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The world's favorite season
is the spring.
All things seem possible in May.
 Edwin Way Teale
 
IN THIS ISSUE
 
From the Desk of...
Andrea Ingmire,
Library Director



Security camera
Smile, you're on camera!



Recently, Greensburg - Decatur County Public Library  locations have experienced a variety of instances of vandalism, violent acts between patrons, and theft.  As a result, we have decided that now is the time to take uniform and consistent steps to ensure the safety of our patrons, staff and facilities.
This update in security measures will take the form of a security camera system, staff training, and stronger enforcement of the Library Rules of Conduct policy.
The Library Board of Trustees began actively pursuing the addition of security cameras when the Westport Community Building (which houses our Westport Branch Library) added a security camera system earlier this year. The new camera system for the Greensburg Library should be in place by the start of Summer Reading, June 3rd.  
In addition, we are writing a Library's Rules of Conduct policy to address expected patron behavior in the Library and expanding staff training/resources for dealing with security issues.  
In the next few months, patrons will likely notice additional signage and stronger enforcement of the Library behavior expectations.  
No camera system or policy can catch everything. We also rely on our patrons to alert Library Administration to potential (or active) problems.  All reports are confidential and will be addressed in a professional manner.  
We want our Library to be a safe, friendly, and comfortable resource for Decatur County.   We believe that enhanced security measures are an important part of our service to the community.   

Contact Andrea at aingmire@greensburglibrary.org
or at 812-663-2826
 
  Laura Jo's Book Nook

We have so many wonderful new books at the library. It feels so good to see the shiny new cover, open a book for the first time, and just inhale the new book smell. Many people just browse the new book shelves....and, who can blame them? Here are a few for you to enjoy hearing about.

Books Always Everywhere
by Jane Blatt
This book is a celebration of books and babies. For little ones, books can be anything from a chair to a tower to a hat. And, when they discover the magical world inside a book...well, that's the best part!

Shhh!  We Have a Plan
by Chris Haughton
Four friends creep through the woods, and what do they spot? An exquisite bird high
in a tree!
The littlest one tells him, "Shhh! We have a plan."  And, they begin their adventure.

100 Things That Make
Me Happy

by Amy Schwartz
The book is an endearing tribute to one hundred everyday things worth celebrating...like hula hoops....or double scoops of ice cream...or swimming pools. It's a wonderful way to enjoy the simple pleasures that surround us with your child.

If I Wrote a Book About You
by Stephany Aulenback
If I wrote a book about you and how wonderful you are, I would write it everywhere," says a mother to her child.  And she does...with the branches of the trees, the sand at the beach, and even the rays of the sun.

Hello, I'm Johnny Cash
by G. Neri
This is Johnny's story in beautiful free verse, introducing us to an ordinary boy with an extraordinary talent who grew up in extreme poverty, faced incredible challenges, and found his calling by always be true to the gift of his voice.

Star Wars: the Adventures of Luke Skywalker,
Jedi Knight

by Tony Diterlizzi
This classic tale of good vs. evil shines anew in this picture book which pairs the paintings of Ralph McQuarrie with the text of Tony Diterlizzi from the New York Times.  It will captivate Star Wars fans old and new.

Those were some new picture books.  We also have new chapter books.

Andi Under Pressure
by Amanda Flower

Andi and Colin are excited to go to a science camp. But, after some pranks...one that goes too far, they must unravel the secrets behind the chemistry department.

The Case of the Bug on the Run: A First Kids Mystery
by Martha Freeman
Tessa loves pets, so when she finds out that a hissing cockroach at the National Zoo might meet a terrible fate, how can she resist adopting it?  The rest of the family is not so thrilled, especially when the giant cockroach ends up missing.

Amelia Bedelia Goes Wild
by Herman Parish
Amelia Bedelia has an amazing idea! She decides to build a zoo in her backyard.  But, when a real squirrel monkey escapes from the real city zoo, her backyard zoo becomes the talk of the town!

Danny's Doodles: The Squirting Donuts
by David A. Adler
In Danny's 4th grade class, all of a sudden his teacher has gone from being a rampant rule-enforcer to a quiet excuse accepter. Has she been replaced by an alien? Has she undergone a top-secret personality makeover?

Danny Doodles book cover


Book Nook is written by
Assistant Children's Librarian,
Laura Jo Tebbe. 
She can be contacted at ljtebbe@greensburglibrary.org.
 
