Winter 2014

Library Matters
Greenwood Lake Public Library
P.O. Box 1139, 79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, New York 10925
Telephone: (845) 477-8377 Fax: (845) 477-8397
General E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.gwllibrary.org
Winter 2014
2014
The sun is always shining at the Greenwood Lake Public Library!
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2014/2015 Budget News – Believe it or not
another new fiscal year will be here soon! Shown
below as an FYI is some vital information
regarding the 2014/2015 budget:
All residents of the Greenwood Lake Union Free School District
are eligible to vote; our vote is NOT restricted to Village
residents.
The Library budget vote is separate from the school budget
vote and is held at the Library. Your Library tax appears as a
separate line item on your school tax bill.
The Library’s fiscal year runs from July through June.
The budget hearing will be on Friday, May 2nd, from 1-3 p.m.,
and will be publicized in The Warwick Valley Dispatch and The
Times Herald Record. Patrons are welcome to come to review
the proposed budget with Robert Fraser, Treasurer, and Sandy
Newman, Assistant Treasurer.
For those who are unable to make the hearing, the budget
materials will be available for review at the Front Desk. For
questions, please call Sandy Newman at Ext. 102.
The 2014-2015 budget vote is on Thursday, May 15th, 2014,
from 2-8 p.m., at the Library.
The Board of Trustees meets monthly and the date is listed on
our web site and on our entrance door; the public is welcome!
NEW Newsletter Format –
As you will notice, we have
revised our quarterly newsletter
into a shortened, four-page
version instead of our previous
newsletter. We hope that a
condensed version will serve
you better, as the newsletter
now will focus mainly on
programming, special events, and announcements. General library
information now appears in a brochure, which is available at the Front
Desk.
We realize that people have busy schedules and aren’t able to
dedicate a lot of time to reading up to eight pages of library
information; so, in order to bring you important library information
quickly, we’d like to offer our newsletter as
an “At-A-Glance” resource instead in a
shortened version. We hope you enjoy our
new format! Thank you.
The Library Staff and Board
of Trustees wish you happy
holidays and a wonderful 2014!
New Books
New Adult Fiction
Sycamore Row by John Grisham
Identical by Scott Turow
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
We are Water by Wally Lamb
The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert
Storm Front by John Sandford
New Adult Non-Fiction
Killing Jesus by Bill O’Reilly
David & Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell
My Story by Elizabeth Smart
I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
Si-Cology 1 by Si Robertson
Please be sure to check out our new computer
books, which are located in Adult Non-Fiction.
New Young Adult
Fiction: The Living by Matt de la Pena
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Non-Fiction: With Their Eyes: September 11 —The
View from a High School at Ground Zero by A. Thoms
New Junior Chapter Books
Fiction: The Real Boy by Anne Ursu
Non-Fiction: What Was the Alamo? by Meg Belviso
New Children’s Picture Books
Fiction: Fraidyzoo by Thyra Heder
Non-Fiction: Math Curse by Jon Scieszka
Overdrive Advantage E-Books
See our new E-books for children and young adults!
For more new adult, young adult, and children’s
books, visit the “New this Month” bookshelves at the
Library, where you can also find seasonal selections!
Don’t miss our Downloadable Books at www.gwllibrary.org!
GENERAL INFORMATION
COMPUTER INFO & PROGRAMS
Library Staff (845) 477-8377
For info, call Steve Regan at Ext. 107 or call the Front Desk at Ext. 101
Intro to Basic Computing for Seniors
Library Director-Ext. 103
Joan Carvajal, E-Mail: [email protected]
Accounting Services/Human Resources/Board Secretary-Ext. 102
Sandy Newman, E-Mail: [email protected]
Adult Services/Special Events/Publicity/Promotions-Ext. 108
Kelly Corrado, E-Mail: [email protected]
Computer Services-Ext. 107
Steve Regan, E-Mail: [email protected]
Reference/Circulation Services-Ext. 105
Elizabeth Cisek, E-Mail: [email protected]
Technical Services-Ext. 111
Faith Crisanto, E-Mail: [email protected]
Youth Services Supervisor-Ext. 109 or 110
Jill Cronin, E-Mail: [email protected]
Youth Study Center Services-Ext. 106
Faith Cristanto, E-Mail: [email protected]
In February, declare your “LOVE” for the Library by purchasing a paper
heart for $1, $3 or $5, on which you can add a “love” note about how
much you “Love Your Library!” Thanks for your support!
