West Nyack Free Library Autumn 2016

Gifts and Donations:

A generous monetary donation from the

company Deloitte for library use.

From William Heebink, Grit: The Power of

Passion and Perseverance for the Adult Room

collection in honor of Lorette M. Adams for her

many years of service to the Clarkstown

Community.

From Nancy and John Brady, Ballerina Gets

Ready and Ocean Animals: Who’s Who in the

Deep Blue for the Children’s Room collection in

loving memory of Jessica Tortorella.

A Note from the Circulation Desk:

If you’ve been in recently, you

may have noticed our new look.

In May we replaced our twenty

year old Circulation desk with a

newer, sturdier model that

embraces today’s technology, laws and style.

Our new desk is lower and smoother, making it

wheelchair accessible, and enables our youngest

patrons to interact directly with our staff. The new

design also gives us more usable space to check out

a variety of items in different shapes and sizes.

Our new footprint gives us better visibility so that

we may greet our patrons as they come upstairs.

We hope you come visit us soon!

Dina Reisman, Head of Circulation

As we look to our future, the 2018 budget represents

our continued commitment to providing you with the

services and materials you’ve come to expect. From

early literacy programming to tech help for seniors,

the resources we provide cross all demographics.

The 2018 budget allows us to continue building upon

that solid foundation of lifelong learning and access

for everyone. Our parking lot capital project will

enhance this shared community space, and an

increase in the equipment and furniture budget line

will cover replacement of some library furnishings

that are starting to show their age. As demand for

eBooks grows, so does the amount we are allocating

for their purchase. Please come support our pledge to

serve our Clarkstown community.

The proposed budget will be presented at the library

on Tuesday, November 22 at 7 PM. We encourage

you to attend. The vote will be held on Wednesday,

December 14.

Thank you for your support!

Eugenia Schatoff, Director

Friends of the West Nyack Free

Library Community Garage Sale

Saturday, September 17 from

9 AM to 4 PM at Germonds Park

Parking lot - West Nyack, NY

(Rain Date: September 18)

Free Admission to look and buy!

Many “Treasures” to be found!

Interested in selling your past Treasures?

Buy a spot from the Friends of West Nyack Free

Library, $25.00 per spot or 2 spots for $45.00.

Keep all the profits you make.

Questions? Call/text Lois Cayne at

914-419-7705 or email LHC16@aol.com

Adult Displays

September: Photographs of Birds by members

of the Rockland County Audubon

Society

October: Memories from India on loan from

Dawn R.

November: Historical Newspaper Tribute

to our Veterans from Barbara

Eberhart’s collection

December: Christmas Decoration Items

from around the world

Children’s Displays

September: Photographs of Birds

by members of the Rockland

County Audubon Society

October: I Spy in West Nyack Contest for

Fun and Prizes

November: My Greek Childhood: Lisa Karasis

*December: Holiday Barbies from the collection

of Michelle Hoffman

*Enjoy the display & enter your name in a Barbie

doll drawing.

Saturday Movie Matinees at 1:30 PM

Ongoing Games and Crafts Workshops

Game Club - Everyone is welcome!

Mondays from 1 PM to 4 PM

Fridays from 10 AM to 1 PM

Bring your Mah Jong sets and Scrabble boards

for a fun time.

Origami Workshop

One Saturday a month from

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Everyone over 6 is

welcome, but children under 11 must be

accompanied by an adult. Join us for paper-folding

fun on September 10, October 8, November 12 .

Open Knitting and Crocheting Sessions:

Wednesdays, from 7 PM to 8:45 PM

Thursdays, from 2 PM to 4 PM

Adults and Teens over 14 with any level

of expertise are welcome.

September 24

The Dark Horse (R ) 1hr. 64 min. Drama

Based on the true story of Genesis ‘Gen’

Potini (Cliff Curtis), a Maori speed-chess

champion seeking redemption and a new

purpose in life while struggling with

bipolar disorder.

October 15

The Mermaid (from China Rated R)

1 hr. 24 min. Comedy/Fantasy

“China’s biggest film of all time.” A

beautiful mermaid falls for a developer who

threatens the ecosystem of her species.

October 1

East Side Sushi (PG) 1 hr. 50 min.

Drama. A young woman tries to

break through the barriers of tradition and

culture to pursue her dream of becoming

a sushi chef, a job traditionally held

exclusively by Japanese men.

November 5

USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage (R)

2 hr. Action/Adventure/Drama/War

Harrowing true story of the crew of the

USS Indianapolis, who were stranded in

the Philippine Sea for five days after

delivering the atomic weapons that would

eventually end WWII.

November 19

Love & Friendship (PG) 1 hr. 33 min.

Comedy It’s the 18th century and the

seductive and manipulative Lady Susan

uses devious tactics to win the heart of a

particular eligible bachelor.

