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Library Matters
Greenwood Lake Public Library
P.O. Box 1139, 79 Waterstone Road
Greenwood Lake, NY 10925
Telephone: (845) 477-8377 Fax: (845) 477-8397
General E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.gwllibrary.org
Spring 2015
Come discover a unique library experience at the Greenwood Lake Public Library!
Library News…Most of us associate "Spring" with change and new
beginnings. This holds very true for our library this spring, as we
celebrate the retirement of our Director, Joan Carvajal, and the
appointment of a new Director, Jill Cronin, in April.
I have spent 18 of my 20 years at the Greenwood Lake Library
working with Joan Carvajal - the last 8 of which we shared an office,
attempting to manage the day to day affairs of this wonderful, wacky
place we lovingly refer to as "Libraryland". In April, Joan and her
husband, Louie, will be retiring from life in Greenwood Lake and
embarking on an adventure to phase 2: Las Vegas, Baby!
While we are so very happy for her, knowing this is long-planned and
well earned, it is bittersweet. We will lose an asset to the community, an
amazing Library Directory and staff mentor, and a dear, dear friend! For
in these 18 years we have celebrated together, laughed together, cried
together, supported each other and worked side by side to keep a vision
for our Library that the community can be proud of.
From Computer Services Supervisor, to Adult Programming,
Reference, Head of Circulation, Assistant Director and, finally, Director,
Joan has touched every aspect of this Library, leaving her mark of
excellence in each and every corner. We have on-line resources, ebooks, digitized local history, a full service web page, Facebook, an
unsurpassed DVD collection, the Book Lover's Club and this newsletter,
just to name a few of her many contributions.
But in our hearts the greatest moments are told in the hundreds of
inside jokes, glances that exchange a thousand words, memories of coworkers loved and lost, and all that you share when you roll up your
NEW ADULT FICTION
Saint Odd by Dean Koontz
The Boston Girl by Anita Diamant
Hope to Die by James Patterson
The Escape by David Baldacci
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarity
Insatiable Appetites by Stuart Woods
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
Redeployment by Phil Klay
NEW ADULT NON-FICTION
Being Mortal by Atul Gawande
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
Not That Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham
Small Victories by Anne Lamott
It Was Me All Along by Andie Mitchell
America’s Bitter Pill by Peter Brill
The Train to Crystal City by Jan Jarboe
sleeves and change a one-room schoolhouse into a vision of the future.
We couldn't have done it without you, Joanie....or wanted to! Thanks
for always making it fun - and doing it right!
Sandy Newman, Secretary to the Board/Asst. Treasurer
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 on Friday, May 8th from 1-3pm at
the Library 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
12-8pm, at the Library.
 The Board of Trustees meets monthly and the meeting
date is listed on our web site at www.gwllibrary.org.
New Books
For more New Books, be
sure to visit our New Book
Shelves and Seasonal
Displays at the Library!
For adult & kids’ e-book
selections, visit our web
site at www.gwllibrary.org
and click on the
Downloadable Books
button on the left to see a
wide assortment of titles,
which are available to
download to your
E-reader or computer!
NEW YOUNG ADULT FICTION
The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black
NEW YOUNG ADULT NON-FICTION
Shackleton: Antarctic Odyssey by Nick Bertozzi
NEW JUNIOR FICTION CHAPTER BOOKS
The Children of the King by Sonya Hartnett
The Map to Everywhere by Carrie Ryan
NEW JUNIOR NON-FICTION CHAPTER BOOKS
Star Wars Origami by Chris Alexander
A Woman in the House (and Senate)
by Irene Cooper
NEW CHILDREN’S FICTION PICTURE BOOKS
Hermelin, the Detective Mouse by Mini Grey
This is a Moose by Richard T. Morris
NEW CHILDREN’S NON-FICTION PICTURE BOOKS
Winnie, the True Story of the Bear Who
Inspired Winnie-the-Pooh by Sally Walker
Beetle Busters by Lorie Griffin Burns
GRANT NEWS
COLLECTIBLE SERIES
MORE GRANT MONEY COMING OUR WAY! – Once again, we received a
generous grant from Arts Mid-Hudson for our spring stained glass
workshops. Congratulations to Kelly Corrado, our Adult Program
Supervisor; this is the sixth grant Kelly has secured to enhance the array
of adult programs offered at your Library!
