Newsletter

Summer 2014

Friends Sponsor DCL Children’s Programs Friends Board of Directors:

Larry Hoefler, President

Gretchen Roberts, Vice Pres. Sandra Abbott, Secretary Mike Kimber, Treasurer

Lynn Berman

Rosanne David Nancy Ebersole

Jean Eschner Sharon Falso Shelly Field

Karen Fruehan Karen Hicks

Pavlina Ivanova Mary Kelly

Judith Lucht Ray O’Connell Helen Rezak Sharon Royce Sibyl Smith

Faith Van Voolen V. Ann Wright

Editor: Brian Abbott

DeWitt Community Library Hours

Monday - Thursday 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

Friday - Saturday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The DeWitt Community

Library is located in

Shoppingtown Mall.

(Entrance #3)

3649 Erie Blvd East

DeWitt, NY 13214

(315) 446-3578

www.dewlib.org

DCL Friends proudly sponsor Summer Reading events for children of all ages. The Friends of the DCL show their continued support of the Summer Reading Program by sponsoring educational and entertaining events at the library. This year’s summer reading theme “Fizz, Boom, Read” focuses on the wonders of science. Kids will learn about surface tension from Doug the Bubble Man, reptiles from Dan the Snakeman, and observe experiments that go fizz, boom, pop at the Soda Bottle Science Show. Other enter-tainment includes Puppets with Pizzazz, Drawing Stories from Around the World, Music with Donna B, and Morland the Magician. Show times vary so consult the DCL summer program guide for details. New Summer Program Kicks Off at Jamesville Beach Friends of the DCL will be sponsoring a new program to be held at Jamesville Beach. The Library will be offering crafts to beachgoers at Jamesville Beach Park. Jennifer Burke, Children’s Librarian and Kelly Sickler, Paralibrarian for Children’s Services will be host-ing four fun sessions for ages 5 – 10. Activities include making a Muppet (Beaker), creat-ing sand art, and making your own kaleidoscope. (See inside on page 2 for a list of sponsored programs.)

Annual Tea Recap

On May 17, the Friends of the DCL held

its 12th Annual Tea, hosting Sean Kirst,

Post-Standard columnist, as our guest

speaker. Over the past years the Friends

has set a tradition of presenting programs

which entertain, or teach, or encourage us

to recollect our lives in Central New York.

Sean filled that large order by combining

all these in an hour presentation that re-

counted favorite articles and stories from

his columns; while answering his ques-

tion, “Why—more than ever-reading mat-

ters!”

After Sean’s presentation the audience

was invited to a tea reception prepared

by members of the Friends. Guests had

the opportunity to meet and speak to

Sean. Some even supplied him with sto-

ries and recollections from their own lives

which are worthy of retelling and cher-

ishing.

The Tea is the major annual fundraiser for

the Friends. There is no admission to the

event but rather we depend on the good

will offering of our guests and sponsors.

This year we had record attendance and

raised record proceeds to help us fulfill

our commitment to the programs of the

DCL. Thank you, Sean, for your partici-

pation in the Friends’ Tea. Truly, read-

ing, more than ever…matters.

See pictures from the event inside this

issue.

New Volunteer Opportunity: the LOOC Adopt-a-Shelf Program

Would you like to be a DeWitt Community Library volunteer? Do you have a favorite section in the Library? If so, the LOOC Adopt-a-Shelf Program may work for you. Volunteers “adopt” one section of the Library and are responsible for keeping that section organized. Vol-unteers will make sure each item is shelved in the correct location and correct order and is owned by the DeWitt Community Library. Volunteers will also check that each item in their section is in good condi-

tion and that the overall section is neat and clean. Volunteers may earn one Book Sale Buck for each month of service and have their names displayed in their sections. If you’re interested in volunteering and would like more information about the LOOC Adopt-a-Shelf Program, please stop by the Library and pick up a pamphlet or contact Library Assistant Lauri Fortino at lfortino@onlib.org or call 446-3578.

Guest Entertainers Sponsored by the Friends of the DCL

Dan the Snakeman Monday, July 7 @ 6:30pm Dan the Snakeman brings his educational show to the Library! Learn about snakes and reptiles and their importance to the envi-ronment. Ask questions and interact with the critters. For all ages!

Bubblemania Wednesday, July 9 @ 6:30pm Bring the whole family, and join us for a fun evening with Doug the Bubble Man. Be amazed by bubbles, tricks, and silly stories.

Puppets with Pizzazz Thursday, July 24 @ 6:30pm Puppeteer Nancy Sander presents the classic story, “The Pied Piper of Hamelin.” Bring the whole family and be prepared to giggle!

Drawing Stories from Around the World Monday, July 28 @ 6:30pm Learn how to draw and tell stories from all over the world with Storyteller Robin Bady. Recommended for Pre-K and up!

Music with Donna B Friday, August 1 @ 2:00pm Join Donna Butterfield for this interactive music and movement show. Enjoy stories with Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, and sing and dance, play instruments, and more!