December 3

Dark Horse (PG) 1hr. 25 min.

Drama/Documentary

An inspirational true story. A Welsh group

of friends from a working men’s club

decide to take on the elite ‘sport of kings’

December 17

Miracles from Heaven (PG) 1hr 49 min.

Drama. When Christy discovers her

10-year-old daughter Anna has a rare,

incurable disease, she becomes a ferocious

advocate for her healing as she searches

for a solution.

Free SAT Practice Exam*

Saturday, September 17 at 12:30 PM

Princeton Review will offer you a chance to find

out how well you score on this standardized test.

Free PSAT Practice Test*

Sunday, September 18 at 1:30 PM

Princeton Review will offer you a chance to find

out how well you score on this standardized test.

YA Special Needs Movie Night*

Thursdays, Sept. 22, Oct. 27 and Dec. 22

at 6:30 PM (No session: November 24)

Teens and young adults with developmental

disabilities will enjoy a night out with friends and

peers. You choose the movie! Family and caregivers

welcome.

Teen Advisory Meetings*

Mondays, Sept. 26, Oct. 24 and Nov. 28 at 7 PM

(No session: December 26)

Join us for the first meeting of the school year. Earn

community service hours while helping the library.

Open to students in grades 6 - 12, new members

welcome.

Teen Read Week 2016 - Read for the fun of it!

Sunday, October 9 to Saturday, October 15

Best book ever, book vs. movie, trivia challenge,

book discussions, and more.

Babysitter Certification Program*

Session 1 & 2: Saturday, October 15 at 10:30 AM

Session 3: Saturday, October 29 at 10:30 AM

Teens 12 years of age or older. Attend all 3 sessions

to receive a certificate from Rockland County Office

of Fire & Emergency Services.

Teen Halloween*

Saturday, October 29 at 11:30 AM

Trick or Treats? Join us for games, movie, trivia and

of course treats!

STEAM it up!*

Monday, November 7 at 6:30 PM

Unleash your inner inventor! Design and build your

own inventions or build a mini hovercraft.

Free ACT Practice Exam*

Tuesday, November 8 at 1 PM

Princeton Review will offer you a chance to find out

how well you score on this standardized test.

Oreo Cookie Truffle and Dessert Swap*

Monday, November 21 at 7 PM

Make and decorate a holiday treat. Bring in samples

and recipes of your favorite cookies or desserts to

swap.

DIY Crafts*

Thursday, December 8 at 6:30 PM

Need some great gifts without breaking your budget?

Let creativity inspire interesting, low-cost gift ideas.

Grandparents Day Special Event*

Ages 2 and up

Sunday, September 11

at 1:30 PM

Visit the library for a

special storytime and craft

celebrating grandparents!

Spooky Story Contest*

All Ages

Saturday, October 1 - 22

Submit a scary story at the

Children’s Desk…..if you dare!

Deadline for entries is

Saturday, October 22.

*Sign up online to register for programs:

westnyacklib.libcal.com

or call us at 358-6081

(Registration usually begins 2 weeks

before a program)

Preference is given to Clarkstown Central

School District

Wacky Sports* Ages 3 & Up Monday, December 26 at

10:30 AM or 1:30 PM A funny take on odd sports - no athletic ability required! Drop In Crafts* Ages 3 & Up Tuesday, December 27 at 10:30 AM to 12 PM or 1 PM to 4 PM Come whenever you’re free! Hands on Science* Ages 3 & Up Wednesday, December 28 at

10:30 AM or 1 PM Explore and experiment your way

around the library. Family Challenge Day* All ages welcome Thursday, December 29 at 10:30 AM or 1 PM Have family fun! Games, Scavenger Hunts, Crafts

and more! Vacation Movie Marathon* Family Program Friday, December 30 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM 10 AM to 11:45 PM: Finding Dory (PG) 12:30 PM to 2 PM: Secret Life of Pets (PG) 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM: Zootopia (PG)

Babies on the Go* Ages 3 to 14 Months Tuesdays, October 18, 25, November 1, 15, 22 & 29 at 11 AM (No Session on November 8) Rhymes, songs, stories and games with Ms. Susan.

Siblings welcome. Family playtime will follow. Music, Mommy & Me with Jeffrey Friedberg* Ages 15 Months to 3 1/2 Years Old Wednesdays, October 5, 19, 26, November 2 & 9 at 10 AM (No Session on October 12) Siblings and caregivers welcome. Special surprise to those who attend all five sessions.

*Register online for programs: westnyacklib.libcal.com or call us at 358-6081 Registration begins 2 weeks before a program. Registration in some programs is limited.

Boats Are A’ Sailing!* Ages 4 & Up Monday, October 10 at 10:30 AM or 1:30 PM Columbus Day Origami.

