Meet Our New Staff We're excited to welcome two new team members, Katie and Nate, to the Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library team. They have been a great addition to our staff and have already dived right into helping with programming and events! You can read below to learn more about who they are and their experience at the library so far. What is a hobby or interest that you enjoy outside of work? Katie: I'm an author and artist, so I enjoy working on my original stories and practicing my skills! Nate: I really enjoy bowling! I was on my high school bowling varsity team for two years and still enjoy bowling in leagues even now! What is your favorite book or favorite author? Katie: The Skyhunter Duology by Marie Lu Nate: Tokyo Vice by Jake Adelstein What is your favorite memory from working at the library so far? Katie: Some of my favorite memories have been helping run programs and seeing how much fun everyone has! I especially love running our DnD program! Nate: So far, my favorite memory has been presenting my first program at the library. I can't wait for the next one! If you could live in any book, which one would it be? Katie: The Tea Dragon Society by Kay O'Neill. I love the idea of having a dragon as a companion. Nate: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi. It's a super cozy atmosphere, and offers the chance to do something lifechanging. 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: 1-5 (beginning September 7, 2025) 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. Subscribe to our email newsletter for the latest updates! Scan the code. Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library - Pleasant Hill Digital Resources Check out our databases: Mango Language Did you know our library offers a free language learning database? Meet Mango Languages! Mango is a personalized and adaptive program that provides tools and guidance to help you learn at from either the comfort of your home or on the go in your busy life! Mango can be downloaded as an app on your preferred device, or it can also be accessed on your desktop. Mango also offers Family Profiles to help families learn together! Choose from over 70 world languages and dialects, including English and American Sign Language, and you'll be surprised at how quickly your language familiarity and confidence grows!
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