Sarah Hock ~ Jonathan Jeffrey

Tina Johnson ~ Ann & Jim Jordan

Richard Kazman ~Agnes Kim

Kate Kisor ~ Ruth Knoblauch

Marge Koopman

Thomas Krahulik ~ Colleen Larsen

Anna Lazaro ~ Daniel Leahy

Caitlin Loyka ~ Janet Luch ~ Nancy Madlin

Corinne Marmo ~ Donna Martin

Eileen & Stan Mastrogiacomo

Jordan & Katie Mattingly

Joanna McCarter ~ Kathleen McLaughlin

Tina Michalka ~ Marge Mitchell ~ Monique Momin

Susan Mowry ~ Diane Mulrenan ~ Jeanne Musser

Tom Naples ~ Joan Noonan ~ Victoria O’Connor

Lisa Pacelli ~ Cassie Pacelli ~ Eileen Patterson

Alison Petrus-Wilkins ~ Catherine Placido ~ Eric Prager

Mai Rosner ~ Wayne Rossi ~ Tom Sacino

Irene & Jerry Schacher ~ Betty Schmitt ~ Lissa Scott

Chris Sears ~ Evelyn Sinos ~ Karen Stemmler

Spencer Tencza ~ Veronica Tessner ~ Justine Thomas

John S. VanTuyl ~ Polly VanderKruik ~ Ann Warren

Kathy Weslowski ~ Sue Wilk ~ Lauranne Wolfe

Faith Wilkins ~ Regina Wittosch ~ Emily Yorks

The Community’sFavoritePlace to

Volunteer!If we left you out, please let us know.

We value our volunteers.

Spring 2012

The community’s favorite place to meet, to learn and to discover. Spring 2012

Volunteers make the difference @ your library!4000+ hours in 2011

Thank you

JoAnn Alfheim ~ Nora Aman-Gurvich ~ Lee Amir

Erin Andersen ~ Donna Applegate ~ Peggy Arizmendi

Barbara Bald ~ Mary Ellen Baldwin ~ Ian Ball

Roberta Beany ~ Dana Beisheim

Joy & Jerry Benedetto ~ Mary Berrigan

Margaret Bogdanski ~ Ralph William Boone

Elaine Brodhead ~ Ursula Brown ~ Marilyn Bryan

Kris Buller ~ Brandon Calabrese ~ Elise Cerillo

Stacey Chisholm ~ Leslie Collins

Peggy Connelly ~ Dylan Cordaro

Ethan Cordaro ~ Joan Corser ~ George Cubanski

Andrew & Ann Damia

Ashley DeGroat ~ Chris Dembeck

Glenn P. Dickes ~ Frank DiPietro, Jr.

Robyn Eaton ~ Rose Falbo ~ Leslie Faulds

Barbara Fink ~ Anne Fix ~ Pat Franklin

Patrick Gallagher ~ Ken Garrison

John Golenski ~ Joyce Goodwin ~ Peter Hall

Sharon Halper

Joan Hamling

Kathryn Hancharick

Nancy Hanson-Finn

Mary Hennel ~ Sue Hersh

Please accept our apologies and let us know if we omitted your name. We value all of our volunteers!

March 3110:30am to 3:30pm

Warwick Valley Middle School

Job FairBusiness to Business

Networking Educational Seminars

ViSit thE LiBrary’S Booth!

Except as noted programs are free & open to all adults residing in the WVCSD. Registration required: online at www.albertwisnerlibrary.org or call 986-1047 ext. 3.

Mind Body Medicine with Arlene PrinceThurs. April 5 • 6:30 to 7:45pm Come, listen and learn about mind/body medicine, whether you are a health professional seeking to learn more about different treatment modalities, or an individual, exploring holistic options for yourself or a loved one.

Organic Gardening

Your Garden In SpringSat. April 14 • 10:00am to NoonIn the first of two lectures, Gar Wang will discuss soil preparation, transplanting techniques, and succession planting. The focus will be on spring activities in the garden.

