NEW HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY Fall / Winter 2014 Powered by Community CHOOSING THE RIGHT COLLEGE High school students and parents are invited to a seminar on selecting the college just for you, led by Dr. Jeff Gates, Utica College/VP for Enrollment Management/Admissions, on Monday, October 6 from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. “Wherever you plan to go in your professional life, choosing the right college is an important first step. Areas to consider include: academic programs, the faculty, student-to-faculty ratio, a great place to live and learn, and a quality education that you can afford.” (J.T. Gates) SEASONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN MINIATURE GOLF at New Hartford Public Library! Play miniature golf and stay dry inside the library! This is our fourth year of absolute fun for all ages. Face painting, baked goods, prizes and even a trophy to add your name to the other winners. • Saturday, October 18, 2014 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • $5.00 per person • 18 Holes!!! Sponsored by Friends of the Library All proceeds go to the New Hartford Public Library. For information call 733-1535. We invite grades K-6 to join us for crafts, stories, and more as we celebrate special times and seasons. • Spooktacular Halloween Sunday, Oct 19, 2:00 – 3:00 PM • Veteran’s Day Celebration Tuesday, Nov 11, 2:00 – 4:00 PM • Talking Turkey Sunday, Nov 16, 2:00 – 3:00 PM • Holiday Happening Sunday, Dec 7, 1:00 – 3:00 PM COMPUTER 101 Katie McCauley, Instructor • Digital Camera Basics – Thursday, Oct. 9, 3 – 5 PM • Intro to Computers Part 1 – Thursday, Oct. 23, 3 – 5 PM • Intro to Computers Part 2 – Thursday, Oct. 30, 3 - 5PM • Web and Email Basics – Thursday, Nov. 6, 3 - 5 PM • Social Networking – Friday, Dec. 5, 3 - 5PM FROM THE DIRECTOR: Your New Hartford Public Library is more than just books. The Library is your community center, constantly evolving to meet the changing news of our community. People of all ages use the Library to enrich their lives. You come together for programs, stop by just to enjoy meeting neighbours, and increasingly take advantage of rapidly expanding services available on computers, smart phones, and other mobile devices. The NHPL, Powered By Community, needs your help to continue to grow our library. There are many ways you can contribute: • Make a monetary donation. All donations, large and small, can be used to purchase materials for our collection, to fund a program, or purchase equipment. Talk to Library staff today about personalizing your donation-they might be given for a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion, or in memory of someone. All donations tax deductible. • Donate gently used books or CD’s to the Friends’ book sale. They can be dropped off at the circulation desk any time. • Volunteer - we have opportunities for all ages. Teens, this makes a great addition to your resume or college application. • Join the Friends of the Library Your help will enable the Library to maintain essential services, enhance collections and programs, and continue to find new ways to better serve the New Hartford Community. Elina Shneyder A TREE FOR GROWTH “He plants trees to benefit another generation” Cacillius Statius “Tis education forms the common mind: just as the twig is bent, the trees inclined” (Alexander Pope) The Tree for Growth will enable anyone to personally help the Library increase its book, DVD, and other materials collection for your benefit. Each donation of $25.00 will enable the donor to have their name and the name of a newly purchased book hung on an ornament on the tree. This is both a great way to honor your child’s successes, birthdays, anniversaries, etc., as well as help our library keep its collection up to date. Selections of materials will be made by the librarians, but you can note a choice of fiction, non-fiction, large type or children’s materials. You may purchase an ornament at the library and help our tree grow. All donations are fully tax deductible and will be greatly appreciated. Mary Du Ross, Trustee Fundraising Committee, Chair NHPL serves the community in many ways. The library staff delivers books to nursing homes and assisted living centers (bi-weekly). The library also collects items for local food banks and animal shelters (on-going). Food donation boxes are located downstairs, close to the elevator. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS If you are a great LEGO builder, or just looking to have a good time with friends, then this club is for you! The library provides the LEGOS, and you provide your imagination! Work independently or in a group. For more information, call us at 733-1535. Rhyme Time for children who are 18 – 36 months old will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am. The five-week session began on Tuesday, September 9, and ends on Thursday, October 9. Rhyme Time is an early literacy program of rhymes, music, felt board stories, and finger plays. The Library Play Group for children who are 4 years old and younger will be held at 10:30am on Mondays, October 6 & 27, November 10 & 24, December 8 & 22. The Play Group consists of a story, craft, books, and play. Baby Lapsit for children from birth to 18 months will be held on Mondays, October 20, November 3 & 17, December 1 & 15 at 10:30am. Lapsit is a language program of social interaction and movement as well as networking for the caregivers. The Young Reader’s Book Club is for girls and boys 3rd grade and older. We meet once a month on a Saturday at 10:00am from September through June. The book club will meet on Saturday, Oct. 25, Nov. 22, and Dec. 13. Activities include talking about the book, playing games, drawing, and having fun! The books are available monthly at the circulation desk. Story Time for children who are 3 – 5 years old will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am. The five week session