NEWSLETTER Discover Connect Learn
Mar - Apr 2014
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
DON’T FORGET TO VOTE ON THE LIBRARY BUDGET PROPOSITION!
Children’s Corner
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YA Cafe
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Netflix
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The Cozy Chair
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Thank You, Donors 4-5 Friends Corner
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Word Search
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DEWITT COMMUNITY LIBRARY ShoppingTown Mall 3649 Erie Blvd. East DeWitt, NY 13214-1799 (315) 446 – 3578
www.dewlib.org HOURS:
Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Friday & Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Sundays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2014.
The primary source of the Library’s funding is voted on by you, Jamesville-Dewitt School District residents. Taxpayers’ contributions now constitute more than 95% of our annual income.
come to expect.
Please take the time to vote on the Library Budget Proposition on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. The vote is held at the JamesvilleDeWitt High School Main Gym Foyer from This year, the DCL proposition on the May 7am to 9pm, the same day and place 20th ballot is for an additional $28,932. where you vote for the Jamesville-DeWitt This equals an increase over the 2013 School District budget. budget proposition of a very modest 2.257% (within the tax cap levy limit es- For information about voting requirements, tablished by New York State). please contact us at (315) 446-3578 or call the Jamesville-DeWitt School District This small increase, which means pennies Office at (315) 445-8300. more per day for most residents, will allow - Wendy Scott the Library to continue providing the serExecutive Director vices and programs that its patrons have
DCL BOARD
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On Thursday, February 13th, The DeWitt Community Library Board held its annual meeting. New Board members and officers were elected.
tene Gantos, Secretary.
The DCL welcomes these new board members and congratulates current board members on their new roles. For the full The new board members are Nina Brown, roster of Library Board members, please Nana Ross, and Irene Scruton. The newly see the sidebar on the back page of this elected Board officers are Steven Lux, newsletter. President; Mary Keib Smith, Vice President; Carl Austin, Treasurer; and Chris-
SPRING BOOK & BAKE SALE This April, the DeWitt Community Library and the Friends of the DeWitt Community Library are hosting the Spring Book & Bake Sale. Join us on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to browse our selection of gently used books and pick up a yummy treat to enjoy!
Are you looking to donate items for the Library’s book sale?
The DCL accepts most hardcover and paperback fiction or nonfiction, except for dated materials (like almanacs and encyclopedias). We also take DVDs, Blu-rays, and CDs. Sorry, no All items are $1.00*, unless specially VHS or magazines. marked. Discover a treasure to read or enjoy a treat to taste. For more information about our donation policy and the upcoming sale, stop by the *Donation goes to support DCL programs Library, call (315) 446-3578, or visit and services. www.dewlib.org
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DCL NEWSLETTER CHILDREN’S CORNER Bookpacks and Bracelets We’re very excited to share two “kits” we’ve added to our children’s collection. One is Playaway Bookpacks, which allow you to read along with a book while listening to it. Bookpacks contain a set of books and the Playaway all-inone audiobook in a clear hanging bag. They are a wonderful way to help reluctant or struggling readers, as well as those learning English as a Second Language. Some of the titles we’ve purchased are Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and More Stories, Strega Nona and Other Stories From Near and Far, and The Magic School Bus. You can find those titles along with more in the Children’s Room. They may be checked out for three weeks. Happy Reading! The second kit we’ve added is Rainbow Looms. Rubber band bracelets are all the rage with school-aged children and after a successful library program this past December, we thought it would be fun to allow patrons to make bracelets at home. Each kit contains the book Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry by Colleen Dorsey, a Rainbow Loom, and multi-colored rubber bands. These kits are available at the Reference Desk and may be checked out for three weeks. Patrons must pick them up and return them to the DCL; they may not be reserved. Happy Crafting!
I Want Candy Are you looking for something to do during Spring Break week? “Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination” – at the DCL! We’re celebrating all things candy with “Sweets Week” at the library. On Monday, April 21 bring the entire family for Life-Sized Candy Land at 2pm. You become the game piece and the library is the game board. On Tuesday, April 22 celebrate Earth Day with us from 2:00-4:00pm with some eco-friendly crafts and by
making your own dirt cake. Yum! On Wednesday, April 23 at 2:00pm make some Candy Sushi – it’s like real sushi only without the fish! Our “Sweets Week” culminates on Thursday, April 24 with our Willy Wonka Party at 12:30pm. Dress up as your favorite character and enjoy crafts and more. You know we’ll have candy there! Finish off the week by joining us for a LEGO Ninjago Party on Friday, April 25 at 2:00pm. A sweet time will be had by all! We hope to see you at the DCL!