Midseason in Your GardenSat. June 16 • 10:00am to NoonThe focus of this lecture will be on plants that thrive during the hot months of summer. Mulch, water management, pest control, and organic fertilization will be discussed.

Earthwise Book Discussion Series

An exploration of our evolving relationship with our environment.Year of the Flood by Margaret AtwoodThurs. April 19 • 6:30pmSpeculative fiction about what happens after a plague wipes out the human race. Bioengineered new “humans” and God’s Gardeners try to cope with the results.

Eaarth by Bill McKibbenThurs. May 17 • 6:30pmEaarth declares that we have already changed the earth we evolved on so it will be much less hospitable. McKibbens believes we can build a sustainable future.

Transformation ArtFri. April 20 • 6:30 to 7:45pmTake a used book and use it as a medium to create a sculpture. Doing a book sculpture can be a liberating way to create art.

3rd Saturday Poetry Series

A special poetry event each month hosted by local poets Mary Makofske and Donna Spector. An open mic will follow readings.Barbara Crooker: Poetry & WorkshopSat. April 21 • 1:15 to 4pmWorkshop for novice to experienced poets from 1:15 to 2:45pm with a poetry reading to follow.

Poetry Reading Sat. May 19 • 3 to 4pmProgram to be announced

Poetry Reading with Howard Horowitz Sat. June16 • 3 to 4pmHoward Horowitz is the author of Close to the Ground. His map poems, combining poetry and geology, have appeared in The New York Times and in literary journals.

Becoming a family: Readings from Peach Girl: Poems for a Chinese DaughterFri. April 27 • 7 to 8pm (attentive listeners of all ages)Poets Joan Siegel & Joel Solonche tell their story of becoming a family by adopting an orphaned 2 year old girl. The poems explore the varied facets of love expressed by the child and her new mother and father.

Introduction to Tango Date to be announcedLearn the basics with Walter & Marylyn Kane.Watch our website for details.

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Music at the Library

Angela EasterlingMay 3 • 7pm

Featuring original songs, classic folk, roots country &

rock tunes

String Trio of New YorkJune 3 • 2pm

Jazz ensemble performace of acoustic improvisations and

compositions for violin, guitar and bass.

Adult Programs

AARP Driver Safety Program

June 9 9:30am - 3:30pm

Complete this program and receive a 10% discount on

auto ins. in NyS and point reduction on moving violations.

to register contact: Karen Khejl 845-649-4615

or aarP - 888-227-7669www.aarp.org

aarP members $17 non-members $19

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Enjoy & share your photos! Learn the process of getting those digital files from your camera to your computer plus organizing, emailing, & downsizing.

How To take Fabulous Vacation PhotosMay 15 • 6 to 7:45pm

turn your travel photos into beautiful artwork for your home! Learn about your camera’s options & tools plus lighting,composition & more.

Get LinkedIn Using Social media for

Career Transitions

April 14 or May 51 to 4:45pm

Use Linkedin to build and engage with a professional network to access

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teen programs

6th annual awpl foundation scholarship For the sixth consecutive year, the Albert Wisner Public Library Foundation is offering college scholarships to be awarded in a writing competition. Applicants will submit an essay, not to exceed 2,000 words in length, on the following topic: “In the upcoming presidential election, what issue is most important to young adults, and how must a candidate address it in order to earn your vote?” Three scholarships will be awarded in early May by Glenn P. Dickes

and Susan D. Dickes, who have sponsored two scholarships since the competition’s inception in 2007, and by Carol Hope Arber, who added a third award this year. The Foundation and Library deeply appreciate their generosity. For details vist www.albertwisnerlibrary.org

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Mouse & Keyboarding 101 1 session april 4, 19, May 3, or 16 at 9:30am Learn how to use a mouse & basic keyboarding skills and how to sign into Library computers.

internet Explorer ~ 1 sessionapril 11 or May 10 at 11:15am

Google ~ 1 sessionapril 11, 26, or May 10 at 9:30am

Microsoft Windows ~ 1 sessionapril 18 or May 17 at 9:30amLearn basic Window functions.

