At the Library West Nyack Free Library

Dear Library Patrons,

We were so fortunate to have had our most

successful summer to date with our highest number

of Summer Reading participants ever. Over 200

children, 40 teens and almost 90 adults participated

in our summer festivities. Thank you for making

our summer a great success! A special thanks to our

Friends Group, library volunteers, and all of the

local businesses and organizations that provided us

with programs, prizes and support.

Just in time for Fall we are very excited to offer a

streaming digital video player (Roku) for checkout

to our cardholders. We've preloaded a number of

channels for you to enjoy in the privacy of your

own home. See our website for more information:

www.westnyacklib.org. We've also recently

created a "What's New" section on the site to

show you our hottest and latest additions to the

collection. Let us know what you think.

Eugenia Schatoff, Director

West Nyack Free Library

Autumn 2014

Congratulations to all our Summer Readers!

As the Children's Summer Reading Program comes

to a close we want to congratulate all 206 of our

participants! Thank you for tracking your reading,

attending our programs and coming to the library

this summer.

Special thanks to the following groups for supporting

their local community library:

Friends of the West Nyack Library

Volunteers of the West Nyack Library

Mad Science of the Mid-Hudson

New City Fish and Game Club

The Cone Zone in West Nyack

Domino's Pizza in New City

A Note from the Circulation Desk:

Our First Annual Easy Breezy Summer Reading

Program for Adults was lots of fun! We had

87 patrons registered in the program. After

completing each book that they read they filled

out a Star Rating Sheet which was put in a jar at

the Circulation Desk for our prize drawing. We

had 3 winners! Gift cards were awarded to 2

readers for Target and to 1 reader for Amazon.

All of our readers were enthusiastic to share their

reading experiences with our staff. A great chance

for interesting conversation and some prizes too.

Dina Reisman, Head of Circulation

West Nyack Free Library

Friends of the West Nyack Free Library

Community Garage Sale

Saturday, September 20 from

9 AM to 4 PM at Germonds Park

Parking lot - West Nyack, NY

(Rain Date: September 21)

Free Admission to look and buy!

Many “Treasures” to be found! Interested in selling your past Treasures?

Ready to clear out your garage or attic? Buy a

spot from the Friends of West Nyack Free

Library $25.00 per spot or 2 spots for $40.00.

Keep all the profits you make. A great

opportunity for groups or individuals to make

some money!

Contact Lois Cayne at LHC@aol.com to

purchase spots or for more information.

Fun Happenings & On Display

Adult Displays

September: Rock and Wood Sculpture

Creations by Artist Edward

Brophy

October: My World Through Collages

by Artist Susan Strange

November: A Salute to Our War

Veterans and Military

December: The Way I See It

by Photographer Denise Farro

Children’s Displays September: Reusable Treasures

October: Traditional Japanese Dolls &

Figures from the collection of

Wakana Nakashima

November: Scooby Doo from the collection

of Harrison Teasdale

December: Holiday Origami - Made by

the WNFL Origami Club

Saturday Movie Matinees at 1:30 PM

September 20

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (PG - 13)

2 hrs. 16 min. Action, Adventure

*September 27

Divergent

(PG - 13) 2 hrs. 19 min.

Action, Adventure

*October 18

The Fault In Our Stars (PG - 13)

2 hrs. 5 min. Drama, Comedy

October 25

Edge of Tomorrow (PG - 13)

1hr. 53 min. Drama, Action, Sci-Fi

November 1

Heaven Is For Real (PG)

1 hr. 39 min. Drama

*November 15

Double Feature!

Hunger Games (PG - 13) (142 min.)

&

Hunger Games: Catching Fire (146 min.)

Adventure, Drama

November 22

Chef (R)

1 hr. 55 min. Comedy

December 6

Saving Santa (PG)

1 hr. 23 min. Animated

December 20

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (PG - 13)

2 hrs. 10 min. Drama, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

*Please see the Teen Page for descriptions of

these movies.

Something New! Morning Movie

Matinees at 10:30 AM

Parents/Caregivers

(with strollers)

are welcome!

Wednesday,

September 17

Mom’s Night Out (PG)

1 hr. 38 min. Comedy

Monday,

October 22

Neighbors (R)

1 hr. 37 min. Comedy

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

residents for admission to teen programs.

Proof of residency and age are required.

SAT vs. ACT: Which Test Should You Take?

Saturday, September 13 at 11 AM

Kaplan will be hosting a free SAT/ACT combo class

to help you decide which test is right for you.

Participants will receive a complete analysis of their

results via email.

Registration began August 23.

