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If you are a Manheim Township business owner or employee you are invited to attend a special business event at the library. The More Than Books Business Mixer,  will take place Tuesday, March 29 from 5 - 7 PM in the library's Morgan Program Center.

The event will allow local businesses to discover the abundant resources available at the Manheim Township Public Library as well as -
--Learn why the new library is "More Than Books"
--Discover the abundant resources the library has to offer your business
--Enjoy meeting other Manheim Township business owners and employees
--Mix and mingle, enjoy tasty food and spirits to ease your day

Please register each attendee via the library website at www.mtpl.info by clicking on calendar or call Lori at 560-6441, ext. 304.

We looking forward to meeting you!

Full Name - Magnolia Louise
Nick Name - Maggie
Breed - Golden Retriever
Age - 10 (That's about 70 in dog years!)
Favorite Food -Cheese & Ice Cream
Favorite Snack-
Baby Carrots
Favorite Activity-
Running with her brother and sister in the woods and riding in the car
Favorite Toy-
Braided rope toy for "Tug of War"
Favorite Book -
Ladybug Girl by Jacky Davis (Maggie likes Bingo, the dog)
Trainer's Name -
Suzanne

PAWS to read with K-Pets takes place at MTPL every other Tuesday and Thursday evening and is perfect for young readers. Visit the www.mtpl.info for future dates, times and to register. More K-Pets will be featured soon!
 

The Manheim Township Public Library fundraising committee and staff were more than pleased with the response to the recent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Sale. This was the very first year for the fundraiser. The support from patrons and the community helped the library raise $760 through the sale of 152 boxes of fresh chocolate dipped strawberries. The total exceeded the committee's goal of raising $500!

Could this be the next great Lancaster County food fundraiser? It is certainly possible as plans are already underway to continue the fundraiser next year during Valentine's Day.

To help make this fundraiser even more successful, the MTPL fundraising committee would love to hear your feedback, comments and suggestions. Feel free to touch base with us through our Facebook fan page, via this blog or by emailing ldietrich@mtpl.info.

MTPL is proud to debut it's Winter 2011 Art Show which includes over 100 pieces of original artwork from 15 artists, many of whom reside in Lancaster County. The show also features a special exhibit by the PA Watercolor Society Board of Directors located in the Morgan Program Center, lobby and main area.

"This season's show includes a wide range of pieces from mixed media, mosaics and collages," said Lori Dietrich, MTPL Community Relations and Development Manager. "There is also a wonderful mix of affordable artwork. Truly something for every one to enjoy."

All, but one of the pieces, are for sale. The library receives 20% of the proceeds on each piece of artwork sold. This donation benefits the library's Endowment Fund.

The show can be viewed during regular library hours through April 21. For artists interested in having their works considered for the Spring show or if you would like to get involved in helping the library with the art shows, please contact Lori at 717-560-6441 ext. 304 or email at ldeitrich@mtpl.info.
 

This series of four book discussions highlights fictional literature about the Civil War era. Discussion leader Dr. Michael Jarret, Penn State English Professor, will help expose readers to new authors and deepen the reading experience.

The first discussion will take place on Tuesday, February 22 at 6:30 PM in the Morgan Program Center at the Manheim Township Public Library. This discussion's featured book is James McBride's Song Yet Sung.

Inspired by historical figures like Harriet "Moses" Tubman and slave trader Patty Cannon, this story follows a wounded runaway slave as she learns "the code" -- the language of the "gospel train" for slaves on the run - in songs, quilts, and the music of a blacksmith's hammer - and dreams of a song yet sung that is supposed to lead her and others to freedom.

Future discussions to include:

E.L. Doctorow's The March
Tuesday, March 22 @ 6:30 PM

Edward P. Jone's The Known World
Tuesday, April 19 @ 6:30 PM

Core Vidal's Lincoln
Tuesday, Mary 24 @ 6:30 PM

Register on the MTPL website - www.mtpl.info - and then stop in the library for a FREE copy of the next book.

This year the outstanding Library Staff award was given to Janet Bailey, employee at the Manheim Township Public Library.  Bailey has been affiliated with the Manheim Township Library for over 12 years.  From 1998 – 2005 she served as one of the library’s volunteers.   Then in 2005 she was hired as the Branch coordinator, a capacity in which she served through 2007.   She currently holds the title of Operations Manager of the Manheim Township Public Library.

According to Katrina Anderson, MTPL Director, “Janet Bailey is the heart of the library!  Her presence at the front desk, as well as behind the scenes, makes a difference to both patrons who are recipients of her excellent service, as well as staff and volunteers who echo my respect and admiration for her.   She is the glue that binds us and the attraction that motivates many volunteers to continue service.” 

Initiated in 2008, this award is presented to a library staff member who has provided excellence in public library services in Lancaster County.

Former MTPL Board Member, Lois Morgan, was honored last evening at the Library System of Lancaster County's Annual Board member as the Trustee of the Year.

Lois Morgan is a life-long Manheim Township resident and a Millersville University graduate with a teaching degree in English.  She is an active member of the community who has mentored and served as role-model to all who have worked with her in seeing that the Township’s new library project was completed.  Her generosity, along with her steadfast conviction that a new library would be a valuable asset to Manheim Township and its neighboring communities, was instrumental in fulfilling this mission.  She also served on the new library capital campaign committee and was instrumental in seeing that the dream for a new library was fulfilled.

The Trustee Recognition Award was established in 2004 to recognize trustee achievement for Lancaster County libraries in the areas of preservation, growth and development.  Boards made up of community volunteers who ensure that access to information and library services are delivered to county residents govern public libraries in Lancaster County.