File Management ~ 1 sessionapril 4 or May 3 at 11:15amapril 25 or May 24 at 9:30am Manage files, find files, save files, and create and organize folders.

Email Basics ~ 2 sessionsapril 5 & 12 at 9:30am May 2 & 9 at 9:30amCreate a yahoo account, learn sending and receiving email.

Email intermediate 2 sessionsapril 19 & 26 11:15amMay 16 & 23 at 11:15amLearn how to upload & open attachments, organize contacts etc.

intro to MS Word ~ 2 sessionsapril 5 & 12 at 11:15amMay 2 & 9 at 11:15am Learn the basics: create a document, change fonts, margins, printing etc.

intro to MS Excel ~ 2 sessionsapril 18 &25 at 11:15amMay 17 & 24 at 11:15amCreate a spreadsheet. Learn how to adjust rows & columns, enter & sort data, create basic formulas, & more.

Book Signing: Wacko Academy by Faith WilkinsApril 21, 11am Warwick Valley High School sophomore Faith Wilkins will sign copies of her new book, Wacko Academy. Join us for a reading from the book, a Q & A with the author, Readers’ Theatre, and a fun contest to win a signed copy!

Teen YogaMay 6 & June 10 • 2 to 3pmDe-stress from the SATs, the Regents tests, the AP exams here at the library, with yoga! Patty Cook will take you through a yoga routine easy enough

for beginners. Sign up for one or both sessions.

Teen Job FairMay 12 • 11am to 4pmIf you need a job for the summer, come to the Teen Job Fair. Learn how write a resume, what to say during a job interview, or even how to start your own business.

Snack ‘n Study: Regents Review lock-InJune 12 • 8 to 11pmOur second annual Regents Review Lock-In! Come to the library for group study. We’ll be open extra late just for you! Some practice tests will be available, but please bring your own study materials.

Teen Advisory BoardApril 28 • 2pm ~ May 10 • 2pm June 16 • 2pmDo you have ideas for programs here at the Library? Join Teen Advisory Board and share your ideas! Light refreshments served.

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Teen Tech Tutorsfor everyone

April 17 & May 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Need help with your gadgets? Want to learn how to use some of the basic features on your cell phone or iPad? Drop in for some help from the teen tech tutors.

Book Cafe

Do you love to ReAD?

Come to the Library to talk about books with other book lovers! Discuss your favorites over a cup of coffee and get suggestions from other avid readers.

Book Cafe meets the 1st Sunday of the month

E Book DemosLearn to download to

your device.

KINDLEApril 10

6:30 to 7:30pm

Android, iPadiPhone, Nook

May 16:30 to 7:30pm

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Children’s Book WeekMay 7 - 13

Create an easy picture book, alone or with your family.Pick up your packet in the

Children’s rm. starting april 1. all books must

be returned by May 5 for display

Children’s PrograMsPrograms are free and open to all children residing in the WVCSD.

Mother gooseages 10 mos.-18 mos. A special time to share with your Pre-Toddler. Together we will read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays and play!

Preschool storytime Children 3-5 This storytime includes great book finger plays, songs and a fun craft!

Toddler Timeages 18-36 monthsA program for 2 year olds & a parent or guardian. Toddlers will be introduced to the world of books through stories, fingerplay, & songs.

aBC 123 ages 4 & 5 years oldThis is a class just for children entering kindergarten in Sept. 2012. We will have stories, songs, games, activities, and a craft.

saturday Morning storytime ages 2-7 (no registration required)Drop in on Saturday morning for stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft.

homework Buddies

our Homework Buddies are here to help

your child with math, science

and reading. We have textbooks for Warwick Elementary & St. Stephen’s School. iN-hoUSE USE oNLy.

hours: Mon & thurs. 4 - 6pmSunday 1:30 - 3:30pm

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hUgo (Pg)if you didn’t see it in the theater, watch it on our

BiG screen.March 11, 1:30 - 3:40pm

adults must remain

Registration 3/19 - 3/31 in the Children’s Room. Bring your library card. Notification by postcard.