For info or to display your collection, call Kelly at Ext. 108
GENERAL INFORMATION
IN THE GALLERIES
LIBRARY STAFF (845) 477-8377
Library Director-Ext. 103
Joan Carvajal, E-Mail: [email protected]
Accounting/Human Resources/Board Secretary-Ext. 102
Sandy Newman, E-Mail: [email protected]
Reference/Circulation Services-Ext. 105
Elizabeth Cisek, E-Mail: [email protected]
Adult/Special Programs, Art Galleries & Promotion-Ext. 108
Kelly Corrado, E-Mail: [email protected]
Youth Services Supervisor-Ext. 109 or 110
Jill Cronin, E-Mail: [email protected]
Computer Services-Ext. 107
Steve Regan, E-Mail: [email protected]
Technical Services-Ext. 111
Theresa Stevenson, 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,
Carol Heinz & 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
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!
For info or to exhibit your art, call Kelly at Ext. 108
THE WORKS OF ART GALLERY (ADULT ART GALLERY)
“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!
FACEBOOK
The Library recently launched its new Facebook page. Please find us
and, hopefully, like us at https://www.facebook.com/pages/GreenwoodLake-Public-Library/589539104475408. There is also a link to our
Facebook page on our web site at www.gwllibrary.org.
REGISTRATION INFO
FOR ALL PROGRAMS
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ADULT,
YOUNG ADULT, CHILDREN, AND FAMILY PROGRAMS
AND MAY BE DONE EITHER IN PERSON OR BY PHONE
AT (845) 477-8377 EXT. 101 (UNLESS IN-PERSON
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED WHERE NOTED).
Until further notice, we are not accepting donations due to a lack of
space. Please be aware that any donations left outside the building are
immediately discarded because of possible insect and/or rodent
infestation, as well as dampness issues. Thank you.
 When noted, children must be accompanied by an adult.
 Adult food programs have priority registration for GWL
residents; non-residents register on a waiting list & will
be notified 1 week prior to the program.
 Seating is limited; early registration is 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 program, we kindly ask that you bring along a
caretaker to assist you. Unfortunately, due to the time
constraints for our programs, presenters are unable to
offer individualized attention.
SPECIAL EXHIBITS
ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS
LIBRARY HOURS
Mondays & Fridays: 9am-5pm, Tuesdays-Thursdays: 9am-9pm
Saturdays: 10am-4pm & Sundays: 11am-3pm
A Book Drop is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Closings: 4/5 Easter Sunday, 5/24 & 5/25 Memorial Day Sunday
& Monday, 7/3 & 7/4 Independence Day Friday & Saturday
MATERIAL DONATIONS
For info, call Kelly at Ext. 108
ONGOING - HONORING OUR MILITARY: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
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!
HOLY ROSARY CHURCH CELEBRATES
JUNE 1ST-30TH
Historical photos and memorabilia will
be on display in June to commemorate
the 60th Anniversary of Holy Rosary
Catholic Church.
REACHING MILESTONES OF DISPLAY @ THE LIBRARY! – JUNE 1ST-30TH
On exhibit will be a history of the Collectible Series for its 15th
Anniversary & the Works of Art Gallery for its 10th Anniversary!
For info about the club or current month’s book, call Mary at Ext. 101
BOOK LOVERS’ CLUB – 4TH TUESDAY MONTHLY – 7-9PM
For info about the current month’s film, call the Front Desk at Ext. 101
ADULT FILM NIGHT – 2ND TUESDAY MONTHLY – 7-9PM
April 14th Film – Whiplash
May 12th Film – Living is Easy
June 9th Film - Birdman
COMPUTER PROGRAMS
Steve Regan, our Computer Services supervisor, will be leaving us in
early April for a warmer climate; we wish him the best! Because of this,
however, we will not be scheduling any computer classes, nor will we be
having E-Reader Drop-In Sundays, until Steve’s replacement is in
position and ready to take on these assignments.
Be sure to check our Facebook page for possible computer program
updates.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
For info, call Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Jill at Ext. 109 or 110
Thursdays:
Fridays:
Thursdays:
STORY TIME
4/9-5/14 11-11:45am
Ages under 2
4/10-5/15 1-1:45pm
Ages 2 & 3
4/9-5/14 1:45pm
Ages 4 & 5
No Story Time on Thursday, 4/16
PAJAMA STORY TIME
Wednesdays: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
6:30-7:15pm
1 Yr.-Pre-K
MELINDA’S MUSIC WITH MELINDA BURGARD
Fridays: 4/3 & 5/1
10:30-11:15am Birth-5 Yrs. Old
JILL’S JYMNASTICS
Tuesdays: 4/21 & 5/19
11-11:45am
4 & 5 Yrs. Old
1-1:45pm
2 & 3 Yrs. Old
All children must be accompanied by an adult. (No siblings please.)
