Like an Olympic runner approaching the finish line, our circulation count is gaining on a record-breaking year but we need your help to reach our 2.5 million goal!
We are soooo close!
As of November, our patrons have checked out 2,271,521 items – up 12% over 2008.
Help us by stocking up on great books, movies, music, games and more to entertain you this holiday season!
Need some suggestions? Ask a library staff member or visit the Good Reads page of our Web site for reading suggestions!
Check back again soon for our final count.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Countdown To A Record-Breaking 2009
We're excited to report our patrons have already checked out over 2 million items this year – 2 months earlier than we hit that same mark in 2008!
October 2009: 2,072,728
October 2008: 1,841,274
Total visitors via the front door and website homepage topped the 1 million mark early this year, too.
October 2009: 1,073,381
October 2008: 946,235
Plus, our print and AV checkout numbers continue to post double digit increases over last year’s counts. Too bad we're not the stock market!
Check back again soon to see if we're on target to break all our records this year.
October 2009: 2,072,728
October 2008: 1,841,274
Total visitors via the front door and website homepage topped the 1 million mark early this year, too.
October 2009: 1,073,381
October 2008: 946,235
Plus, our print and AV checkout numbers continue to post double digit increases over last year’s counts. Too bad we're not the stock market!
Check back again soon to see if we're on target to break all our records this year.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Save Ohio Libraries Part II
There is an important proposal before the Ohio Senate that requires immediate action. This proposal would postpone the final cut in the state income tax. Although this proposal means that Ohioans will not pay any more state income taxes than they did in 2009, it will provide enough money to the state to balance the budget next year.
Cuts in Ohio's budget have already been severe. Public libraries are only one example but, as you know, most libraries have had to cut hours, lay off staff, close branches, reduce materials, and a variety of other measures that have limited your access to important library services. This is also true of local governments that have experienced cuts for police and fire and other essential services. No one has gone unaffected by the state's budget cuts.
Without Senate support of HB 318, more cuts to libraries and other important services are on the way. This bill must pass before the Ohio Senate is scheduled to adjourn on December 16.
If you live in the 6th Senate district (which includes Montgomery County) please E-mail Senator John Husted or find your senator's E-mail address and ask them to support HB 318.
Cuts in Ohio's budget have already been severe. Public libraries are only one example but, as you know, most libraries have had to cut hours, lay off staff, close branches, reduce materials, and a variety of other measures that have limited your access to important library services. This is also true of local governments that have experienced cuts for police and fire and other essential services. No one has gone unaffected by the state's budget cuts.
Without Senate support of HB 318, more cuts to libraries and other important services are on the way. This bill must pass before the Ohio Senate is scheduled to adjourn on December 16.
If you live in the 6th Senate district (which includes Montgomery County) please E-mail Senator John Husted or find your senator's E-mail address and ask them to support HB 318.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
December "Prize Patrol"
The WCPL "Prize Patrol" wants you to know about all the drawings, contests and super prizes up for grabs at your library. And don't forget: if you used our Express Check-Out and won a $5.00 fine waiver last month, be sure to redeem it by December 31.
This month the contests are for kids and teens. You have until Dec. 19 to enter! Check out the details below. Maybe you will be a winner!
Preschool - Grade 5
Paw Prints Contest
Dec. 7- Dec. 19
Prize: $10 gift card to Borders!
Grades 6-12
Frosty Fun Guess Jar
Nov. 23- Dec. 19
Prize: All the sweet and snowy contents of the jar!
This month the contests are for kids and teens. You have until Dec. 19 to enter! Check out the details below. Maybe you will be a winner!
Preschool - Grade 5
Paw Prints Contest
Dec. 7- Dec. 19
Prize: $10 gift card to Borders!
Grades 6-12
Frosty Fun Guess Jar
Nov. 23- Dec. 19
Prize: All the sweet and snowy contents of the jar!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
"Book of Kells" Is A World-Wide Hit!
It's been a year since the program series highlighting our limited edition facsimile of The Book of Kells ended, but this rare book continues to make Washington-Centerville Public Library a "destination library." Not only does it draw visitors from Ohio and beyond, but it also generates interest from the World Wide Web!
Our YouTube video Book of Kells: Pages of History was viewed more than 350 in October alone, and has registered over 1600 views this year. Most of those viewers were referred to the video from a link on the Web site of Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, home of the original Book of Kells.
Learn more about the Book of Kells at www.wclibrary.info/kells and check out the ornate illuminated pages featured in the library throughout the holiday season!
Our YouTube video Book of Kells: Pages of History was viewed more than 350 in October alone, and has registered over 1600 views this year. Most of those viewers were referred to the video from a link on the Web site of Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland, home of the original Book of Kells.
Learn more about the Book of Kells at www.wclibrary.info/kells and check out the ornate illuminated pages featured in the library throughout the holiday season!
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