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 2015
2015
The sun is always shining at the Greenwood Lake Public Library!
2015/2016 Budget News – Shown below is important information
regarding the 2015/2016 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 held approximately 10 days before the
vote and will be publicized in The Warwick Valley Dispatch and
The Times Herald Record. Patrons are welcome to come to
review the proposed budget at that time with Laura Ronayne,
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 2015-2016 budget vote is on Thursday,
May 21st, 2015, from 2-8 p.m., at the
Library.
• The Board of Trustees meets monthly
and the meeting date is listed on our
web site at www.gwllibrary.org.
Children’s and Young Adult Program Highlights – We would like
to highlight the following children’s and young adult programs:
Kaplan ACT/SAT Combo Practice Test
Saturday (1/17) 1-5 p.m. (High School students only)
Come to the Library to take the Kaplan ACT/SAT Combo Practice
test. Don’t miss this opportunity to get ready for the real thing!
Register for this program by calling 1-800-KAP-TEST or online at
kaptest.com/practicetest
Teen Volunteers Needed to Build our Mini-Golf Course!
Thursday (3/19) 5-8 p.m. (Grades 5-12)
Have fun creating our golf course, enjoy some pizza, and earn some
community service hours.
Library Mini-Golf Fundraiser
Saturday (3/21)
5-7 p.m. – Families with children 7 and under
7-8 p.m. – Children 8-12 on their own or with family
8-9 p.m. – Teen golf volunteers
Come enjoy the wonderful world of Mini-Golf inside your Library!
Cost is $1.50 per child, not to exceed $5 per family. Funds raised by
this FUNdraiser will be help support more great children’s
programming.
Happy New Year!
New Books
New Adult Fiction
The Silent Sister by Diane Chamberlain
Gray Mountain by John Grisham
Mr. Miracle by Debbie Macomber
Deadline by John Sandford
Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult
Paris Match by Stuart Woods
New Adult Non-Fiction
Dancing with Myself by Billy Idol
Killing Patton by Bill O’Reilly
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography
by Neil Patrick Harris
What If? by Randall Munroe
How We Got to Now by Steven Johnson
The Skinnytaste Cookbook by Gina Homolka
New Young Adult
Fiction: Vango by Timothee de Fombelle
Non-Fiction: Breaking Free by Abby Sher
New Junior Chapter Books
Fiction: Fleabrain Loves Fanny by Joanne Rocklin
Non-Fiction: Strike by Larry Dane Brimner
New Children’s Picture Books
Fiction: Quest by Aaron Becker
Non-Fiction: My Librarian is a Camel
by Margriet Ruurs
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 LIBRARY INFORMATION
Library Staff (845) 477-8377
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 Programs, Special Events, Art Galleries & Public Relations-Ext. 108
Kelly Corrado, E-Mail: [email protected]
Computer Services-Ext. 107
COLLECTIBLE SERIES
For info or to display your collection, call Kelly Corrado at Ext. 108
Collectible Series
Celebrating 15 Years (2000-2015)
Collectors of all ages are invited to display their
collections, which are exhibited each month on a
rotating basis. Happy Collecting!
IN THE GALLERIES
Steve Regan, E-Mail: [email protected]
Reference/Circulation Services-Ext. 105
Elizabeth Cisek, E-Mail: [email protected]
Technical Services-Ext. 111
Theresa Stevenson, E-Mail: [email protected]
Youth Services Supervisor-Ext. 109 or 110
Jill Cronin, E-Mail: [email protected]
Please call the Circulation Desk Staff for Renewals/Holds
Circulation Desk Ext. 101:
Brenda Downs, Assistant Head of Circulation
Mary Ann Goscicki, Mary Marina, Michelle Parascandola,
Debbie Raif & Laura Jean Stiesi
To reach the Youth Study Center, call Ext. 106
Library Board of Trustees
Lisa Neyman, President
Jane Santarpia, Vice-President
Cathy DelBianco, Secretary
Laura Ronayne, Treasurer
Robert F. Fraser, Trustee
Library Hours
Mondays & Fridays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesdays-Thursdays: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
There is a Book Drop available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Early Closings: 12/31 (2 p.m.) (New Year’s Eve)
Closings:
12/24 & 12/25 (Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)
1/1/15 (New Year’s Day)
OUR SPECIAL THANKS TO…
The Greenwood Lake Elks Lodge 2067 – for their generous donation to
OrangeREADS 2014. The Library and Orange Library Assoc. are very
grateful for their support of this program throughout the years.
