NEWSLETTER Discover Connect Learn
Nov - Dec 2014
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Children’s Corner
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YA Cafe
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DCL Website
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Amazon Smile
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Friends Corner
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News Briefs
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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
A heartfelt thank you to all of our gen- A new summer reading program erous supporters to this year’s fund for pre-schoolers and their families drive! If you have not yet donated, it is to foster early literacy; not too late to make a year-end gift to help keep the Library a treasured Children’s Kits that offer multimedia learning and lots of fun; community asset where JamesvilleDeWitt residents can meet, learn and Skills-building opportunities for grow. teens, such as our digital readers’ theater and video production proThanks in part to generous donations grams. from members of the community like you, we have been able to respond to a number of patron requests, includ- You can make a donation any time at the Library or online at or mail us a ing: check (see address on the left-hand side of this page). Thank you in Outreach to Jamesville through advance for your donation to this our new ‘DCL Crafting @ Jamesyear’s fund drive. ville Beach Park’ programs;
Free access to Netflix streaming movies and TV through loan of library Roku boxes;
Hoopla streaming video (coming soon);
- Wendy Scott Executive Director
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
Thurs., November 27 for Thanksgiving; Wed., December 24 & Thurs., December 25 for Christmas. The Library closes @5:00pm on Wed., November 26 & Wed., December 31.
FALL BOOK & BAKE SALE It’s nearly here. The DeWitt Community Library and the Friends of the DeWitt Community Library Book & Bake Sale is fast approaching. Join us on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm to browse our selection of gently used books and pick up a The DCL accepts most hardcover and yummy treat to enjoy! paperback fiction or nonfiction, except The suggested donation for each item for textbooks and dated materials (like is $1.00*, unless specially marked. almanacs and encyclopedias). We Discover a treasure to read or enjoy a also take DVDs, Blu-rays, and CDs. Sorry, no VHS, cassettes, or magatreat to taste. zines. *Your Donation supports DCL pro- For more information about our donagrams and services. tion policy and the upcoming sale, Are you interested in donating items stop by the Library or call 446-3578. for the Library’s book sale?
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DCL NEWSLETTER CHILDREN’S CORNER The DCL Videos Shows You How Can’t make it to one of our craft workshops? Try it out from home. Children’s Librarian Jenny Burke and Paralibrarian for Technology Scott Mosher teamed up to create video tutorials for parents and caregivers to use at home. Their first video shows you how to make a “Rain Cloud in a Cup.” This was the science experiment presented at Preschool Storytime on July 10 during a weather-themed storytime. It also coincided with the Summer Reading Program’s theme, “Fizz Boom READ.” You can view the video at: http://vimeo.com/100514659. The second video (still image at right) was for the “Play Dough Party” on August 15. In it, Miss Jenny explains the recipe used for the party that you can make at home using everyday ingredients. View the video at: http:// vimeo.com/103841975.
needed to recreate these activities at home with their children. The activities are designed to help build early literacy skills (in this case, playing and talking).
The videos were produced on the “spur-of-the-moment”, meaning there was no script or set design. This gives the videos a real-time quality that illustrates how programs are The goal in making these videos (besides having fun) was done at the Library and what kind of programming parents to provide a tutorial for parents/caregivers who weren’t able and caregivers can expect. to attend our in-house programs, demonstrating the steps
YA CAFÉ Teens Learn Presentation and Production Skills @ DCL Workshop
“Unmask” with the Summer Reading Program Teen Video Challenge 2015 Area teens are invited to participate in the 2015 Summer Reading Program Teen Video Challenge at the DeWitt Community Library beginning this December. Show off your creativity and create a 30 – 90 second video promoting Summer Reading at public libraries. Your video should include your interpretation of the 2015 Collaborative Summer Library Program teen slogan “Unmask” for the 2015 Summer Reading Hero theme.
One winning video will be selected as the New York State On October 18th, the DCL hosted “Teen Actors’ Recording Winner and will be viewed by teens nationwide. The winStudio: Own Your Voice!” a two-part workshop where teens ner will receive $150 and $50 will be awarded to your honed their presentation and digital production skills under library. the tutelage of two well-known area experts. The contest is open to New York State teens aged 13 – 18, SALT award-winning actress Maureen (’Mo’) Harrington who can create their videos on their own or as part of a gave teens the opportunity to improve their performance team. and presentation skills and gain confidence through a This will be the first project for the DCL’s Digital Proseries of exercises used by professional performers. Local duction Club (DPC). The DPC will encourage and provide Sammy winner Todd Hobin gave participants a chance to an outlet for creative individuals in our comexperience what it’s like to work in a professional recording munity to express themselves through creastudio as teens learned the basics of audio recording and tive endeavors such as video production, production. The program was made possible by a Senator podcasting, Reader’s Theatre, Actor’s WorkJohn A. DeFrancisco Library Cultural Programming Grant. shops, Comic Creation, and more! Visit www.dewlib.org for more information. Look for more creative programming at the DCL as it launches its Digital Production Club for teens this winter (see article at right).
- Scott Mosher
Paralibrarian for Technology
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Nov - Dec 2014 DCL TechExpress:
Where Did the DCL Website Go?
top of dewlib.wordpress.com, you can use the catalog and login to your account, book meeting rooms, sign up for programs, see when the Library Board is meeting, and get other information about the library.
