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Text Box: ¨ Knifty Knitters
Thursdays, February 4 & 18
6:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.
Close Community Room
¨ Party Bridge
Wednesday, February 24
1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Close Community Room

Text Box:    Chutzpah is a fitting way to describe what we are gathered here today to celebrate. It is one of those words that snuck into American English because there wasn’t a better way to
describe the self-confidence one needs to accomplish outrageous goals. It is a Yiddish word (pronounced ‘hu:tspa’) that implies an audacity in even considering an outrageous goal.
   So, let it be simply said: The founders of the Eckhart Public Library had chutzpah to spare. They were determined in the early 20th century to make Auburn a better community by building a public library. They had contacted philanthropist Andrew Carnegie for a grant to build the library and then turned down his offer of $12,500. Such a grant from the world’s
richest man was deemed inadequate. Such an action today would be akin to our telling
Warren Buffett that his money isn’t good enough in Auburn, Indiana.
   What we are celebrating today is the centennial of a community vision to make literacy, knowledge and understanding available to all of its people. We are remembering the learned men and women who formed “lending libraries” and who moved this library from a vague dream to stylish architecture. We are remembering the designers, craftsmen and workers who began their work in the early days of 1910 to produce such a lovely,
long-lasting structure. We are honoring all of the people who brought this library to life, who have cared for and nourished its beauty and functionality for a century. We are
applauding all our young people who discovered the world through the years in books
borrowed from our library. And we are memorializing Charles Eckhart – a man not born here; a man with little formal education; a man of profound religious belief and
convictions; a man of formidable business acumen; and a man with the strongest sense of civic duty.
    It ought to take as long to celebrate the centennial of the Eckhart Public Library as it did to build it. There is history to be uncovered and lessons to be considered. There are those who have served, and those who continue to serve, to be recognized.
    Moreover, there ought to be some audacious thinking, too, on how to help the library grow as significantly in its second 100 years as it has grown in its first century. Chutzpah never goes out of style, especially when literacy for all of our people is the objective.

Text Box: Celebrating the Library Centennial
The following remarks were prepared by Scott Bushnell for the Wednesday, January 20, 2010 celebration.

Text Box: Library Memories Wanted
Throughout the following year, The Star will be publishing fond Eckhart Public Library memories shared by community library lovers.
Remember searching in the old card catalog, signing out library books, wading in the fountain or reading in the fur-lined tub? Those interested in sharing their recollections should contact Library
Services Coordinator Patti Davis at 925-2414 extension 504 or pdavis@epl.lib.in.us. A limit of 400-500 words is necessary.
Submissions will be considered for The Star.

Text Box: You'll Never Find My Body by Don Lasseter
CHILDREN
Fiction
Boys are Dogs by Leslie Margolis
Do Unto Otters: A Book About Manners
   by Laurie Keller
Escape by Sea by L.S. Lawrence
Hello! Is This Grandma? by Ian Whybrow
How Do Dinosaurs Say I Love You?
   by Jane Yolen
Marley’s Big Adventure by Susan Hill
A Season of Gifts by Richard Peck
Swindle by Gordon Korman
Nonfiction
Crocheting for Fun by Lisa Bullard
Germ Stories by Arthur Kornberg
Prickly Porcupines by Catherine Nichols
Smelly Skunks by Catherine Nichols
Squishy Sponges by Natalie Lunis
Tricky Opossums by Catherine Nichols
DVD
The Angel Doll          No Impact Man
Believe in Me             Summer of the Monkeys
Dunston Checks In    Thorn Birds

Text Box: Solar & Wind Energy
Tuesday, February 23, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Close Community Room

Text Box: Tired of driving around the block searching for prime parking?
Enjoy close parking
by using
the new library parking lot!
It is located on the corner of
Van Buren Street and 12th Street.

Text Box: COMING SOON!
Downloadable
audio books and e-books

Text Box: Everyone will walk away with a deco art masterpiece! Join former art teacher and local artist, Marlene Record for a fun-filled morning at the library. Currently, Marlene uses her artistic talent to illustrate books.
Please pay $10 upon registration at the reference desk.
Materials will be provided.

Text Box: Leon Bontrager and Home Energy are deeply committed to public education of renewable energy. “It is important that the customer have knowledge to make a

Text Box: decision,” he said. “Public awareness, public education, that’s what we need.” Learn about solar panels and wind turbines, as well as how to obtain utility and local government permits. Please register for this program, 925-2414 extension 120.

Text Box: William H. Willennar Genealogy Center

Text Box: LUNCH BUNCH:
“The Weather Report”
February 2, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
Do weather events play a part in ancestors’ lives? Come discuss how weather events may have led to property loss, migration, occupational change, illness or the death of a loved on.
“The Battle of the Bulge”
Tuesday, February 16, 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.
It can be a challenge to organize genealogy information. Photocopies pile up and clutter begins to happen. Come learn about organizing and filing genealogical work so weighty piles can slim down.
HISTORY READING DISCUSSION GROUP
Thursday, February 18, 2:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
History lovers are invited to join this month’s discussion. Feel free to research books, articles or the Internet on this topic. Invite a friend to join in a lively discussion. Contact the Genealogy Center for the topic, 925-2414 extension 420.
FAMILY HISTORY FLICKS:
“Revolutionary War Records”
Wednesday, February 24, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Revolutionary War records are some the earliest sources of
information about families. They are source information that can lead to land records and genealogical clues. Do not miss the next video in a series of family history presentations made possible by a grant from the Friends of the Eckhart Public Library. No
reservation is required. Just come enjoy the show.

Text Box: The Third Place– A Teen Library

Text Box: February 4 - “Healthy Beginnings”
Start the New Year off with a resolution to eat healthier. Darla Sherman will be talking about foods and nutrition and how to make healthy choices. Her motto is “Healthy by Choice, not by Chance.” Enjoy a healthy snack!
February 11 - “Winter Olympics”
This will be the perfect program for getting some winter exercise. Warm up those muscles with indoor snow-shoe races, skiing, ice skating and a snowball fight. Then, warm up with hot cocoa!
February 18 - “Happy Birthday Louis Braille”
Noah Mondor and Pat Sparks will be sharing their inspirational stories about life as a blind person (Noah) and working with the blind (Pat). Noah will write each child’s name in Braille with his Braille writer.
February 25- “Martial Arts”
Students from Auburn ATA will lead a demonstration of martial arts and life skills. Come prepared to participate and learn some moves.
SEE YOU AFTER SCHOOL!

Text Box: AFTER SCHOOL SPECIALS
Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.-3:45 p.m.

Text Box: Here is another photograph from the early history of the library. This 1910 construction crew is working on the front of the library across the street from the Auburn Presbyterian Church. Dedicated in January 1911, the library continues to celebrate its centennial year. Watch for more historic photos on the Genealogy webpage in the months to come. Anyone finding library
photos stashed in a shoebox or attic should contact the Willennar Genealogy Center, as they would like to make a copy for the library’s records.

Text Box: Volunteer Corps Volunteers are loved at the Eckhart Public Library! Bobbie Lee, the new volunteer coordinator, would like to hear from those willing to donate time at the library. Please contact her at volunteers@epl.lib.in.us or 925-2414 extension. 505.

Text Box: Love Your Library Book Sale

Special Events	1
Adult Programs	2
Highlights of New Titles	2
Willennar Genealogy Center	3
The Third Place- Teen Library	3
Children Services	3
Friends of the Library	4
Volunteer Corp	4