MAY 2025 Epic Battle: Podcast vs. Audiobook PODCAST Cover a wide range of topics Fresh content Can be evergreen content Typically unscripted and conversational in nature. Are podcasters reliable sources? Can be by an influencer who pushes products Might be a celebrity looking to build a brand. Many podcasters are amateurs and cannot deliver high quality content. Saturated market Podcast platforms often lack robust search and recommendation features May require monthly fee Content may not be from reliable sources. AUDIOBOOK Professionally read by a professional voice actor High quality production Professional investment in the final product. Provides a unique way to listen to literature Offer in-depth, structured narratives. Follow a linear, cohesive storyline or argument. Offers in-depth learning. Can assist with learning difficult subjects Using library search features makes searching easy Prioritize the story or information in a book. Commercial free Free with your library card If you want high quality content, choose an audiobook. AUDIOBOOKS vs
2 MAY 2025 WHAT’S NEW? Hesston Lattimore completes 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Congratulations to Hesston Lattimore for completing the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten! Hesston is following in the footsteps of his older sisters Baia and Janie Lattimore. The Friends of the Oak Harbor Public Library gifted Hesston the book The Great Dinosaur Sleepover for achieving this goal. The Library will dedicate the same book to Hesston. The goal of the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is to promote reading to young children and to help children and their parents to bond through reading. Anyone interested in this program is encouraged to come into the Oak Harbor Public Library and pick up a Reading Log, or download a reading app (searchable through your play store). Library Funding on the Chopping Block Once upon a time Republicans and Democrats worked together. They joined forces to fund Ohio libraries so that all Ohio libraries could be great. They created the wonderful, powerful Public Library Fund (PLF). And for a time, all was magical. Libraries were able to grow, to expand, to offer experiences and services that our grandmothers could only dream of (and yes, I am ending this sentence in a preposition). Under the PLF, the Oak Harbor Public Library grew from the little white building to this beautiful brick edifice we currently utilize. Our services have grown from a books-only model to a concept where all Ohioans can have access to free computers, internet, programs, and books in five different formats (yes, you heard that correctly). In addition, libraries have collaborated to share their resources, creating spectacular consortiums where we can borrow books from over 700 Ohio libraries. An Oak Harbor Public Library card can be used in libraries across the state. But this story may not have a happy ending. For many years, Ohio’s officials have chipped away at the PLF. The current draft of the state budget, House Bill 96, would change how libraries are funded. Currently, libraries receive 1.7% of the state’s General Revenue Fund through the PLF. HB 96 eliminates the PLF and replaces it with a specific budget line item. This makes library funding vulnerable to cuts or even elimination. Can you imagine a life without libraries? Sounds far-fetched until you consider that the entire staff of the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS) was placed on administrative leave March 31. The IMLS is responsible for processingnthe majority of federal library funds. If you want to learn more about the history of America’s library, check out PBS’s “Free For All: The Public Library”, which premiers April 29. It will be available on the PBS App. https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/free-for-all/
3 MAY 2025 NEW RELEASES By Robin Vail The weather’s getting warmer and the books are heating up too! Stephen King is releasing his newest Never Flinch this month as is Dean Koontz with Going Home in the Dark. New thrillers include Whistle by Linwood Barclay, Parent’s Weekend by Alex Finlay and the Perfect Divorce by Jeneva Rose. Some of our favorite authors have new offerings this month. Nora Roberts newest is Hidden Nature. Michael Connelly introduces a new series with Nightshade. Longmire author Craig Johnson has an entry with Return to Sender and Paul Doiron tries something a little different with Skin & Bones and Other Mike Bowditch Short Stories. James Patterrson has a book of advice #1 Dad: Be the Best Dad you Can Be in 1 Hour. Ron Chernow has written the definitive book on Mark Twain and actor Jeremy Renner tells his story with My Next Breath. Summer reads like Carly Fortune’s One Golden Summer and Beach House Rules by Kristy Woodson Harvey combined with great new children’s picture books and graphic novels will make this a great summer to Read! Remember to add your name to the waiting list for all these new reads. Have you heard about the Friends of the Oak Harbor Public Library? If you want to support your library, consider joining the Friends. Our Friends Group give their time and energy to help make our library exceptional. The Friends of the Oak Harbor Public Library is a volunteer, non-profit organization who believe that a dynamic library is a crucial factor in our community’s vitality. Through membership dues and other fundraising activities, the Friends help our library enrich programming and services. Your membership ensures that the Oak Harbor Public Library maintains a high level of service in educational, cultural and information areas. Friends enrich library resources and make library services better. They are special people who carry with them the conviction that excellent library service is important to everyone in our community.