CRAFTERDAY SATURDAYS - 4/4 & 5/2
10:30am-12pm Ages 4-6 (Must be accompanied by an Adult)
1-2:30pm
Ages 7-11
CREATURES IN MYTHOLOGY, CULTURE AND HISTORY
Saturday: 4/18
10:30-11:30am Ages 2-11 & Their Families
Animal Specialist Bob Boesenberg brings live animals
to teach about their roles in stories and history.
YOUNG GARDENERS CLUB: PLANT THE BUTTERFLY GARDEN
Saturday: 5/16
10:15-11am
2-4 Yrs. Old with an Adult
11:15am-12pm
5-7 Yrs. Old with an adult
1:15-2pm
8-11 Yrs. Old
We will plant our garden again and make stones to build a path too!
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION
Registration Dates/Times:
Thursday, 6/25 10am-3pm & 6-8pm
Friday, 6/26 10am-3pm
Saturday, 6/27 10am-12pm
This year’s theme is “Every Hero has a Story” for ages 2 years old to
kids entering 6th grade and “Unmask” for kids entering grades 7-12.
Registration in the SRP is required to be eligible to attend all
supplemental programs (which also require individual registration), and
all participants must have a valid Greenwood Lake Public Library
card. New or replacement cards are available at the Front Desk for all
kids age 2 years and older.
ADULT PROGRAMS
For info, call the Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Kelly at Ext. 108
~Award-Winning Healthy Living Wellness Series~
HEALTHY FOOTSTEPS
Thursday, 4/9 6:30-8pm
Podiatrist Ira Schiowitz discusses common foot problems
and foot care for National Foot Health Awareness Month.
~Learn @ Your Library Lecture Series~
MONEY MATTERS: MANAGING YOUR MONEY WISELY
April is Money Smart Month: Get more from your hard-earned cash!
Must register for the full day, refreshments and lunch provided.
WORKSHOP #1: Saturday, 4/11 10am-4pm
Session 1: “Insuring Against Identity Theft”
Learn how to avoid identity theft with Peggy Dwyer of JMD Insurance.
Session 2: “Making Ends Meet”
Learn to prepare a budget & stretch your dollar with Sandra McIntosh.
Session 3: “Exploring Credit & Debt Management Issues”
Join Sandra McIntosh to learn tips on building a positive credit score.
WORKSHOP #2: Saturday, 4/25 10am-4pm
“Management Consultant: Dream Job or Worst Nightmare?”
Explore management consulting with Consultant John J. Tracy.
Must register for the full day. Refreshments/lunch provided.
MANHATTAN BRIDGES
Tuesday, 4/21 6:30-8pm
Author Kevin Woyce discusses Manhattan’s bridges.
PAPER ANGELS: THE HISTORY OF CHINESE IMMIGRATION
Sunday, 5/31 12:30-2:30pm
Jeffrey Dosik discusses the contributions of the Chinese in America.
MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE: MILITARY HORSES
Tuesday, 5/19 6:30-8pm
Linda Blake explores the important role of horses in the military.
~Creative Corner Craft Series~
MONEY DOES GROW ON “TREES!”
Sunday, 4/12 12:30-2:30pm ($5 non-refundable Supply Fee)
Create your very own “Money Tree” with Crafter Linda Tresca.
BEADED BAREFOOT SANDALS
Thursday, 5/28 6:30-8:30pm ($5 non-refundable Supply Fee)
Go barefoot with Crafter Carolann Puzio, who shows you how to make
jazzy, beaded barefoot sandals for summer fun!
~Spring Training Fitness Series~
SITTING PRITI CHAIR YOGA FOR EVERY BODY
Mondays: 4/13, 4/27, 5/4 & 5/18 9:15-10:15am
Margaret Johnson teaches chair yoga. $10 non-refundable fee.
~Needlecrafters’ Club~
KNIT A BASIC SHRUG WITH KNITTER JO-ANN SCHERER!
For info on the MOMS & TOTS PLAYGROUP, which meets EVERY
WEDNESDAY FROM 10-11:30AM, e-mail Rebecca at
[email protected] or Lorie at [email protected]
Mondays: 4/13, 4/27, 5/4 & 5/18 12-3pm
YA PROGRAMS
~Green Thumb Garden Series~
For info, call Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Jill at Ext. 109 or 110
ONGOING PROGRAMS IN THE YOUTH STUDY CENTER
MOVIE NIGHT TUESDAYS
6-8pm
Ages 11-17
GAMING NIGHT WEDNESDAYS* 5-6pm
Ages 11-17
*Gaming Night is not held when the YA Book Club meets.
