DCL Winter Program Guide 2013 - 2014 by Dewitt Library

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DCL Winter Events Guide

December 2013, January & February 2014

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, TEENS, CHILDREN & FAMILIES!

Winter Program Guide

Dec. 2014, Jan. & Feb. 2014 www.dewlib.org

Inside this guide: Featured Programs

Computers & Technology

Mysteries

Adult/Senior Programming

DCL Music Series

Teen Page

Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Family Fun Programs

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Storytimes

Friday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs

Sundays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Boating in CNY

Career Connections

DeWitt Community Library in ShoppingTown Mall 3649 Erie Blvd. East DeWitt, NY 13214 (315) 446-3578 Library Hours

3 Ways to Register ________________________ Editor: Brian Abbott _______

#1 - WEBSITE: www.dewlib.org Check our Calendar of Events. Click on event titles for more information and/or to register.

Board of Trustees:

#2 - PHONE (315) 446-3578

Wendy Ressler

#3 - STOP BY the Front desk.

President

Elaine Ryan

Vice President Carl Austin

Treasurer

Susan Katzoff

Secretary

Joanne Chamberlain Christene Gantos Miesje Havens Steven Lux Barbara McClure John Millar Julian Modesti Steven Schroeder Sybil Schultz Mary Keib Smith Lydia Wasylenko Dr. Rosalie Young Wendy Scott

Executive Director

Sometimes events beyond our control result in date changes or event cancellations. Program registered patrons who supply a phone or e-mail address at sign-up will be notified of any changes as they may occur. Patrons are encouraged to register by phone 315-446-3578, or via our website at: www.dewlib.org. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience.

Friends of the DCL Annual Meeting Saturday, January 18, 2014 @ 2:00 - 3:30 pm The DCL Friends Annual Meeting presenting Chuck D'Imperio and Unknown Museums of Upstate New York. Author Chuck D'Imperio presents a fascinating look at 50 little known museums around Upstate New York. D'Imperio explored the region and visited its many museums to create this unique guide to Upstate's hidden treasures. Book signing follows. The evening leads off with a 15-minute DCL Friends business meeting and nomination of new board members. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is Recommended. About the Speaker: Chuck D'Imperio, a longtime award-winning radio broadcaster, has written several books about Upstate New York, including Great Graves of Upstate New York: Final Resting Places of 70 True American Legends and Monumental New York!: A Guide to 30 Iconic Memorials in Upstate New York.

Featured Programs The Erie Canal: Then and Now Tuesday, Dec. 3 @ 2:00 pm DCL Friends Meeting Room

American Legends: Lost Colony Thursday, Dec. 5 @ 7:00 pm DCL Friends Meeting Room

Discover the Erie Canal! A program on the history, the renovation, and what guests can expect to enjoy when they visit the Erie Canal Park in Camillus. Registration Encouraged.

Join Cheryl Pula for an engaging talk on mysterious moments in history! Jamestown, Virginia, was not the first British attempt to found a permanent colony in America, nor was Plymouth, Mass. The first was on Roanoke Island in what is now North Carolina. The colonists disappeared, and no trace of them has ever been found. What became of them? Registration Encouraged.

This program is sponsored by a Senator John A. DeFrancisco Library Cultural Programming Grant. About the Speakers: Dr. Dave Beebe is the director of the Camillus Erie Canal Park and president of the Camillus Canal Society. He and his wife, Liz Beebe, are founding members of the Erie Canal Park, operated and maintained by 160 volunteers under the umbrella of the Town of Camillus Parks and Recreation Department and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor in Upstate New York.

About the Speaker: Author and Historian, Cheryl Pula, returns to the DCL for more exciting “moments in history” programs.

Secrets of Selling Online EBay & Craigslist: Secrets of Selling Online Wednesday, January 21 @ 6:00 pm Ebay & Craigslist: Want to sell something online? We'll share some secrets on how to make your listing stand out and get the best price for your items. Basic computer knowledge and a working email account are required.

Taught by Blair Frodelius. Registration Required.

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Money Saving Coupon Workshop Tuesday, March 11 @ 6:30 - 8:30 pm Lauren, the frugal blogger of “I Am That Lady,” will share her money-saving secrets in this free hour session that includes a special “how to” kit. A wife and mother on a budget (aren’t we all), Lauren’s learned hundreds of valuable couponing tips. About the Speaker: Lauren has appeared at Post Standard events. She’s been heard on TV and radio, and she blogs regularly on her website: www.iamthatlady.com.