- Jenny Burke Children’s Librarian
Terrific Thursdays The DCL’s program series specially designed for homeschooling families, “Terrific Thursdays”, introduces homeschoolers to Dewitt Community Library’s services and highlights how families can use these resources in the home classroom. In March, “Terrific Thursdays” is all about Internet searching and safety on Thursday, March 20 at 11:30am. DeWitt Library staffers Marc and Scott share some tips and tricks on how to narrow your internet searches and harvest better result quicker. looks to the skies for an astronomical event. Social media and cyberbullying will also be discussed. Then in April, celebrate Earth Day! We all live on a planet that’s 70% water, but what does that water do when it’s not in our glass? Join us on Thursday, April 17 at 11:30am for a hands-on demonstration of the water cycle and learn about the importance of watersheds and how you can make an impact. Presented by Adrienne Canino from Onondaga Earth Corps, a local group that empowers youth to be stewards of their community and environment.
- Emily Wormuth Children’s Librarian
YA CAFÉ Murder, Minecraft, and Mardi Gras
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Families and Teens will be excited about the next few events for them at the library. The DCL is bringing a bit of New Orleans to you on March 1st from 2:00 – 4:00pm. Join us and make an outlandish mask for our Mardi Gras party, then participate in games and great food. We will have traditional King Cake, and of course parade beads to help celebrate.
Our Murder Mystery attendance has been hitting over 20. This popular event is fun for the whole family. Our last Mystery evening was a double murder, and two lucky people went home with movie passes as prizes for putting the right clues together. This quarters Murder Mystery evening is Friday, April 11 from 6:00 – 7:30. See you there!
A new spin on our game nights will be a switch to Minecraft Mania. Play Minecraft and build together or on your own. The library will have accounts, or you can use your own. Join us on March 21st from 6:00 – 7:30 for fun and refresh-
Young Adult Librarian Assistant Director for Patron Services
- Marc Wildman
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Mar - Apr 2014 Netflix Streaming Coming Soon to the Library If you ever wanted to find out what Netflix is all about, now is your chance! Netflix streaming accounts purchased by the Library will be available to check out on Roku streaming devices. If you have a TV and wireless network in your home, just plug in the Roku to your TV, connect it to your Wi-Fi and start watching Netflix content.
This Summer, the DCL will be offering a new online book club, The Cozy Chair. Much like a traditional face-to-face book club, The Cozy Chair discussions will offer more opportunities for everyone to share and chat about our favorite books. Currently, there are four groups planned for the initial launch, including Armchair Sleuths for mystery lovers, and Armchair Explorers for popular science readers.
Netflix has many popular and independent movies as well as TV shows and kids content as well. You can search for a specific title or browse through the categories on the Netflix home screen. Catch up on past seasons of your favorite shows or discover your next favorite movie with free Netflix streaming available on the Roku at the Dewitt Community Library.
- Erin Cassidy Assistant Director for Technology and Digital Services
groups. Keep an eye out for these bookmarks and more information about our online book clubs. We hope to see you online, commenting, mingling, and sharing your reading experiences with fellow booklovers.
- Erin Cassidy Assistant Director for Technology and Digital Services
Official book titles for each group will be revealed in the 2014 Summer Program Guide. The library staff also will be distributing bookmarks in select books relating to Cozy Chair books. The bookmarks will contain information on signing up and participating in our online
DCL WELCOMES NEW OUTREACH LIBRARIAN Goodbye, Kelly B.; Congratulations, Maggie! The DCL is pleased to announce that Bonnie Foster has accepted the position of part-time Reference-Outreach Librarian. She will be replacing Kelly Burkett, who is leaving the area to pursue new adventures. Kelly’s last day at the Library is March 13, and we wish her all the best.
Years later, she’s in a real library. Maggie realized that her true happiness lay in not just working in a library, sorting books and movies, but bringing the passion of the library to the patrons. Bonnie, a former DCL Intern who is currently working with us as a Front Desk Assistant, has a BA in Literature and History from the University of Massachusetts and an MS in Library and Information Science from SU. During her time here at the DCL and in her role as part-time Assistant Children's Services Librarian at Hazard Branch, Bonnie has demonstrated her skills in assisting patrons at the front desk, offering reference services, and participating in programming for children and teens.