Double the Fun Day!* Ages 3 & Up Saturday, October 22 at 11 AM Come in your Halloween costume for spooky stories,

songs and a craft. (See adult page for concurrent program)

Trick or Treat @ the Library* Sunday, October 30 & Monday,

October 31 Wear your Halloween costume

and pick a treat!

Vote For Your Favorite Book* School Aged Children Tuesday, November 8 Election Day Button Craft!

Double the Fun Day! Part 2* Ages 3 & Up Saturday, November 19 at 11 AM Join Ms. Olga for fun and delicious Thanksgiving

stories, songs and a yummy dessert. (See adult page

for concurrent program)

New Year’s Eve @ Noon Family Program Saturday, December 31 at 11 AM Party hats, noise makers, music, snacks & surprises! Be there for the “ball drop”

at noon!

Art Club* Tuesday, September 20 at 1:30 PM Get together and share your artwork. Explore various

types of art. Book Talk - The Lost Airman: A True Story of Escape From Nazi

Occupied France* Wednesday, September 28 at 7 PM Author Seth Meyerowitz will talk

about his grandfather’s fascinating

experience during World War II. Legends and Lore of Sleepy Hollow and the Hudson Valley* Wednesday, October 5 at 7 PM Join us for spooky local tales with storyteller and author Jonathan Kruk. Rent-a-Librarian Wednesdays, October 19, 26 and November 2, 9 from 7 - 8:30 PM Computer basics, internet basics, how to use email, e-reader or Overdrive help, Microsoft Office and

more on a first come first served basis. Current Drug Trends* Wednesday, October 19 at 7 PM Get informed about marijuana, vaping, tobacco and

opiates by the Rockland Council on Alcoholism and

other Drug Dependence and Mid-Hudson Prevention

Resource Center. Delicious Dips* Saturday, October 22 at 11 AM Make crowd pleasing dips with caterer Debbie

DiBernardo. (See Children’s page for concurrent program.) Art Tour of Impressionism and Paris* Wednesday, October 26 at 7 PM Discover how artists captured the energy and pleasures of the city during the last half of the 19th

century with art historian Dr. Michael Norris.

Books in the Afternoon* Tuesday, November 1 at 2 PM An enjoyable discussion of Before the Fall by Noah Hawley. Beautiful Pendant Necklace* Wednesday, November 2 at 6:45 PM Create a yellow turquoise pendant necklace with Karen Valido. Materials fee of $7.00 is required. Eye-Catching Beaded Serving Piece* Wednesday, November 9 at 6:45 PM Marianne Olbermann teaches the technique of creating a colorful beaded wire wrapped utensil handle. Materials fee of $10.00 is required. Homebrewing 101* Wednesday, November 16 at 7 PM Find out the basic set up and science of beer brewing. Get Ready for the Golf Course* Saturday, November 19 at 11 AM Learn golf tips from PGA professional

Mark Burrell. (See the Children’s

page for concurrent program.) Travel Bargains for the Travel Bug* Tuesday, December 6 at 7 PM Plan your dream trip and get the best deal possible

with experienced traveler, West Nyack Library’s own,

Doug. The Guthrie Brothers Present: Scarborough Fair, a Simon and Garfunkel Experience* Wednesday, December 14 at 7 PM Relive this magical time through 60’s music. Fun, Music and Fitness with Rockfit* Wednesday, January 11 at 7 PM Move and groove with instructor Cindy Ming.

*Register online for programs: westnyacklib.libcal.com or call us at 358-6081 Registration begins 2 weeks before a program. Note: Registration in some programs is limited.

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West Nyack Free Library Newsletter

Autumn 2016

Designed and edited by Jennifer M. Visione

Wednesday, December 14, 2016 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

(Snow date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016 ) Residents of the Clarkstown Central School District are

eligible to vote. A copy of the proposed budget is available

three weeks prior. Members of the community are invited

to attend a public Budget Hearing on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 7 PM at the West Nyack Free

Library. Voter registration takes place from 8:30 AM to

3:30 PM at the Clarkstown Central School District’s Office, Chestnut Grove Administration Center, 62 Old

Middletown Road, New City, NY 10956. Call the library

at 358-6081 for more information.

Board of Trustees

President: Kurt Mohr Treasurer: Lorette M. Adams Corres. Sec: Melissa DeNicola Immed. Past Pres. : Raymond Kosinski Trustee: Frank Alkin Trustee Emeritus: Jeannette Haag

Library Director: Eugenia Schatoff

Library Hours

Monday-Thursday 9:30 AM-9:00 PM

Friday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM

Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Don’t forget to participate in our

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

Program!

Name & logo are used with permission from the 1,000 Books foundation.

Visit the Children’s Room to register!