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Adult/Senior Programming

Senior Scene

Card Making

Angels Through the Ages

Thursday, January 23 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Saturday, February 1 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Tuesday, February 4 at 2:00 pm

Learn the art of making greeting cards.

Develop your skills and techniques and make your own greeting cards. Aubrey Hait will show you how. All supplies are included, but there is a $12.00 fee for 4 cards and envelopes.

Registration Required. For ages 17 & up.

What are Angels and spirit guides? Where do they come from and how do they help us?

Virginia Waldron will discuss how angels and guides are with us and help us, and how we can communicate with them to ask for their guidance and/or healing. Join Virginia for this insightful look at angels, Archangels, guides, and much more. About the Speaker: Virginia Waldron is a Certified Consulting Hypnosis and Hypnosis Instructor through the National Guild of Hypnotists. She has been working with clients and teaching classes in the Syracuse area for more than 13 years on many topics including SelfHypnosis and Meditation, Psychic Development and Spiritual Growth. For more info visit: www.GateKeeperGuidance.com.

Registration Encouraged.

Learn How to Make the Most of Retirement

Try Tai Chi !

Tuesday, January 14 at 2:00 pm

A meditative, relaxing art that cultivates the body and improves balance and core strength.

In this fun, interactive two-hour workshop, participants will explore their goals for a happy retirement through simple, verbal exercises. Gain insight, purpose, and clarity for how you can make the most of your retirement. Retirement Dimensions™ is a tool to help people who are contemplating their retirement, or who are newly retired and interested in broadening their retirement activities. About the Speaker:

Celia Beaucage, owner of Eagle Wings Training & Consulting, is a Human Resources Professional providing Talent Acquisition and Career Counseling Services. She uses her passions for effective communication and relationship building to creatively engage participation in her Educational Presentations and Workshops. Celia’s motto is “let yourself soar.”

DCL Music Series Northwinds

Sunday, Dec. 15 @ 2:00 pm

Bill Zimmerman, Kate Woodruff, and Carol Rothwell entertain with flute and clarinet music.

Classical Music with Ralph D’Mello Sunday, Jan. 12 @ 2:00 pm

Enjoy an afternoon of clarinet, saxophone and flute music.

Monday, February 10 at 2:00 pm

Steve Hohm will demonstrate simple steps you can replicate on your own or in a group. Please wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and footwear you can easily slip off, if needed.

Registration Encouraged. About the Speaker:

Presented by Steve Hohm, Tai Chi instructor, Taoist Tai Chi, James Street in Syracuse. Registration Encouraged.

Musical Eclectics

Sunday, Feb. 9 @ 2:00 pm

Marci Perini-Bowers and David Sabin present popular love songs.

Everest String Quartet/Quintet Sunday, Mar. 9 @ 2:00 pm

Vic Mallia presents an afternoon of music with a string quartet and a flute player.

Light refreshments will be served; Registration is encouraged for each performance.

Programs for Adults! Mystery Book Discussions A book group for all mystery lovers! Discover new authors and old favorites as we read and discuss some of the best tales of murder, deceit, and suspense.

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Read any book in the Constable Discussion books are available for reserve through the library system. Evan Evans series.

by Rhys Bowen WALES Monday, Feb. 3 @ 2:00 pm Choose any title. Constable Evans sought peace and quiet in Llanfair, but has found anyby Ngaio Marsh thing but in this cozy series. Rhys Monday, Dec. 9 Bowen in the pseudonym of author @ 2:00pm Known as one of the Queens of Janet Quin-Harkin. Crime, New Zealand writer Marsh wrote 32 mysteries between 1934 In the Woods and 1982. Read any title and share. by Tana French IRELAND Read any book in the Tony Hill Monday, Mar. 3 @ 2:00 pm and Carol Jones series. This 2007 debut novel received by Val McDermid numerous awards. A Dublin detective SCOTLAND must relive the horrors of his childMonday, Jan. 6 hood in a case that mimics one he @ 2:00 pm Psychologist Tony Hill has issues. survived. While he can’t seem to solve his own problems, he does manage to help ____________ the police solve cases. The Hill/ Some titles may be available for download as ebooks. Jordan series is the basis for the TV Celebrate a love of mysteries at the DCL! series, Wire in the Blood.

