Friends of DCL Fall Newsletter 2013

Newsletter Fall 2013 Friends Board of Directors: Daryl Gonchoroff, President Barbara Stratton, Vice Pres.

Sandra Abbott, Secretary Mike Kimber, Treasurer Lynn Berman Rosanne David Nancy Ebersole Sharon Falso

Mark Your Calendar for These Upcoming Special Fall Events Afghan and Pillow Raffle, Tickets on Sale Now at the DCL Win an handknitted afghan. Drawing will be Nov. 2 at 4 pm.

Karen Hicks Larry Hoefler Mary Kelly Judith Lucht Joe Macie Gretchen Roberts Sharon Royce Irene Small Sibyl Smith Faith Van Voolen V. Ann Wright

Trustees Annual Appeal mailing, Wed., Oct. 2, 9:30 am to 1 pm Email Carol Youngs, cyoungs@onlib.org, or call DCL to volunteer.

Watch your mailbox for the Annual Appeal by DCL Trustees.

Antiques Appraisal Event, sponsored by DCL Friends, Sat., Oct. 5 from 10 am to 1 pm, in ShoppingTown Mall, across from RiteAid DCL Annual Healthy Living Senior Fair, Fri. Oct. 25, 10 am - 2 pm Exhibitors in ShoppingTown Mall, Main Corridor (2nd Floor)

Editor: Brian Abbott DeWitt Community Library Hours Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Friday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The DeWitt Community Library is located in Shoppingtown Mall.

(315) 446-3578

Support Your Library and the DCL Friends at Barnes & Noble Bookfair, Sat., Oct. 26 to Fri., Nov. 1 Children’s Halloween Storytime, Sat., Oct. 26 at 11 am

By DCL Friends at Barnes & Noble, Erie Blvd East, DeWitt Book Signing by Gina Damico, Sat., Oct. 26 at 1 pm At Barnes & Noble, Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt Book and Bake Sale, Fri., Nov. 1 and Sat., Nov. 2, 10 am to 4 pm At the DeWitt Community Library in ShoppingTown Mall

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Library Antiques Appraisal Event Have Your Antiques Appraised on Saturday, October 5, 2013 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Across from RiteAid at ShoppingTown Mall Allan Storinge of the Syracuse Antique Exchange will be on hand to appraise your treasures.

1 item verbally appraised for $3.00 or 2 items verbally appraised for $5.00.

First come, first served.

Appraisal fee on the day of this event is your admission and supports the Friends of the DeWitt Community Library. Light refreshments served.

Please note: The owner is responsible for any loss or damage to items brought for appraisal.

Photos of large or fragile items may be brought instead.

Our Special Thanks to Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc. and ShoppingTown Mall for their support.

DCL Annual Healthy Living Senior Fair Friday, October 25, 2013 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm D C L S e n i o r F a i r

New Exhibitor Location: Main Corridor, on 2nd Floor of ShoppingTown Mall

The DeWitt Community Library’s Senior Fair is bigger and better this year. More than 50 exhibitors from area organizations, agencies, and businesses will be on hand to share information about their services and programs for Seniors. Free screenings for blood pressure, hearing, and spine will be offered, and Seniors may attend lectures in the Library on topics of interest to them. The exhibitors are scheduled to be in the main corridor (2nd Floor) of ShoppingTown Mall with an informational/ greeting booth in the JCPenney's Court.

Book & Bake Sale

SPONSORED BY THE DEWITT COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND THE FRIENDS OF THE DEWITT COMMUNITY LIBRARY

Fall Book & Bake Sale!

Browse our selection of books, CDs, DVDs, and more.

Each item is $1.00.*

FRIDAY, NOV. 1 & SATURDAY, NOV. 2 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM AT THE DCL IN SHOPPINGTOWN MALL DISCOVER A TREASURE TO READ; ENJOY A TREAT TO TASTE! Home-made baked goods will be for sale by the DCL Friends during our Library’s Book and Bake Sale. Get some sweets to treat yourself or to share with friends and family. * Unless otherwise marked. Donation goes to support DCL programs and services.

Win a Handmade Afghan and Pillow This afghan is machine washable and knitted by our Friends Board member, Lynn Berman. Raffle tickets can be purchased now at the Library’s circulation desk or at the Book and Bake Sale. You do not need to be present to win, if you provide us with contact info on your raffle ticket.

Raffle Tickets are $2 each or 3 tickets for $5.

Tickets on Sale Now in the Library.

Support the DCL Friends.

Drawing will be Sat., Nov. 2 @ 4pm.

