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Kirkland Town Library 2015 Annual Report

Serving the Town of Kirkland since 1901

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2015 Highlights • Received state construction grant for circulation desk ceiling insulation and LED lighting

• Received Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund in support of window replacement project and instal-lation of LED lighting in Bristol Room

• Launched window replacement campaign • Replaced exterior lighting fixtures on building and parking lot to accommodate LED lighting

• Hosted the inaugural Literary Feast • Programming highlights:

∗ An evening with the Utica Comets with Comets alumni and players from Clinton High School and Hamilton College teams

∗ “Wonder” art show featuring Clinton Ele-mentary 5th grade students

∗ Grammy award winner Bill Harley ∗ Cellist Matt Haimovitz ∗ Angelina Ballerina Literary Tea Party

• Installation by Friends of a Little Free Library in Clark Mills

• Visits from CCS and Westmoreland middle schools • Community outreach: Brookdale Senior Living, Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Clinton Garden Club, Clinton Historical Society, Clinton Youth Foundation, Country Pantry, Farmer’s Market, Kirkland Art Center, and Wiggle Waggle Walk-a-Thon

90,994 items circulated:

54,590 books 36,404 other materials

From the President of the Board of Trustees The mission of the Kirkland Town Library is to provide our community with “access to materials and informational services to support literacy, intellectual, recreational and cultural interests.” The Board of Trustees of the library strives to ensure that mission is manifest every single day. In 2015, we continued to work on the outlined goals of our strategic plan: to bolster our finances for the future; to modernize and make timely our collection and programming so they satisfy the needs, interests and desires of our com-munity; to provide exemplary patron and customer service; to develop and continually educate our staff; and to ensure that our library is a warm, comforting and safe space that enhances the mission, and is also a healthy, energy efficient and welcoming facility. Our library is only as good as its staff, Friends, and fellow trustees, and I appreciate the hard work that makes the li-brary a place to find great information, a varied collection of books, and a source of wonderful programs for all ages. I offer a sincere thank you to all who donated their time, their talent, and their financial support to the library. We could not do what we do without all of your help. I love our library. If you have not visited in a while, I encourage you to please stop in and see what is happening there. As always, you can find us on the internet or our Facebook page to see what is new. I promise you will find something there for everyone. - Dan Gale, President, Board of Trustees

Library holdings:

26,562 books and other print

materials

5,956 audio/visual

materials

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From the President of the Friends Mark Twain once wrote, “Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” And while I’m not sure about the sleepy conscience part, the Kirkland Town Library is certainly blessed with the other two - especially “Good Friends!” This year the friends of the Kirkland Town Library proved, yet again, why they are so vital to the success of the Library and the area it serves. Throughout the year, community members and volunteers have pitched in their time, creativity, brawn, and positive energy in support of the KTL. From the annual Book Sale on the Vil-lage Green, to baking delicious treats for art show opening receptions, to envision-ing and creating an amazing and inspiring Poetry Path for all to enjoy, friends of the Library (once again) stepped up and made a positive impact on our little town. From the Friends of the KTL, we say “thank you.” - Steve Inzer, President, Friends of the Kirkland Town Library

6,537 people attended 308

programs

851 “likes” on Facebook

8,998 residents with a library card

6,255 reference questions asked

2,549 new items

in 2015

78,766 visits to the Kirkland Town Library

56 weekly service hours

From our Facebook page:

Love this library, and so does my toddler! The staff is so friendly and we have met

so many nice people from the neighborhood here. We love the story time that is of-

fered for the little ones, and the Hooked on Books program is great too! This is a

great place to come if you have children and need something to do, very family

friendly place, and if you are new to the area, it's a great place to meet new people!

57,251 visits to www.kirklandownlibrary.org

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From the Library Director As I reach the end of my 5th year as director of the Kirkland Town Library, my appreciation increases for all who make the library a jewel in our community. Thank you to:

• A truly dedicated and enthusiastic library staff. What a pleasure it is to come to work each day!

• The many adult and student volunteers who so will-ingly share their time and talents with us.

• The Board of Trustees for their strong leadership and commitment to the library.

• Our Friends group, whose enthusiasm is boundless and fundraising prowess is superb.

• The Kirkland Town Board, whose members, along with the County and State, provide the financial foundation for the library.