Soda Bottle Science Show Thursday, August 7 @ 6:30pm Award-winning author and scientist Steve “The Dirtmeister” Tomecek presents science experiments that go fizz, boom and pop! These safe and fun experiments will entertain your kids. Recommended for Grades K and up!

Moreland the Magician Thursday, August 14 @ 6:30pm “Professor Dave”, aka Moreland, is looking to make the discovery of a lifetime. Join him as he fumbles his way through several experiments that blend magic, puppetry, mystery, and audience participation. Recommended for Grades Pre-K and up!

FRIENDS NEWSLETTER

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A look at the 2014 Annual Friends Tea

Sean relates the importance of reading. Later, attendees enjoy refreshments and meet Friends.

Celebrate a special event or show appreciation for a special person. Your unique and personalized gift will help support the DeWitt Community Library and the Friends of the DeWitt Com-munity Library. Your donation can be specified to purchase adult, teen, or children’s books in the subject area of interest to the person that you wish to honor.

Tribute cards are burgundy ink on ivory card stock (see photo at right); inside there is room for personalization. Each tribute card is a minimum donation of $5.00.

A donation of $25.00 buys a tribute card and a book plate in honor of the recipient will be placed in a new library book. You can specify the general subject and library staff will select new materials based on library need.

Mail or bring the portion below to: DeWitt Community Library , 3649 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt, NY 13214 or call us at (315) 446 - 3578.

DONOR: Send Individual Tribute to:

NAME :____________________________________ NAME:_______________________________

ADDRESS:_________________________________ ADDRESS:____________________________

___________________________________________ ______________________________________

IN HONOR OF: _____________________________ OCCASION:___________________________

Special Message, if any:________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Please circle your choice to send card to: (1) honoree or (2) donor. A check for $ __________ is enclosed.

Please make checks payable to: Friends of the DeWitt Community Library.

May we list your name and your tribute in our newsletter? □ Yes □ No

The DCL’s new online book club, The Cozy Chair begins this June.

Much like a traditional face-to-face book club, The Cozy Chair discussions will offer more opportuni-ties for everyone to share and chat about our favorite books. Currently, there are four groups planned for the initial launch, including Armchair Sleuths for mystery lovers, and Armchair Explorers for popular science readers.

Official book titles for each group are listed in the 2014 Summer Program Guide and online at: dewlib.wordpress.com. Books for the cozy chair dis-cussions are available at the Library. Ask our staff for assistance.

We hope to see you online, commenting, mingling, and sharing your reading experiences with fellow booklovers.

Spring 2014

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Celebrate an Anniversary, Birthday or Graduation with a Friends Tribute Card

FRIENDS NEWSLETTER

Help Support the DCL Make Your Friends, Our Friends

Membership Application Contributions are Tax-Deductible

Today’s Date: ____________

Member’s

Name ___________________________

Address _________________________

City ___________ State ___ Zip _______

Phone _________ E-mail ______________

Membership Level (Check one)

□ Senior-60 or over $5.00

□ Senior Family $10.00

□ Individual $10.00

□ Family $25.00 (includes two adults and all children 18/under)

□ Business/Professional $35.00

Donations

My check includes an additional contribution

to the Friends in the amount

of $_________

If Gift Membership,

this Gift is for the above person from

Name _____________________

Address ____________________

Please make checks payable to

“Friends of DeWitt Community Library.”

Mail this form to:

Friends of DeWitt Community Library ShoppingTown Mall 3649 Erie Blvd. East DeWitt, NY 13214

Special thanks to our DCL Friends who support our Library as

Business Members.

Bakergirl Dessert Co., Inc. DeWitt, NY 13214 Contact by email: baker_girl@verizon.net

Rev. Helen C. Baylies, Syracuse, NY

Dr. Kurt D’Amico, DDS, Dental Gallery

4933 Jamesville Road, Jamesville, NY 13078

Tile and Carpet Town, 3195 Erie Blvd East DeWitt, NY 13214

Owera Vineyards, 5276 East Lake Rd.,

Cazenovia, NY 13035

Onondaga Ski Club, Syracuse, NY Website: Onondagaskiclub.org

Anne B. Ruffer, Attorney, 101 S. Salina,

Syracuse, NY 13201

Syracuse Sail & Power Squadron www.usps.org/LC/Syracuse

Are you a Friend of the DeWitt Community Library? You know the value of our community library. Your

membership shows support of this valuable asset. Share this newsletter—with its membership form at right—and invite your friends to join the DCL Friends. Memberships are valid for one year from the date you join or renew. Thank you to those who have joined or renewed their Friends membership.

The Friends of the DCL began their mission in 2001 to help support, promote, and advocate for the DeWitt Com-munity Library. Since then the organization has sponsored numerous programs, bought furnishings, and hosted events such as the Annual Tea fundraiser (see front page).