Vanessa's Picks

Fiction:

The Children's Crusade
by Ann Packer

The Fair Fight
by Anna Freeman

House of Echoes
by Brendan Duffy

The Lady from Zagreb
by Philip Kerr

Sisters of Heart and Snow by Margaret Dilloway

Where They Found Her
by Kimberly McCreight

Non-Fiction:

The Intimate Bond: How Animals Shaped Human History
by Brian Fagan

Rain: A Natural and
Cultural History

by Cynthia Barnett

Natural Born Heroes: How a Daring Band of Misfits Mastered the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance by Christopher McDougall

The Nourishing Homestead:  One Back-to-the-Land Family's Plan for Cultivating Soil, Skills, and Spirit
by Ben and Penny Hewitt

Work Rules! Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead
by Laszlo Bock

The Lost Girls:
The True Story of the Cleveland Abductions and the Incredible Rescue of Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry, and Gina Dejesus
by John Glatt

The Lost Girls book cover

Do you have a book request or suggestion for Vanessa?
Email her at vmartin@greensburglibrary.org
 
New in the Teen Studio

The Unlikely Hero of Room 13 B
by Teresa Roten

The Start of Me and You
by Emery Lord

The Truth Commission: or How Three Intrepid Art Students Got
 to the Bottom of One
Unexpectedly Dark Secret
by Susan Juby

Mosquitoland
by David Arnold
Mosquitoland book cover

The Cemetery Boys
by Heather Brewer

Eden West
by Pete Hautman

Shadow Scale
by Rachel Hartman

Every Last Promise
by Kristin Halbrook

None of the Above
by I.W. Gregorio

The Dead I Know
by Scot Gardner

What If I'm an Atheist: A Teen's Guide to Exploring a Life Without Religion
by David Seidman


Do you have a book request or program suggestion for
Teen Librarian, Lori Durbin?
Email her at ldurbin@greensburglibrary.org
Making Copies at the Library

Due to community request, the Library is pleased to announce the addition of a new public copier. This copier will make two-sided copies in both black and white, and color. Patrons may use the copier independently by using the coin slot that takes both $1 and $5 bills and change. Copy prices are 10˘ for black and white and 25˘ for color. This price is for each side of a page.

Copy machine  
 
Greensburg Public Library hours:

Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday:
Closed

Westport Branch Library hours:

Monday - Thursday: 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Friday and Sunday:
Closed
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Library Closings

The Library will be closed on

Friday, May 1 for staff training

and

Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Thank you!
 
Give un Take Garden Club
Annual Plant Sale
Friday, May 22
2 - 6 p.m.
at the Farmer's Market on the downtown square
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The Give Un Take Garden Club plants, weeds and cares for the flower beds at the entrance to the Library. We appreciate their volunteer hours and the beautiful flower beds they provide!
 
Meet our staff!

Judy Dent

Judy has been with the Library for eight years. She is part of our Circulation staff, working the adult check out desk. She also processes books and audio books. Her co-workers appreciate Judy's willingness to take on whatever task needs doing and her ability to organize work space! Judy says that her favorite part of her job is the people she works with, but she enjoys everything she does at the Library. In her free time, Judy enjoys reading, watching movies and dining out. Her favorite author is Nicholas Sparks. Judy has two daughters, a son, six grandchildren and six great-granchildren.

Kristen Chambers

Kristen is the Library's newest student page. She has only been working for the Library for three weeks. She follows in older sister Katelyn's footsteps, as Katelyn is leaving the Library for college in the fall. In addition to Katelyn, Kristen has another sister, Megan, two cats and two dogs. Kristen was homeschooled through the eighth grade and now attends Greensburg High School where she is on the Academic Team, Speech Team and in Spanish club. Her favorite pastimes are reading and spending time with her grandparents.
Her favorite books are The River of Times series.
Kristen's job will include shelving books and other materials and helping with patrons.
Welcome, Kristen!

Katelyn Chambers

A senior at the Greensburg High School, Katelyn has been at the Library for 2 years as a student page. She says that she "loves the people that I work with and the people who come in to the Library."
When she is not in school or working, Katelyn loves to read, paint and draw. She will be attending Ball State in the fall, majoring in graphic design management and photography. Katelyn can't decide on a favorite book, but she lists her favorite quote as, "Morality, like art, means drawing a line someplace" by Oscar Wilde.
 
Programs and Events
    
Children

We're gearing up for Summer Reading!
 Join us for the kick-off on
Wednesday, June 3rd!

This year's theme is
Summer Reading Logo

Teens
 
Teen Tuesday - Card Games after school
Tuesday, May 19
3:30 - 5:00
Stop by the Library after school to eat snacks and play cards. Game to be decided by the group. Sign up here



Adults

Knit Night 
Tuesday, May 12
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
 Meeting for those interested in fiber crafts. Knitting, crochet, and all forms of needlework welcome!
No registration required.