begins on Tuesday, October 21 and ends on November 20. Story Time consists of stories, crafts, and music. NEW HARTFORD POLICE READ TO CHILDREN The New Hartford Police will continue to read to children on Thursdays at 11:00am at the New Hartford Public Library. Thank you to the officers who have taken time out of their busy schedules to read to the children. PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: GET AHEAD OF THE CHRISTMAS RUSH! LEARN TO KNIT A RUFFLE SCARF Everything You Need to Know about College Admission, a workshop presented by Debby Hepburn and Susan Yaworsky (A Write Fit, LLC), will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 6:30 – 7:30pm. They will share their knowledge of the college application process from the beginning stages to the end result of college admission. Developing Your Career will be led by Jenna Turman, Employer Relations Coordinator/Career Counselor at Utica College, on Tuesday, October 14, from 5:30 – 7:30pm. She will guide you through the foundations of self-knowledge, navigation, and networking to find and land a successful career. Topics will include: Career Assessments, Resumes/Cover Letters/Interviews, Networking, and Social Media. Ice Fishing, by John Pitarresi, will take place on Tuesday, November 4, from 12:00 – 2:00pm in the Sammon Room. John is a sports columnist at the Utica Observer Dispatch and an avid fisherman and hunter. “GET A NEW LOOK” Saturday, October 11, 12:00 – 2:00 PM Please call 733-1535 to sign up. Supplies provided. Fall/Winter Makeup Tips For Adults and Young Adults / With Parker Brady • Saturday, October 25, 11:00 – 12:30 PM BOOK SIGNINGS Local Author Kyle Lince, Associate Professor of Computer and Web Development at Mohawk Valley Community College, will be at the New Hartford Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 1:00 – 3:00pm to sign his book Magyra. Magyra, a mind-bending tale, supplies the reader with innovative characters and an adventure that is one of a kind. Local author Wendy Humphreys will be at the New Hartford Public Library on Sunday, November 16 from 1:00 – 3:00pm to sign her newest book Journey to the Viking Age, which she wrote and illustrated. Wendy will also bring her books Adventure in the Emerald Isle and Searching for Christmas. Wendy is an artist and has studied watercolors under W. Ralph Murray and others, and has exhibited locally. Local Author Jordan Mierek will be at the New Hartford Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 11:00am – 1:00pm to sign her new novel Escape From Witchwood Hollow. Jordan Elizabeth, formally Jordan Elizabeth Mierek, can’t get enough of the woods and some of her adventures have led to abandoned foundations. Exploring the rocks and crumbling bricks sparked Jordan to imagine who might have lived there before and that train of thought carried her to a wicked legend and an enchanted hollow. ART ON DISPLAY@ THE LIBRARY October – Peter Ricci will display his watercolors in October, beginning with a “Meet the Artist” reception on Monday, October 13, from 6:00 – 8:00pm. Peter has studied with W. Ralph Murray, Kathy Kiernan, Annett Gurdo and Mary Berger. His works have been exhibited at the Cooperstown Annual Art Show, Central Adirondack Art show, MWPAI Sidewalk Art Show, Kirkland Art Center, Utica Art Association show at SUNYIT, and the Plen Air Paint Out at View in Old Forge. Presently many of his paintings are at the Starving Artist Art Gallery in Old Forge. November – Jo Ambrose and her Parkway Senior Center students will exhibit their watercolors. Jo Ambrose was a graphic artist for the Observer Dispatch. Jo is a member of the Central NY Watercolor Society, and is also a private instructor of oils. Anita Miller will display papier tole at the library in November. Papier tole uses paper to give pictures a 3D effect by cutting, shaping, and sculpting. December – Robert Partridge will display his oils of Adirondack landscapes and railscapes. He has exhibited at the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute sidewalk show, the Arts Center of Old Forge, SUNYIT, and throughout central New York. His artwork has been published in the NY State Conservationist magazine and with an article about growing up as the Beaver River station master’s son in the Adirondack Life magazine. TECHNOLOGY NEWS Zinio provides a quick and easy way for you to read digital copies of your favorites magazines on your PC, Mac, or tablet. Zinio’s unique digital platform recreates a magazine page-for-page, including highly visual full color pictures while taking the reading experience even further through intuitive navigation, key word article search and interactive rich media elements such as audio and video, Consumer Reports, Car & Driver, Good Housekeeping, ESPN Magazine, and Newsweek are just a few of the popular titles that will be available through the New Hartford Public Library! Visit our website for more information. Have You Seen the Library’s Crayon Kiosk? Hey, kids! Come into the Children’s Room and check out the Crayon Kiosk! Play with iPads loaded with educational and fun games and activities. New Hartford Public Library is AUTOMATED! You don’t need to wait in line to check out books anymore. For your convenience we have installed 2 self check out machines. One is located in front of the Circulation desk and the other near the Reference desk. Feel free to ask any staff member for instructions and assistance. Read Your Favorite Magazine for Free The New Hartford Public Library is excited to make digital magazines available to you from the library or from your home via Zinio! Download Free eBooks on Your eReader or Tablet! Teens and Tweens, why let parents have all the fun? Take your favorite books with you wherever you go...and for free. Stop lugging them in heavy backpacks and pocketbooks! Whether it’s Sarah Dessen, James Patterson, or the classics, find something great to read on a Kindle, Nook, iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Visit