Murder Mystery Party 1952: a McCarthy Era Mystery Friday, March 7 @ 7:00 pm Early one morning, a snow plowman discovers a car off the side of the road, but the man inside didn’t die by accident. He was shot. Discover what motive lies behind his murder during the height of the McCarthy era and the red scare. You’re invited to a mystery at the DCL! Look for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve a crime. For ages 18 & up! Are you a fan of whodunnits and crime solving? Discover motive, means and opportunity as you set out to solve the crime. Participants will receive their invitations prior to each event; they will discover who they are upon arrival at the scene of the crime. Additional clues will be revealed as the evening progresses. There’s plenty of time to solve the crime, so be sure to enjoy the provided refreshments. A good time will be had by all! Registration Required.

Computers and Technology

eReader and Tablet Gift-Giving Recommendations

Senior Scene

Wednesday, Dec. 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

with Erin Cassidy, Assistant Director for Technology and Digital Services Thinking about getting an ereader or tablet for your relative or friend for the holidays? Come to this session and hear about the library’s recommendations for gifts. Erin will provide a comparison of products and an overview of overall company consistency and reputation. Brief Q + A session will be held at the end with opportunities to sign up for one-on-one sessions for more in-depth questions.

All About Windows 8

Friday, December 20 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

with Erin Cassidy, Assistant Director for Technology and Digital Services Are you thinking about getting a new computer or switching to Windows 8? Erin will show you the basic features of this new operating system to inform you about how it works. Come to this program so you can make informed holiday purchases for your family and friends.

Discover Free Audiobooks and Podcasts Friday, January 17 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

with Erin Cassidy, Assistant Director for Technology and Digital Services Do you like Audiobooks? Are you obsessed with podcasts? Do you like learning new things while doing chores or crafts? Erin will offer a guide to sites where you can get audiobooks and podcasts online for free! Come and learn about LibriVox, SoundCloud, The Audio Books Project from Project Gutenberg, and more.

Why We Love Wikipedia Friday, February 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

with Erin Cassidy, Assistant Director for Technology and Digital Services Erin will talk about her current favorite web tool: Wikipedia. She will also show you other wikis and talk about doing informal and formal research using these free information portals. Find out what “Wiki-tripping” is and learn another way to do web searches.

Space is limited, and registration is required for each computer class.

One-on-One Tech Help Tuesdays or Fridays @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Wednesdays @ 3:00 - 4:00 pm Computer confounding you? Tablet giving you trouble? Sign up for a one-onone tech help session to get you through. When signing up, please tell us what kind of tech help you would like. If your question relates to a specific device, please bring it with you on the day of your appointment.

Registration Required.

Make an appointment to have your technology questions answered by Erin or Scott from the Library’s Tech department. Areas that have been covered previously include Windows OS, tablets, and ereaders. Call or stop in to register. Spaces are filling up fast.

TEEN PAGE Teen Game Night Friday, January 10 6:00 - 7:30 pm For ages 10 & up!

Winter Break Murder Mystery Friday, February 21 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm For ages 10 - 16.

Teens, Families, and Seniors, join us for Game Night, and get moving with Wii and Xbox, or sit and relax with Playstation and GameCube games. Bring your friends and family along for the fun. Pizza will be served.

Join fellow sleuths and discover who is killed in the library and why. Follow the clues and test your detective wits. Pizza will be served.

Registration Required.

Gingerbread House Creation Mardi Gras Party Sunday, December 15 @ 2:00 - 4:00 pm For all ages. Enjoy crafting your own gingerbread house and decorating it with frosting and candy. We’ll supply all the materials to build your edible creation. Share the fun with the whole family and bring along a friend.

Registration Required.

Saturday, March 1 @ 2:00 - 4:00 pm For ages 8 - 18. It’s a party at the DCL! Join us in your finest costume and make a festive Mardi Gras mask. Learn all about this traditional New Orleans event while having some cake and goodies. There’ll be plenty of beads to give away too!

Registration Required.

Comic Strip and Animation Creation Saturday, January 25 @ 2:00 - 4:00 pm For ages 12 - 18. Do you like animation and comics? Join us for this hands-on program and learn how to create your own comic strips, cartoons, and animations using free software and web-based computer programs such as Chogger, Comic Master, and more. Registration Required.