Teen Advisory Meetings

Mondays, September 29, October 27,

November 24 and December 22 at 7 PM

Open to all students in grades 7 - 12. Join us for the

first meetings of the school year and see how you can

earn community service hours while helping the

library. New members are always welcome!

Registration begins September 15.

Teen Read Week - Turn Dreams Into Reality

Sunday, October 12 to Saturday, October 18

We encourage all teens to come help us celebrate

Teen Read Week by reading and using the library this

week. A surprise gift will be given to all teens caught

reading or using the library. They will also be eligible

for an entry into our grand prize drawing.

Certification Program for Babysitters

Tuesday, November 4, Monday, November 10

&

Tuesday, November 11 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM

This 3 session workshop taught by a nurse, police

officer and volunteer fireman provides expert

guidance on health and safety issues. Participants

must be 12 years of age or older and attend all three

classes to receive a certificate from the Rockland

County Office of Fire & Emergency Services.

Registration begins October 14.

Wire-Wrapped Beaded Bracelet Workshop

Monday, December 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Learn how to make a beautiful wire-wrapped beaded

bracelet in this beginner friendly class taught by

Nancy Lenore. You will be working with beads,

wire, pliers and learn how to make your own clasp.

Materials will be provided.

Limited registration begins November 15.

Teen Programs

Teen Saturday Movie Matinees

September 27 at 1:30 PM

Divergent (PG - 13)

2 hrs. 19 Min. Action - Adventure

Thrilling action - adventure film set in a world

where people are divided into distinct factions

based on human virtues.

October 18 at 1:30 PM

The Fault In Our Stars (PG - 13)

2 hrs. 5 Min. Drama - Comedy

Explores the funny, thrilling and tragic business

of being alive and in love.

November 15 at 11:30 AM

Hunger Games (PG - 13)

142 Min. Adventure, Sci-Fi

&

Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG - 13)

146 Min. Adventure, Sci-Fi

Before you see the newest Hunger Games

movie, remember how it all began. Join us

for a double feature! You may bring lunch or

snacks with you - just remember to clean up when

you are done. First come limited seating applies.

Children’s Programs

*Sign up online to register for programs:

westnyacklib.libcal.com

or call us at 358-6081

Registration begins 2 weeks before a program.

Programs for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers

Here Come the Babies*

Ages 3 to 14 Months

Thursdays,

October 2 - November 6 at 11 AM

Enjoy six fun sessions of rhymes, songs, stories and

games with Ms. Susan. Parent/caregiver participation

is required.

Music, Mommy & Me with Jeffrey Friedberg*

Ages 15 to 29 Months

Session 1: Wednesdays, Oct. 1 - 15 at 10 AM

Session 2: Wednesdays, Oct. 29 - Nov. 12 at 10 AM

Musical fun for children and their caregivers.

Register for any or all sessions.

Kid Lit Storytime*

Ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 years old with Caregiver

Mondays, September 29 - November 10 at 11 AM

Simple stories, songs, finger plays and fun activities

with Ms. Cindy.

Pumpkin Decorating*

Grades K and up

Saturday, October 25 at 11 AM

Funny, scary, colorful, strange - what

kind of pumpkin would you like to

create? Join Ms. Maureen and make a

great jack-o-lantern. Trick or treat in the library after

the program. Costumes optional.

Trick or Treat @ the Library*

Friday, October 31 from 9:30 AM to 5 PM

Come show us your costume and get some treats!

(No tricks please!☺)

Winter Vacation Programs

Holiday Movie Matinee*

Friday, December 26 at 1 PM

A movie matinee featuring “How to Train Your

Dragon 2”. A vacation week film showing of the

PG animated film. Children under 12 must

be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments will be

served!

Toot! Toot!*

Ages 3 to Pre-K

Monday, December 29 at 11 AM

All aboard with Ms. Cindy for a special Thomas the

Tank Engine event. Listen to a Thomas story, play

some games and do a fun train craft.

An Angelina Ballerina Ballet Class*

Ages 3 to Pre-K

Tuesday, December 30 at 11 AM

All petite ballerinas and danseurs (noble male

dancers) are invited to join Angelina Ballerina and

Ms. Joanne in a beginner ballet class plus a story and

a light after-class snack.

New Year’s Eve @ Noon*

Wednesday, December 31 at 11 AM

Start a “new” New Year’s Tradition! Join us at the

West Nyack Library for a party - hats, noisemakers,

music, fun, snacks! Our “ball” will drop at 12 Noon.

Apples to “Mmm Good” Cider*

A Family Program

Sunday, November 2 at 1:30 PM

Join Ed and Daniel Bieber, outdoor

educators from the Nature Place Day Camp for

some New York apple talk and a chance to try out

the cider press. Finish up with a taste of fresh cider.

