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Summer Reading Is Almost Here!

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The annual Summer Reading Program is only two weeks away! Join us this summer (May 24-July 2) as we celebrate animals with the theme, Tails and Tales.

We have reading programs for all ages:

  • Rubber Duck Club (ages 0-4)
  • School Age (ages 5-18)
  • Adults

Everyone can participate to earn a FREE book and entries into our grand-prize drawing for a Walmart gift card!

Plus, we’ll have opportunities for smaller prizes and gift cards along the way.

Stop by the library, or visit our website, on or after May 17 to pick up your reading tracker. And stay tuned to our event calendar or Facebook page for more details about specific activities we are planning. We hope to see you this summer!

summer reading flyer

Additional Closures for Construction

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The Centerville Public Library will be CLOSED on Monday and Tuesday, April 12-13, 2021, for construction work. We apologize for the inconvenience and expect to reopen on Wednesday, April 14. If you have any questions, please call us at 765-855-5223. Thank you for your patience during this project.

Temporary Closure for Construction

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The Centerville Public Library will be CLOSED on Wednesday and Thursday, April 7-8, 2021, for construction work. We apologize for the inconvenience and expect to reopen on Friday, April 9. If you have any questions, please call us at 765-855-5223. Thank you for your patience during this project.

STEAM Activity Kits

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The Centerville Public Library now has STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Kits for young patrons to borrow with their library card. We have added six kits, three that should interest children in PreK – Grade 3, and three that should appeal to older students in grades 4 and up. These kits can be checked out on a Centerville library card for one week, with one renewal (limit one kit per family). We ask patrons to please return these kits to the Youth Services desk or to a staff member during a curbside visit – please do not put the bags in the book drop.

We’re excited to offer these hands-on activities to our patrons. Each kit contains one book and various activities to help kids learn and grow. Reserve a kit today through our online catalog. Or stop by the Youth Services Department.

Current Kits for PreK-Grade 3:

  • All About Dinosaurs
  • I Love Animals
  • Trucks & Tools

Current Kits for Grades 4+:

  • Electronics, Coding & Bots
  • Examine Science & Nature
  • Machines & Contraptions

We hope to add more kits in the future, so stay tuned!

Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium Book Club

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Centerville Public Library is excited to announce we have joined other Indiana libraries in a consortium-wide book club. In this online community, part of the Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium, readers will connect with each other and community members to read and discuss books related to lifelong learning, social issues, literature, psychology and other user-submitted ideas.

And it’s free!  Just get a copy of the book from a preferred source.  Free eBooks are available for download for patrons of Evergreen Indiana public libraries, and patrons can also borrow the book in print or audiobook form from their local Evergreen Indiana library.

The consortium-wide book club for adults is reading and discussing “The Queen’s Gambit: A Novel” by Walter Tevis through May 20th. This coming-of-age novel is the source for the Netflix limited series.

Members can discuss the current book and network with each other on a private online forum. The group will spend about two months on each book, so patrons will have plenty of time to read.

Sign up and learn more here.

It’s Tax Time!

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Update 3/12/21: Federal tax forms and booklets have arrived and are available at no cost.

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Please note, the library will NOT be receiving any state tax forms this year. The Indiana Department of Revenue has informed all libraries that, starting with this tax season, it will no longer provide state income tax forms or state booklets for libraries to distribute to their patrons.

“DOR is encouraging all customers to file electronically to reduce errors and speed up the processing time for returns. Over 2 million Hoosiers may qualify to file their federal and state taxes electronically for free with the Indiana Free File program which can be accessed online at freefile.dor.in.gov.”

The library expects to have federal tax forms soon.

Below are links to help you locate and print tax forms. If you need additional assistance, please make an appointment to visit the library and we can assist you with printing at a cost of 10 cents per page.

Downloadable Tax Forms

From the Director: Fire Suppression Project Underway

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To All Centerville-Center Township Public Library Patrons and Supporters,

Beginning on the First of March and continuing into the month of April, we will be starting the first phase of our renovation project. This will involve the installation of a fire suppression system which will make our library a safer space. As this will be an extensive project which will cover the entire interior of the library, our hours and services may vary until the project is completed. I do apologize in advance if this interrupts your usual use of our facilities and materials but rest assured that, as soon as we are able, we will be resuming regular operations. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at read@centervillelibrary.info or give us a call at 765-855-5223. We remain dedicated to serving our community through this part of the project and we will certainly make every effort to continue providing the same service that the members of this community have come to expect.

Stay tuned to our website or Facebook page for important service announcements as the project progresses.

Curran Koehler
Director

New Storytime at Home Kits

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Storytime at Home Kits

The Centerville-Center Township Public Library is excited to introduce new Storytime at Home kits! These themed kits can be checked out on a patron’s library card for one week and come packed with all the books and supplies needed to create a storytime experience at home. Books and activities are geared towards preschoolers and toddlers. Visit the library’s online catalog to reserve a kit, or call the library at 765-855-5223 for more information.

Centerville Public Library Offers Mobile Patron App

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Evergreen Indiana, of which the Centerville Public Library is a part, recently announced the release of a dedicated mobile app for both Android and iOS devices. Centerville Public Library cardholders may search the Evergreen Indiana catalog and manage their accounts from their phone or tablet. 

Features of the app include the ability to easily place and manage holds, check what items are out on your account, check and pay fines, and get information about participating libraries, such as mapped locations and hours. App users can add the accounts of other members of their household, making it easy for parents to manage children’s accounts as well.  The app also includes a digital replica of the library card barcode, which can be used at the library checkout desks. 

The Evergreen Indiana Library app may be downloaded from your favorite app store.

Get the Android app!

Get the iOS app!

Introducing Automatic Renewals

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The Centerville Public Library has implemented automatic-renewals for items checked out on patron accounts. This means eligible items will be renewed automatically and patrons do not have to log in to their accounts or ask library staff to renew materials.

When will my item automatically renew?

The Evergreen Indiana system will attempt to renew your item on the due date. If successful, the due date will be extended a full loan period. If unsuccessful, you will be expected to return your item on the original due date. If you have given us your email address, you will receive an email indicating whether or not items on your account were renewed. Please make sure your email address is up-to-date by logging into your library account or calling us at 765-855-5223. If you are unsure of the status of your check-outs, you can always log in to your account or call the library to inquire.

Sample of successful auto-renewal notification:

sample email

Sample of blocked auto-renewal notification:

sample email

Why won’t my item auto-renew?

An item will NOT automatically renew if:

  • Another library user has requested it.
  • The item has reached its maximum number of renewals.
  • Your account is blocked due to maximum overdue items, lost items, or unpaid charges over $10.
  • Your account is expired. (Please visit the library to renew your account.)
  • The item is a digital item through Overdrive/Libby.
  • The item was loaned through SRCS, Indiana’s Statewide Remote Circulation Service, not Evergreen.

Can I renew my item early?

Yes, if you prefer, you may renew items early by logging into your Evergreen account or calling the library.

Can I opt-out of auto-renewals?

No, auto-renew is an automated process that applies to all Centerville Public Library cardholders. If you do not wish to keep an item when it renews, please return it when you are finished.

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