Bonnie Margaret Foster – affectionately known as Maggie to friends, family, and colleagues - found her passion for libraries one gloomy, rainy Sunday, when she decided to alphabetize her parents video collection. From there, she did books by subject (using her own vast, 9-year old judgThe DCL welcomes Bonnie in her new role. ment) and then by author.
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THANK YOU, DONORS! The DeWitt Community Library would like to thank all of our donors*. Your donations will help us achieve our goals in 2014 and beyond. George & Sandra Abbott Elaine S. Abrams Nicholas & Cheryl Alger Anonymous—In honor of Wendy Ressler Manuel & Theresa Ares Shirley Ashkin Dr. Sabita Ashutosh Roger & Vicki Baker Edward Balian Rev. Bruce Barden & Rev. Kathleen Barden Donald Barnes Lynette Bartlett Barbara Becker—In honor of Mark Becker Peter Benson Roberta Benvenuti Neal & Naomi Bergman Bruce Berlin Carrie Berse, Chris Skeval & Family Mathilde Bersani Donald Blair & Nancy Dock Dolores Bluman Paul Bocola Deborah Bondi-Ellison Frederick J. Bossong Roger Bourdeau Richard Bowman William & Virginia Brandt Dr. Sharon Brangman Burton & Susan Bregman Mr. & Mrs. James Brennan Harold & Winona Bristol Jerry & Hana Caporaso June Card Beverly Carlson Douglas & Gail Carmichael Mr. & Mrs. Charles C. Chamberlain Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ciciriello John & Regina Clinton James & Lois Cody Lynn Cohen—In honor of Ruth Weiner Norman Cohen Ona Cohn Bregman Jean Comiskey Mr. & Mrs. David Compton Linda E. Cook Jill Copanas Rick & Lisa Cote, Jr. Glenda Crenshaw Mr. & Mrs. Dana Crocker Mary Lou Crowley Murray Daitchman David Daniels Josub & Solange David Anthony & Victoria DeFrancisco Gudrun E. DeLaubenfels Lindsay DeRollo Vivian Derrickson & Deborah Hardy David & Dana DiGennaro & Family Phyllis Diraddo
David K. Dixon Mr. & Mrs. James Dooher David & Robin Drucker Gregory Dunn Suzanne Dunn Lynn Eastwood Nancy Ebersole Martha Ely Brenda Engbretson Robert & Yvonne Engfer Linda Ervin Anita R. Evers Craig Ewart Dorothy R. Fagerstrom Steven Faigen & Bonnie Levy, Esq. Cissie Fairchilds Katherine Flack Gary & Deborah Freeman Martin Fried Gisela R. Gall Mr. & Mrs. Allen Galson Francis Gerace Barbara Gifford Joan Gilels Sandra K. Gingold Glenn Glasford Edward Glassberg Jenny Gluck & Jean Swanger George & Rita Goldberg—In honor of Clara Lubin Mr. & Mrs. Joshua N. Goldberg Nick & Daryl Gonchoroff Drs. Michael & Wendy Gordon Grover Gorton Dr. Louis M. Green & Dr. Nanette S. Sable
Asher & Joanne Greenhouse Joy Gregg—In honor of Hugh C. Gregg Mr. & Mrs. William Griffith Stuart & Margo Groskin Patti Haggerty Roger & Estelle Hahn Burton & Sue Harbison David & Arlene Harris Donald Haswell William & Miesje Havens Jerrold & Barbara Heller John & Mary Beth Henneberry Richard & Janice Hezel Jeffrey R. Higggins Judith Hill Lawrence A. Hoefler Robin & Noelina Hoffman Dr. Philip Holtzapple Dr. William & Sandra Holtzman Joyce D. Homan Merrill J. Hopkins Leonora Hurst Dr. Linda Imboden Yvonne Inman Dr. Abid Iraqi Marcia James Natalie Jivoff
Bob & Cheri Johnson Julie Johnson Christine Kaiser George & Deborah Karalunas Marvin & Gloria Katz Robert M. Kellman Theresa Kelly—In memory of Bernard Kelly Kevin & Mary Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Tom Kenah Steven Kepnes & Arlene Kanter Mike Kimber Molly G. King Richard & Sally Kinsey Karin Kirnie & Family Janice Klodowski Mr. & Mrs. Merrell Knapp Mary Knepper Adriel K. Koe Harvey & Carole Koenig Barry & Kathryn Kogut Bethel Kogut Alan & Myrna Koldin Adolfine Konefal Kathleen Kotz—In honor of son, Bill Poli Peter & Jean Koveos Thomas & Judith Kowalski Dr. Sonia Kragh Jeannie Kramer Ann Kronner Marie Kunder David & Marjorie LaCombe Arthur Lane Susan Lang—In honor of L. Herbert Lang Richard & Bonnie Lang Rhoda Lange Ellen Lautz Cindy LaVallee Adrienne B. LeBlang—In honor of Leon Brownstein Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Leins Lynette Levan William & Linda Levy Michael & Mindy Lorenz Dr. Thomas & Sandra Lutz Dr. James & Patricia MacKillop Mary Jane Madden Gerald Mager George & Laraine Mahshie Anne Maier Dennis & Jeanette Makarainen Marcie Mann Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Maroney John & Candace Marsellus Mary McArdle John Millar Donna Miller Carole Millstein David & Beth Mitchell Mr. & Mrs. Julian Modesti Sankar Mohan & Valerie Melburg