Please call the Circulation Desk Staff for Renewals/Holds
Circulation Desk Ext. 101:
INTERESTING WEB SITES TO VISIT
Brenda Downs, Assistant Head of Circulation
Carolyn Maceda, Mary Marina, Debbie Raif & Laura Jean Stiesi
Library Board of Trustees
Lisa Neyman, President
Jane Santarpia, Vice-President
Laura Ronayne, Secretary
Robert F. Fraser, Treasurer
Cathy DelBianco, Trustee
Library Hours
Monday
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Sunday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
9 a.m.-9 p.m.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursdays (1/16, 2/20 & 3/20) 2-3:30 p.m.
Intro to Microsoft Word for Adults
Wednesday (2/5) 7-8:30 p.m.
Photo Editing & E-Mail Attachments for Adults
Wednesdays (1/15 & 3/26) 7-8:30 p.m.
Winter 2014 Fundraiser
to benefit Computer Programming
“Love Your Library”
~ www.seniorwomen.com – A web site for women aged 50 and
older offering articles covering a broad range of topics.
~ www.everychildreadytoread.org - Online site to the Every Child
Ready to Read® @ your library®, developed by the Assoc. for Library
Service to Children (ALSC) and the Public Library Association (PLA).
~ www.ducktapebrand.com – The Duck Tape Club celebrates all
things duct tape with contests, polls, projects, and trivia, and even
wacky games (Whack a Wart?). Many duct tape projects are easy
enough to do in an hour or less.
COLLECTIBLE SERIES
There is a Book Drop available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Early Closings:
Closings:
2 p.m. (12/31—New Year’s Eve)
(1/1/14—New Year’s Day) & (3/31/14—Easter)
OUR SPECIAL THANKS TO …
Dawn Mazur – who so graciously donated a lovely, handmade fall
afghan to be raffled off, which raised over $100 for the Library, that
will be used to help support our adult Book Lovers’ Club.
Charlotte Santopietro – for her
thoughtful donation of an American
Girl doll to be used in a children’s
raffle or as a children’s prize.
Sylvia Levy – for her generous
donation to our “Local History
Digitization” Project in memory
of her late husband, Alfred Levy.
Pamela F. Breeman – for her
very kind donation to our adult
Book Lovers’ Club in memory of Joyce Bruner.
For info or to display your collection, call Kelly Corrado at Ext. 108
Collectible Series
Collectors of all ages are invited to display their
collections, which are exhibited each month on a
rotating basis. Happy Collecting!
IN THE GALLERIES
For info or to exhibit your art, call Kelly Corrado at Ext. 108
Works of Art Gallery (Adult Art Gallery)
January
Samantha Gaszczak
February
Sean Keady
March
Jennifer Kelly
Meet these adult artists at the Art Extravaganza 2014
on Sun., Apr. 27th, 2014, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Budding Artist Gallery (Student Art Gallery)
January
TBA
February
TBA
March
TBA
Meet these student artists at the Junior Jubilee 2014, which showcases the
art of students in Grades K-12, on Sun., May 18th, 2014, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
GENERAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR ALL PROGRAMS
Registration is required for all Adult, Young Adult, Children, and Family programs and may be done either in
person or by telephone at (845) 477-8377 Ext. 101 (unless in-person registration is required where noted).
When noted, all children must be accompanied by an adult.
Seating is limited; early registration is highly recommended.
For additional information about a particular program, please call the individual staff member as noted.
