NEWSLETTER Discover Connect Learn
Mar - Apr 2014
Y O U R L I B R A RY , Y O U R V O TE —
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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TRUSTEES NEWS
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