America's Star Libraries

In the November 15, 2009 issue of Library Journal, the East Palestine Memorial Public Library received 3 stars out of 5 for public library services including internet usage, program attendance, circulation, and library visits.   A total of 33 Ohio libraries made this list.   Columbiana Public Library was the only other library to appear on the list from Columbiana County.

Resume Computer Program at Library

Do you need to create or update your resume?   The library now has WinWay Resume Deluxe available on the study room computer and on one of the laptops.   The program is very user friendly, and includes sample resumes and themes for virtually every profession.   The program also includes such features as a cover letter creator, videos of job interviews, and more.   If you are interested in using this new program, ask for more details at the circulation desk.

New Database at Library

Be sure to check out our new database.  Global Road Warrior 175 Country Database provides a broad spectrum of information ranging from customs, government, maps, and weather for 175 countries.   You can access this site at the library or at home by clicking on here and typing in your library barcode number which is found on the back of your library card.   

Thanks to a grant from the Nash Memorial Foundation, the East Palestine Memorial Public Library now has five laptop computers that the public can use in the building.  The laptops connect to the Internet with the wireless service that the library has and printing from them will be possible.  Office 2007 has been loaded on the machines.  The policy for use will be the same as our present workstations with this exception, while you are using it, the laptop will be checked out to you on your library card as you are responsible for it until it is checked in again.  

Free Application for Federal Student Aid Advisory

FAFSA forms will no longer be available at libraries for mass distribution.  Interested students can telephone 1-800-394-7084 for a traditional form, apply, and mail the paperwork.  The form can also be downloaded at www.FSAPubs.org.  Electronic filing is possible online at the website.  For help, please inquire at the circulation desk.

From home, school, and office computer, you can search our catalog.  To access the catalog, click here.  You can reserve items with this system.  Follow the tabs on the bottom of the screen for various choices.  When typing in an author's name be sure to type the last name first.

Wireless Internet Access

The East Palestine Memorial Public Library now provides a free internet access point or "hotspot"  for patrons using their own laptop computers, PDAs or other wireless capable devices in the library building during the hours the library is open.  Patrons can use the wireless access to surf the Internet, send and receive web-based email, access the library research databases, or work on personal files and software.  The library makes the service available; users are responsible for making use of the service themselves.  Staff does not assist or instruct in wireless usage. Click here for more information about our wireless internet access policy.

Rates For Photocopies and Fax Service

New rates for copies and fax service are in effect at the library.  At the circulation desk, these prices are charged for copies:  color 25¢ each; 8½ x 11 and 8½ x14 black &  white 15¢ each; 11 x 17 black & white 20¢ each.  The coin copier  is 10¢ for 8 ½ x 11 black & white copy.  Fax service is:  800 and 888 numbers are $1.00 for the first page and 50¢ for each additional page;  long distance numbers in the U.S.A. are $2.00 for the first page and 50¢ for each additional page;  international long distance numbers are $15.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.  If you have questions please ask at the circulation desk.

Can't Find Your Book?

If you search the library catalog for an item and come up short, you should try Interlibrary Loan.  The Interlibrary Loan Librarian will search SEO (Serving Every Ohioan) Library Center and Ohio Libraries Share: MORE (these are two intrastate interlibrary loan cooperatives we use to find special items for our patrons] for the item that you requested.  When found, the item will be requested and be shipped to our library for checkout by the patron.  When finished the patron returns the item to the library, where it is shipped back to the owning library.  From the patron's perspective it's just that easy.  No fee is charged for this personal service at our library.   We usually track down just what you need.   Find out firsthand.

KnowItNow is a live online information service provided free of charge for the citizens of Ohio by the State Library of Ohio and your local public library.  To access this service go to the website, www.KnowItNow.org.  Professional librarians are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer your reference questions and assist you in finding information.  Once logged on with your Ohio zip code, you and a librarian engage in a "chat" session.  The librarian "pushes" high quality, authoritative online resources to your screen.  You can watch and participate as librarians skillfully navigate the Internet to find precise answers to your questions.  At the conclusion of each KnowItNow session, you will receive a complete transcript of your session via email including links to all online resources shared during that session.

KnowItNow is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  General Reference assistance is available during all hours.  Specialists in the subjects of business, foreign languages, genealogy, government information, health, history, law, literature, music, art, science, technology, and the social sciences are available from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday - Saturday.  Questions in these specialties may be asked anytime but may be referred to specialists for next day response.  

Tutoring service from online professional tutors is available from 2 pm to 10 pm seven days a week.  Some questions may be referred to the online tutors during this time.

The library has three Internet computers.  One of these computers also has PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.  Those with a current library card with no fees or fines owed may sign up to use the internet computers in half-hour blocks of time.

The word processing computer at the library has been updated. Programs such as WordPerfect, Word, Publisher, and Excel are available. The cost for printing is 15 cents per page. Data can also be saved to a disk. To sign up use this computer, ask at the circulation desk.

The library has audiobooks in both compact disc and cassette formats. Most of the audiobooks are leased, so the selection will change every three months. These titles may be borrowed for two weeks.

Do you have a document that you would like to have laminated? Lamination service is now available at the East Palestine Library. The cost to laminate an 8 ½ x 11 sheet of paper is $1.00. Maximum width allowed for the library's machine is 12 inches. The minimum charge for any lamination is $1.00. Ask about this service.

The library is pleased to offer the "Travel Tote" for children. The totes are great if you are going on vacation, visiting Grandma's house, or just staying home. Each tote will have a theme and contain 5 to 10 items. When possible it will contain books, audiobooks, and books and read-along cassettes. Totes can be borrowed for two weeks. Contact the library to reserve a tote today!

Applications for the Golden Buckeye Card are now available at the library.  Ohio citizens ages 60 and over are eligible and must bring proof of their date of birth (driver's license, state identification card, or birth certificate)  when applying for the card.  Those who are permanently disabled ages 18 to 59 must bring one of the following documents:  a Medicare card, SSDI or SSI letter, a document from Workers' Compensation or MR/DD, or any document from a Federal or State retirement system.  For more information, contact the library at 330-426-3778 or Golden Buckeye Card at 1-800-422-1976.  Visit the Golden Buckeye Card website at http://aging.ohio.gov/.

Educators, did you know that the East Palestine Library will put together a kit consisting of books and other materials on a particular subject to use in the classroom or with a group. Stop in the library or call 330-426-3778 at least one week in advance to order the kit. These kits are loaned for two weeks. For more information about this service contact the library today.r g Kits