Connie Gilmore – for her donation of a scrumptious, handmade
Gingerbread House to be raffled to benefit the art galleries.
Dawn Mazur – who, once again, graciously donated a lovely, handmade
fall afghan, which was raffled to benefit the Teen Book Club.
Joan Schwartzman – for her wonderful donation of two pieces of her
artwork, one of which is now gracing the walls of our Reference area; the
other will be raffled off to benefit adult programming.
Santina (“Sunny”) Spadaro – another Library Champion, who has been
so kind to the children of our Library with her many donations to
children’s programming and reading materials.
Last, but most importantly, the taxpayers of the Greenwood Union Free
School District who support the library everyday through their taxes!
For info or to exhibit your art, call Kelly Corrado at Ext. 108
The Works of Art Gallery (Adult Art Gallery) and
Celebrating 10 Years (2005-2015)
The Budding Artist Gallery (Student Art Gallery)
The Works of Art Gallery and the Budding Artist Gallery
feature artwork from local adult and student artists each
month. Don’t miss these extraordinary works of art!
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
For info, call Kelly Corrado at Ext. 108
Honoring Our Military: Past, Present & Future
Ongoing
We honor our Heroes--the brave men and women of our military, who
served or who are currently serving. Please contact Kelly at Ext. 108
if you would like to temporarily loan the Library an item for display.
Thank you for your service!
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
December 5th-30th
Inge Grafe-Kieklak displays her Santa collection for the holidays.
Celebrate Girl Scout Month!
March 1st-31st
On display will be information about all levels of
scouting to coincide with National Girl Scout Month.
COMPUTER INFO AND PROGRAMS
For info, call Steve Regan at Ext. 107 or the Front Desk at Ext. 101
E-Reader Drop-In Sundays
Sundays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Need help with your e-reader (Kindle, Nook, etc.)?
Drop-in the Library on Sundays and Steve Regan
can help! Get Connected @ Your Library!
Intro to Basic Computing for Adults
Wednesday (1/14) 7-8:30 p.m.
Intro to Basic Computing for Seniors
Thursday (1/22) 2-3:30 p.m.
Intro to Microsoft Word for Adults
Tuesday (2/24) 7-8:30 p.m.
Basic Online Photo Editing for Adults
Wednesday (3/11) 7-8:30 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
For info, call Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Jill Cronin at Ext. 109 or 110
Story Time
Thursdays (2/5-3/26) 11-11:45 a.m. (Ages under 2)
Fridays (2/6-3/27) 1-1:45 p.m. (Ages 2/3s)
Thursdays (2/5-3/26) 1-1:45 p.m. (Ages 4/5s)
Pajama Story Time - 6:30-7:15 p.m. (Ages 1 yr.-Pre-K)
Wednesdays (2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/11, 3/18 & 3/25)
Melinda’s Music with Melinda Burgard
Fridays (2/6 & 3/6) 10:30-11:15 a.m. (Birth-5 yrs.)
Jill’s Jymnastics
Tuesdays (2/17 and 3/17)
11-11:45 a.m. (Ages 4/5s), 1-1:45 p.m. (Ages 2/3s)
Children must be accompanied by an adult. (No siblings, please!)
Crafterdays Saturdays – 2/7 & 3/7
10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. (Ages 4-6 accompanied by an adult)
1-2:30 p.m. (Ages 7-11)
Intro to Speaking Spanish for Children
Wednesdays (3/4, 3/18 & 3/25) (VERY limited enrollment!)
2-2:45 p.m. (Ages 3-5 accompanied by an adult)
3:30-4:15 p.m. (Grades K-3)
Get children started on the gift of being bilingual
in this fun, engaging program!
