At the Library - West Nyack Free Library

At the Library
West Nyack Free Library
Autumn 2015
Dear Library Patrons,
Gifts and Donations:
As we look to our library’s future, the 2017 budget
represents our continued commitment to providing
you with the library services and materials you have
come to expect. We are continuing to evolve our
programs and collections while going through the
strategic planning process to evaluate our place in
our Clarkstown community. Our physical facility
requires constant maintenance as we foresee
replacing major systems including the roof and
sprinkler system within the next 5 years. We’ve
managed to reduce insurance spending by being the
first library in the New York State Small Business
Healthcare Exchange for employee health insurance.
We continue to stay at the forefront of technology
by offering you online streaming services, ipads,
wireless printing and our brand new e-newsletter.
Please come support our library in our pledge to
continue to serve as a learning and education center
in the Clarkstown community. Our 2017 budget
hearing is on Tuesday, November 24 at 8pm at the
New City Library. Our budget vote is on December
9 from 9 AM to 9 PM.

From Michele, Christopher, Thomas & Ashley
McDermott, I Wish You More for the Children’s
Room collection in honor of the birth of
Stella Bridget McDermott

From Victoria Stone, The Wonderful Things You Will
Be for the Children’s Room collection in honor of the
birth of her granddaughter Anna Rose Korabel

From the Staff of the West Nyack Free Library, a
monetary donation for the Children’s Room
collection in memory of Larissa Karassik

From Diane August, a monetary donation made for
our Mystery collection in loving memory of her
Mother, Flora August
Thank you for your support!
Eugenia Schatoff, Director
Congratulations to all our
Summer Readers!
As the Children's Summer Reading Program
comes to a close we want to congratulate all of our
participants! Thank you for tracking your reading,
attending our programs and coming to the library
this summer.
Special thanks to the following groups for
supporting their local community library:
Friends of the West Nyack Library
Volunteers of the West Nyack Library
Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson
New City Fish and Game Club
The Cone Zone in West Nyack
Domino's Pizza in New City
A Note from the Circulation Desk:
Our library has had quite a “super” summer.
For adults, we offered workshops that taught such skills
as understanding wine, creating sea glass jewelry and
practicing tai chi. Fans of Mah Jong attended our classes
and can practice their skills at our open Game Club on
Mondays. Something new...we have added a Mah Jong
game set to our circulating items for all who would like to
play at home.
Our Easy Breezy book club had a great turnout with over
85 participants, including 3 gift card winners.
In the Children’s Library, the Summer Reading theme
was “Every Hero Has a Story.” We had weekly Storytime
in the Park with surprise visits from heroes in our
community such as the Rockland County Mounted Police,
members of the Nanuet Ambulance Corp and the
Clarkstown K9 unit. This was one of the programs that
highlighted superheroes and everyday heroes.
And the action wasn’t confined to West Nyack; our
books and movies joined library patrons on vacations all
around the globe!
Holy bestsellers, Batman! The West Nyack Free Library
sizzled this summer!
Dina Reisman, Head of Circulation
Fun Happenings & On Display
Saturday Movie Matinees at 1:30 PM
September 12
Imitation Game
(PG-13) 1 hr. 50 min.
Biography, Drama,
Thriller with Benedict
Cumberhatch & Keira
Knightly
September 26
Unbroken
(PG-13) 2 hrs. 17 min.
Biography, Drama, Sport
with Jack O’Connell &
Takamasa Ishihara
October 3
Still Alice
(PG-13) 101 min.
Drama with Julianne Moore,
Alec Baldwin,
Kristen Stewart
*Sunday, October 18*
1:30 PM
Ex Machina
(R) 108 min.
Drama, Sci-Fi with
Alicia Vikander
*Please note date change*
November 7
71 ( R ) 99 Min.
Action, Drama, Thriller
Jack O’Connell, Sam Reid
November 21
Tangerines (PG-13)
1 hr. 27 min.
