Wednesday, June 21, 2006
OVAL Ohio Library News Digest
Akron library to offer audio books via web
Akron-area bookworms suffering from pulpuslacerataphobia — the fear of paper cuts — have a new way to get their Faulkner fix without the fear of drawing blood.
Crain’s Cleveland Business. 6/31/06. http://www.crainscleveland.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060620/FREE/60620010/1005&Profile=1005
E-books becoming more popular
A new tech trend allows readers to check out library books without ever having to visit the library.
Marietta Times. 6/20/06. http://www.mariettatimes.com/news/story/new55_620200685039.asp
Summer reading program brings wildlife to the library
Children who participate in the Meigs District Public Library's Summer Reading Program didn't have to go far to get up close and personal with turtles, snakes and toads when Nancy The Turtle Lady recently arrived for a visit.
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel. 6/20/06. http://www.mydailysentinel.com/articles/2006/06/20/news/local_news/news01.txt
Wade and puppet friends to present Paws for Reading
ASHTABULA Mark Wade, along with his puppet friends Digger the Dog and Bruno the Black Bear among others, will present Paws for Reading 2:30 p.m. June 28 at the Ashtabula Library, 335 West 44th St., and 4:30 p.m. June 28 at Geneva Public Library, 860 Sherman St.
Star Beacon. 6/21/06. http://www.starbeacon.com/homepage/local_story_172083635
Illustrator draws on experience
This is the first time an illustrator has kicked off the Summer Reading Program.
BOARDMAN — Tim Bowers, illustrator of more than 20 children's books, made a special presentation to kick off the Summer Reading Program at the Boardman Library.
Youngstown Vindicator. 6/21/06. http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/293429179986371.php
Akron-area bookworms suffering from pulpuslacerataphobia — the fear of paper cuts — have a new way to get their Faulkner fix without the fear of drawing blood.
Crain’s Cleveland Business. 6/31/06. http://www.crainscleveland.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060620/FREE/60620010/1005&Profile=1005
E-books becoming more popular
A new tech trend allows readers to check out library books without ever having to visit the library.
Marietta Times. 6/20/06. http://www.mariettatimes.com/news/story/new55_620200685039.asp
Summer reading program brings wildlife to the library
Children who participate in the Meigs District Public Library's Summer Reading Program didn't have to go far to get up close and personal with turtles, snakes and toads when Nancy The Turtle Lady recently arrived for a visit.
Pomeroy Daily Sentinel. 6/20/06. http://www.mydailysentinel.com/articles/2006/06/20/news/local_news/news01.txt
Wade and puppet friends to present Paws for Reading
ASHTABULA Mark Wade, along with his puppet friends Digger the Dog and Bruno the Black Bear among others, will present Paws for Reading 2:30 p.m. June 28 at the Ashtabula Library, 335 West 44th St., and 4:30 p.m. June 28 at Geneva Public Library, 860 Sherman St.
Star Beacon. 6/21/06. http://www.starbeacon.com/homepage/local_story_172083635
Illustrator draws on experience
This is the first time an illustrator has kicked off the Summer Reading Program.
BOARDMAN — Tim Bowers, illustrator of more than 20 children's books, made a special presentation to kick off the Summer Reading Program at the Boardman Library.
Youngstown Vindicator. 6/21/06. http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/293429179986371.php
