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Libraries Will Cut Personnel, Hours Due to Funding Reductions
Cuts in Library Hours throughout Mahoning County and layoff of personnel are needed due to the severity of the cut in the state budget and the economic downturn.
>>Read More
>>Schedule of Library Hours beginning September 8
>>State budget cuts library funding
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| Summer Reading Club 2009 |
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Be Creative at Your Library June 1 - August 31.
Attend a program. Read for incentives and prizes. Sign up today at a library near you!
Kids: Read to win a Squeeze Flashlight - no batteries required!
Parents, Grandparents: Read to your baby and get a Baby Brilliant baby bottle.
Teens: Read for a chance at a really cool prize.
All this and more - and it's free at your library!
>>More on Summer Reading
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>>What's happening at a branch near you |
| Know Your Library |
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The economy's impact on libraries is serious. How does that affect Mahoning County's library system?
Today’s Library is growing to meet the needs of an evolving community - even in this challenging economic climate. Library use is up. That’s the good news. In times of economic downturn, the community is relying on its libraries for essential services. But like so many other organizations, the Library is also experiencing a decline in funding due to the economy. And although your library is in an unavoidable situation where cuts in spending are required, we remain dedicated to providing the best library service possible while remaining fiscally responsible. >>Learn more |
| Hours Changed May 3 |
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Hours at some of our library branches have changed. Click here to view the latest hours by location. The changes in hours are minor and cut only 10 hours per week system wide. But the impact on the Library's budget is sizeable, saving about $400,000 per year due to changes in staffing patterns. Mahoning County's libraries are still open to the public 744.5 hours each week.
>>Locations and Hours
>>News Release on Hours Change |
| Chapters Cafes |
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NOW OPEN: Chapters Cafes in Poland, Austintown , Newport and East Libraries.
Chapters Cafes are now up-and-running at three libraries, featuring great coffee, good food, a chance to sit quietly with a good book or your laptop computer, or visit with friends. TBC@Chapters operates the cafes in Poland and Austintown. New Seasonings@Chapters operates the cafe in Newport and East. Stop in today!
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| New @ Your Library |
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Library Now Offers Audiobooks for Your iPod!
Popular and classic audiobooks in the MP3 format are now available for download 24/7 from the Library’s website. The new DRM-free format, OverDrive MP3 Audiobook, is compatible with Apple iPod® players, as well as hundreds of other MP3 players including those from Creative, Sony, Samsung, Rio, SanDisk, and most cell phones. more>> |
| Libraries - Making Ohio Stronger |
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Libraries - Making Ohio Stronger
Ohio residents saved almost $4 billion collectively by checking out more than 172 million library items in one year in public libraries. What a savings! Seven million residents have library cards - that's 60% of Ohioans. Ohio's libraries have some 10,000 computers providing free Internet access.
To find out more about Ohio's libraries >>> |
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The
Library is a SOLUTION to the many needs of our community
Libraries make communities stronger by having a
positive impact on their economy. View the Library's video on
YouTube to learn more.
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Look Who's Reading!
Does reading lead to success? We think so! To demonstrate,
The Library created a series of posters featuring community leaders who made reading a part of their successful lives.
>>view the posters by clicking here |
| Diversity |
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View the Diversity Calendar of Events, compiled by Librarians Ollie McCurdy and Mary Yee using Chase's Calendar of Events; the internet and local source materials. This site is designed to increase awareness of the events and celebrations that make the world a better place. more>> |
| The Library is a member of YSU's Partners for Workplace Diversity. View the Diversity Calendar of Events. more>> |
