading,” shared Susan Pieper, Library Director of the Paulding County Carnegie Library system. “We are truly going to miss her service to the Oakwood community.” Sue Thomas, after over sixteen years as Branch Manager for the Cooper Community Branch Library serving the Paulding County village of…
McCauley Named Assistant Director at County Library
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Ali McCauley has been named Assistant Director / Head of Adult Services for the Paulding County Carnegie Library system. Alice “Ali” McCauley has been named Assistant Director / Head of Adult Services for the Paulding County Carnegie Library system. “Ali follows in the steps of Diana Coy and Vicky Hull as the Assistant Director for…
Paulding Carnegie Library to Host Centennial Festival
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The Paulding County Carnegie Library will be hosting a Centennial Festival on Saturday, July 9, 2016 in conjunction with John Paulding Days. This event will be held from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the main historic Carnegie library in Paulding and will be a celebration of ‘old-fashioned fun’. “The library has providing service to…
Knit & Crochet Show Held at Woodburn Branch Library
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The Woodburn Branch Library had a Knit and Crochet Show June 21-24. The items that were on display were made by 14 different people who come to the Yarn Lovers group at the Woodburn Branch Library on Thursday evenings. There were afghans, baby blankets, hats, scarves, baby accessories, and many other kinds of items in…
Puppets Perform Sleeping Beauty at Woodburn Branch Library
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Dan Raynor and Steven’s Puppets preformed the classic tale “Sleeping Beauty” at the Woodburn Branch Library June 3. Stevens Puppets was started in 1933 by Martin Stevens. Martin carved the puppets used in his shows. Dan and Zan Raynor now own Steven’s Puppets. They use Steven’s pre-recorded voices, original scenery, and puppets when preforming their…
Library Digitizes Historical High School Yearbooks
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As part of the library’s ongoing centennial celebration, the library has digitized its historic high school yearbook collection. “We were contacted by Oklahoma Correctional Industries (OCI) about the possibility of having our yearbook collection digitized at no charge,” shares Susan Pieper, coordinator of this project. “It was an offer we really could not refuse. After…
