DCL Program Guide - Winter 2014 by Dewitt Library

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DCL Winter Events Guide

December 2014, January & February 2015

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS, TEENS, CHILDREN & FAMILIES!

Winter Program Guide

Dec.2014; Jan. & Feb. 2015 www.dewlib.org

Inside this guide:

Sometimes events beyond our control result in date changes or event cancellations.

CNY Authors

Meet Margo Pellegrino

Music & New Age

Computers & Technology

AARP Tax Help

Library Hours

Mysteries

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

Teen Page

Family Fun

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

Terrific Thursdays

Sundays 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Programs

Friends & Careers

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

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

Steven Lux

#3 - STOP BY the Front desk.

President

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 Wendy Scott

Executive Director

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.

Holiday Safety Monday, December 8 @ 7:00 to 8:00pm

Stay safe during the Holidays and beyond. Whether at home (or traveling), a few simple precautions may mean the difference between being a victim and being proactive for: your safety, the safety of those you care for, the security of your property. Find out about the latest safety concerns in our DeWitt and Jamesville communities. Q&A follows the talk. Registration Encouraged. About the Speaker: Officer Donald Baumann at the Town of DeWitt Police Department works as a crisis negotiator and handles the many functions of community policing.

Senior Scene

CNY Authors Local Settings In the DCL Friends Meeting Room

Discover Five-Star Trails in the Finger Lakes Saturday, December 6 @ 2:00 pm

Discover the History of the Town of Onondaga Tuesday, December 9 @ 7:00 pm

For hiking any time of year! Part of the well-known Five Star Trails series, Five-Star Trails: Finger Lakes and Central New York by Tim Starmer offers valuable information for new and seasoned hikers alike. Each trail has been thoroughly researched and recently hiked, and includes a detailed description, trail profiles, maps, advice and more.

The past comes to life in historic photos. Mary J. Nowyj, author of The Town Of Onondaga - Images Of America by Arcadia Publishing, will discuss the history of the Town. She will show a short DVD of various George Kasson Knapp’s paintings depicting the town in the 1800s, and discuss the development of her book as a story of the town.

About the Speaker: As an outdoor enthusiast, Tim Starmer spent most of his childhood seeking out remote and wild areas whenever possible. During a hiatus from Brown University in 1997, he drove across the United States for six weeks, camping the entire way and exploring many of the West's national and state parks. Tim currently works in upstate New York as a timber framer and can still be found exploring the wilds whenever possible.

About the Speaker: The current Town of Onondaga historian, Mary has lived on Onondaga Hill for thirty-seven years and enjoys researching and exploring how history presents itself in various ways. She taught at Onondaga Community College for twenty-five years and has been involved in community volunteer activities at Hope For The Bereaved, International Center of Syracuse, Road Scholar Organization, and various local theater groups.

Registration Encouraged.

Global Travels In the DCL Friends Meeting Room Join Cheryl Pula for engaging talks on the American Wild West!

The Lion of Khum Jung and Other Nepal Adventures Thursday, January 29 @ 7:00 pm Discover the Himalayas Ron Bagliere’s travels to Nepal inspired his book, The Lion of Khum Jung. Learn about his travels to this tiny mountain country and how the experience translated into fiction. Registration Encouraged. About the Speaker: CNY resident Ron Bagliere has traveled the globe from New Zealand to Norway’s Fjords to Nepal. For more about this author, photographer, and traveler, check out his website and blog at: www.rjbagliere.com.

Meet Margo Pellegrino An Eco-Activist and Ocean Explorer’s Adventures Wednesday, December 3 @ 7:00 pm Journeys on America's Coasts and Waterways! Live vicariously through the exciting travels of adventurer, eco-activist, ocean explorer, wife and mother, and solo canoe paddler, the irrepressible Margo Pellegrino. This mixed media presentation shares the story of one woman's journeys, the tales of the folks she has met along the way, and the top issues impacting our amazing oceans and waterways and the people who live and depend on them, either for recreation or income. Registration Encouraged. About the Speaker:

Margo Pellegrino is a stay-at-home mother who does a lousy job of staying home. Her excursions on inland waterways and the Atlantic Ocean began in 2007 with a canoe trip from Miami, FL to Camden, ME. Since then, she has paddled the coasts of the US in partnership with various environmental nonprofits, including NJ's own Clean Ocean Action, and currently for a project of Blue Frontier. In 2015, she will travel from NJ to Chicago in an adventure titled, Paddle4Blue.