Patrons of all abilities are welcome to register for Library programs. However, if you are in need of assistance
for a particular program, we graciously request that you bring along a caretaker to assist you. Unfortunately, due
to the time constraints for our programs, the Programmer is unable to offer individualized attention; thus, having
a caretaker accompany you will be most helpful to you, as well as to the Programmer.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS
For info on the following Children’s programs,
call Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Jill Cronin at Ext. 109 or 110
Story Time
Thursdays (2/6-3/27) 11-11:45 a.m. (Under 2s)
Fridays (2/7-3/28) 1-1:45 p.m. (Ages 2-3)
Thursdays (2/6-3/27) 1-1:45 p.m. (Ages 4-5)
Pajama Story Time
Wednesdays (2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/12, 3/19 & 3/26)
6:30-7:15 p.m. (Ages 1 yr.-Pre-K)
~Ongoing Programs~
For info on the following program,
call the Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Steve Regan at Ext. 107
Adult Independent Film Night
2nd Tuesday Monthly, 7-9 p.m.
For info on the following program, call Joan Carvajal at Ext. 103
or the Front Desk at Ext. 101
Book Lovers’ Club
Melinda’s Music with Melinda Burgard
4th Tuesday Monthly, 7-9 p.m.
Fridays (2/7 & 3/7) 10:30-11:15 a.m. (Ages Birth-5 yrs.)
For info on the following adult programs,
call the Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Kelly Corrado at Ext. 108
Jill’s Jymnastics
Thursdays (1/9, 1/16, 1/23 & 1/30) 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Grades K-3)
Tuesdays (2/11 & 3/11)
11-11:45 a.m. (Ages 4 & 5) 1-1:45 p.m. (Ages 2 & 3)
All children must be accompanied by an adult. No siblings please.
Crafterdays Saturdays
Saturdays (2/8 & 3/8)
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Ages 4-6) & 1-2:30 p.m. (Ages 7-11)
Bricks for Kidz
Thursdays (3/6, 3/13, 3/20 & 3/27) 3:30-4:30 p.m. (Grades K-4)
ScienceTellers: Dragons and Dreams
~In the Kitchen Food Series~
Food programs have priority registration for GWL residents; non-residents
register on the Waiting List & will be notified 1 week prior to the program.
Thin-dulge!
Tuesday (1/7) 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Chef Elke Noll makes “diet” foods taste delicious for “thin-dulgence!”
Food Lovers!
Thursday (2/6) 6:30-8 p.m.
Chefs Sara Cox & Jennifer Fierro prepare a “food-lover’s” paradise!
~Green Thumb Garden Series~
The Secret to Healthy Houseplants
Saturday (2/15) 11-11:45 a.m. (Ages 2-11)
Moms & Tots Playgroup
Sunday (1/19) 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
For info, E-Mail Toddy at [email protected]
Cacti and Succulents
Sunday (2/16) 12:30-2:30 p.m.
~Globetrotting @ the GWL Library Travel Series~
Cities of Romance: Paris, Florence, Rome & Venice
TEEN AND TWEEN PROGRAMS
For info on the following Young Adult programs,
call Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Jill Cronin at Ext. 109 or 110
ScienceTellers: Liquid Nitrogen Workshop
Saturday (2/15) 1-1:45 p.m. (Grades 5-12)
Tuesday (2/18) 6:30-8 p.m.
“Travel” with Prof. Barry Kass to romantic cities to “SEE” the world!
~Learn @ Your Library Lecture Series~
Hudson River Lighthouses
Sunday (3/2) 1-2:30 p.m.
Learn about the Hudson River Lighthouses with Author Kevin Woyce.
Babysitting Class
Saturday (3/15) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Ages 11-17)
For info on the following Young Adult programs,
call Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Faith Crisanto at Ext. 106
Teen Movie Night
The Murder of Richard Jennings
Sunday (3/16) 1-2:30 p.m.
Author Michael J. Worden discusses New York’s first murder for hire.
~Award-Winning Healthy Living Series~
Nutrition: Eat to Live!
Tuesdays (1/7-3/25) 6-8 p.m. (Grades 5-12)
Teen Gaming Night
Tuesday (3/18) 6:30-8 p.m.
Gregg Noll discusses how to Eat to Live! for National Nutrition Month.
Wednesdays (1/8-3/26) 5-6 p.m. (Grades 5-12)
Young Adult Book Club:
The Taste Test Teen Book Club
Join this fun, literary, book club led by Faith Crisanto, for students in
Grades 5-12, who meet to read and discuss a book and enjoy the cooking
events specifically designed around the book.