Meatball Madness
Saturday (2/21)
11-11:45 a.m. (Ages 4-7 accompanied by an adult)
1-2 p.m. (Ages 8-11)
Children will learn how to prepare and actually make a batch of some
of the best meatballs in Greenwood Lake!
Library Mini-Golf Fundraiser
Saturday Night (3/21)
5-7 p.m. (families with children Ages 7 & under)
7-8 p.m. (Ages 8-12 on their own or with family)
8-9 p.m. (young adult golf volunteers)
Come play mini-golf inside the Library; you’ll see it in a whole new
way! ($1.50 per child not to exceed $5 per family)
For info, E-Mail Toddy at [email protected]
Moms & Tots Playgroup – Every Wednesday: 10-11:30 a.m.
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
For info, call Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Jill at Ext. 109 or 110
Kaplan ACT/SAT Combo PracticeTest
Saturday (1/17) 1-5 p.m. (High School students only)
MineCrafting
Saturday (2/28) 1-3 p.m. (Grades 5-12)
Create large Minecraft-inspired 3-D murals in the Y.A. Room.
Young Adult Volunteers for Mini-Golf Building Session
Thursday Evening (3/19) 5-8 p.m. (Grades 5-12)
Help create our golf course, get pizza and community service hours!
Movie Night Tuesdays (1/7-3/25)
6-8 p.m. (Ages 11-17)
Gaming Night Wednesdays (1/8-3/26)
5-6 p.m. (Ages 11-17)
The Taste Test Teen Book Club
Join Faith Dinges for a three-program series of
discussions/cooking events designed around the
book, Dairy Queen by Catherine Gilbert Murdock.
Mac & Cheese Football Party – Book Pick-Up
Wednesday (1/28) 5-6 p.m.
Breakfast for Champions
Wednesday (2/25) 5-6 p.m.
Desserts & Dairy Farms
Wednesday (3/25) 5-6 p.m.
ADULT PROGRAMS
~Ongoing Programs~
For info, call the Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Steve Regan at Ext. 107
Adult Independent Film Night
2nd Tuesday Monthly, 7-9 p.m.
Showing foreign, independent, and smaller domestic films.
Call Steve to confirm what’s playing. Movie fare served!
For info, call Mary Marina or the Front Desk at Ext. 101
Book Lovers’ Club
Book Lovers’ Club
4th Tuesday Monthly, 7-9 p.m.
Love to read a good book and
discuss it with other book lovers?
Why not join the Book Lovers’ Club?
Guest scholars are invited
periodically.
For info on the following adult programs,
call the Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Kelly Corrado at Ext. 108
~Green Thumb Garden Series~
“Maple Sugaring”
with Cornell Cooperative Master Gardeners
Thursday (2/5) 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Ever wonder what goes into producing the
maple syrup that you pour on pancakes?
Learn from Cornell Cooperative Extension
of Orange County’s Master Gardeners all
about the maple sugaring process, as the
sap is collected, boiled, and turned into
delicious maple syrup!
“Garden Salvage Art”
with Cornell Cooperative
Master Gardeners
Thursday (3/19) 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Turn your Garden into a Gallery using
garden salvage art! Get inspired with
ideas using old, but loved, or found
items to create charm and whimsy in
the garden with Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Orange County’s Master Gardeners.
“Fresh Flower Arranging for a ‘Hoppy’ Easter”
with Floral Designer Donna Garley
Tuesday (3/31) 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Floral arranging is much more than simply putting
a bunch of flowers into a vase and filling it with
water. Floral Designer Donna Garley shares her
secrets to professional-looking flower arranging at
this hands-on workshop, where you’ll learn the
fundamentals, from the basic tools to the
principles of design, so that you can create
arrangements for all types of holidays and events,
including decorating your home with flowers for Easter. A $10 nonrefundable supply fee is due at in-person registration.
~Learn @ Your Library Lecture Series~
“Paper Angels: The History of Chinese Immigration”
with Jeffrey S. Dosik
Tuesday (2/17) 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join Jeffrey S. Dosik, Librarian and National Service Park Ranger for
the Statute of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island, at this
presentation, where he’ll discuss Chinese immigration, which will be
followed by a showing of the documentary, Paper Angels.