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5 MAY 2025 THIS -N-THAT Movie of the Month: Heretic Starring: Sophie Thatcher as Sister Barnes Chloe East as Sister Paxton And Hugh Grant as Mr. Reed Directed by: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods Reviewed by: Alex Huizar Heretic tells the story of two young missionaries from the church of Latter-Day Saints arriving at the home of Mr. Reed, who expresses to wanting to learn more about their religion, invites them into his home. As the sisters and Mr. Reed exchange questions about religion, life and death, things start to get uncomfortable as Mr. Reed begins to ask personal questions to the sisters. The two sisters eventually find out they are locked inside the home and a psychological game of cat and mouse ensues. The promotional material for Heretic relied on the performance of Hugh Grant, known mostly for his comedic side, he takes a dark turn with his character of Mr. Reed and it pays off well. Grant is the best part of the film as he tries to corrupt the minds of the young missionaries, testing their faith and what they truly believe in. The performances from Thatcher and East are also well done as they try to survive Mr. Reed’s evil deeds. The first half of this film is brilliantly well written and shot, there is a lot of tension and twists throughout, it isn’t until we get over the second half of the film that it starts to lose me. It essentially becomes a slasher when the potential of the first half didn’t need to go that route. Without giving away too many spoilers, the character of Mr. Reed starts to become less scary as he becomes a typical slasher, but that is ultimately a nitpick on my end and it really shouldn’t turn you away from the film. Overall I give this film 3.5 out of 5 stars. The performances from all three actors is what sells the film, especially from Hugh Grant. Call your local library to reserve your copy of the film. There’s nothing like the smell of fresh books in the morning!
6 MAY 2025 PROGRAMS By JENNIFER WILKINS Coffee and a Book will meet May 14th at 11am. This month we will be discussing The First Ladies by Marie Benedict. Wicked Wednesday Book club will be held May 21st at 5:30pm. We will be discussing The Good Nurse by Charles Graeber. The 4th Tuesday Book Club will be on May 27th at 5:30pm. We will be discussing Learned by Heart by Emma Donoghue. For Adults and Families May is Mental Health Awareness month and on May 7th at 5pm we will welcome David Olds from Connections Recovery Services, a community mental health center located in Fremont that serves surrounding counties. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. The Historical Museum Needs Your Help. We are looking to expand our knowledge of Oak Harbor Etched Glass. If you have any glass or would like information on your pieces, please bring them in May 6th1-5pm, May 9th 10-2, 5-6:30 or May 10th 9:30-12. If you have any questions please contact Kathy at 419-898-7001. 60 Plus Clinic is Wed. May 14th from 9:30 to 11:30 with the Ottawa County Health Department. Call 419-734-6800 for an appointment. The Ottawa Co. Genealogical Society will hold their meeting May 20th at 5:30pm. This months craft with Mary will focus on the Cricut. May 19th at 2pm Mary and Lisa will help you with all things Cricut and answer any questions you may have. Please bring an item such as a water bottle, t-shirt , bag, etc. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AS SPOTS ARE LIMITED. Weekly Programs Tai Chi every Tuesday at 10am Pinochle every Friday at 1pm Watercolor Group meets every Wednesday 12:30 to 4. Bring your own supplies Needle Crafts meets every other Thursday 9:30 to noon. Bring your own supplies Computer Classes are every Tuesday at 10:30 and Friday at 2 pm. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Did you know you can have the Oak Harbor Public Library deliver books or DVDs right to your home if you are homebound? Call 419-898-7001 for more information. Join the Friends of the Library! Be part of the exciting things that are happening at the library! The next meeting will be Friday, May 16th at 11am. For Kids Storytime: every Wednesday at 11:30 After School May 5-9: Succulent Fairy Garden and Make a Mother’s day card. May 12-16: Butterfly Garland May 13: Wildlife Refuge Drop-in Make and Take a seed ball 2:30-5 May 19-23: Fairy Tale science. Oak Harbor Local History Museum Open on Tuesdays 1-5, Thursdays 10-2 & 5-7. Or call for an appointment 419-898-7001.