Winter’s featured book, Airborn by Kenneth Oppel, will be
distributed at our first cooking event on 1/15!
Airborn and Light as Air Pancakes
Wednesday (1/15) 5-6 p.m. (Grades 5-12)
Sky Pirates and Long Johns
Wednesday (1/29 5-6 p.m. (Grades 5-12)
Steampunk Sweets
Wednesday (2/26) 5-6 p.m. (Grades 5-12)
~Do-It-Yourself “How To” Series~
Home Staging and Re-Design
Thursday (3/20) 6:30-8 p.m.
Karen Gray-Plaisted offers great tips for home staging and re-design.
~Global Gourmet International Food Series~
Asian-Inspired Foods
Saturday (3/29) 2-3:30 p.m.
Enjoy an Asian-inspired culinary experience with Chef Louise Kolaja.
~Creative Corner Craft Series~
Wild Wind Chimes for the Garden with Crafter Maria Jones
Sunday (3/30) 12:30-2:30 p.m. ($5 non-refundable supply fee)
FAMILY PROGRAMS
For info on the following family musical programs,
call the Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Kelly Corrado at Ext. 108
~Award-Winning Music Makers Concert Series~
A Concert for Lovers featuring The Kaitlyn Fay Quintet
Tuesday (2/4) 6:30-8 p.m.
Jazz singer Kaitlyn Fay and her band perform favorite jazz standards.
Celebration of the Traditional Music of Ireland
featuring Silgo Style Irish Fiddler Brian Conway &
Singer/Guitarist John Walsh
Thursday (3/13) 6:30-8 p.m.
Brian Conway & John Walsh present traditional Irish
dance music and the music of Turlough O'Carolan.
“LOCAL HISTORY DIGITIZATION” PROJECT
The Greenwood Lake Public Library Local History Digitization Project
With the closing of the Greenwood Lake West Milford News, Ann Chaimowitz graciously donated original copies of many of the
newspapers. Previously, we were already in the process of digitizing our local history materials so that we could make them available
to our patrons online. As you may have noticed, our web site currently has available for patrons’ use Local History Digital Archives for
35 of Wilbur Christman’s scrapbooks, as well as over 900 local obituaries.
Digitization is an expensive process. Because of this, we are asking those of you with a special interest in local history or
genealogy or who just love the Library to consider making a donation specifically earmarked to this project. Please use the coupon
below when making any donation to this project.
As always, your support of library projects is greatly appreciated.
“Local History Digitization”
Digitization” Project
I/We wish to make a donation of $
This donation is in memory of or to honor:
Name:
City:
Address:
State:
I wish to be publicly thanked in the Library’s Newsletter:
Zip:
Yes
Telephone #:
No
Please make checks payable to: The Greenwood Lake Public Library, 79 Waterstone Road, P.O. Box 1139, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925
INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY
No fines will be assessed for library
materials on a day the Library is closed or
closes early.
If the schools are on a delayed opening, the
Library is on the same delay.
If school is closed, the Library is on a twohour delay. The decision to open the
Library or
remain closed is made by 10 a.m.
The Library may close early during a day or
evening when the weather is inclement.
A message will be on our phone system at
(845) 477-8377, which will indicate a
delayed opening or closing.
Library delayed openings or closings are
listed on www.cancellations.com.
Children’s and adult library programs that
are scheduled during the hours of a library
delayed opening or closing are cancelled.
All community groups’ or individuals’
programs or events scheduled in the
Library’s Program or Tutoring Rooms
during a Library delayed opening or closing
are cancelled.
Materials’ Donations:
Until further notice,
we are not accepting
donations due to a lack of
space.
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Don’t miss the following very special program:
Greenwood Forest Farms Association, Saturday (2/8) 11a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Greenwood Forest Farms Association hosts its 9th Annual Black History Month Program: “The Great
Black Migration,” which will be presented by Professor Diane Wilson from New York City Technical
College. For information or to register, please call Paul Kwame Johnson at (845) 544-7264.
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