Roy H. Senn is the Library's Computer Specialist. He maintains the library's computers and is available for assistance with the computers and software. He will also be happy to answer any general question you have about using or purchasing your own computer. Roy is responsible for the library's Web site and continues to expand its content. He is at the library four days a week.

Roy's college degree is in Geophysics and Computer Science, and he has worked in the mineral exploration, electric power generation, and defense industries. He feels fortunate that his career has been associated with computers as they have evolved from room-sized giants to home appliances.

His interests outside of computers include large format photography, antique scientific books, natural history, and all things scientific. He says that he will also entertain any questions about photography or scientific matters but warns that nobody knows everything.

Roy's Vision for NHPL

The Library must continue to be a positive influence for literacy and a resource for the most up-to-date information. It must provide a safe and pleasant environment that fosters the love of reading for all ages and abilities. As part of this responsibility, the library must be ready to make the latest computer and media technologies available to its patrons.

Roy’s Personal Quote

"If you understand the history of science and its discoveries, everything you see happening around you will make more sense".

WELCOME

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Cecily R. Eidelhoch has been appointed to the Board. She has been a longtime library user and supporter. We look forward to working with her. She replaces the seat held by Kevin Kelly. Thanks and sincere appreciation to Kevin for his dedication and hard work, to build the facility and make the library the community asset it has become.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

Picture This… Imagine That…Read!

For Children Entering Grades 1 – 5

June 30 7:00PM Magician, Ron Cain

July 8 2:00PM Utica Zoomobile

July 15 2:00PM Musician, John Rossbach

July 22 2:00PM Musician, Jim McCarthy

July 29 2:00PM Puppeteer, Nancy Sander

RHYME TIME

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30AM, July 8 -- 31

For children 18 – 36 months old with an adult

STORY TIME

Wednesdays at 10:30AM, July 9 -- August 13

For children ages 3 – 5

ANNUAL TEDDY BEAR PICNIC and

BARNYARD PICNIC in the Garden --- TBA

Call 733-1535 for more information.

During the month of June the library hosts tours of the library for elementary classes. Some children receive their first library card. Throughout the year nursery schools, BOCES classes and home-schooled students visit the library.

ICE CREAM SOCIAL

The Friends’ Annual Ice Cream Social will be held on July 9^th at 7:00PM at the New Hartford Recreation Center. This has become a community tradition with ice cream sundaes, home baked cakes, lemonade, face painting for the youngsters, an appearance by Bubbles the Clown, music by the Heartbeat Duo and a concert by the New Hartford Citizen’s Band. This fun filled evening will end with fireworks sponsored by the Town. All proceeds are for the Joshua Turner Fund that benefits the Children’s room.

FAMILY FUN FEST

The third annual Family Fun Fest, sponsored by the Friends of the NHPL, will be held on Saturday, September 13 from 10:00Am to 5:00PM at Sherrillbrook Park on Rt. 12S. The combined craft, antique and collectible show continues to grow each year. Last year attendance was well over 3500 people. Demonstrations, entertainment, "kids’ stuff", and a variety of food vendors will once again round out a wonderful day for all ages.

The Friends need volunteers for this event; an hour or two would be appreciated. Sign up at the Ice Cream Social or contact Ruth Ann Kane at 724-7016 or at the library.

Space is available for local school and civic groups to participate with an opportunity to help their organizations. Contact Shirley Cannistra at 732-6340 for information.

Proceeds benefit the Library.

Total  Cataloged
Books           44,688              7%

Circulation 192,000             7%

Visitors       152,000             5%

Reference      
Questions       8,000           21%

Interlibrary Loans

Borrowed:

From Other
Libraries        2,000               9%

Loaned To Other
Libraries        7,600               8%

Gifts and
Donations $10,000             11%

Fines and
Services    $44,000            13%

LIBRARY FUNDING

The Governor has proposed a budget cut of 15% to all libraries in New York State. A cut in funding to the Mid York System could mean a cut to the services they provide to our library.