7 MAY 2025 LAST WORD By Kathy Huffman May has always heralded the beginning of spring with its warm temps, bright blue skies, and vibrant flowers. Yet, since 1865, the month has also signified a time to remember our military personnel and its rich history. There are six branches of the U.S. Military. The U.S. Army was created by the Continental Congress during the American revolution on June 14, 1775, and is recognized as the oldest branch of the military. National Army Day was established to commemorate the nation’s entry into WWI, raise awareness towards national defense, and to show appreciation for the activities of the army. National Army Day was first celebrated on May 1, 1928, then later shifted to April 6. The first successful airplane was invented in 1903, and the U.S. military bought its first aircraft six years later. The National Security Act of 1947 established the U.S. Air Force as an independent branch of the military on September 18 of that year. The first National Air Force Day was introduced by President Harry Truman on August 1, 1947, to recognize the contributions of the Air Force. Later the date was changed to September 18 to hold the celebration on the Air Force’s birthday. The first National Navy Day was organized in 1922, to recognize the Navy’s contributions, and held on October 27 in honor of President Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday (1858–1919, served 1901–1909), who was a naval enthusiast and former assistant Secretary of the Navy just before the Spanish-American War of 1898. However, in 1970 Naval historians determined the authentic creation of the U.S. Navy was October 13, 1775. Although the Navy’s birthday was officially changed that year from October 27 to October 13. Being deeply entrenched in tradition, National Navy Day continues to be widely celebrated on October 27. On November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress established the Continental Marines. However, at the end of the Revolutionary War they were abolished then on July 11, 1798, Congress ordered the creation of the U. S. Marine Corps. The first National Marine Corps Day was established in 1921 by Major General John A. Lejeune and held on November 10. Traditionally a cake is cut with a Mameluke sword, with the first piece given to a guest of honor, the second to the oldest Marine, and the third to the youngest. The U.S. Coast Guard was established on August 4, 1790, as the Revenue-Marine when Alexander Hamilton authorized the construction of ten vessels, known as “cutters”. These vessels were later renamed the Revenue Cutter Service in 1894 and eventually merged with the U.S. Life-Saving Service in 1915 to form the current U.S. Coast Guard. The first National Coast Guard Day was created by President Harry Truman in 1948 and held on August 4 of that year. On December 20, 2019, the U.S. Space Force was officially established as the sixth branch of the military marking the first new branch since the Air Force in 1947. National Armed forces Day is observed on the third Saturday in May and is a day to salute all the men and women in all branches of the military, who protect our country. On August 31, 1949, then Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of Armed Forces Day. President Harry Truman announced the holiday in a presidential proclamation on February 20, 1950. The first Arm Forces Day was held on May 20, 1950. On May 22, 1819, the U.S. steamship Savannah, bound for England, departed from Georgia on the first ever trans-Atlantic voyage under steam propulsion which ushered in a new era of steam. From the very beginning, the United States has been a maritime nation. Since those early days, the Merchant Marine has been there to support the maritime needs of both the civilian maritime industry and the U.S. Navy. In recognition of the Merchant Marine, the U.S. Congress created National Maritime Day in 1933. They chose May 22 to commemorate the anniversary of Savannah’s voyage. Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May and was created to honor the service men and women who gave their lives in the line of duty to protect our country and its freedoms. Memorial Day can trace its origins back to the end of the Civil War, 1865. It was first called Decoration Day but was changed to Memorial Day in 1882. It has become a tradition to wear poppies on this day. Their red color does not signify blood, death, or a support for war. Instead, poppies were the only flowers that grew in war-torn battlefields. When the countryside was nothing but mud and devastation poppy flowers flourished. No matter which Day you observe, take the time to honor all veterans, past and present, with support and a kind heart.
8 MAY 2025 OAK HARBOR PUBLIC LIBRARY 147 W. MAIN ST OAK HARBOR OH 43449 419-898-7001 Oakharborpubliclibrary.org ohpl@seolibraries.org Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Programs with an R, please register online or by calling 419898-7001 1 History Museum 10-2 & 5-7 2 Pinochle 1 R Computer Class 2 3 4 Programs in Green are for children/teens 5 Succulent Fairy Garden 3 Make a Mother’s Day card 3 6 Tai Chi 10 R Computer Class 10:30 Succulent Fairy Garden 3 Make a Mother’s Day card 3 History Museum (bring in glass) 1-5 7 Storytime 11:30 Watercolor 12:30 Succulent Fairy Garden 3 Make a Mother’s Day Card 3 R Connections Recovery Services 5 8 Needlecrafts 9:30 Succulent Fairy Garden 3 Make a Mother’s Day card 3 History Museum (bring in glass) 10-2 & 5-7 9 Pinochle 1 R Computer Class 2 Succulent Fairy Garden 3 Make a Mother’s Day Card 3 10 History Museum (bring in glass) 9:30-12:00 11 Programs in Blue are for adults 12 Butterfly Garland 3 13 Tai Chi 10 R Computer Class 10:30 Wildlife Refuge Drop-in 2:30-5 Butterfly Garland 3 History Museum 1-5 14 60 Plus Clinic 9:30 Coffee & Book 11 Storytime 11:30 Watercolor 12:30 Butterfly Garland 3 15 Butterfly Garland 3 History Museum 10-2 & 5-7 16 Pinochle 1 R Computer Class 2 Butterfly Garland 3 17 18 19 R Cricut Class 2 Fairy Tale Science 3 20 Tai Chi 10 R Computer Class 10:30 Fairy Tale Science 3 History Museum 1-5 OCOGS 5:30 21 Storytime 11:30 Watercolor 12:30 Fairy Tale Science 3 Wicked Wed Book club 5:30 22 Needlecrafts 9:30 Fairy Tale Science 3 History Museum 10-2 & 5-7 23 Pinochle 1 R Computer Class 2 Fairy Tale Science 3 24 25 26 CLOSED: Memorial Day 27 Tai Chi 10 R Computer Class 10:30 History Museum 1-5 4th Tuesday Book Club 5:30 28 Storytime 11:30 Watercolor 12:30 29 History Museum 10-2 & 5-7 30 Pinochle 1 R Computer Class 2 31 May 2025
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