SUMMER READING VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP & INFORMATION MEETING
Thursday: 4/9
7-8pm
FISH TALES AND OCEAN ODDBALLS
Kids Entering Grades 7-12
Saturday 4/18 1-2pm Grades 5-12 - Animal expert Bob
Boesenberg brings live creatures to teach about aquatic life.
~Defensive Driving~
Mondays: 4/13 & 4/27 5:30-8:30pm
$26 GWL residents, $36 non-residents
FLOWERING ANNUALS FOR SUMMER COLOR
Sunday, 4/26 12:30-2:30pm
~Globetrotting @ the GWL Library Travel Series~
ACROSS THE SAHARA DESERT: PEOPLE, PLACES, LANDSCAPES
Thursday, 4/30 6:30-8pm
“Travel” with Prof. Barry D. Kass on his journey across the Sahara.
~In the Kitchen Food Series~
PERFECT PICNIC!
Sunday, 5/3 1-2:30pm
Chefs Sara Cox & Jennifer Fierro prepare the “perfect picnic!”
MORE YA PROGRAMS
MORE ADULT PROGRAMS
For info, call Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Jill at Ext. 109 or 110
For info, call the Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Kelly at Ext. 108
~Studio Time Art Instruction Series~
MOTHER’S DAY GIFT CRAFT
Saturday, May 9
1-2pm Grades 5-12 in the Youth Study Center
Teens and Tweens will make a homemade gift–worthy
project with the help of local crafter Cady Cirbes.
Spring 2015 Workshops:
“COLOR YOUR WORLD: THE BASICS OF STAINED GLASS”
Wednesdays: 4/1, 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13 & 5/20 12-3pm
Explore the basics of designing, cutting, assembling, and soldering
stained glass with Artist Gad Nusinov and Artisan Don Santarpia.
BOAT SAFETY CERTIFICATION FOR TEENS
Registration & Class Dates TBA in the Near Future
Thanks to a collaboration with the Greenwood Lake
Police Department, the Library is happy to offer a
discounted price on this important 2-session class for
our young adults (ages 10-17). This opportunity is restricted to the
first 12 kids, with a valid Greenwood Lake Public Library Card, who
register. Watch in the upcoming weeks for the announcement of the
registration date. NO PRE-REGISTRATION PERMITTED.
THE TASTE TEST TEEN BOOK CLUB
Join Faith Dinges for a 3-program series of
discussions/cooking events designed around the book
The Magician’s Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
Magicians and Magical Milkshakes
Wednesday, 4/29 5-6pm Book Pick-Up
Gourmet PB&J: An Elephant’s Favorite Snack
Wednesday, 5/20 5-6pm (Peanut-Free)
Travelers and Taters
Wednesday, 6/17 5-6pm
LOCAL HISTORY DIGITIZATION PROJECT
Our digitization of local history continues. Our
web site currently has Wilbur Christman’s
scrapbooks, many Greenwood Lake local
newspapers, the Library newsletters, and local
obituaries available to peruse.
Digitization is an expensive process. Please
consider making a donation to this important
project; you may use this coupon when doing so.
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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“CREATING SCULPTURE” - WEDNESDAYS: 6/3 & 6/10 12-3PM
Artist & Sculptor, Blossom Brower, teaches modeling with clay,
using a variety of hand & tool techniques at these sculpting workshops!
These projects are made possible, in part, with funds from Orange County Tourism
and the County of Orange and with funds from the Decentralization Program, a
regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of
Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature and
administered by Arts Mid-Hudson and with funds from individual
donations by members of the community.
FAMILY PROGRAM
For info, call the Front Desk at Ext. 101 or Kelly at Ext. 108
~Award-Winning Music Makers Concert Series~
“FROM JAZZ TO SOUL”
Thursday, 4/16 7-8:30pm
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 and
soul classics that span four decades.
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GREENWOOD LAKE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Spring Fundraiser “For the Love of Art” Artwork Raffle
The Library will be selling tickets to win an original painting by local artist,
Joan Schwartzman, who graciously donated her painting,
“Lotus” (Oil on Board, 16x20), to the Library.
Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $12. Proceeds benefit Adult Programming.
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