Computer Fundamentals
Thursday, May 14
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
 Are you interested in getting started with computers, but unsure where to begin? Your library has the tools you need to help cross the digital divide! This monthly recurring class aimed at novice computer learners will cover the fundamentals of computer hardware and software, including how to use a mouse and save files to your computer. This class is limited to 10 registrants, but will be offered monthly except for June and December. Register here.

  Flip Flop Door Hanger Craft
Tuesday, May 19
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
 Get ready for summer with this cute flip flop door hanger! This is an easy craft, so come to relax, visit, have a few snacks and go home with something you made yourself! Bring a friend for a fun night out!  Space is limited. Registration required - click here

Computer Class
Thursday, May 28
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
 An e-mail account is your key to unlocking hundreds
of online services, and if you don't have one yet,
this class is for you! By the end of class, each participant will create a new e-mail account. We
will also cover the basics of sending and receiving e-mail and attachments.
Registration required - click here.


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Library Board Meeting
The next Library Board meeting will be on Tuesday, May 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the
conference room. The public is welcome
to attend. 
 
Did You Ever Wonder...

about the Indy 500 traditions?


The Indianapolis 500 
The Greatest Spectacle in Racing!

That phrase - The Greatest Spectacle in Racing - was first heard on Race Day in 1955. While made famous by Sid Collins, chief announcer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network broadcast of the "500," it was actually a young lady who coined it. Dating back into the mid-1920s, radio broadcasts of the "500" typically consisted of a few minutes of coverage of the start and the finish, with brief updates in between, aired every 15 or 30 minutes. When the track created its own network in 1952, this same format was continued. In 1953, however, history was made when the race was covered in its entirety, with no breaks at all except for commercials. When representatives of the skyrocketing number of subscribing stations were asked for comments and feedback, the most common request was that their engineers could be alerted to an impending commercial break by use of a standard
"out cue." The request was turned over to the sales staff of Indianapolis radio station WIBC, the network's "flagship" station, and it was a female copywriter in
her early 20s named Alice Greene who suggested
the enduring classic,
"Stay tuned to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing."

Back Home Again in Indiana

Although there are reports that "Indiana," as the song was originally titled when published in 1917, was played by a trackside brass band as Hoosier driver Howdy Wilcox ran out his final laps on the way to winning the 1919 "500," it was not until 1946 that it was sung on race morning. James Melton, of the New York Metropolitan Opera Company, was a collector of classic cars, and was at one time president of the Antique Automobile Club of America. He supplied several of the vehicles which participated in a race-morning lap of classic automobiles around the track in 1946, and approximately 45 minutes before the start of the race, he sang "Indiana" with the Purdue University band over the public address system. It was so well received that he was invited back the following year, and in 1948, it was decided to "move it up" to its current slot in the order of the day, just prior to the firing of the engines. Among Melton's better-known successors have been Mel Tormé, Vic Damone, Dinah Shore, Ed Ames, Peter Marshall, Dennis Morgan and Johnny Desmond, with popular Jim Nabors having missed only a handful of years since 1972.

Balloons Before the Start

It is believed that 1947 was the first year for the release of multi-colored balloons on race morning and that it was Tony Hulman's wife, Mary Fendrich Hulman, who made the suggestion. By 1950, the release had been timed to coincide, as it does to this day, with the final notes of "Back Home Again In Indiana."

Yellow Shirts

From the time the Indianapolis Motor Speedway opened in 1909 until immediately after World War II, all events at the track were policed by the Indiana National Guard. Shortly after Tony Hulman purchased the track in November 1945, one of his right-hand men, Joseph Quinn of the Clabber Girl Baking Powder Company, set up a Board of Safety which sought input from all of the major law enforcement agencies. By 1948, the track's own Safety Patrol had been established, featuring dark-blue uniforms and pith helmets, those of department heads painted gold, and the rank and file, silver. The long-sleeved shirts, made of wool, were extremely uncomfortable to wear, both on a hot day and when soaked with rain. In the early 1970s, some of the senior staff members switched on weekends to considerably more comfortable short-sleeved yellow shirts, while golden plastic "bump" or "batting" helmets replaced the pith helmets. By 1975, all of the blue uniforms had disappeared completely; baseball caps had replaced the bump helmets and the term "yellow shirt" had come into vogue.

Gordon Pipers

The Indianapolis 500 Gordon Pipers, better known as the Gordon Pipers, are a Scottish/Celtic bagpipe band that has been a fixture during Indianapolis 500 ceremonies on Opening Day, Qualification Days, the 500 Festival Parade and Race Day since 1963. Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony Hulman heard a performance by the Pipers in June 1962. Impressed, he invited the band to perform at the 1963 Indianapolis 500 as the "Gasoline Alley Gordon Pipers." Each year, four bagpipers greet the winner of the Indianapolis 500 in Victory Lane for the traditional drink of milk and the Borg-Warner Trophy presentation. These four pipers signify the winning car coming to Victory Lane on four wheels.