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2013 - 2014 FUND DRIVE DONORS L. Russell More Stan More & John Comple Millie Moreland Mr. & Mrs. John J. Murphy III Robert & Judith Murrett Mr. & Mrs. James Napierski Douglas & Dorothea Nelson William & Alice Newman Gloria R. Noble Dennis & Jeannine Nolan John Novak Alfred Obrist Kurt & Karen Ohliger Timothy Orcutt Dr. Agnes Palocz Phyllis Pandozzi Marilyn Pinsky Michael & Jackie Piscitell Joan Policano—In memory of George J. Policano Edward & Sharon Poplawski Camille Potter Edwin & Louise Potter Mr. & Mrs. Roger Praetorius Barry & Susan Rabin Mr. & Mrs. Dan Ramsey James Read James Rentos Wendy Ressler & Michael Cynamon Jeffrey & Linda Rew Nancy Rhodes Donald & Loraine Ridall Shirley Rifkin Charles & Gloria Rochon Flora P. Rockburn—In memory of Santo & Francesca Peraino Hector Rodriguez & Elvera Scalarodriguez
Mr. & Mrs. Fritz Rohrlich Raymond Rosenberger
Eli & Sandra Roth Arthur Rothman Gary & Vicki Rothman—In memory of Doris Rothman Anne Ruffer June Rybak Sheila Sakowski Anatole Sarko Cheryl Saunders Mr. & Mrs. Roger Schafer Karen Scholl Harry Schoonmaker Mr. & Mrs. Steven Schroeder Philip & Joan Schuls Jack & Sybil Schultz Edwin Schwartz Sondra Schwartz Thomas Schwarz Hart Seely & Janice Whitcraft Myra Shayevitz Elaine Shende Marcelle Shiroki Otis Shuart Robert Silverman Dr. John Sipple John & Marilyn Skopek Dr. Robert & Nancy Slavens Lisa Smith Peter Smith & Mary Keib Smith Joseph & Helena Sofinski & Alisa Neal & Carol Sorkin Sam & Carolyn Spalding Dr. George & Helene Starr Marilyn Steinberg Dr. Richard & Kathleen Steinmann Carol Stephenson Dr. Jack & Roberta Stetson Ann Roesgen Stevens John & Jane Stopher
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Mr. & Mrs. Narasipur Suryanarayana Martha Sutter Eleanor Theodore Mr. & Mrs. Teeradet Tongngork Jorge Torretti Karen Trapasso Rick & Natalie Trump Rev. Richard Tucker Pirkko Turkki Frances Van Ostenbridge Faith VanVoolen Andrew VonDeak JoAnn Wallace Kathleen Warren Dorothy Washburn Tim Wasserman Michael & Lydia Wasylenko Dr. Howard & Anita Weinberger Miriam Weiner Franklin Wheelock Robert & Linda White Maryse Whorral Dr. William & Karen Williams George & Roberta Wladis John Wohlers & M. Beck Abraham Dr. Ivan & Bonnie Wolf Ronald Wolk Dr. & Mrs. David Wormuth Linda Wozniak Diana Yeager Daniel Young Larry & Dr. Rosalie Young Robin Young Jim & Peggy Youngs Christine Zapf-Longo Dr. Robert Zimmer Selma Zucker Mr. & Mrs. Jozef Zwislocki
The DeWitt Community Library would like to recognize the businesses and organizations that contributed to our 2013-2014 Fund Drive*. GOLD $250 - 499 Excellus BlueCross BlueShield R&R Janitorial Service, Inc. Price Chopper Golub Foundation SILVER $100 - 249 Byrne Dairy, Inc. India Community Religious & Cultural Org. Jamesville-DeWitt Middle School PTG The Jewish Community Fund L-M Painting Nottingham Residents Forum Carpenter Heating and Cooling DeWitt Animal Hospital CNY Genealogical Society
The DeWitt Community Library would like to thank all of our donors who gave throughout the year. Your donations will help us achieve our goals in 2014 and beyond. Have you considered making a donation to the DCL? It’s easy to make a donation online at www.dewlib.org (click on the donations tab) or by sending a check made payable to the DeWitt Community Library. If you would like to make a donation in memory of a special person or in conjunction with your employer’s matching gift program, please call Carol Youngs at (315) 446-3578 for more information.
