Elwood Public Library District
1929 Jericho Turnpike
Elwood, NY 11731
631-499-3722
AnnualBudgetVote
&TrusteeElection
Tuesday,April14,2015
10:00am—9:00pm
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Elwood Public Library
1929 Jericho Tpke. | Elwood, NY 11731
www.elwoodlibrary.org
631-499-3722
April is
A
in Elwood
Proposed 2015-2016 Budget
and Trustee Election Info
Month
All April, the library will be showcasing the talent & creativity of
Elwood residents through art, music & literature. For more programs
and information, visit elwoodlibrary.org or call us at 499-3722.
The proposed 2015-2016 budget includes a 1.69% tax
increase. This is lower than the New York State tax cap.
Approved Budget
Children’s Programs
Adult Programs
Messy Play
Painting with Pastels
Tues, April 7th, 10:30am, 2-3 yrs old
We will have finger painting, sponge
painting, and a surprise type of
painting.
Tuesday, April 14th, 12:00pm
Learn to create beautiful art with
pastels. This class will introduce the
fundamental elements of a successful
painting.
Young at Art
Wed, April 15th, 10:30am, 2-4 yrs old
Give your child a chance to experiment with color, texture, and design.
Macaroni Art
Wed, April 15th, 4:15pm, Grades K-3
Come and create a macaroni
masterpiece.
Doodle Art
Tues, April 21st, 6:30pm, Grades 2-5
Did you know that doodling is an art
form? Let’s create beautiful images
from repetitive patterns.
Teen Programs
Candy Art Creations
Thurs, April 16th, 7:00pm
Art you can eat! Show the world how
delicious art can be.
Make Your Own Artist’s
Sketchbook
Thurs, April 30th, 7:00pm
Design your own colorful sketchbook/
journal using a collage of torn paper.
Wine Glass Painting
Fundraiser
Friday, April 17th, 6:30pm
Paint four wine glasses with Irene
Marchese. Wine tasting at Elwood
Wines. $50 check payable to: The
Friends of the Elwood Public Library.
Frank Sinatra Tribute
Saturday, April 18th, 2:00pm
Join us for a tribute concert to Frank
Sinatra. Listen to classic Sinatra hits
performed by Jerry Cardone.
Special Performance
John Glenn HS Musical
Performance
Sunday, April 19th, 2:30pm
Come celebrate the Arts in Elwood by
enjoying a concert performed by John
Glenn High School’s very own Tri-M
Music Honor Society. Students will be
performing solos and chamber music.
Revenues
Tax Revenues
$ 1,482,489.56
PILOT Payments
3,736.59
Interest Income
700.00
NYS Aid/Grants and Donations
8,300.00
Fines, Fees, and Rebates
11,100.00
Transfer from Fund Balance
14,144.27
Total Revenues
$ 1,520,470.42
Expenditures / Expenses for Library Services
Salaries & Benefits
$
840,102.90
Library Materials
127,638.00
Programming & Museum Passes 33,500.00
Office Operations
95,341.07
Building Operations
419,388.45
Capital Outlay
4,500.00
Total Expenditures
$ 1,520,470.42
Proposed Budget
$
$
$
$
1,507,614.00
4,799.38
500.00
9,300.00
12,000.00
8,110.82
1,542,324.20
841,627.54
127,580.00
35,500.00
94,950.00
438,166.66
4,500.00
1,542,324.20
What this proposal means for Elwood property owners:
Property
Assessed at:
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
Current
2014-2015
Proposed
2015-2016
Difference
$265.80
$354.40
$443.00
$270.30
$360.40
$450.50
$4.50
$6.00
$7.50
Candidates for Trustee:
Marla Band (incumbent)
Paul Pepper