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I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :

Children’s Corner 2

Teen Video 2

Senior Fair 3

Author Interview 3

Friends Corner 4

News Briefs 4

Word Search 4

Nov Nov -- Dec 2015Dec 2015

NEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER

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DISCOVERY TO GO DCL’s “Discovery to Go” Collection Makes Science, Math, and Engineering Fun

Thanks to a $20,000 NYS Special Legisla-tive Grant sponsored by (then) Assembly-man Sam Robert, the DeWitt Community Library will be circulating collections of kid-friendly science, math, and engineering equipment, materials, and resources, all packaged with easy, do-it-yourself activi-ties and directions.

The new “Discovery To Go” (DTG) collec-tion, which is designed to allow families to explore and play at home or in the library, includes a diverse assortment of high-tech gear. The science collection includes items such as microscopes, a telescope, fossil and rock collections, weather stations, and medical models. The engineering collec-tion includes kits and technology that en-courage budding inventors to explore ro-botics, create sustainable energy models, and discover properties of light and sound with electronics. The collection’s math games and gadgets help clarify math func-tions for young children in a visual and tac-

tile way. Books and media on rel-evant topics sup-plement the col-lection and sup-port learning and teaching.

“We are very excited to launch our “Discovery To Go” collection of equipment, tools, and technology that encourage chil-dren’s interest in STEM subjects and make learning more hands-on and creative,” says DeWitt Community Library Executive Director Wendy Scott. “We are so grateful to Sam Roberts for supporting our vision and securing funding for this new collec-tion that makes learning an adventure.”

To learn more about the cool stuff in the “Discovery To Go” collection and to find out how to borrow DTG items, stop in the library and pick up our collection guide. We’ll also announcing upcoming DTG events on our website: www.dewlib.org, and look for a DTG web page, coming soon.

Introducing the “Discovery to Go” collection A new kid-friendly collection of science, technology, engineer-ing, and math (STEM) items that patrons can either use in the Library or checkout with an adult library card.

DISCOVER...

Young Scientists Toolkit Tech for Budding Engineers Math You Can See and Touch Super Shapes and Patterns Computers and Apps to Build Skills

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C H I L D R E N ’ S C O R N E R Terrific Thursdays’ Upcoming Activities

There are an exciting months ahead for Terrific

Thursdays, the DCL program designed for home-

schoolers and their families.

On November 19, Zoo to You from

the Rosamond Gifford Zoo, will pre-

sent a program on Careers at the

Zoo.

The creator of Toothpick World, Stan Munro, joins us

on January 21 to talk about his amazing creations

and show the students how to build a toothpick struc-

ture of their own.

Then on February 18, local art teacher Michaeline

Gleasman will lead a class on Mixed Media Abstract

Artwork.

All are invited to attend our Terrific Thursdays which

begin at 11:00am. Registration is required. For more

information or to sign up, stop by the Library, call

(315) 446-3578, or visit: www.dewlib.org.

- Emily Wormuth Children’s Librarian

The DCL joins thousands in celebrating the popu-larity and power of games. International Games Day strives to bring communities together to read, learn and play. The DeWitt Community Library will join over a 1,000 libraries around the world on November 21, 2015, for the eighth annual celebration of gaming in libraries – International Games Day @ Your Library. Like so many other libraries across the country and around the world, the DCL will offer special gaming programs and events suitable for the whole family. International Games Day @ your library is an interna-tional initiative supported by the American Library Association, the Australian Library and Information

Association, and Nordic Game Day. For more information on International Games Day please visit: www.ilovelibraries.org/article/international-games-day-2015.

For more information on the events planned for Inter-national Games Day at the DCL, please contact Marc Wildman at 315-446-3578. Come and meet our outreach librarian Nan Brown and play some great games. Open to all ages; No registration necessary.

-Marc Wildman Assistant Director for Patron Services

INTERNATI ONAL GAMES DAY @ YOUR L IBRARY

Children’s Librarian Jenny

Burke and Paralibrarian for Children’s Services

Kelly Sickler pose for Day of the Dead festivities at

the DCL. Jenny and Kelly hosted a party to cele-

brate the Mexican holiday on November 1.

At right, captured

moments from our after-noon Halloween Party on

Friday, October 30.

IT HAPPENED AT THE L IBRARY !

DCL 5th Annual ‘Healthy Living’ Senior Fair

Our 5th Annual ‘Healthy Living’ Senior Fair* was bigger and better than ever this year. Featuring 55 exhibitors representing financial services, benefit agencies, continuing education, recrea-tion and volunteer opportunities. The event at-tracts several hundred people. Comments from attendees agreed that the diversity of the exhibi-tors this year was the best feature. Popular an-chor and producer of Weekend Today in CNY Laura Hand addressed a crowd of enthusiastic fans on the benefits of pet ownership later in life. As always, blood pressure testing, chiropractic evaluations, and hearing tests were available to those who attended.

*This project was funded in whole or in part with Federal funds from the National Library of Medicine, National Insti-tutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Ser-vices, under Contract No. HHS-N-276-2011-00003-C with the University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences Library Sys-tem.