• Our benefactors, whose support is invaluable in allowing us to meet the needs of our community.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, thank you to all who use the library. Whether playing at the train table, coming for story times, meeting with a commu-nity organization, reading a daily newspaper, attending a program, job searching on the computers, doing your homework, or simply coming in to check-out a book or a movie, you are the reason we are here. Thank you for 115 years of making the Kirkland Town Library the best library there is – a commu-nity’s library! - Anne Debraggio, Director, Kirkland Town Library

BOARD OF TRUSTEES* Dan Gale, President Mike Van Strander, Vice President Peggy Weldon, Secretary Ryan Siepiola, Treasurer Barbara Grimes, Stacey Himmelberger, Mike Howard, Beth May, Kristen Sullivan, Beth Tegart & Jason Topi FRIENDS OF THE KIRKLAND TOWN LIBRARY* Steven Inzer, President George Fogg, Vice President Vicki Wilson, Secretary Alex Haines Stephan, Treasurer Ruth Bailey, Shelby Davis, Cathy DeGennaro, Mary Moore, Mary O’Neill, Rich Racioppa, Pat Skelly LIBRARY STAFF * Anne Debraggio, Director Ruth Cosgrove, Reference Services & Volunteer Coordinator Laura Stoll, Office Coordinator & Publicity Barbara Pratt, Programming & Event Coordinator Staff: Yvonne Brady, Peggy Craig, Helen Dick, Jessi Ingalls, Olivia Koren, Ruth Melvin, Nina Owens, Catherine Page, Lori Scoones, Alison Slattery, Anne Tickle, Teresa Zaffarano Roger Reppel, Maintenance *As of September 2016

Named Window Donors Kris and Steve Bellona Brad Bennett Debra and Louis Betrus Claire Burns and family Anne and Michael Debraggio Patty and Chris Fox Lisa and Dan Gale Ann and Joseph Gale Barbara and Pat Grimes Hamilton College Town-Gown Fund (5) Sue and Bob Kazin Pinny and George Kuckel (2) Joan McKeegan Chris and John Menard Colleen and Sam Pellman Jim Rishel Deli Rogers and family Ann and David Smallen (2) Kristen and John Sullivan Sharon and Jason Topi Anne and Mike Van Strander Wendy and Matt Weber Peggy and Doug Weldon

Donors Vige Barrie and James Frederick Betsy and Dick Bedient Ellen Blum and Kenneth Novak Kathy and Chad Davis Wendy Eden and Dave Moulton Mary Ann and Ed Ewen Kathleen and Donald Falkenstern Naomi Guttman and Jonathan Mead Bonnie and Jim Hyde Marcia and Pat Knapp Tatyana and Robert Knight Bonnie Krueger and Thomas Bass Mary Lou and John Lauchert and family Elizabeth Hubbard Ovens Mary and Greg Paul Gail and Frank Perretta Mona and William Perrotti Amy Smith Margie and Bill Thickstun

WINDOW REPLACEMENT CAMPAIGN A special thank you to The Community Foundation of Herkimer & Oneida Counties

for their generous support

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IN MEMORY OF Frances Breed Elizabeth Breed John Breed Clinton Ret.Teachers Assn. Sandra Doloff Steve Eckerson Rita Ewers Irene Hummel Mary & Greg Paul The Norell Family Cynthia Burritt Richard Foley Patricia Couper Rhett & Glenn Allen Ellen Dolan Rosemary & Donald Brown Madeline Ellis Diane DeStefanis Pam Joseph Laurieann & Ronald Russell Susan Slivonik Mary Ellen & Paul Van Allen Ginny Francis Kirkland Bird Club Catherine Howard Gilpin Dr. Joyce & Phil Miller Viola Engman Cynthia Mead Antoinette Hopkins Suzanne O. Heintz AXCELIS Technologies, Inc. Gretchen & Jim Balch Andrew Burns Marcia & Herbert Heintz Elizabeth Hubbard-Ovens Meghan & Todd Lewis Mad River Investors Lillian Matt Barbara Meelan John Murphy Diane & James O’Looney Helen & Russel Pyne Elizabeth & Denis Robataille Leona Hyde Julie Rand Leonora Knickerbocker Dawn & Gill Goering Robert D. Grant J. Leslie Leggett Helen Mutty Ruth Nolan Helen Anne Riley Frank Lorenz Edvige Barrie Michael & Anne Debraggio Paul Heintz Sue & Robert Kazin Anne & Robin Kinnel Wendlyn & Matt Weber