"Books provide constancy in a world of relativity". Speak to your legislator and save library funding….

The Holiday Decorating Committee chaired by Ann Serth and Pat Ficano, with the aid of Al Serth and the "Friends".

Retired and Former GE employees for their contributions which qualify the library for the "GE More Gifts -- More Givers Matching Program." A minimum of $1,000.00 and a minimum of 10 donors is a requirement. In 2002, GE matched donations of ________ to the library.

There were 92 Volunteers (adults and teens, scheduled and unscheduled) who donated their time to aid the staff in 2002 for a total of 1700 hours. Terry Bevivino is the coordinator. Have a few hours a week? Information is available at the library.

The Green Thumb Garden Club members for continuing to add to the "welcome on the front doors" with their decorating talents.

The shoppers who purchase used books in the Friends’ Room and to all who donate the books, records and magazines. Annette Barber volunteers her time to keep this project going. Please note, Encyclopedias, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books and National Geographic magazines are not accepted.

OPTELEC

A new Optelec machine, donated by Ralph and Nancy Schmidt, Jr., was ordered from The Central Association of the Blind and is now installed at the library. This machine enlarges printed material for people with low vision problems. Take a moment to examine it and enjoy its many advantages.

VIDEO AND DVD RENTALS

Where can you find orange and blue dots in The Library? …. on videos and DVDs. The orange dots designate videos that can be loaned for two days at the cost of $1.00 and the blue dots are free for one week. Come look for yourself!!

DVDs available are: White Oleander, Bourne Identity, The Ring, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, The Lord of the Rings, Annie Hall, Black Hawk Down, North by Northwest.

Videos available are: Series; North and South, Jazz, The Civil War, as well as The Green Mile, For the Love of the Game, Pollock, A Beautiful Mind, Erin Brockovich, Life is Beautiful and the Star Trek films. These are just a sampling. Musical CD’s, DVD’s and cassettes are available too. The selection is HUGE and we would like to make it HUGE-ER!! Old videos, DVDs, audio cassettes or CD’s taking up space on your shelf? Why not donate them to The Library—we have the room—especially for old classics.

Young children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews, or just young at heart? Stop by the Children’s Room and explore their selection also. There are always fun surprises there.

MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

Do you enjoy exploring and solving mysteries? Put on your Sherlock Holmes hat, grab your magnifying glass, a notebook and pen and join The Mystery Book Club. Meetings are one Saturday a month at 11:00AM in the community room. They last about one hour. There are books by Daphne DuMaurier, Jonathon Kellerman, Sue Grafton, Dorothy Gilman and many others. Copies are available for everyone! Meeting dates are June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13. New "sleuths" are always welcome.

Fiftieth Anniversary

The cease-fire of the Korean War was on July 27, 1953. This year marks the fiftieth anniversary. The library now has 27 fiction and non-fiction books about this conflict.

GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

Naming Opportunities

Existing Community
Room                                 $200,000

Donation Envelopes are available at NHPL and in local funeral homes:
In Honor of
In Memory of
Generic Gift Envelopes

Naming Opportunities When an Addition is Built

New Addition $600,000

Garden Meeting Room $200,000

Elevator $100,000

Entrance Stairway $100,000

Display Case $ 25,000

Coffee Corner $ 10,000

"A little library growing each year is an honorable part of a person’s history."

-Henry Ward Beecher

The New Hartford Library Gives Thanks to Donors

From November 1, 2002 until April 30, 2003

Silver Leader
Eugene R. and Connie N. Corasanti

In the Name of Frank Cardamone
Mary Theresa Balutis
John Brindisi
William D. or Gertrude G. Burnap

This newsletter is produced in cooperation with Trainor’s Associates.

NHPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES

James Kirkpatrick, President

William S. Bonsted, Vice-President

Earl R. Cunningham, Treasurer

Monica Maier, Secretary

Susan M. Blatt

Daniel Dreimiller

Cecily R. Eidelhoch

Susan T. Fountain

Peter Rayhill

Connie P. Stephens

Shell Storrier