Fiscal Officer Job Opportunity

The Seneca East Public Library has the following job opportunity:

Fiscal Officer: part time, flexible position, approximately 20 hours per week. PERS benefits. No health benefits.

The position requires experience in accounting, preferably governmental fund accounting. Computer skills are also required. Must be Bondable. Also, experience with the Uniform Accounting Network is a plus.

The Fiscal Officer is responsible for all fiscal management including payroll and accounts payable. Complete job description follows.

Please send (or drop off) resumes, including references, to Seneca East Public Library Board of Trustees, 14 North Main Street, PO Box 572, Attica, OH 44807. Deadline is 5:00 PM February 12, 2010.

Shannon Suggests - A LONG WAY GONE: MEMOIRS OF A BOY SOLDIER by Ishmael Beah

A LONG WAY GONE has been called “one of the most important war stories of our generation.” This memoir is beautifully written about an unforgettable war and the children who were forced to fight it. Now Twenty-six year-old Ishmael Beah describes the unimaginable in calm, accessible language.

The first hand account of the plight of a young boy in Sierra Leone forced to wield an AK-47 as a drugged-up child soldier after rebels attacked his family and village is haunting. At the age of twelve, he fled the attacking rebels and wandered the African bush that had been rendered unrecognizable by

Gingerbread Family Night 2009

Fifty-three gingerbread houses walked out of the Seneca East Public Library last Thursday, leaving a trail of icing and gumdrops behind. December 17th we held our “back by popular demand!” Gingerbread House Family Night Workshop and it was sensational! We provided the icing and a cardboard base and the families brought candy and graham crackers to decorate their houses. Holiday music played as kids and parents alike adorned their miniature sugar-coated dwellings. Santa himself couldn’t have done a better job! A picture was taken of each child with their house. A copy will be emailed to the family or can be picked up at the library. Thanks to everyone who donated their time, money, candy, or icing to make this year another success!

Winter 2010 Story Time Schedule Has Arrived!

[[ All Story Times last for 45-60 minutes. They are open for almost 3 year olds-Kindergarten and no registration is needed! Each session includes songs, flannel graphs, a take-home craft and of course GOOD BOOKS! New Kids are always welcome, so bring a book bag and join the fun! ]]

[[ We have three great Story Time options for you! Starting January 19th we will have Story Time every Tuesday at 1:30PM and every Wednesday at 6:30PM at the library. If you can't catch us at the library then join us at Seneca East Elementary where we have Story Time every other Thursday starting January 14th!]]

Visit our Story Time Page to view a complete schedule of dates and themes!

On November 21st, at the Holiday Extravaganza, the SEPL Foundation drew the winning raffle tickets for an MTD Snow Thrower and an American Girl doll with accessories. The MTD Gold Two Stage Electric Start Snow Thrower was donated by Midwest Industries including MTD and was valued at $899.99. Ancilla Beamer was the lucky winner. 

The American Girl doll, Chrissa, won by Marlene Cleland, was a $95 value. It came with a paperback book as well as a twin bed with blanket made and donated by Dave and Diane Stallings and a $60 wardrobe made and donated by Pat Hutchison.

Thank you to everyone who bought tickets and to everyone who donated!

Thanks to the OUTSTANDING support of the community at the Reverse Raffle the library will reopen on Thursdays.

THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

 **The change in Fine/Fee policies that began September 1st will still be in place. These changes include the new rule that patrons must have their fines paid in full in order to use the internet. Please visit our Library Policies page for a complete list of our current fines and fees.

Attica Lions Make Donation

The Attica Lions Club donated $1,160 to be used for computer and software expenses.  This donation was made in memory of Charlie Aukland. We would like to thank the Lions for their continued generosity!

In this picture: Library staff members Patti Tackett, Barb Bayer, & Shannon Featheringill and presenting the check, Attica Lions Club President Joel Featheringill.  Thanks to the Attica Hub for the picture.

11th Annual Reverse Raffle - Success!

The 11th annual Seneca East Public Library Reverse Raffle, Auction, and Dinner was held on Saturday, September 12th. We served over 350 meals and heard many positive comments on how delicious it all was. The Attica Lion's Club does make the very best chicken and pork chops and we would like to publicly thank them for all of their hard work and donations to the library!

In addition to the meal, we also had success at the auction which brought in over $5,000! The library wasn't the only winner of the night, however. Ilene Bogner won the 50/50 drawing which was worth $243. The $500 grand prize winners were Don and Lynn Miller.

The SEPL Foundation will meet on Monday, September 28th and we'll find out the net profit then. The Foundation would like to thank all the businesses, organizations, and individuals that donated items, time, money, and cooking skills to help make this event a resounding success year after year!

Donate Your Used Ink Cartridges to the Library

We will recycle your used ink cartridges for you!  The library receives $3 of credit to Staples for each cartridge turned in.  You can turn your empty cartridges in at the front desk or simply wrap them in a plastic bag and drop them in the book drop.  We appreciate your continued support.