You may have noticed that the Library’s website: dewlib.org, has not been working. We are having some We thank you for your patience. growing pains as we upgrade the software used to manage our website. Hopefully, when all of the kinks are worked out, the site will be more streamlined and secure - Erin Cassidy for patrons (although it shouldn’t look very different). It Assistant Director should also be easier to administer, getting announcefor Technology and Digital Services ments up about upcoming programs, Library news, and exciting information about the library building project up as soon as possible. As we are working towards improving your web experience and our administration experience, we would like to let all patrons know that you can use dewlib.wordpress.com as an alternative site in the meantime. From the menu at the
DEWITT SENIOR FAIR BETTER THAN EVER Our DCL 4th Annual ‘Healthy Living’ Senior Fair was a roaring success with more than 250 attendees and more than 50 area organizations, agencies, and businesses who shared information about their services and programs for older adults. Vendors and attendees alike were pleased with the fair’s offerings of free health screenings, the sounds of Upstate Blend Barbershop Quartet, Tai Chi demonstrations, and most of all, the keynote address given by NewsChannel 9 WSYR Anchor Carrie Lazarus.
NewsChannel 9 WSYR Anchor Carrie Lazarus gave the keynote address at the DCL’s 4th Annual ‘Healthy Living’ Senior Fair on October 24, 2014.
In our exit survey, attendees and vendors praised the event’s location in the upper level of ShoppingTown Mall and raised awareness of the event through an effective pre -publicity campaign. The Fair was sponsored in part by the Rotary Club of DeWitt. Congratulations go to Kevin Kelly who won a new Kindle Fire HD 7, the prize in our Senior Fair Raffle.
HOW AMAZON ‘SMILE’ GIVE$ BACK TO LIBRARY Now you can support the DCL by making Amazon purchases through the Amazon ‘Smile’ philanthropy program. Amazon Smile will give the library .5% of sales on most Amazon items. This program includes not only sales on traditional library materials like books, e-books, DVDs and CDs, but also includes sales on other goods offered by Amazon (not including third party vendors). So when you buy a tent, a handbag, a carjack, or a comforter, you can support all of the great library services and programs offered by the DCL. It’s easy to participate in the Amazon Smile program and give back to the DCL. Here’s how: 1. You must have an Amazon Account. To create an account, go to amazon.com and click on the Sign In button, then click on New Customer – Start Here.
2. To make purchases through Amazon Smile, go to smile.amazon.com, log into your account, and under “pick your own charitable organization,” type DeWitt Community Library. If you would prefer to support the library through our Friends Group, type DeWitt Community Library Friends. Now you are ready to make purchases! Thank you in advance for helping the library while you shop online. For more information about Amazon Smile, go to: http://smile.amazon.com/about - Wendy Scott Executive Director
Editor: Brian Abbott
The DCL FRIENDS CORNER
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Board of Trustees:
FRIENDS NEWS
Steven Lux
President
Become a Friend of the DeWitt Community Library!
The DCL Friends will host their Annual Meeting in January 2014 at the DeWitt Community Library. Two Saturday afterThe Friends of the DCL began their mis- noon dates have been selected and we will sion in 2001 to help support, promote, and advocate for the DeWitt Community keep you apprised of the date. Library. Since then the organization has sponsored numerous programs, bought After a brief business session and the nomfurnishings, and hosted events such as the ination of Friends officers, our featured Annual Meeting (see right). speaker, local author Chuck D’Imperio, will present a talk about his latest Help support your local library and join the book. D’Imperio is known for writing Friends of the DCL! Membership bro- about locales in Central New York and fachures are available at the Library and on mous people from the area. the DCL’s website: www.dewlib.org
Mary Keib Smith
Vice President Carl Austin
Treasurer
Christene Gantos
Secretary
Nina Brown Miesje Havens John Millar Julian Modesti Nana Ross Sybil Schultz Irene Scruton Lydia Wasylenko Dr. Rosalie Young
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Wendy Scott
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RESCUE MISSION CLOTHING DRIVE AT THE DCL For the fourth year, the Library will be hosting a Syracuse Rescue Mission collection barrel from November until the end of January. Please consider donating new or gently used clothing to help those in need in our community. For more information about the Rescue Mission, check their website: www.rmlifechanging.org
Playaway—Audiobooks are recorded on these electronic devices which are similar to portable MP3 players.
DCL AT SHOPPINGTOWN’S MALL-O-WEEN ShoppingTown Mall hosted its 3rd Annual Mall-o-Ween event, and the DCL was there. Library staff handed out candy, shared information, answered your questions, and wore costumes at the event held on October 30th! More than 2000 children and their parents and caregivers came to the event and stopped by the Library’s booth.
Do you feel as if the Library speaks a different language than the rest of the world? Learn Library language right here.
The Library has Playaways in both the Adult and Children's Media sections. The Library also has Playaway Views, handheld video players, available for check out. P A T E I U R C G S X K S K I T T L E S S R J U Q
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DCL ANIME COLLECTION Our growing collection of Japanese Anime DVDs was in need of a new home. We moved these films and TV series collections to the shelves at the end of the New Biographies section, which is near their original home alongside the Graphic Novels.
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CANDY CRAVING Do you get a sweet tooth this time of year? Find these candies in our word puzzle challenge. How many of them can you find? - Lauri Fortino Tech. Processing Assistant
ALMOND JOY BUTTERFINGER CRUNCH HERSHEY BAR KISSES LIFE SAVERS MOUNDS PAYDAY PEPPERMINT PATTIE SKITTLES STARBURST THREE MUSKETEERS TWIZZLERS
BABY RUTH CLARK GUMMY BEARS JELLY BEANS KIT KAT MILKY WAY OH HENRY PEANUT BUTTER CUPS RAISINETS SNICKERS SUGAR BABIES TWIX