*Donations recorded as of 2/25/2014
Editor: Brian Abbott
The DCL FRIENDS CORNER
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Board of Trustees:
ARE YOU
Steven Lux
President
Vice President
The Friends of the DCL began their mission in 2001 to help support, promote, and advocate for the DeWitt Community Library. Since then the organization has sponsored numerous programs, bought furnishings, and hosted events such as the Annual Meeting (see right).
Carl Austin
Treasurer
Christene Gantos
Secretary
Nina Brown Miesje Havens John Millar Julian Modesti Nana Ross Steven Schroeder Sybil Schultz Irene Scruton Lydia Wasylenko Wendy Ressler Dr. Rosalie Young
Help support your local library and join the Friends of the DCL! Membership brochures are available at the Library and on the DCL’s website: www.dewlib.org
Library Lingo
OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog)- The Library's catalog is used to look up items that are owned by the Library. The Library has three OPAC stations or you can access the OPAC from you home computer by going to dewlib.org and clicking on Catalog. R P L E M D Z O B J G O D L L U B T C W N M R I G
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Guest Speaker: Sean Kirst, columnist for The Post-Standard Join us for Sean’s presentation followed by home-made refreshments served by the DCL Friends. The Friends’ major fundraiser of the year, the Annual Tea encourages you to meet new friends in a lively, social setting and support your Library. Donations Appreciated. Please make a reservation at the Library, call 446-3578, or visit the Library’s website: www.dewlib.org
The newly elected Board officers for the year include Larry Hoefler, President; Gretchen Roberts, Vice President; Sandra Abbott, Secretary; and Mike Kimber, Treasurer. The board is busy deciding on committee participation to manage the many community activities the Friends sponsor. Remember that Friends members are very welcome to participate in these activities initiated by the board. There is always an opportunity to get involved, even in a small way. If you’re interested in helping out please leave your name and contact information with the Front Desk staff at the Library to the attention of the Friends and you will get a return call.
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Mark your calendar! The DCL Friends will host their 12th Annual Tea on Sat., May 17th, 2014 at the DeWitt Community Library, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
The Friends of the DCL held its annual meeting on January 18 th. At that meeting vacancies on the board were filled and a new slate of officers was elected for the year. New members of the board are Ray O’Connell, Shelly Field, Karen Fruehan, Jean Eschner , Helen Rezak and Pavlina Ivanova. New members give new life and ideas to any board, and we welcome the participation of these new Friends.
Wendy Scott
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Date to remember…please reserve Saturday, May 18 at 2PM for the Friends Annual Tea—our annual fund raiser which features a speaker of local interest, refreshments and the company of like-minded people who enjoy an afternoon of ideas, insights and even a few laughs. Look for an announcement soon of this year’s speaker and then check your mail for your invitation and return request. Even if you can’t make the presentation, we welcome any contributions you can make to support the tea and the work of the Friends. Z E Q U B A P L C N U P N U C V F S S J C E K A A
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