ANIME AFTER HOURS Saturdays, 6:00 to 9:00 pm December 28, January 25 & February 22 The DeWitt Community Library and Anime Syracuse present ANIME AFTER HOURS! All are welcome to an evening of Gaming and Anime Screenings! Enjoy 3 Anime Screenings in the Friends Room. Bring your own card or table top games, or try one of ours. Cosplayers are encouraged and welcome to attend. No Registration Required. Please arrive by 6:00 pm.

DCL Tuesday Movies Tuesdays @ 10:30 am In the DCL Friends Meeting Room Bring the whole family and enjoy these free family-friendly films. All movies will be rated G or PG. No registration necessary. For the full schedule of films stop by the Library or call (315) 446-3578.

Family Fun

Family Movie Matinee Bring the whole family and join us for a free movie and popcorn!

Friday, Dec. 27 @ 2:00 pm

DESPICABLE ME 2 Come see the adventures Gru, his daughters and the mischievous Minions get into. Cocoa, cookies, and popcorn will be served. Rated PG. No registration necessary.

LEGO Mania Wednesday, Dec. 30 @ 10:30 am LEGO Mystery Build

For ages 5 & up. Here’s your chance to hang out with other Lego builders and create something amazing. Bring your LEGOs to the Library for our Mystery Build. We’ll announce a special theme for the day. Build something super and show off your creations. No Registration necessary.

Terrific Thursdays Welcome to Dewitt Community Library’s series of monthly programs developed with input from the DCL’s Homeschoolers Advisory Board. Learn more about what the Library offers, meet with other homeschooling families, and enjoy an activity based on the monthly theme. We’ll have an ongoing activity in an adjacent room set up to keep preschoolers in your group busy during the program. All are welcome.

The Amazing Winter Sky

Thursday, January 16 at 11:30am For grades K - 12.

groups, so older students will be able to ask more in-depth questions.

Magic and Juggling with Hal Schulman

Thursday, February 20 at 11:30am For ages 9 & up.

Hal Schulman is a Jamesville-DeWitt High School student who’s turned his love of magic into a performance that will leave you laughing and amazed. Join Hal for this show of his own special blend of comedy, magic and juggling. Afterward, you’re invited to stay for a brief discussion with Hal about how he turned his hobby into a business. Hal’s performance is aimed at ages 9 and up.

Do you know which planets are visible in the January sky? Have you ever looked at the sun through a telescope? An Registration is required for each session. Please amateur astronomer and member of the Syracuse Astronolist the names and ages of all children attending. my Club will join us to talk about what to look for in the winter sky. If conditions are good, we’ll go outside and look at the sun through a special safe lens. Toward the end of the program, we’ll break up into age appropriate

Take your Child to the Library Day Saturday, February 1, 2014

It’s Take Your Child to the Library Day! Come to the DCL and enjoy all the things the library offers. Check out the Children’s Room and play with our train table and LEGO table. Discover books, movies, music and more. Here is our schedule of events:

It’s a spoonful of family fun!

Brown Bag Storytime @ 12:30 pm Bring your lunch and join us for a family storytime. Listen to stories while you enjoy your lunch. We’ll provide juice and dessert. A simple craft will follow.

The Spoon Man @ 11:00 am Come and get “spooned” at the DCL Crafternoon @ 2:30 - 4:30 pm with Jim Cruise, the Spoon Man. The Drop by during this time and make some crafts. Spoon Man offers a hilarious interac- All ages welcome. tive comedy program for all ages.

Children’s Programs STORYTIMES Baby Bop

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MONDAYS @ 10:30

THURSDAYS @ 10:30

Jan. 6 - Feb. 27 For ages birth – 2 years old

Winter Fun REGISTRATION is required for all Winter Fun programs unless otherwise noted. Toddler Drive-in Movie

Thursday, December 5 @ 10:30 am

This lively storytime is appropriate for babies and their caregivers. Enjoy lap and bouncing rhymes, short books, and songs. The session lasts 20-30 minutes followed by a playgroup with toys, bubbles, and board books.

For ages 1 - 3.

Storytimes for 2s & 3s

Holiday Party

TUESDAYS @ 10:30

Be creative with your little one! Decorate a cardboard box to be a car and enjoy a couple of short movies based on children’s books before “driving” home.

Friday, December 13 @ 11:00 am

For ages 2 - 6.

Jan. 7 - Feb. 25 For ages 2 - 3 years old

This fun and active storytime is for toddlers ages 2 - 3 years old and their caregivers. Enjoy stories, action rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for about 30 minutes followed by a coloring sheet or simple craft.