Musical Entertainment Musical Eclectics

DCL Music Series

Sunday, Feb. 8 @ 2:00 pm

Marci Perini-Bowers and David Sabin present popular love songs in time for Valentine’s.

Dave Robertson

Sunday, Dec. 7 @ 2:00 pm

CNY singer/songwriter Robertson performs original tunes as well as songs by Neil Young and Cat Stevens. LimestoneCrick.com

Around the World with Ralph D’Mello Sunday, Jan. 11 @ 2:00 pm

Mark Zane

Sunday, March 22 @ 2:00 pm

Mark Zane performs at the DCL with his blend of folk/rock and acoustics in the style of John Denver, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. www.revelbnation.com/markzane

Local musician Ralph D’Mello presents folk songs from around the world.

Light refreshments will be served at each musical performance. Registration is encouraged!

New Age Introduction to

Reincarnation & Past Life Recall Thursday, February 12 @ 7:00 pm Explore the concept of Reincarnation and Past Lives in this free class. According to Robert Steingraber, 'The understanding of who we are and were is a valuable part of understanding ourselves and how the past, present, and future all intersect.' Join Robert for a group discussion touching on reincarnation's place in many religions and other's experiences in the field, followed by a Q&A and group 'guided' recall session to try and recover a memory of another time. Registration Encouraged. About the Speaker: Robert Steingraber has been lecturing about and performing Past Life Recall sessions for over 40 years. He learned the 'Hypersentience' technique of recovering past life memories from Dr. John Soric of the Reincarnation Studies Center, then in Austin, TX.

Computers and Technology

Senior Scene

DCL TechExpress

Short, practical talks by Erin about books, audio, TV, and movies available from the Library for your devices. DCL TechExpress is offered 2 times a month. Sessions are ½ hour. Registration is required. DCL TechExpress: 3M ebooks app Thurs., Dec. 4 @ 10:30-11:00 in the DCL Friends Room Wed., March 18 @ 1:00-1:30 in the Buckland Room 3M gives you access to books on your computer and mobile devices. Come to see how the 3M app works. DCL TechExpress: HOOPLA! streaming video Wed., Jan. 14 @ 1:00-1:30 in the Buckland Room Thurs., Jan. 29 @ 10:30-11:00 in the DCL Friends Room HOOPLA gives you access to audio, TV and movies on your computer and mobile devices. Come to see how HOOPLA works. DCL TechExpress: OverDrive ebooks & audiobooks Thurs., Feb. 12 @ 10:30-11:00am in the DCL Friends Room Wed., Feb. 25 @ 1:00-1:30pm in the Buckland Room OverDrive gives you access to books and audio on your computer and mobile devices. Come and see how the OverDrive App works.

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

One-on-One Tech Help Fridays @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Tuesdays or Wednesdays @ 3:00 - 4:00 pm Computer confounding you? Tablet giving you trouble? Sign up for a one-on-one 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. Topics that have been covered previously include Windows OS, tablets, and ereaders.

AARP Tax Help Beginning Monday, February 2, AARP will provide a free tax preparation service at the DeWitt Community Library. This service is geared toward helping seniors and low-to-middle income families who need help preparing their taxes.

Desk or call us at (315) 446-3578. Be sure to bring a copy of last year’s filing (if you have one) and a valid form of ID.

The Library will have some tax forms available. Additional forms can be requested from the Librarian on Reservations for appointments are required and are duty or by logging onto one of our public internet offered on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and computers. Thursdays at 10:00 am, 11:30 am, and 1:30 pm. We do charge a .15¢ per page printing fee. To make an appointment, stop by the Library’s Front

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.

Read any Kate Shugak mystery

by Dana Stabenow Monday, January 5 @ 2:00 pm Kate Shugak is an Aleut park homesteader and former investigator for We finish up our autumn book discus- the Anchorage D.A. who just can’t sion series, “Baker Street Irregulars”, seem to get far enough away from murder. with...

The Baker Street Letters

by Michael Robertson Monday, December 8 @ 2:00 pm Two lawyer brothers get more than they bargained for when they set up their law offices in 221B Baker Street in this inventive series.

Read Until Proven Guilty, Injustice for All or Trial by Fury

by J. A. Jance Monday, February 9 @ 2:00 pm Read one of JP Beaumont’s first three cases. A homicide detective for the Seattle PD, Beaumont doesn’t rest until he solves the crime.