Joe Maxwell Jennifer Maxwell Ruama Nokes Jane T. Collins Marcia Ovens Elizabeth Kemble Jack Ovens Boude Storey Corlie & James Storey Parents of Rosemary Marcus Rosemary Marcus Peggy Quinn Bonnie Hyde Robert Schaffer Heming Nelson Jennifer Hughes Thomas Cosgrove Scott Reiter Frank Vlossak IV James A. Bogan Stephen Northrup Rhoda Swan Diane DeStefanis Pamela Jones Annette Kelly Susan Slivonik Mary Ellen & Paul Van Allen Virginia Weller Wright Anonymous Nyla Wright GIFT OF AUTHOR Jordan Elizabeth Mierek Jeremy Thompson IN HONOR OF Kirkland Town Library Board of Trustees Ira Cooperman Matt Conley E. Lemieux Daniel Gale Judith Sweet Senior Staff of Hamilton College: Karen Leach, Monica Inzer, Nancy Thompson, Richard Tantillo, Lori Dennison & David Smallen David & Ann Smallen GIFTS/GIFTS IN KIND Anonymous Thomas Bass Lucia Borrometi Irene Cornish Shelby Davis Michael & Anne Debraggio Lori Dennison Barbara Foster Joseph Giruzzi Rachel & Austin Givens Sally Glouse

William Huggins Ellin Irwin Amy James Joan Klossner Michael & Linda Krumme Madeleine LaCotera Zach Lewis Timothy Rand William Schaeffer Valeria Stepanova Richard & Jean P. Williams Fund Cindy & Bill Wirene Black Pearl Creations/ Hogwarts at Hamilton Bonomos Clark Mills Historical Society Clinton Garden Club Clinton United Methodist Church Clinton Wine and Spirits Clinton Youth Foundation DAR Dunkin Donuts Hannaford Kirkland Democrats Kiwanis Nolas Restaurant Nye Families/Harding Farms Romanellis Steven Smallen Fund (Community Foundation of Oneida & Herkimer Counties) Villa Verona Winery Venty Wine Partners POETRY PATH Conrad Bahlke Elizabeth Debraggio Margaret Diskin Siobhan Dugan Delvena Rogers Vicki Wilson Emi Whitesell Friends of the Kirkland Town Library

With gratitude for the following gifts and grants

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Judith Aldi Glenn & Rhett Allen Ruth Bailey John & Luba Baker Marjorie R. Bakos Gretchen & James Balch Paula & Thomas Balch Patricia Balon Dr. Sharen Barboza Thomas Barthel Betsy Beckman Betty Beerhalter Tanya & Justin Beers Kris and Steve Bellona Irene Blum Chris & Art Blymiller Jane Bolan Katie & Sam Bono Guy E. Bonomo Betsy & Roger Bonsel Margaret & Ronald Bornick Patricia & James Bramley Denise Brannick Carol Bremer Ann & Cris Brodock Lin & Jim Brown Irene & William Brown Christine Brown Carol & John Burdick Sharon Burke & Alfred Kelly J. Joyce Burns David & Lisa Burns Laurie & Bob Burns Carole Ann Byrne Sally Carman Patricia Carrier Joan M. Carroll Michael Cawley Brian, Ellen, Claire & Jonah Chase Linda and Daryl Chesebro Michele Christeler Colleen Clarke Ann B. Clarke Jane and Donald Coniff Mrs. Charles C. Conley Frances G. Conway Mary Lou & John Cook Ira Cooperman Ruth & Michael Cosgrove The Costanzo Family The Cramers Donald Crane Martha A. Croke Shirley E. Croop Cynthia & John Crossley Marion & Joseph Cullinan Ofelia & George Dale Francoise Davis Kathryn H. Dawes Patricia & Jerome Dawes Pearl A. Daws

