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 [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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).