(with English subtitles)
Foreign, Drama, War
December 5
Woman In Gold
(PG-13) 109 min.
Helen Mirren, Ryan
Reynolds
December 19
Patrons Choice!
The Friends Corner:
The Friends of the West Nyack Free
Library is hosting a Holiday Boutique to
help benefit summer reading programs
here at the library on Saturday,
December 12 from 12 - 4 PM. There will be
several vendors: Jewelry, Pampered Chef,
Nikki’s Candle Shop, Tupperware and
much much more! Please come out and
join us to show your
support!
Contact Lois Cayne at [email protected] or
call 914-419-7705 for more information.
Adult Displays
September: Record Album Covers from
the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s from
music lovers.
October: Music Boxes on loan from Judy
Benoit
November: Menus from the 30’s from
Donna Mattis’ collection
December: A Display of Photo Art by
Denise Farro
Children’s Displays
September: Sea Shells from the collection
of Carina Genova
October: Lost and Found @ the Library
November: Artwork of Sarah Forkin
December: My Personal India
From the collection of
Dawn Roy
Teen Programs
Special Needs Movie Night
Fourth Thursday of each month beginning
September 24 from 6:30 - 8 PM
For teens and young adults who have
developmental disabilities. Parents/caregivers
are welcome to attend. If 4th Thursday is a
holiday, program will be held on 3rd
Thursday.
Teen Advisory Meetings
Monday, September 28, October 26, November 23,
and December 28 at 7 PM
Open to all students in grades 7 - 12. At our first
meeting see how you can earn community service
hours while helping the library. Refreshments will be
served and new members are always welcome.
Registration begins September 12.
Certification Program for Babysitters
Saturday, October 17 at 1 PM
Join us for this one day 3 session workshop taught
by a nurse, police officer and volunteer fireman.
These professionals provide expert guidance on health
and safety issues. Participants must be 12 years of age
or older and attend all three classes to receive a
certificate from Rockland County Office of Fire &
Emergency Services.
Registration begins September 12.
Teen Read Week - Get Away @ your library
October 18 - October 24
Come help us celebrate Teen Read Week! A surprise
gift will be given to all teens caught reading or using
the library. You will also be eligible for an entry into
our grand prize drawing.
Registration is not required.
Sign up online to register for programs:
westnyacklib.libcal.com or call us at 358-6081
(Registration usually begins 2 weeks before a program)
Preference is given to Clarkstown Central School District
residents for admission to teen programs.
Proof of residency and age are required.
Early Release Movie - Hunger Games:
Mockingjay Part 1
Wednesday, November 18 at 1 PM
Before you see the newest Hunger Games movie,
remember where we left off. Join us for a showing of
Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. You may bring
lunch or snacks.
Book Angels
Monday, November 30 at 5:30 PM
Learn how to create your own book angel using
recycled books. Use them to decorate for the
holidays, give one as a gift, or keep it for yourself.
Materials will be provided.
Registration begins November 10.
Candy House Making Party
Sunday, December 20 at 2 PM
Details of this program for all ages are on the
Children’s page.
New SAT Practice Exam
Saturday, January 9 at 1 PM
Join Kaplan as they host a practice exam for the New
SAT that begins this March. Learn what the new test
will be like before you take it this spring. Students
will receive their scores back via email.
A Teen Update from the Friends Group:
This year our Friends group
had their first ever library
competition! The Friends of
the West Nyack Library
Scholarship Award recognizes
students with excellent
academic achievement and who
demonstrate an understanding of
the public library’s mission and
services. Two volunteers who are Clarkstown
Central School District students, Tobin Kuriakose
and Amanda Taylor, were each awarded a $500
scholarship. The Friends fund the scholarship
through their annual Holiday Boutique which will
be held on Saturday, December 12, the Community
Garage Sale as well as other fundraising events.
