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MISSION
STATEMENT
The goal of the Patrick Henry School District Public
Libraries is to provide a pleasant and user friendly environment to assist you
in your life-long learning process.
Lori Tietje
Library Director
Patrick Henry School District Public Libraries
tietjelo@oplin.org
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SERVICES
Books, magazines, videos, DVD’s, audio books, computer games, newspapers, copier, fax service, homebound delivery service, storytimes, laminator, interlibrary loan, microfilm reader printer, microfilm records, computer internet access, summer reading programs. The Deshler Edwin Wood Memorial Library houses The Henry County Genealogy Society’s collection.
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The Patrick Henry Public Libraries were formed when the Patrick Henry School District was created in November of 1964. Deshler Edwin Wood Memorial Library, Hamler Branch Library, and Malinta Branch Library are public libraries that also serve as school libraries for grades K-8. Deshler Library is connected to the elementary school by a breezeway. Hamler Library is located on the lower level at the north end of the middle school. Malinta Library is located on the second floor of the elementary school. The school has an elevator for those unable to use the stairs.
Deshler Edwin Wood Memorial
Library
The Deshler Library was started through the initiative of the Deshler
Chamber of Commerce in March 1924. It was located in the basement of the
Deshler School.
In 1961 Mr. Richard Jones, then Superintendent of the Deshler School, and
the library board, saw the need for new library facilities. Through their
efforts, and in cooperation with the board of education, the Edwin Wood
legacy, and savings of the library board through levies, a new building was
erected. The new building was dedicated in May 1962.
Deshler Library went to an automation system in August of 2003. We now
electronically check out books. Our card catalog is now on-line along with
69 other libraries in the SEO system. Patrons with library cards may now
borrow books, videos, CD’s, DVD’s, books on tape, magazine, and eBooks from
the other libraries in the SEO system. Patron’s under 18 years of age must
have a permission slip signed by their parent or guardian.
Hamler Branch Library
The Hamler Library was started with the help of the Wide-A-Wake Club, in
1941. The library was located in their club room. The library was moved to
the Hamler School in July 1943. In June of 2005 the Hamler
Branch Library moved to its present location at 230 Randolph Street after
the Hamler Middle School was moved to its new location at the Patrick Henry
High School campus.
Malinta Branch Library
Malinta Branch Library has been in existence since the formation of Patrick
Henry School District. Actual work on the library began October 27, 1969.
January 5, 1970 the Malinta Library opened officially for use by the public
and school. The local library staff had donated over 150 dollars for
equipment and supplies. At opening the library contained 5,000 books.
Employees:
Lori Tietje: Director
Debra Wensink: Branch Manager - Deshler
Ramona Malinowski: Branch Manager - Hamler
Gwenn Maas: Branch Manager - Malinta
Tamara Johnson: Children’s Librarian
Debbie Burke: Librarian
Abbie Woods: Library Assistant
Rhonda Hogrefe: Clerk – Treasurer
Board of Trustees
Dennis Parker: President
Barbara Schnabele: Vice-President
Sandra Honeman: Secretary
Roger Parker: Trustee
Jerry Niese: Trustee
Kim Jacobs: Trustee
Shelley Bergstedt: Trustee