Barbara & Richard Decker Cathy & Randy DeGennaro Ursula & James DelMonte Thomas Demidow Jennifer DeWeerth & Stephen Ellingson Gina and David Dewhurst Allan & Mary Dickinson Robin & John Dillon Barbara Dolansky Cynthia Domack Carol Drogus & Steve Orvis Heather & Don Drumm Jerrold Duink Anne and Paul Dunn Wendy Eden & David Moulton Evelyn R. Edwards Beverly Ellis Eileen and Richard Enders Sharon Evans Patricia and Thomas Evans Mary Ann & Ed Ewen Rita T. Ewers Kathleen Falkenstern Sabrina & Rocco Femia, Jr. Viktoria & Edward Fisher Anita and Dan Fitzgerald June and George Fogg Annette & Donald H. Foley Richard Foley Carol W. Foote Mary Ford Pam & Ken Ford Barbara J. Foster Helen & Jonathan Fox Patty & Chris Fox Barbara & Craig Francisco Laura and Rit Fuller Danielle & John Furlong Sarah & Angelo Gaetano William Gale Ann & Joe Gale Patricia & Richard Galiniski Morag & Ian Galloway Mary & Mike Garcia Margaret Gentry Patricia Giannola Denise & Jim Gigliotti Dai & Connor Gill John H. Gill, Jr. Ed Godemann Mr. & Mrs. Gill Goering Patricia & Thomas Gogola Sarah Goldstein & Christopher Georges James Grande & William Sequin Nancy Graziadei Betty Griffin Barbara & Leo Griffin Barbara & Patrick Grimes Dr. & Mrs. Steve Grimm Charlene & Joe Groshans Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gunn

Mrs. Dee Gurdo Gail & Michael Haile Liseli Haines Anne Hameline Betty Hanley Mr. & Mrs. Mark Hanna Margaret & Mitchel Hansen Will Harf Gertrude Hawley Sue & John Hecklau Elegia & Harold Heintz Carolyn & Donald Henry Debby Hepburn Kathlynn & John Heuss Joanne & Stuart Hirshfield Judith Hogan Teresa & Michael Howard Elizabeth Hubbard-Ovens & Jack Ovens Jennifer & Scott Hughes Scott & Maureen Hughes Catharine & William Hugo Irene Hummel Joan & James Hutchings Bonnie & Jim Hyde Diana Inserra Alma Ingalls Gayle & Steve James Mary Javorski & Robert Redfield Elizabeth Jensen & Robert Turner Carol R. Jones Honore & Ed Jones Joan & Pete Jones Blair & Gordon Jones Dorene Jordan Peggy & Walt Jury Dorothy Kalies Sue & Bob Kazin Brendan & Rebecca Kelly Catherine & Edward Kernan Claudia & Francis King Anne & Robin Kinnel Marsha & John Kistner Carol & Mark Klausner Joan & John Klossner Marcia & Patrick Knapp Charlotte & Steve Knight Shirley Knop Lauralyn & G. Roberts Kolb Cynthia A. & Timothy J. Koren Helen & John Kowansky Lidia & Carl Krasniak Marie Kresse Roberta Krueger & Thomas Bass David Kurr Katherine & James Kushner Nan & Les LaBrecque Margaret Lalonde Kim Landon Mr. & Mrs. David W. Lane Theresa & John Lapinski Susan LaRochelle

Thank You Annual Appeal Donors

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Janet & Gerald A. LaRose Carolyn & Tim Lashinger Mary Lou & John Lauchert Wilma & Eugene Lawson Helen & Scott Leonard Pascale Lewis & sons Chris & Jon Link Janice& John Livingston Kathleen Lloyd Theresa Lopata Alma Lowry & Mike McCormick Mary & John Loy Laurie & Ben Madonia Rose & James Maier Bev & Ken Mangine Richard Manzelmann Rosemary & Steve Marcus Linda Marino Doreen Markson & Paul Baker Diane Matza Elizabeth & Stephen May Stephen Maziarz, Jr. Andrew Mazloom Catherine McCall Ann & David McCarthy Maryan McCarthy Sarah McCullough & Seth Major Nancy McCurdy Rosita McGuire Donna & Dave McKendree Rosemary McNamara James Mead Jacquelyn & Jeremy Medina Barbara Meelan Dr. Robert A. Meier & family Dr. & Mrs. John Menard Dr. & Mrs. Robert Menotti Margie & Gary Meyer Sue Anne Miller & Frank E. Price Jane Miller Barbara Foote Monroe Ellen Moon Deborah Hilton Morelli Penny & Frank Moreno Cheryl Morgan Wendy Mowers Elaine & Bruce Muirhead Ruth Murray Berit & Lawrence Nelson Leslie B. North Betty O'Brien Jean O'Brien Dawn L. Olmstead John Olofson Nancy & John O'Neal Mary & John O'Neill Nina & Bill Owens Kathy Palazzoli Pat & Gil Palladino Barbara & Ed Paparella Irene Parish