“Living with Black Bears”
with Zoo Docent and Educator Russell Brust
Thursday (3/12) 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Explore black bears and their environment with
Zoo Docent and Educator Russell Brust, who will
discuss how to live with these animals and how
to avoid and react to black bear encounters.
ADULT PROGRAMS (CONTINUED)
FAMILY PROGRAMS
For info, call the Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Kelly Corrado at Ext. 108
For info, call the Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Kelly Corrado at Ext. 108
~Award-Winning Healthy Living Wellness Series~
~Award-Winning Music Makers Concert Series~
Winter 2015 Concerts:
What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?
Why not resolve to make 2015 your year for Healthy Living?
Get Fit, Eat Smart, and Take Care of Yourself!
The Library is excited to bring you the following important programs
to help you reach your goals of being a HEALTHIER you! Join us!
“Is Gluten-Free for Me?”
with Health & Nutrition Coach Robin Hoffman
Tuesday (1/20) 6:30-8 p.m.
Learn how to live gluten-free with Robin Hoffman. Sample glutenfree (and dairy free) dishes, including a healthy & delicious dessert!
“Transform Yourself: Learn Healthy Habits &
The BeSLIM Lifestyle” cheered on by
Debra Holton-Smith, Certified Independent
‘Take Shape for Life’ Health Coach
Saturday (1/24) 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Debra
Join Debra Holton-Smith to learn healthy habits and
The BeSLIM Lifestyle (Breakfast/Exercise/Support/Low
Fat Meals/Individual Plan/Monitor)! She lost 47 lbs. with the Take
Shape for Life program. Deb shows you how to enjoy optimal health!
“Resolve to Eat Healthy!:
New Year’s Resolutions for Healthy Eating” with Chef Elke Noll
Saturday (1/24) 1-3 p.m.
It will be easy to stick to your New Year’s resolution of eating healthy
with tips from Elke Noll, who will also prepare several healthy AND
delicious recipes for resolution success! Happy New Year!
Local History Digitization Project
Our digitization of local history continues. Our
web site currently has available Wilbur Christman’s
scrapbooks, many Greenwood Lake local
newspapers, the Library newsletters, as well as local
obituaries.
Digitization is an expensive process. Please
consider making a donation to this important project;
you may use this coupon when doing so. Thank you.
Help keep Greenwood Lake’s rich history
alive for future generations of Lakers!
As always, your support of library projects
is appreciated. Thank you.
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I/We wish to make a donation of $________
This donation is In Memory of OR To Honor:
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Your Name:__________________________
Address:____________________________
“From Jazz to Soul”
featuring Rhonda Denet & the Silver fox Trio
Sunday (1/18) 1:30-3 p.m.
Rhonda Denet & the Silver Fox Trio pay homage to
the great soul and jazz divas—from Ella to Aretha—at
this concert featuring a collection of jazz standards
Rhonda
and soul classics that span four decades.
“Irish and American Pub Classics”
featuring Tommy Gardner & The Hooley Shooters
Sunday (3/22) 1-2:30 p.m.
Tommy Gardner and The Hooley Shooters perform a
lively and fun mix of Irish standards and sing-alongs
celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Tom, also with The
Uncle Brothers, has performed with many popular Irish
performers, including the late Danny Quinn.
SPECIAL PROGRAM
For info, call the Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Joan Carvajal at Ext. 103
“The Dreams and Realities of a Career in the NFL”
by the Greenwood Forest Farms Association
Saturday (2/28) 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
In celebration of Black History Month in February, Courtney Hall,
former star of the San Diego Chargers, discusses having a career in
the NFL. Winning essays by GWL Middle School students will also
be read. Contact Paul Kwame Johnson at (845) 544-7264 to register.
Materials’ Donations:
Until further notice,
we are not accepting
donations due to a
lack of space.
Thank you.
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Winter Fundraiser
“Love Your Library”
Library” Paper Hearts Sale (2/1/1-2/28)
2/28)
The Library will be selling paper hearts for $1, $3, or $5. Declare your
“LOVE” for the Library by purchasing a heart on which you can write a “love” note
about how much you “Love Your Library!” Proceeds benefit Computer Programming.
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