Don’t be a Grinch, join us for a fun holiday party! Enjoy jolly stories, holiday crafts, snacks and more.

Rubber Band Bracelet Making

Monday, December 23 at 1:00 pm For ages 8 - 16

Make a rubber band bracelet.

Storytimes for 4s & 5s

WEDNESDAYS @ 10:30

Jan. 8 - Feb. 26 For ages 4 - 5 years old

Children ages 4 and 5 and their caregivers will enjoy theme-based books, flannel stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft.

Toddler Dance Party Fridays at 10:30 am Dec. 20, Jan. 17 & Feb. 21

For ages 18 months to 5 years old. Come shake your sillies out and dance with your friends! There will be musical instruments, bubbles, and more! Toddlers, preschoolers, and their caregivers will have fun listening and dancing to some favorite and new tunes. No Registration Necessary.

Registration is required for all storytime sessions unless otherwise noted.

Drop-in Playtime

Tuesday, December 10 & 17 at 10:30 am - 12:30 pm For all ages.

Stop in while you’re out doing errands and take a toy break. The LEGO table, the train table and some awesome toys will be set up just for your child. You can stay for a few minutes or for the full two hours.

Please note: Parents must stay with their child during this activity.

Elmo’s Birthday Party

Friday, February 7 @ 10:30 am For ages 2 - 6.

Celebrate Elmo’s birthday with Miss Jenny! Enjoy Sesame Street stories, songs, crafts and more.

A Fancy Nancy Valentine

Friday, February 14 at 11:00 am For ages 2 - 6.

Bonjour (that’s a fancy word for “hello”)! You are invited to join us for this posh party based on Jane O’Connor’s Fancy Nancy books. Dress up in your prettiest party outfits and enjoy holiday stories and crafts. Light refreshments will be served.

Minecraft Party

Monday, February 17 @ 3:00 pm For ages 8 and up.

Join us for a “live action” Minecraft Party @ the DCL. Make some Minecraft paper crafts and play a live action game with boxes, but watch out for creepers!

Cocoa and Crafts

Tuesday, February 18 @ 12:30 am For ages 4 - 10.

It’s cold out there! So grab a warm cup of cocoa and join us for some wintry crafts. We’ll get the scissors, glue and paint and put together crafts that celebrate our beautiful winter season.

Boating Education Law Update Thursday, January 9 at 7:00 pm Presented by the Syracuse Sail & Power Squadron with guest speaker NY State Assemblyman Al Stirpe. Current and future boat owners can learn about the implementation of a new boater education law, scheduled to take effect in Spring 2014. Open to the public. Registration strongly encouraged so there will be enough hand-out materials.

www.dewlib.org DeWitt Community Library Shoppingtown Mall 3649 Erie Blvd. East DeWitt, NY 13214-1799 315-446-3578

Job Hunting? Ready for a Career Change? Tuesdays @ 2:30 - 4:30 pm February 11, 18 & 25 Explore your dreams to succeed! Join us in a specially designed 3-part workshop based on Richard Bolles’ perennially best-selling career book,

What Color is Your Parachute?

Explore what’s worked in the past and focus on your hopes for the future. Get feedback from the instructor and workshop participants.

Please bring a laptop*, paper and pen/pencil to each session. A free copy of What Color is Your Parachute? Job Hunter’s Workbook, 4th ed., will be distributed at the first session. Registration Required; registration is for all three sessions. *The Library has a few laptops available on a first-registered, first-served basis. Please request when registering.

Career Connections One-on-One Resume Reviews Need help with your resume? Sign up at the Library or on the Library’s web site (www.dewlib.org) to meet with a Library staff member for individualized help with writing a successful resume and cover letter. Each hourlong tutorial will be held in the Library.

DCL Career Connections Laptop Patrons, ages 16 & up, are encouraged to borrow our career laptop, which includes many special features useful to the job hunter. The laptop contains shortcuts to some of the best career-related sites on the web. Find a quiet corner in the Library to work on your resume and get started on your future!

There’s a resume for your circumstance. Mid-life job changers, parents returning to the workforce, Borrowers MUST present a valid Library card and photo ID twenty-somethings searching for their first job… Call (315) 446-3578 for appointment. Tuesdays @ 1:00 pm or Thursdays @ 5:30 pm

(valid driver license, passport, or sheriff’s ID ONLY). The laptop may be used for up to 3 hours and may not leave the Library.