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Volume 15, Issue 3 | Fall 2014
REPORT FROM THE DIRECTOR
The Library’s building project is in full swing! All
of the current construction activity can be seen from
outside. Changes occur daily and we are making great
progress on the project. We welcome you to visit. The
Library is open and will maintain regular hours of
operation as much as possible throughout the project. We
ask that visitors to the Library take care accessing the
building as we continue operations on site. Please do not
enter the construction zone!
A temporary entrance to the Library has been created
away from the construction for use over the next several
months. The temporary entrance is accessible from
Immaculate Conception Church behind the Library on
Center Street. The pedestrian walkway is clearly marked
from the south, using ramps and a temporary sidewalk
around the east side of the building to enter at the front.
Thank you for your patience as we build a better Library!
Molly Carver, Director
The contractor Studer-Obringer arrived and site preparation
began at the end of June. Here are a few pictures of the
progress we have made to date. We look forward to daily
improvements.
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A formal Groundbreaking Ceremon
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pres
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contractor, and library, city, and coun
A temporary ramp is
built from the south
and a door is installed
at the former Carnegie
entrance for use during
construction of the new
entrance addition and
parking lot, which are
part of phase one.
RENEWAL LEVY FACTS
Bellevue Public Library
RENEWAL Levy
Election Day is:
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Early Voting starts no later than:
Tuesday, October 7
_____________________________________________
• NO Tax Increase.
• Maintains current library operations.
• Current library renovations paid for by
separate bond issue.
Please see inside right for more information.
The footer is poured
and the foundation is
laid for the new addition.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS
FOR EVERYONE
YARN CLUB
Tuesdays, October 7, November 4, December 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Saturdays, October 18, November 15, December 13 at 2:00 p.m.
FOR ADULTS
“LET’S TALK ABOUT IT…” ADULT BOOK DISCUSSIONS
Tuesday, October 21, 7:00 p.m.
The Violets of March, by Sarah Jio
Tuesday, November 18, 7:00 p.m.
The Other Wes Moore, by Wes Moore
*Common Read event sponsored by BGSU Firelands
Tuesday, December 16, 7:00 p.m.
Calling Invisible Women, by Jeanne Ray
BOOK TALK & SIGNING: UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN
Thursday, October 2, 7:00 p.m.
Barbara Fisher discusses this touching memoir about her daughter,
Mary, and the sudden diagnosis of inoperable cancer that took her
life.
PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED with Mary Strayer
Thursday, October 23, 6:30 p.m.
Winter is coming, and we need to prepare. Come learn Ideas on
how to prepare for winter as well as add things for a more beautiful
spring.
AUTHOR TALK & SIGNING with Sherri Hayes and Donna
MacMeans
Saturday, November 1, 2:00 p.m.
Two Ohio-based authors will discuss their popular, award-winning
sensual contemporary and historical romance novels.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME (for ages 3-5)
Mondays at 7:00 p.m; Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; or
Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Registration required.
October 6/7/8; 14/15; 20/21/22; 27/28/29; November 3/4/5; 10/12; 17/18/19;
24/25/26
*There will be no Storytime on October 13 and November 11 as the Library
will be closed for Columbus Day and Veterans Day.
TODDLER TIME (for ages 1-2)
Mondays at 6:00 p.m or Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
October 6/8; 15; 20/22; 27/29; November 3/5; 10/12; 17/19; 24/29
*There will be no Toddler Time on October 13, as the Library will be closed
for Columbus Day.
RAPPIN’ READERS BOOK CLUB (for ages 9-12)
Thursdays at 4:30 p.m.
October 9 - Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
November 6 - Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
December 4 - Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan
BINGO AND A BOOK (for ages 6-8)
Thursdays from 4:30-5:15 p.m.
October 16, November 13, December 11
GAME ON! (for grades K-12)
Friday, October 17
Kindergarten-Grade 5: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Grades 6-12: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
TEEN BOOK CLUB (for ages 13 and up)
Thursdays from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
October 23 - A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park
November 20 - Slayers by C.J. Hill
December 18 - Truce: The Day the Soldiers Stopped Fighting by Jim
Murphy
HAPPY RETIREMENT PARTY FOR
CUDDLES, THE BEAR
Saturday, November 22 from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
Our beloved Cuddles the Bear is retiring! He will be
moving to Big Bear Valley in California to enjoy fishing
and beautiful sunsets. Everyone is invited to drop
in for one last hug and photo. His special friends,
the Berenstain Bear parents, will be here to help us
celebrate. Refreshments will be served. Story sessions
will be held every half hour. A special “Thank You!”
goes to Jamie Ruffing, for providing years of enjoyment
through her donation of one well-loved bear!
CONTEST FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES
Help us pick a name for our new friend! He will take the place of Cuddles when the newly renovated
Children’s Room opens. He likes hugs and having his picture taken, too!
The library staff will choose a name and contact the winner. The winner will receive a $25 Toys ‘R Us gift card.
Entries will be accepted through November 22. One entry per person, please.
All programs are free and open to the public!
