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TABLE OF CONTENTS
History of our branch libraries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2015 Library stats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
History of bookmobile. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Original letter of request to Andrew Carnegie. . . . . 7
100 Years of Change Timeline. . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18
Become a friend of the library. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
We love our library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Paulding County Carnegie Directors. . . . . . . . . . . 21
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History of our
branch libraries
In 1989, residents of Antwerp formed the Friends of the
Antwerp Branch Library and mobilized to acquire a branch
library. Working with the county library Board of Trustees,
the first branch library was opened in 1990 at the corner
of U.S. 24 and Ohio 49. The branch soon relocated and
opened in a new building in 1997 next to the school and
was fully paid for by the Friends within two years.
A group of citizens in the Village of Payne were working
towards a branch library after the Bookmobile service
was discontinued. The Friends of the Payne Branch
Library secured a storefront building at the corner of
Ohio 49 and Ohio 500 and the second branch of the
library system opened in 1996.
In 1999, members of the Oakwood Library Association
approached the Board of Trustees once again (the
board had been approached in years past) for the purpose of merging their volunteer library in Oakwood with
the county library system. The Oakwood Branch Library
opened in 2000 as the third branch of the library. In
2007, the branch relocated to a donated storefront
and was renamed the Cooper Community Library, a
branch of the Paulding County Carnegie Library system.
Bookmobile:
In-House:6,812
Borrowed: 13,638
Oakwood Branch:
In-House:9,831
Borrowed: 24,741
Paulding Main
Library:
In-House: 21,215
Borrowed:76,975
Payne Branch:
In-House: 7,678
Borrowed: 16,715
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Total circulation*
49,400
156,000
1983-1994
Contracted through the State Library of Ohio
2011-present
The library purchased a used 1994
Ohio Bus Bookmobile from a library in
Caldwell, Ohio, for $3,000. The Bookmobile provides service to communities
not served by a brick-and-mortar branch
Kelly Goyings/Natural Design & Graphics
Herb Monroe touched the lives of so many. He was a devoted family man and
accomplished executive who was struck with tragedy several times throughout
his life. He had every excuse to turn inward, be self-absorbed and embittered,
but he refused to let that be his lifes story. This book encompasses local
history, Herbs life challenges and successes as well as his
humble, selfless love for family and community.
Married to Millie: The Humble Life of Herb Monroe can be ordered on
Amazon.com for $29.95. Copies are also available for purchase at the
Paulding County Carnegie Library and Paulding Putnam Electric Co-op,
and at Susies Family Bakery beside the Herb Monroe Community Park.
(PPEC members receive a $5.00 discount.)
1880
1900
1910
1911 Andrew Carnegie, the richest man in the
world, establishes the philanthropic foundation
Carnegie Corporation of New York.
1920
1930
1926 In April, R.M. Weible is paid $34.14, less fines, to operate the
Oakwood substation.
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Congrats
to the library
on 100 years!
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Happy 100th Anniversary Paulding Library
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1940
1940Aug. 2: A motion
is made and approved that
all persons encroaching or
trespassing on Library Grounds be given notice to move
and that the grounds shall not be used as a tourist camp or parking lot.
1942The furnace is no longer safe for use and a bid from the
Finan Hardware Company of $997.33 is accepted.
1942A Victory Tax begins being deducted and paid to the
County Treasurer.
1945The Librarian expresses need for a new
typewriter.
1945A motion is made asking the County
Commissioners to make an appropriation
sufficient to cover the
expenses of much-needed repairs to the
main entrance and any other repairs necessary
to the public safety.
1950
1960
1954An art exhibit by Chester
Thrasher is very successful and
attracts many visitors.
roof repair, improved lighting, drinking fountains installed and bookcases ordered.
1961An extension for the telephone is installed in the rear of the library.
1962Five new valves are added to the radiators so even heat
would be distributed. New furnace installed.
1970
1980
1970A young patron is made to pay for the repair of a table in which
he had carved his initials. The library ceilings and roof are repaired.
1976Library was in possession of the bag that carried the gold used
to pay for building the Paulding School in 1884. It is given to the superintendent of Paulding Schools, Mr. Roughton, in early 1976.
1981Melissa Renck is hired as Assistant Librarian to become full librarian in January 1982.
service via the State Library of Ohio. The Bookmobile will serve Antwerp, Haviland, Payne,
Oakwood and possibly, Grover Hill.
State University. They provide the computers and conduct the training. The
library begins loaning Polaroid cameras.
1978Exterior work is approved for the library, including sand-blasting, sealing, etc., at a cost of $12,716.
1979The old exterior wooden doors are replaced with tempered glass
doors and the old doors given away for the wood.
that they were too mature for some and should be separated from the
juvenile section. The Librarian shares The Library Bill of Rights and Freedom
to Read documents. The Board is opposed to censorship and all but one title
stays in the juvenile section. The one book is moved to the adult section.
Established 1977
Ron Etzler
Michael LeMieux
Deedi Miller
Terry Wehrkamp
YOURE INVITED
You are cordially invited to attend the
100th Anniversary of opening day
of the Paulding County Carnegie Library
located in the Village of Paulding, Ohio.
YOURE INVITED
1990
1998The north, east and south wings of the library are remod-
eled with new carpet, lower and sturdier shelving and a layout that is
balanced and provides easier access to materials. The property across
the street from the library is purchased to be used as a parking lot.
2000
2000The Childrens Department is remodeled with new shelving and a section for preschoolers, storytime and media. The Unattended Child Policy raises the unattended age from 8 to 10.
2001The library had partnered with the Chamber of Commerce and other organizations, most notable being Civil War Days,
a re-enactment of an actual skirmish.
2005State funding is once again being reduced and Director Hill starts
investigating the possibility of a levy.
2005The Board approves the new name for the Oakwood Branch to be
2007A new digital networked microfilm reader and printer are purchased with half the cost being picked up by the Genealogy Society.
2007A Winter Wonderland Event is held with over 250 people attending.
2008A .6-mill levy is approved for the ballot. Levy Failed and it is
decided to put a levy on the ballot in November of 2009.
2008Mrs. Pieper starts teaching computer classes. Chinese students
tour the library.
2008
2013
2009The levy is placed on the ballot asking for 2.17 mills, which
would generate $650,000 per year, the library levy passes by 23 votes
All services are restored and fees dropped to pre-2009 levels.
2013The Friends of the Library opens the Buy the Book used
Ohio Library Council Chapter Council meeting for outstanding program, and the Bookmobile team wins an award for outstanding staff.
2012Two AWE Learning Stations are purchased for the childrens room.
2012Diana Coy retires after 25 years of service. She had held
John Paulding Days, including hog roast and picnic, games, vintage
car show and culminating in a fireworks display.
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The Progress asked readers for their memories of the library or staff members. Heres what some of them shared:
Tom Deissinger
Dave Burtch
My grandmother, Iris Kuns, was the head librarian or executive director sometime in the 50s and 60s when I was
growing up. Not sure exactly what her title was. I participated in the summer reading programs when I was small
(before graduating to teenager status). These programs
helped to build my lifelong love of reading.
Christy Wilson
In the early 70s there was a bus trip to see the Ohio State
Fair in Columbus. I was young, but remember the bus in
front of the library, and many people gathered all around
the front steps. I always associated the trip with the library,
but have never known who organized or sponsored the
event.
Raimundo Contreraz
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We would especially like to
recognize and thank the
Librarians, Support Staff and
Friends groups for
their contributions in helping
reach this milestone.
Happy 100th Anniversary!
1916 2016
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