Senior Scene Read Gone, But Not Forgotten

by Phillip Margolin Monday, March 9 @ 2:00 pm Affluent wives in Portland, Oregon, are vanishing. The one clue tying them all together is a black rose left behind along with a note reading, “Gone, but not forgotten.” ____________ Discussion books are available for reserve through the library system. Some titles may be available for download as ebooks. Celebrate a love of mysteries at the DCL!

Then join us for our winter book discussion series, “North by Northwest.” Take a sightseeing tour of murder in the great Pacific Northwest.

Cozy Chair Online Book Discussions

This winter, you’re invited to join Armchair Sleuths dewlib.wordpress.com

Murder Mystery Party Tenured Death Friday, March 6 @ 7:00 pm Professor Peabrain, a collector of rare books and antiquities, is dead. The professor was expected to retire from his position at Syracuse University after the end of the semester. Who is a suspect in the professor’s untimely death? You’re invited to a mystery at the DCL! Look for clues, interrogate suspects, and solve a crime.

Can you solve a mystery from a Cozy Chair? Follow along as we read Sherlock Holmes. Then tell us what you think and comment on our Cozy Chair blog. Celebrate a love of mysteries at the DCL!

For ages 18 & up! Are you a fan of whodunnits and crime solving? Discover means, motive, and opportunity as you set out to solve the crime. Participants 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.

TEEN PAGE 2015 DCL Teen Video Challenge Saturday, December 20 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm The DeWitt Community Library challenges you to create an awesome promo video to “Unmask” the 2015 Teen Summer Reading Program. Create a Summer Reading video and you could win $150 and your library will receive $50. The winning video will get national exposure and be posted to the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) website, which is viewed across the country. The challenge is open to all New York State teens, ages 13 to 18. Accepted videos should be between 30 and 90 seconds in length and include your interpretation of the 2015 CSLP teen slogan “Unmask” for the 2015 Summer Reading Hero theme and promote public libraries and the fun of summer reading. The deadline to enter is February 25, 2015. Get tips on crafting your entry at the DCL! For more information and entry form, stop in the DCL or visit www.summerreadingnys.org.

Minecraft Mania Friday, January 23 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm For ages 10 - 16

Join us for an evening of Minecraft play. Share building together or on your own. Meet new people and engage in play together. The DCL has a limited number of accounts and computers so feel free to bring your own laptops. Registration Required.

Teen Murder Mystery Friday, February 13 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm For ages 10 - 16.

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

DIY Holiday Gift Making for DCL Digital Production Club Tweens and Teens Video Production Workshop Saturday, December 6 @ 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Saturday, February 7 @ 2:00 - 4:00 pm

For ages 8 - 16. Come in and make some Tech-based DIY crafts to give as gifts to your friends and family this holiday season.

For ages 12 - 16. Learn how to shoot and edit your own short videos using digital cameras, smartphones, and tablets. Bring in your favorite photos, videos, and music to use in your production.

Space is Limited; Registration Required.

DCL Tuesday Movies Tuesdays, Dec. 2 - March 31 @ 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 Sept/Oct films stop by the Library or call (315) 446-3578.

Family Fun

Gingerbread House Creation Mardi Gras Party Saturday December 20 @ 1:00 - 3:00 pm For ages 8 - 18. 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.

Terrific Thursdays Welcome to Dewitt Community Library’s series of monthly programs designed for homeschoolers. Learn more about what the Library offers, meet with other homeschooling families, and enjoy an activity based on the monthly theme. All are welcome to attend.

Digital Readers’ Theater

Thursday, January 15 at 11:00am For Grades 3 & up.

an interactive puppet workshop to help us understand and accept individual differences (specifically autism spectrum and related disorders). This workshop is approximately 30 minutes long and is followed by a question and answer period.

Please note: This program is recommended for students in kindergarten through third grade, but all are welcome to attend.

Registration is required for each session. Please Become your favorite popular fictional characters. Read list the names and ages of all children attending. the script, play a part, and have your voice recorded live. Learn about digital audio recording, performance, and podcasting as you create your informally staged production of a popular book or two. Each performance will be recorded and a free CD will be made available for all to keep.

Please note: Enrollment in this class is limited to 20 students due to the structure of the program.

Puppet Workshop About Autism

Thursday, February 19 at 11:00am For Grades K—3.