- Marc Wildman Assistant Director for Patron Services

DCL Fall Book & Bake Sale

This November, the DeWitt Community Library and the Friends of the DeWitt Community Library are hosting a Book & Bake Sale.

Join us on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 (10:00am to 4:00pm) and Sunday, Nov. 15 (1:00pm to 5:00pm) to browse our selection of gently used books. The DCL Friends will be selling yummy treats on Friday and Saturday.

The suggested donation for each item is $1.00*, un-less specially marked. Discover a treasure to read or enjoy a treat to taste.

*Your Donation supports DCL programs and ser-vices.

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“G E T I N T H E G A M E ” S U M M E R R E A D I N G V I D E O C H A L L E N G E

“Get In The Game -- Read” with the Summer Reading Program Teen Video Challenge 2016 Once again, area teens are invited to participate in the 2016 NYS Summer Reading Program — Teen Video Challenge at the DeWitt Community Library (DCL) beginning this January. The 2015 winners created their video as part of the DCL’s Digital Production Club’s video production workshop. Show off your creative skills and produce a 30 – 90 second video promoting Summer Reading at public libraries. Your video should include your interpretation of the 2016 Collaborative Summer Library Program teen slogan theme, “Get In The Game -- Read”. One winning video will be selected as the New York State Winner and will be viewed by teens nationwide. The winner will receive cash and other prizes. The contest is open to New York State teens aged 13 – 18, who can create their videos on their own or as part of a team. For more infor-mation about the competition and to view last year’s winners, visit the Collaborative Sum-mer Reading Programs. http://www.cslpreads.org/programs/teen-program/teen-video-challenge/

The DCL will present a program in January to go over the rules of the contest and help prepare the teens to make their videos. In the program we’ll go over the basics of video production—planning, filming, and edit-ing. We’ll also discuss free online resources for video editing software, music and sound effects. The DCL’s Digital Production Club (DPC) is present-ing this program. The DPC encourages and provides an outlet for individuals in our community to express themselves through creative endeavors. Activities in-clude: Video Production, Podcasting, Reader’s Theater, GoPro Slow-motion and Adventure/Sports activities, and more! Visit www.dewlib.org for more information.

- Scott Mosher Paralibrarian for Technology

Editor: Brian Abbott

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Board of Trustees:

Steven Lux President

Mary Keib Smith Vice President

Carl Austin Treasurer

Christene Gantos Secretary

Doug Arena Nina Brown Jill Enright Shelly Field

Miesje Havens Julian Modesti

Nana Ross Sybil Schultz Irene Scruton

Lydia Wasylenko Dr. Rosalie Young

Wendy Scott Executive Director

F A N O F A L L SP O R T S You may not have played them all, but can you find them all? Hunt for these 25 sports in this month’s word search.

- Lauri Fortino Tech. Processing Assistant

ARCHERY BASEBALL BASKETBALL BOWLING BOXING CRICKET CYCLING FENCING FIELD HOCKEY FOOTBALL GOLF GYMNASTICS ICE HOCKEY LACROSSE MARTIAL ARTS PING PONG RACING SKATING SKIING SOCCER SWIMMING TENNIS TRACK AND FIELD VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING

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The DCL FRIENDS CORNER

Library Lingo Do you feel as if the Library speaks a different language than the rest of the world? Learn Library language right here.

ISBN (International Stand-ard Book Number)-A 10 or 13 digit number which identi-fies a specific book title and is recognized worldwide. An ISBN number can often be found on the title page verso or on the back cover.

Are you a Friend of the DeWitt Community Library?

You know the value of our commu-nity 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

Community Library. Since then the organization has sponsored numerous programs, bought furnishings, and hosted events such as the Annual Tea fundraiser.

Save the Date!

This year’s Annual Meeting of the Friends will be held on Wednesday, January 20th and 4:00 pm in the DCL Friends Meeting Room at the Library. The agenda for this meeting is to pre-sent to all members, and to vote on, the proposed slate of officers for the upcoming year. Please join us for the vote.

N E W S B R I E F S

NANOWRIMO Do you know this acronym? November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and the DCL is an official Municipal Liaison. We’ll be hosting events all month long to offer a space for you to write your great American novel. The goal is to complete a rough first draft of a 50,000 word book. Join us Mondays, Nov. 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 6:30pm, and share your writing experience with other writers, trade tips, and write your story. RESCUE MISSION CLOTHING DRIVE AT THE DCL

For the fifth year, the Library will be hosting a Syracuse Rescue Mission collection barrel from November until the end of January. Please consider donating new or gently used clothing to help those in need in our community. For more information about the Rescue Mission, check their website: www.rmlifechanging.org MORE NEW E-MAGAZINES

Last month, OCPL Libraries began offering e-magazines, downloadable through the Nookapp, from the Overdrive digital service. This month, the DCL added new titles to the collection, including: USA Today, The Atlantic, Bloomberg Businessweek, Conde Nast Traveler, Details, Eating Well, Game Informer, Inc., Men’s Fitness, OK!, Outside Redbook, Smithsonian, Women’s Health and Writer’s Digest. Ask our staff for more details on how to access these current digital issues.