EDEN LIBRARY2014 COMMUNITY REPORT Making gingerbread houses with the folks from Explore and More is one of our annual traditions! Popular with all ages and oh, so tasty! Left above: Dave Fultz entertained a large audience by juggling a variety of things including flaming wands (don’t try this at home!) during our annual family picnic which is sponsored by County Legislator John Mills. Above: Therapy dog “Sinatra” loves to be read to! He loves to come to the library and let young readers share their favorite story with him. Left: Grade 3 students from Southtowns Catholic School shared their handiwork as they studied US monuments and memorials. Special Thanks To... … the Friends of the Eden Library for their sixth annual calendar with photos from community members. The funds they raise by selling the calendar have provided programs and incentives … Dollar General, Verizon (through library patron Cindy Renaldo), and the Eden Teacher’s Association for their cash donations. … State Senator Patrick Gallivan who provided $2500 in “bullet aid” that allowed us to purchase 2 laptop computers and several power bars. … County Legislator John Mills for hosting his annual hot dog roast and fundraiser for us in July. Funds from these picnics will go toward a mural in the children’s area. … Laing Funeral Home for their program that provides special interest books in memory of area residents. … the Town of Eden for their help with maintenance issues and snow removal. … the ladies of the Saturday morning Yarn Club for their humanitarian efforts to help those who are less fortunate. By the end of 2014 they had knitted and donated 3304 items to various charities since starting this service project in 2007. …to our Board of Trustees who dedicate many hours to insuring that our library is adequately funded and maintained and who diligently attend many countywide meetings throughout the year. …Ed Krycia who serves as our liaison with the Eden Town Board …the employees of Key Bank who helped with garden clean up. … all who frequented our annual spring and fall Book Sales. … all who have volunteered their time and talents to make our library a pleasant place to work and visit. … all who attend programs and use our library on a regular basis. EDEN LIBRARY BY THE NUMBERS FOR 2014 64,121 items circulated 33,537 visits Contact your Representatives Speak up for library services. Let our elected officials know that this library is important to you and your family. 7,176 reference questions answered Erie County Legislator, District 11 John J. Mills 92 Franklin St., Buffalo, NY 14202 [email protected] 3,304 items knitted for charity by the Yarn Club to date NYS Assemblyman, 147th District David DiPietro 2371 N. Main St., Warsaw, NY 14569 [email protected] 4,846 computer usage $2500 Bullet Aid from State Senator Patrick Gallivan 2,449 people attended 183 programs $2,325 raised through two used book sales $1,266 raised by County Legislator John Mills’ hot dog roast 1,155 wi-fi usage 417 laptop circulation 319 hours logged by volunteers 183 programs 170 titles donated by Laing Funeral Home to date 43 volunteers 35 hours open weekly 34 community groups used the meeting room 9 dedicated staff members 7 snow days! 6 volunteer board members 2 awesome book sales 1 great location! NYS Senator, 59th District Patrick Gallivan 2721 Transit Rd., Suite 116 Elma, NY 14059 [email protected] Library Staff Library Board Joyce Maguda Patricia Smith Library Director President Helga Antonou Cynthia Bancroft Donna Brese Cheryl Colvin Patricia Nagle Diane Wood Catherine Nedimyer Mike Nedimyer James Agle Marilyn Antos Linda Meyer Phillip Muck Bettyann Neifer Edward Krycia Jr. Town Board Liaison Regular Hours Summer Hours Monday … 2 to 8 Tuesday… 10:30 to 5 Wednesday… 2 to 8 Thursday… 2 to 8 Friday… 10:30 to 5 Saturday… 10 to 2 (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Monday… 1 to 8 Tuesday… 10 to 5 Wednesday… 1 to 8 Thursday… 1 to 8 Friday… 10 to 5 Closed Saturdays EDEN LIBRARY 2901 East Church Street, Eden, New York 14057 992-4028 www.BuffaloLib.org “LIKE” us on Facebook
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