Create a Candy House*

A Family Program

Sunday, December 21 at 2 PM

Join Ms. Maureen for our 3rd annual Candy House

Making Event. Have fun designing your very own.

Bring your family, friends and favorite candies to

share.

Make & Takes

Watch for a new Make and Take craft during

the first week of each month.

September: Back to School

October: Going Batty

November: Spinning Around

December: Pinecone Fun

American Impressionism and Realism Wednesday, September 17 at 7 PM Art historian Joan Quinn explores the American art scene in the 19th century. The paintings of the masters Whistler, Cassatt, Bellows, Sloan and others will be discussed. Registration began September 3. DaVinci Code Jewelry Wednesday, October 1 at 6:45 PM Create a beautiful beaded necklace and earrings

with instructor Marianne Olbermann. A $15.00 materials fee is required. Limited registration begins September 17. Ghost Hunting in New Jersey & New York City Wednesday, October 15 at 7 PM Authentic Ghost Hunter and author

L’Aura Hladik Hoffman will give a presentation based on her investigations of haunts in New Jersey and The Big Apple. Registration begins October 1. Millionaires’ Row on the Palisades Wednesday, October 22 at 7 PM Eric Nelsen of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission will give us a photographic tour of the

grand estates along the palisades from the civil war

through the Great Depression. He will bring the

stories of the lavish homes, families and servants

who lived with them to life. Registration begins October 8. Something New…Books in the Afternoon Tuesday, November 4 at 2 PM Join us for a lively discussion of the book The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty. Everyone is welcome. Registration begins October 21.

An Evening of Poker: Introduction to Texas

Hold’em Wednesday, November 5 at 7 PM Instructor Mike Franson will teach the rules and strategies of playing this most popular card game. Registration begins October 22. Create a Masterpiece with Glass Fusion Wednesday, November 12 at 7 PM Learn the art of glass fusion with an instructor from Creatively Yours in

Ridgewood, NJ. Each participant will

create a beautiful bowl, dish or sun

catcher from fused glass pieces. A materials fee of $12.00 is required. Limited registration begins October 29. Create a Beautiful Beaded Bracelet Wednesday, December 3 at 6:45 PM Add a sparkling gemstone bracelet to your jewelry box. Marianne Olbermann will be back to teach the technique. A $15.00 materials fee is required. Limited registration begins November 19. Healthy Party Appetizers* Wednesday, December 10 at 6:30 PM Join us for a delicious evening of bean dips and cucumber rounds. Diane Hoch of The Food Evolution will demonstrate how to create healthful

treats. Registration begins November 25. *Sponsored by the Friends of the West Nyack Free Library

Library programs are generally open to anyone wishing to attend. If space restrictions or program requirements

limit the number of people who may attend, preference will be given to Clarkstown Central

School District Residents.

Sign up online to register for programs: westnyacklib.libcal.com

or call us at 358-6081

Adult Programs

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West Nyack Free Library Newsletter

Autumn 2014

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

Summer

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

Friday 9:30 AM-5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM

Closed Sundays from June 28 to

September 8. Designed and edited by Jennifer M. Visione

Board of Trustees President: Raymond Kosinski

Exec. Vice Pres. : James Benvenuto

Recording Sec: Arlene Block

Treasurer: Lorette M. Adams

Corres. Sec: Melissa DeNicola

Immed. Past Pres. : Frank Alkin

Trustee: Kurt Mohr

Trustee Emeritus: Diane Hoeneveld

Trustee Emeritus: Jeannette Haag

Library Director: Eugenia Schatoff

Library Budget Vote Wednesday, December 10, 2014

9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

(Snow date: Wednesday, December 17, 2014)

Eligible voters are residents of the Clarkstown Central School

District. The library will provide the information you need to be

an informed voter.

A copy of the proposed budget will be available to residents of

the community three weeks prior to the vote.

Members of the community are invited to attend a public

hearing on the budget proposal on Tuesday, November 25, 2014

at 8:00 PM at the West Nyack Free Library.

Patrons who have voted in any annual or special election

during the past four years are automatically registered to vote.

For all others, registration will take place from 8:30 AM to 3:30

PM at the Clarkstown Central School District Clerk’s

Office, Chestnut Grove Administration Center, 62 Old

Middletown Road, New City, NY 10956.

Please call the library at 358-6081 for further information.

Crafts and Workshops

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 on any

Wednesday or Thursday

that the library is open.

Origami Club

We meet one Saturday each month from

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

welcome, but children under 11 must be

accompanied by an adult who stays. Join us

for paper-folding fun on September 13,

October 11, November 8, December 13 and

January 10.