You do not need to be present to win.

BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKFAIR Support the Friends of DeWitt Community Library Saturday, Oct. 26th through Friday, Nov. 1st Barnes and Noble, 3454 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt Present the DCL’s Bookfair Voucher ID# 11101201 (available at the Library and at www.dewlib.org) and a percentage of your purchase will help support the Library and programs sponsored by the DCL Friends. It doesn’t cost you a dime. But remember to bring the enclosed B&N Bookfair Voucher for the DCL Friends to receive credit at time of your purchase!

To kickoff the DCL Bookfair Fundraiser, join the DCL Friends at Barnes and Noble in DeWitt for

HALLOWEEN STORYTIME

The DCL Friends Read Go Away, Big Green Monster by Ed Emberley Saturday, Oct. 26th, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Followed by a spooky craft and a treat!

Come see your DCL Friends Board members in costumes.

BOOK SIGNING Saturday, Oct. 26th, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

Talk with Gina Damico, author of new teen book, Rogue.

There’s more than just books. There’s CDs, DVDs, and educational toys. This year your in-store purchase of NOOK eReaders and accessories are eligible Bookfair purchases.

Can’t come? Visit bn.com/bookfairs to support us online from 10/26/2013 to 10/31/2013 But be sure to enter Bookfair ID 11101201 at checkout.

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Thank you

Honor a Special Person or Occasion Celebrate a special event or show appreciation for a special person. Your unique and personalized gift will help support the DeWitt Community Library and the Friends of the DeWitt Community Library. Your donation can be specified to purchase adult, teen, or children’s books in the subject area of interest to the person that you wish to honor.

Each tribute card is a minimum donation of $5.00.

A donation of $25.00 buys a tribute card and a book plate in honor of the recipient will be placed in a new library book. You can specify the general subject and library staff will select new materials based on library need.

Tribute cards are burgundy ink on ivory card stock; inside there is room for personalization.

Mail or bring the portion below to: DeWitt Community Library , 3649 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt, NY 13214 or call us at (315) 446 - 3578 .

DONOR:

Send Individual Tribute to:

NAME :____________________________________ NAME:_______________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________ ADDRESS:____________________________ ___________________________________________ ______________________________________ IN HONOR OF: _____________________________ OCCASION:___________________________ Special Message, if any:___________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ Please circle your choice to send card to: (1) honoree or (2) donor. A check for $ __________ is enclosed.

Please make checks payable to: Friends of the DeWitt Community Library.

Join the DCL Friends Today!

Help Support DCL Programs

Membership Application Contributions are Tax-Deductible Today’s Date: ____________

This summer, the DCL Friends sponsored 7 Special Family Events to promote the summer reading program. The Friends also sponsored a program on “Green Beret Medic, Vietnam and Life Afterword” and on “From Small Ale to Big Lager: Changing the American Palate, 1880—1960.” The DCL Friends purchased video equipment to be used for future programs, including the Library’s memory book and the teen video projects.

Thanks to those who have joined or renewed their Friends membership. Your membership makes this possible. Invite your friends to join the DCL Friends.

Memberships are valid for one year from the date that you join or renew.

Special thanks to our DCL Friends who support our Library as Business Members.

Bakergirl Dessert Co., Inc. DeWitt, NY 13214 Contact by email: baker_girl@verizon.net

Member’s Name ___________________________ Address __________________________ City ___________ State ___ Zip _______ Phone _________ E-mail ______________ Membership Level (Check one) □ □ □ □

Senior-60 or over Senior Family Individual Family

$5.00 $10.00 $10.00 $25.00

(includes two adults and all children 18/under)

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Business/Professional

$35.00

Donations My check includes an additional contribution to the Friends in the amount of $_________ If Gift Membership, this Gift is for the above person from Name _____________________

Rev. Helen C. Baylies, Syracuse, NY

Address ____________________ Please make checks payable to

Dr. Kurt D’Amico, DDS, Dental Gallery

“Friends of DeWitt Community Library.”

4933 Jamesville Road, Jamesville, NY 13078

Mail this form to: Friends of DeWitt Community Library

Tile and Carpet Town, 3195 Erie Blvd East

ShoppingTown Mall

DeWitt, NY 13214

3649 Erie Blvd. East DeWitt, NY 13214

Owera Vineyards, 5276 East Lake Rd., Cazenovia, NY 13035 Onondaga Ski Club, Syracuse, NY Website: Onondagaskiclub.org Anne B. Ruffer, Attorney, 101 S. Salina, Syracuse, NY 13201