Children’s Programs
Programs for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers
Here Come the Babies*
Ages 3 to 14 Months
Tuesdays,
October 6 - November 17 at 11 AM
(No session on November 3)
Enjoy six fun sessions of rhymes, songs, stories and
games with Ms. Susan. Parent/caregiver participation
required. Siblings welcome.
Music, Mommy & Me with Jeffery Friedberg*
Ages 15 to 29 Months
Wednesdays, October 7 - November 4 at 10 AM
Musical fun for children and their caregivers.
KidLit Storytime*
Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years old with Caregiver
Mondays, October 5 - November 16 at 11 AM
(No session on October 12)
Simple stories, songs, fingerplays and fun activities
with Ms. Cindy.
Sensory Storytime Open House*
Ages 4 - 7 with parent/caregiver
Fourth Saturday of each month beginning
September 26 at 10:30 AM
If your child is registered for Sensory Storytime or if
you’re deciding whether to register, come visit the
West Nyack Chrildren’s Room and Storytime Rooms.
This is your chance to introduce your child to the
library and to the materials that we’ll be using during
the program. Lots of hands-on fun!
Pumpkin Decorating*
Grades K and up
Saturday, October 24 at 11 AM
Funny, scary, colorful, strange - what kind
of pumpkin would you like to create? Join Ms. Olga
to make a jack-o-lantern and some fun surprises.
Trick or Treat @ the Library
Saturday, October 31
from 9:30 AM to 5 PM
Come show us your costume and get
some treats! (No tricks please! ☺)
Kids Movie Matinee
Saturday, December 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 PM
A movie sure to please the kids. The title of the
movie is Inside Out (PG) Children under 12 must be
accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be
served.
Candy House Party
Sunday, December 20 at 2 PM
Bring on the candy for a fun and delicious house
decorating event. Gather your family, friends, and
favorite candies to share.
“I” is for Ice
Ages 3 - 5
Monday, December 28 at 11 AM
Skating…that is! Join Ms. Cindy for a really “cool”
storytime with games, songs, and a specially nICE
craft!
Paracord Pals
Grades 2 & Up
Tuesday, December 29 at 11 AM
Keychains, zipper pulls, mini-dolls, and more. Have
fun learning to create with paracord and beads.
Sensory Storytime*
Ages 4 - 7 with parent/caregiver
First Saturday of each month beginning
October 3 at 10:30 AM
An interactive storytime geared to children on the
spectrum who are sensitive to sensory overload. We
will read, sing, move and play - 1/2 hour of storytime
and 1/2 hour of play.
New Years Eve @ Noon
Thursday, December 31 at 11 AM
Back by popular demand! Join us at
the West Nyack Library for party
hats, noisemakers, music, fun,
snacks. Our “ball” will drop at
12 noon.
*Sign up online to register for programs:
westnyacklib.libcal.com
or call us at 358-6081
Registration begins 2 weeks before a program.
Adult Programs
Books in the Afternoon!
Join us for lively discussions.
Everyone is welcome!
Tuesday, October 6 at 2 PM
“All the Light We Cannot See”
by Anthony Doerr.
Registration begins Sept. 22.
Tuesday, December 1 at 2 PM
“In the Unlikely Event”
by Judy Blume
Registration begins Nov. 17.
Introduction to Canasta
Wednesdays, October 7, 14 & November 4 & 11
at 6:45 PM
Learn the basics of the game. There are 4 classes.
Limited registration begins September 17.
Tai Chi Workshop
Tuesday, October 20 at 2 PM
Practice the ancient Chinese art that
benefits health and wellness. Our program
offers instruction in basic patterns and
movement.
Registration begins October 6.
Ghosthunting New Jersey and New York City
Wednesday, October 21 at 7 PM
L’Aura from the New Jersey Ghost Hunters Society
showcases the history and haunts of Jersey and the
Big Apple.
Registration begins October 7.
Mah Jong: Beyond the Basics
Fridays, October 23, 30 & November 13 & 20
from 10 AM to 12 PM
Learn more strategies. Participants must have a 2015
Mah Jong card. There are four classes. If anyone has a
Mah Jong set please bring it.