http://www.newhartfordpubliclibrary.org, click on the “eBooks and More” link, click on “Download eBooks and Audiobooks” icon, then browse the Tween and Young Adult titles to make your selection. FRIENDS OF THE NEW HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY The purpose of the Friends of the New Hartford Public Library is to promote knowledge of the Library in terms of its functions, resources, and services. Throughout the year we are visible as volunteers shelving books, assisting at the Circulation Desk as needed, telephoning to notify you that the book you requested is in, setting out sign boards of upcoming programs, updating our used book room which offers a variety of materials for all ages, offering a reprinting of our Food for Thought cookbook of community and family recipes plus roomy NHPL tote bags or NHPL mousepads all of which are on display and available for purchase. Our main task is fundraising. So far this year we have been busy. March was a Taste of Russia, which offered 100 frozen bags of Russian food including dumplings, pierogies, ravioli, and pelmeni, all donated by our Library Director, Elina Shneyder. There was music, costumes, Russian chocolates, a large crowd and we sold out in 2-1/2 hours! Next was the Chocolate Lovers’ Bake Sale, then the raffle of a donated crocheted doll bed plus a dream doll won by two delightfully happy grandmothers. The annual Ice Cream Social featured an assortment of homemade cakes with/without ice cream, Bubbles the Clown, the New Hartford Citizens Band, face painting and a very enthusiastic hula hoop contest. We were fortunate to defray costs through the generosity of Stewarts Shops, Nicky Doodles, Jay-K Independent Lumber, Price Chopper, and Chanatrys. All proceeds benefit the Joshua Turner Fund to provide materials and programs for toddlers to teens. Yet to come is the Indoor Miniature Golf Tournament. For the cost of $5 play 18 holes of miniature golf designed by talented and most imaginable community members while navigating through the aisles, win a prize or have your name printed on the trophy, if you win that is! Then the Harvest Bake Sale, followed by the decorating of the Mitten Tree with handcrafted mittens, hats, and scarves. We spread the Friends outside the library in many other ways. Over the years mitten tree items have been donated to UCP and the Thea Bowman House, games used previously in our Fun Fest are lent to Hughes School to raise money for their fun fair, and remaining books from our overstocked book sale of out-ofcirculation books were distributed to the Literacy Center, Parkway Senior Center and MV Center for Refugees. Through your generosity and support the Friends contributed last year $2,500 to technology in the library and presented a check for $10,000 of which $5,000 was for the Joshua Turner Fund and $5,000 designated in the library. Busy? Yes. Need your help? Yes and it is always greatly appreciated. Come join us. New members always welcome. Sue Fountain, President of Friends of the Library NHPL TODAY In 2014, the community benefited from an increase in the library’s hours of operation, and we’re hoping to have our doors open on Wednesdays starting January 2015. The Library has been visited over 100,000 times and it is only September! Attendance at our Children’s Program offerings reached a new high in 2014 (more than 430 children participated in our summer reading programs). Students from elementary to high school have enjoyed various programs especially geared to them including story times, game fun, craft programs and book discussions. Our new iPad Crayon Kiosk allows children of all ages to grow comfortable with new technologies in educational, fun, and social ways. Our collection, including an expanding set of downloadable e-books and audio books, now contains over 56,000 items, including books, music, movies, and more. Your library’s virtual services now provide access to the Library’s collection wherever you are, 24/7, on your computer, smart phone, or tablet. Read the latest issues of your favourite magazines for free through the ZINIO link on our website. Powered by Community, the New Hartford Public Library strives to deliver quality library services at no cost for our patrons. We welcome your suggestions and comments. Group Events NHPL is a gathering place for the entire community. Each week we offer several opportunities for learning and fun. Some of the groups who are meeting here are: • Friends of the Library • Tai Chi • Knitting Group • Canasta Group • NHPL Mystery Book Club • Mah Jong • NHPL Book Club • Bridge Group • Young Reader’s Book Club • Investment Clubs • Wanderlust Book If you are interested in any of these, please contact Library Director: [email protected] for more information. Programs are always being added…check our website www. newhartfordpubliclibrary.org for the latest information. You can also find information here regarding the library budget and Board actions. NEW HARTFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014 TRUSTEES: Jay A. Winn, President Edward R. Flemma, Vice President John A. Klein, Secretary Heather Mowat, Treasurer Leslie N. Cortright Mary E. Du Ross Janet E. Hoover Kevin M. Kelly James Kirkpatrick Edmund T. Wiatr Jr. DIRECTOR: Elina Shneyder LIBRARY CLOSINGS: Thursday, November 27 – Thanksgiving Day Thursday, December 25 – Christmas Day BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS: October 15 / Butler Hall @ 7:00 pm November 19 / Butler Hall @ 12 noon December 17 / Butler Hall @ 7:00 pm Have you recently read a book that excited you? If so, let your friends and neighbors know about it. We will be printing book reviews written by New Hartford readers in future newsletters. Please keep them under 200 words…please include your name and contact information. We will be selecting 2-3 for newsletter. You can drop it off at the circulation desk or e-mail to: [email protected]