Mary & Greg Paul Sharon & Brad Paulson Maria Pavelock Sue & Colleen Pellman Mona & Bill Perotti Noelle Perry Patricia Peters Ellen K. Phillips Debbora B. Quayle Rich Racioppa Larry Ravlin Sharon & David Rivera Jeanne & Ronald Roback Diane Roberts Connie Roberts Mary Jane & Kerry Rogers Virginia & Vincent Romanelli Alice Root Alison Root Beth & Bryan Roy Louisa Ruffine & Benjamin Widiss Mr. & Mrs. Christian Ruppel Laurie & Ron Russell Patrick & Judy Ryan Martha & Heinz Schmalz Marilyn & Lee Schrader Martha & Claude Schuyler Susan & Robert Schwaiger Peggy Schweitzer Sandy Scofield Lori & Warren Scoones Wallace Scott Thomas & Eleanor Scott Ellis & George Searles Sara Shaheen Gregory B. Shankman, MD Diana Shaw Eileen & Jack Shepherd Patricia & Robert Sheridan Ken Shilkret Sandy & Ted Siedsma Doris & Gerald Siedsma Janet & Jim Siepiola Brianne & Ryan Siepiola Ann Silversmith & James Schreve Joy & Bob Simon Anne & David Smallen Maxine & Allan Smiley Margaret Smith Amy Smith Ellen & Jim Smith Ozella Snell Nancy & Tom Sobik Elinor M. Sorensen Richard Stanley Kathryn Stenstrom Laura Stoll & Ben Fehlner Gail & Nathaniel Strout Barbara & Mark Sumner Judith Sweet William Tebidor

Beth & Bob Tegart Margie & Bill Thickstun Jessica & Timothy Thomas Shirley Thorp Kelly & Jason Tomaselli Lettie Tourville Kevin Trott Olive Trotta Judy Turturo Bonnie Urciuoli Anne & Michael VanStrander Barbara Verminski Jean & Dwight Vicks Gail & James Vivyan Arlene Vivyan Heidi & John vonBergen Mrs. Anne Wagner Jean C. Wainright Bonnie & Bill Waldron Doug & Jackie Walters William Patrick & Sheila Ward Dr. Mark & Katie Warfel David & Mary Ellen Welchons Peggy & Doug Weldon Sarah & William Welsh Marcia Wentworth Helen & Rick Werner Joyce White Kathy & Jim White Charlotte & David Whiting Grace & Frank Whittemore Mr. & Mrs. George W. Whitton Tom & Judy Wildenger Sharon & Ernest Williams Hermine & Jay Williams Karen & Jim Winkler Anna Wisniewska Judy & Fred Wollin Susan & Paul Yaworsky Lucy & Harold Zohne Renee & Craig Zurek

Annual Appeal Donors, continued

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Businesses Alteri's Resturaunt Artful Lodger B.R. Johnson Inc. Black River Systems Company, Inc. Bonomo's Dari Crème Braden Packaging Burns Agency Caruso McLean & Co, Inc. Clinton Farm & Home Clinton Agway Clinton Moving Clinton Pet Vet Clinton Shoe Center Clinton Subway Clinton Tractor & Implement Co. Don’s Rok Giovanni’s Pizza GT Auto Gary Falchi Carpet Cleaning Hale’s Bus Garage Hunt Real Estate Jury Lawn & Yard Lupini Construction Nester Brothers Snip and Clip Spaghetti Kettle Strategic Financial Services Tom's Natural Foods, LTD Towpath Vision Care Utica Window & Office Cleaners Village Tavern William Owens & Sons

Thank You to the Businesses who supported our Annual Appeal

American Girl Doll Sponsors 8 Fresh Clinton Florist Clinton Teachers Association Donation in honor of Hamilton College senior staff Friends of the KTL Hamilton College Hunt Real Estate Krizia Martin Schooltown Questers Village Crossing

Making salt dough ornaments at the Shopper’s Stroll

Shoppers browse the Friends’ annual jewelry sale Seventh graders visit, get their own library card, and check out

books

Award-winning musician Bill Harley performs

Little Free Library at Meelan’s Market in Clark Mills