Winner's Drink of Milk

Three-time "500" winner Louis Meyer regularly drank buttermilk on a hot day, as his mother had told him it would refresh him, and he consumed some in Victory Lane as a matter of course after earning his third "500" victory in 1936. A dairy industry executive happened to see a photograph of this in the following day's newspaper and, believing it to be regular milk, vowed
to make sure this would be repeated in the coming years. Milk was part of the Victory Lane ceremony between 1937 and 1941 and then again in 1946, the first year after World War II, but disappeared between 1947 and 1955. The tradition was revived in 1956
and continues to this day.

Borg Warner Trophy

The Borg-Warner Trophy, which was commissioned in 1935 by the Borg-Warner Automotive Company. In 1936, Indianapolis 500 winner Louis Meyer was the first driver to receive the trophy.

 The Borg-Warner Trophy Specifications are:
*    Trophy height without base: 52 inches
*    Trophy height with base: 64.75 inches (or 5 feet, 4.75 inches)
*    Trophy weight with base: approximately 110 pounds

Why was the distance of 500 miles selected?

Having decided to dispense with multi-race programs and concentrate on one major race for 1911, Speedway leader Carl Fisher and his partners envisioned an event that would appeal to the public by lasting approximately seven hours between mid-morning and late afternoon. A distance of 500 miles was settled upon, and Ray Harroun won the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911 in six hours, 42 minutes and eight seconds in the six cylinder Marmon Wasp with an average 74.59 miles per hour.

Wasp
Six cylinder Marmon Wasp driven by Ray Harroun in the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911.

Visit www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com for more information on the
Greatest Spectacle in Racing!
 

Community
CORNER

Each month the newsletter highlights
events in our community that might
be of interest to you.
These are not Library events.
Please contact the appropriate people for more information.

Spring Fling
May 2, 2015
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Farm and Home Building, Decatur County Fairgrounds
Phone: 812-663-3000
WTRE hosts this Mother's Day event with a focus on Spring and the ladies. 25+ vendors.

Music on the Square
Friday, May 8
7 - 9 p.m.
Top Hat Blues Revue
www.artsingreensburg.org
www.visitgreensburg.com
Held at the gazebo on the downtown square.
This free concert is sponsored by the Arts and Cultural Council of Decatur County and Visit Greensburg.

Chargers' Car and Truck Show and Garage Sale
May 9th, 2015
North Decatur Elementary School
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The North Decatur PTO is sponsoring the second annual Chargers' Car and Truck Show and Garage Sale! All proceeds go towards new playground equipment for North Decatur Elementary School. Cars and trucks may pre-enter or enter the day of the show.  Last year, the gym was packed with garage sale items, and shoppers were excited to find great deals on many high quality items. We hope to have another great sale this year!


Fisher 5 Mile Big Wheel Race
May 9th, 2015
3:00 p.m.
Downtown Greensburg
Phone: 812-222-0037
Join us Downtown for the 4th Annual Adult Big Wheel 5 Mile race in honor of Greensburg's own Carl Fisher. Once more, teams will compete in races downtown. This year, we've added a razor wheel race, a box car fun run, and a car show!

2015 Color Me Green 5K Run/Walk
May 9th, 2015
Check-in and registration @ 8 AM
Decatur County 4-H Fairgrounds
Phone: 812-663-8388
Cost: Cash Donation
The 2015 Color Me Green 5K run/walk is sponsored by the Decatur County 4-H junior leaders. All proceeds from this event go to charity. The event is open to everyone, and the first 100 participants will receive either a white 4-H t-shirt or green sunglasses. Check-in and registration will begin at 8 a.m., the run itself will start at 9 a.m.

Glenn Miller Orchestra
May 15, 2015
7:00 pm
Greensburg Community High School Auditorium
www.artsingreensburg.org
Phone: 812-663-8600
Cost: $25.00
Live and in concert, the Glenn Miller Orchestra! Tickets are limited, so get yours now. You can purchase tickets at these Greensburg locations: Art on the Square Gallery, Doerflinger's Insurance, and It's Your Dime. Call 812.663.8600 for more information.

Out of the Darkness Walk
May 16, 2015
 12 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Greensburg Community High School Track
Email: leslie.thackery@dignitymemorial.com
The Out of the Darkness Community Walks are 3-5 mile walks taking place in over 250 communities across the country this year, with the proceeds benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). By walking in the Out of the Darkness Community Walks, you will be walking with thousands of other walkers nationwide to raise money for AFSP's vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, and provide support for survivors of suicide loss. In deciding to walk you are taking us a step closer to making suicide prevention a national priority.