4 TMCPL Annex at Hobart Government Center 510 W. Water St., Suite 210 Troy, Ohio 45373 Local History & Genealogy Center (937) 339-0502 ext. 300 or (937) 335-4082 Mon & Wed: 10-7 Tue, Thu & Fri: 10-4 Sat: 10-2 Sun: Closed Maker Lab (937) 703-4275 Mon-Thur: 10-7 Fri & Sat: 10-4 Sun: CLOSED Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library 12 N. Main St., Pleasant Hill, Ohio 45359 (937) 676-2731 Mon & Thur: 11-7 Tue, Wed & Fri: 9-5 Sat: 9-1 Sun: CLOSED Troy-Miami County Public Library 419 W. Main St., Troy, Ohio 45373 (937) 339-0502 Troy Main Branch & Outreach Services Mon-Thur: 9-8 Fri: 9-5 Sat: 9-4 Sun: CLOSED People Make a Library, Not Just Books While books have always been and will continue to be the heart of a library, its true essence lies in the community that uses it and nurtures it and the staff that runs its programs and services, making it a vibrant place for connection. At our library, we are fortunate to have the support of generous funders in our community who recognize the value of our work. Their contributions enable us to undertake projects that would otherwise be impossible due to limited state funding. The Troy Foundation made the Friendly Forest and new study room possible. The Ohio Department of Education funded the new audiovisual equipment in our two meeting rooms. The Friends of the Library fund our summer reading program. Ongoing initiatives, such as Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, receive funding from UVMC’s Community Benefits Fund and the Miami County United Way. Period products are provided through support from Period Kits Ohio, and the Children’s Hunger Alliance funded last summer’s meals for children. Even our new HVAC system—set to be installed in the coming months—was partially funded by a $500,000 grant from the state’s One-Time Strategic Community Investment Funds. Securing these funds requires dedicated staff willing to seek out opportunities, apply for grants, demonstrate the community’s needs to funders, and follow up on implementation. One such staff member is our social worker, who has worked with Period Kits Ohio for the past year to ensure that anyone in need has access to period products In Ohio, one in three low-income women report missing work, school, or similar commitments due to lack of access to period supplies and this includes our neighbors. Almost 10% of Miami County residents live in poverty. From the Director’s Desk Another one of these dedicated staff members is our Programs & Services Manager, who handled our summer food program. Last summer, through a grant from the Children’s Hunger Alliance, we distributed more than 22,000 meals to children. Some were surprised by the local need, but the numbers tell a clear story—more than 11% of all children in Miami County live in poverty, and during the summer, they lose access to free or reduced-price school meals. Families were deeply grateful to receive food in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. It took a dedicated team of staff and volunteers to handle food drop-offs, packing, and distribution each week. At Troy-Miami County Public Library, our management team alone has a combined 153 years of experience within the Troy library system. Many of our staff have also worked in other library systems, bringing invaluable expertise to our community. But none of what we do would be possible without the unwavering support of the people we serve. Get news from the library in your inbox! Stay up to date on the resources, materials, and events available from Troy-Miami County Public Library, Outreach Services, Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library in Pleasant Hill, Local History & Genealogy Center, and the Maker Lab, both located in the TMCPL Annex at Hobart Government Center. Scan the code or visit https://tmcpl.org/content/subscribe-librarys-newsletter
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