The Kohl’s Autism & Related Disorders Program presents

Take Your Child to the Library Day! Take Your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Visit the DCL for Take Your Child to the Library Day! Attend fun programs for the whole family!

Music & Facepainting with Donna B

@ 11:00 am; For all ages.

Enjoy this interactive music program featuring winterthemed songs, including a

“Frozen” medley, stories and musical instruments. Then stay for facepainting. Drop-in Crafts

@ 2:00-4:00 pm; For all ages.

Stop by and enjoy some makeand-take home crafts.

Baby Bop

MONDAYS @ 10:30 AM WEDNESDAYS @ 10:30

Jan. 5—Feb. 25

For ages birth – 24 months old 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.

Toddler Time

TUESDAYS @ 10:30

Jan 6.—Feb. 24

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.

Please Note: No Toddler Time on Jan.20!

Preschool Storytimes

THURSDAYS @ 10:30

Jan. 8—Feb. 26

For ages 3 - 5 years old Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers will enjoy theme -based books, flannel stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft.

Please Note: No Preschool Storytime on Jan.22

Toddler Dance Party Fridays at 10:30 am Dec. 19, Jan. 16 & Feb. 20

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.

FROZEN PARTY

Tuesday, February 17 at 2:00pm For all ages.

Calling all Disney's Frozen fans! Join us for a fun party that celebrates all things Frozen. Come dressed in costume and enjoy the sing-along movie, winter-themed crafts, activities, snacks and more!

Registration Required.

Drop in Playtime Mondays @ 10:00 am to 12:00 pm December 1 & December 8 For ages birth to 5 years old

Take a break from the holiday hustle and bustle to stop in with your little ones and play with the library’s toys. Stay for fifteen minutes or two hours. The trains will be out along with some of our other fun toys. Please note: parents and/or caregivers must stay with their children for this playtime. No registration necessary. Registration required is required for the following winter fun programs, unless otherwise specified. It’s a Holly, Jolly Christmas Party

Thursday, December 11 at 10:30am

For ages 2-5. Don’t be a Grinch! Get in the holiday spirit and join us for a fun party! Enjoy stories, crafts, snacks and more. Green Lakes Music Together Demo Class

Tuesday, December 16 at 10:30am

For children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Green Lakes Music Together offers music classes for babies through age 5 and their grownups who love them! Come sing, dance, and play with us in an easygoing, fun, yet educational environment. This free demonstration class is approx. 45 minutes. LEGO Winter Block Party

Monday, December 29 at 11:00pm

For all ages. Are you a Lego builder Join us for our party at the Library. We’ll put out the Library’s Legos for you to build something amazing. There will also be snacks, a Lego video, craft project, and games. Magic Tree House Party

Saturday, January 3 at 2:00pm

For Grades K-3. Calling all Magic Tree House fans! The 1st Super Edition book, Danger in the Darkest Hour, will be released on January 6, so let’s celebrate by having a party based on this popular book series by Mary Pope Osborne. Enjoy crafts, activities, snacks and more. Minion Madness Party

Monday, February 16 at 2:00pm For all ages! Calling all Despicable Me fans! Join us for a fun party that celebrates Gru and his minions. Enjoy crafts, activities, snacks and more! Cocoa and Crafts

Wednesday, February 18 at 11:00am

For ages 5 and up. Brrr…it’s cold out! Warm up at the Library with some hot cocoa and make some crafts, too.

DCL Friends Annual Meeting Chuck D’Imperio: Upstate New York in 100 Words or Less Saturday, January 17 @ 2:00 pm The DCL Friends Annual Meeting presenting Chuck D'Imperio and Upstate New York in 100 Words or Less. Author Chuck D'Imperio presents a fun travelogue that looks at 100 communities in Upstate New York. D'Imperio explored the region and discovered tons of interesting facts, factoids, and trivia, a few of which he’ll share with you. 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.

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

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.

Small Business Tips Building a Better Business Plan Wednesday, January 21 @ 7:00 pm Plan for your small business; create a roadmap to success! Most lenders require a business plan when you are applying for a small business loan. A business plan can be your roadmap to success. Learn what’s needed to create your plan from a certified business advisor. Plan for organization, for markets, for future needs, and more.

Be proactive and plan your business. For Ages 18 & up! Registration Required. About the Speaker: Tania Hanouille, a certified Business Advisor with the NYS Small Business Development Center at Onondaga Community College.

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.