Levy Q & A
Facts about Bellevue Public Library’s
1.0-mill RENEWAL levy for 5 years
Election Day is: Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Early Voting starts no later than: Tuesday, October 7
1. Why is the library seeking a RENEWAL levy? To maintain current funding with NO TAX INCREASE.
2. How will the funds be used? To pay for current expenses and continue regular operations of the Library at its current level. To buy books, DVDs,
other print and electronic materials, and computer access for the public. These funds are for operating expenses only. The Library’s current building
renovation is funded separately by a bond issue.
3. What happens when the RENEWAL levy passes? The Library stays open and continues regular operations at its current level.
4. How is the Library currently funded? The library has two main sources of revenue: state tax revenue through the Public Library Fund (PLF) and a
local property tax. Together these two sources provided 95% of the Library’s total revenue in 2013. Other income, such as gifts, interest, fines and fees,
made up the remaining 5% of the Library’s revenue.
5. When the levy passes who will benefit? Everyone in the community. Bellevue Library is a center of community activity and a key asset in the
downtown area. The Library is a tax-funded resource dedicated to providing free access to information and services to all citizens. The Library provides
the opportunity for lifelong learning and enjoyment to persons of all ages through books, DVDs, other print and electronic materials, internet access and
new technology, reading programs and services. The continuation of library services is essential to the economic welfare of the community.
In addition to the Library located on Main Street, the Library provides services to residents at Rotary Commons, 4-County Young At Heart, Orchard
Grove, The Willows, and Bellevue Care Center, as well as preschool daycares, Bellevue City Schools, Immaculate Conception School, and home school
parents.
6. Can Bellevue Public Library operate without the levy? No, not at its current level. Without the local levy, funding for the Library would not be
adequate to provide services to the people of Bellevue. The levy is necessary to continue library services that the community has come to expect over
the past 100 years.
7. Who is taxed? Property owners of the Library’s district, the boundaries of which are identical to the Bellevue School District.
8. How much does the RENEWAL levy cost each taxpayer? There is NO TAX INCREASE with the renewal levy. Taxpayers currently pay LESS
than $3/month per $100,000 home.
9. Why are the schools placing the issue on the ballot? State law designates Bellevue City School District as the Library’s taxing authority, but the
school in no way funds or regulates the operations of the Library.
10. How has the Library been a good steward of public tax dollars? The Library has always operated with austerity to stretch tax dollars as far as
possible and will continue to do so. Bellevue Library currently receives the same level of State funding as it did in 1996 without any adjustment for
inflation. The Library currently operates with 81% of the total funding it had six years ago in 2008. Through a number of legislative actions in Ohio,
public libraries have experienced a continued reduction in tax revenues since 2009. Despite these funding cuts, Bellevue Library has been able to
balance its budget while continuing to add new popular materials, increase program offerings, and keep pace with technology changes.
Information provided by Bellevue Public Library, 224 East Main Street, Bellevue OH 44811
THANK YOU to our Summer Reading donors!
Bellevue Public Library thanks its many contributors for
a very successful summer reading program. A total of 806
readers of all ages participated in the program in 2014.
Special thanks go to the BPL adult and teen Volunteers for
sharing their time and talents toward the success of many
special events offered throughout the summer.
The donations of area businesses and individuals provided
fun incentives which promoted reading throughout the
summer. We thank the following for their contributions and
partnership with the Library:
Advanced Family Eyecare
Alzheimer’s Association
Applebee’s
Bellevue Police Department
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Ghostly Manor
Home Savings & Loan
Level Up
McDonald’s of Bellevue
Meijer Store
Miller Ferries to Put-In-Bay
Miller’s Drive In
Pizza House West
Pizza Wheel
Sandusky County Park District
Seneca Caverns
Walmart
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Summer readers who completed the program earned a yard sign
like the ones featured here. Please compliment the readers in your
neighborhood!
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Bellevue Public Library | 224 East Main Street
Bellevue, OH 44811-1467 | Ph: 419.483.4769
Youth Services: 419.483.0422 | Fx: 419.483.0158
www.bellevue.lib.oh.us
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EMERGENCY CLOSINGS
Check our Facebook page or website, or call the Library at
419-483-4769 for closing information during our building
project or inclement weather. Tune into any of the radio
stations below or check your local newspaper websites for
weather closings.
WOHF (92.1 FM)
WCPZ (102.7 FM)
WLKR (95.3 FM)
Watch a story or read a
book! Both fiction and
non-fiction available for
kids! Go to
www.bellevue.lib.oh.us
and log on by entering
your BPL card number
DECEMBER HOURS
Monday-Tuesday, December 22-23 and
Monday-Tuesday, December 29-30
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Saturdays, December 20 & 27 - CLOSED
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
Monday, October 13 - Columbus Day
Tuesday, November 11 - Veterans Day
Thursday, November 27 - Thanksgiving Day
Wednesday, December 24 & Thursday,
December 25 - Christmas Eve & Day
Wednesday, December 31 &
Thursday, January 1 - New Year’s Eve & Day
Books to Bytes
Editor - Molly Carver, Director
2014 LIBRARY BOARD
Board of Trustees Administrative Staff
Doug Klein, President Molly Carver, Director
Stephen Kemper, Vice President Mary Schultz, Fiscal Officer
Linda Oatley, Secretary
Donna Allen
Hannah Auxter-Mapus
Julie Jump
Steve Roth
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