Through the generous support of the Paulding County Foundation and the Payne Branch Friends of the Library, work has begun on the 86′ x 6.5′ foot mural on the side of the Payne Library. Ten students started the work this past weekend, measuring and marking the six-section community art piece entitled “The Story of Payne.”…
Tag: Library
Paulding Library Centennial Celebration Big Affair!
by •
The afternoon opened with a full house at the main Paulding County Carnegie Library in Paulding. Crowds of dignitaries from around the state milled about with library patrons, employees, board members, and volunteers. People enjoyed refreshments provided by the Paulding Friends of the Library group, as well as tours of the main library by various…
Library Plans Centennial Reception
by •
On March 3rd, the Paulding County Carnegie Library will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Opening Day. The library was funded in 1912, built in 1915 and opened on March 3, 1916. The library is the first library in the United States funded by Andrew Carnegie to serve an entire library. The reception honoring this special…
Paulding County Carnegie Library presents Elves’ Workshop
by •
Central Lions Club Honors Bruce Haines & Audio Reading Service
by •
Thursday, October 22, 2015, Fort Wayne, IN. The Central Lions Club of Fort Wayne presented Bruce Haines with the 2015 Frank Celarek Sight Service Award. The Allen County Public Library’s Audio Reading Service nominated Bruce Haines for the Central Lion Club’s 2015 Frank Celarek Sight Service Award. Georgean Johnson-Coffey, Manager of the Audio Reading Service,…
Author Inspires Audience
by •
Award-winning Christian author Lynn Austin spoke Friday evening at the main Carnegie library in Paulding. Austin read from her book,Wonderland Creek, and explained to the audience her method of writing. She shared that as an author she first starts with an inspiration or idea. Then, she researches the idea. In the case of Wonderland Creek,…
Woodburn volunteer fire dept. visits Woodburn branch library
by •
In recognition of Fire Safety Week Monica and Zack from the Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department visited the Woodburn Branch Library Friday, October 9. They talked about what to do if you have a fire at your house and they showed the children all their equipment they wear when they go out to fight a fire. …
WWII Veterans Honored at Payne Library Program
by •
The Friends of the Payne Branch Library sponsored a World War II program on Saturday, August 29th featuring author Kent Miller from Hicksville and World War II veterans. Spearheaded by Friend and Library Board member Ron Etzler, this memorable program not only provided an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the war, but also…
Antwerp Day in the Park 2015
by •
Animals are Heroes, too!
by •
Deputy Deitrick and K-9 Officer Jano paid a visit to the Payne Branch Library for a Summer Reading Program session about animal heroes. Program attendees learned about K-9 officers, saw a demonstration of Officer Jano’s skills, and enjoyed a story read by Deputy Deitrick. Call the Payne Branch Library at 419-263-3333 for information about upcoming…
“My Community is Full of Heroes!” Kick-Off Summer Fun in Payne!
by •
The Payne Branch Library invites children of all ages and their families to kick-off super summer fun at this community-wide event. Drop by the Payne Fire Department on Tuesday, June 23, from 5:00pm-7:30pm, to meet a wide variety of our own local heroes, make crafts, get information about summer library programs, explore a fire truck,…
Award-Winning Author to Speak at Paulding County Carnegie Library
by •
The Paulding County Carnegie Library is pleased to announce a luncheon with award-winning author, Martha Conway. Conway, winner of the 2014 North American Book Award in Historical Fiction for her work based on the Great Black Swamp in northwest Ohio, will be the at the main historic Carnegie Library in Paulding, on Monday, April 20th…
Be a Superhero on National Bookmobile Day! Catch the Villains!
by •
The Paulding County Carnegie Library will celebrate National Bookmobile Day at two locations during National Library Week. The county Bookmobile will be celebrating mobile library service in Haviland on Tuesday April 14th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. (There will be no other stops on that day). On Thursday April 16th, the Bookmobile will celebrate at the…