Limited registration begins October 9.
Modern Mosaic
Wednesday, October 28 at 7 PM
Tear, fold, crease and rip while learning the art of cut
and tear paper design.
Limited registration begins October 14.
AARP Defensive Driving
Thursday, November 5 & Friday, November 6
from 10 AM to 1 PM
This 2 day, 6 hour AARP Defensive Driving course
requires in-person registration at the library. Check must
be made out to AARP for $20 for AARP members, or
$25 for non-members.
Limited registration begins October 1.
Eye-Catching Berry Necklace
Wednesday, November 18 at 6:45 PM
Create a beautiful necklace from red glass beads, wire,
a chain and a couple of green leaf beads with Karen
Valido. A materials fee of $7 is required.
Limited registration begins November 4.
Beautiful Crystal Bead Pendant
Wednesday, December 2 at 6:45 PM
Marianne Olbermann will teach the
techniques of creating a colorful pendant on a
chain necklace. There is a $10 materials fee.
Limited registration begins November 18.
Gustav Klimt and the Woman in Gold
Wednesday, December 9 at 7 PM
Art historian Suzanne Altman will discuss the painting
and artist.
Registration begins November 24.
Crochet a Scarf
Wednesday, January 20 at 6:45 PM
Karen Valido returns to teach crochet basics. No
experience necessary. Crochet hooks and yarn will be
supplied. A materials fee of $7 is required.
Limited registration begins January 6.
Medicare 101
Wednesday, January 27 at 7 PM
Joan Andelman from the Rockland County Office of the
Aging will discuss Medicare.
Registration begins January 13.
Sign up online to register for programs:
westnyacklib.libcal.com
or call us at 358-6081
Library programs are generally open to anyone wishing
to attend. If space restrictions or program requirements
limit the number of people who may attend,
preference will be given to Clarkstown Central
School District Residents.
Designed and edited by Jennifer M. Visione
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM-9:00 PM
9:30 AM-5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Sunday
Library Director: Eugenia Schatoff
President: James Benvenuto
Exec. Vice Pres. : Kurt Mohr
Recording Sec: Arlene Block
Treasurer: Lorette M. Adams
Corres. Sec: Melissa DeNicola
Immed. Past Pres. : Raymond Kosinski
Trustee: Frank Alkin
Trustee Emeritus: Jeannette Haag
Board of Trustees
West Nyack Free Library
65 Strawtown Road
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 358-6081
www.westnyacklib.org
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Crafts and Workshops
Library Budget Vote
Game Club - Everyone is welcome!
Mondays from 1 - 4pm
Bring your Mah Jong sets and Scrabble boards
for a fun time!
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
(Snow date: Wednesday, December 16, 2015 )
Open Knitting and Crocheting Sessions:
Wednesdays, from 7 PM to 8:45 PM
Thursdays, from 2 PM to 4 PM
Adults and teens over 14 with any level
of expertise are welcome on any
Wednesday or Thursday
that the library is open.
Eligible voters are residents of the Clarkstown Central
School District. The library will provide the information
you need to be an informed voter.
A copy of the proposed budget will be available to
residents of the community three weeks prior to the vote.
Members of the community are invited to attend a public
hearing on the budget proposal on Tuesday, November 24,
2015 at 8:00 PM at the New City Library.
Patrons who have voted in any annual or special election
during the past four years are automatically registered to
vote. For all others, registration will take place from 8:30
AM to 3:30 PM at the Clarkstown Central School District
Clerk’s Office, Chestnut Grove Administration Center,
62 Old Middletown Road, New City, NY 10956.
Please call the library at 358-6081 for further information.
Origami Club
We meet one Saturday each month from
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Everyone over 6 is
welcome, but children under 11 must be
accompanied by an adult who stays. Join us
for paper-folding fun on September 12,
October 10, November 14, & December 12.