Register online at www.albertwisnerlibrary.org

1 + 1 Challengegrades 2 - 5

read a book of more than 100 pages and fill out a

question sheet. attend an age appropriate program & earn an

amnesty coupon to use any one time.

Details at the Children’s Desk

Chess Club Thurs. April 12-May17 at 6:45pmRegister March 17 Grades 2-5Learn to play or become better. Have fun and enjoy this interesting game. Talk-it-Up Tuesdays at 4:15-5:00. April 24 - Register March 31 May 8 - Register April 14 May 22 - Register April 28Grades K-2We will share a book and then talk about the story and pictures. Included will be a craft or activity.

Found Metal object Wind Chime Sat. April 21 at 1:30-2:15 Register March 24 Grades 2-5Create a wind chime from small metal objects like washers, keys, aluminum foil and bells. This program is for child and adult helper.

angelina BallerinaSat. April 28 at 1:30-2:15 Register April 7 Ages 3-7Come and enjoy stories about that adorable little dancing mouse called Angelina. If you would like, wear your dancing costumes!

ahoy! Pirates! Sat. May 5 at 1:30-2:15 Register April 14 Ages 3-7Climb aboard the Jolly Roger for a swashbuck-ling good time.

Mother’s day Craft Sat. May 12 at 1:30-2:30 Register April 21 Ages 3-6Make a craft to surprise Mom.

garden Program Sat. May 19 at 1:30-2:30 Register April 28 Ages 4-7Help us beautify our lovely patio. We’ll plant flowers in the garden and in planters. You can also bring home a flower and decoration for your garden.

don’t forget dad! Sat. June 16 at 11:00-11:45Register May 26 Ages 4-7Make a gift for Dad for his special day.

lego Sundays ~ Drop-inBuild a Lego creation with family & friends.April 29, May 20, June 242-3pmAges 4-10

Christina Ryan-linder Christina, currently the YA Librarian at Pearl River Library, has been a resident of our library district for 11 years. She brings experience working in libraries to help the AWPL continue to be a relevant and integral part of the Warwick community. She feels “having a strong, healthy,

and thriving library can only serve to strengthen the community.” She is committed to advocating for the library at both the local and state level and to uphold quality library service for Warwick.

Margaret Bogdanski Margaret is a current AWPL Library Trustee with a 30 year record of service and accomplishment. She worked tirelessly to ensure the new, state of the art, handicapped accessible Library was completed on time and on budget. She helped shape the library’s new strategic plan and is committed to continuing support for the Library

staff, Foundation and Friends as they work together with the Board to advance and distinguish the Library. Margaret, a teacher who has worked in Warwick schools, at St. Stephens School and in the Middletown district, has lived in our library district her entire life.

*for more budget detailsand information on tax rates,

check our websitewww.albertwisnerlibrary.org

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VoTe @ the library Tuesday April 3, 2012

The proposed FY 2012-2013 budget reflects the Library Board’s commitment to main-tain support for our library and its popular programs and services while managing cost increases for our community. Increased support from the Friends of the Library and the AWPL Foundation have allowed us to maintain lower than average cost increases.

For FY 2012-2013 the Library Board proposes to increase the library tax rate from $2.88 to $2.94/$1,000 of assessd value for Warwick property owners and from $0.67 to $0.68/$1,000 for Chester property owners in our Library district. While rates are estimated, the average increase would be $2.50 -$3.00 a year.

A public hearing on the proposed Library tax levy is scheduled for Tuesday March 27th at 7pm in the Community Room at the Library.

Trustee election -- Vote for one

LiBrary FiNE aMNESty

Tuesday, April 3 Return Any overdue

library MaterialsNo Fines

1 Day only!

Income

Taxes library Charges Interest Gifts Grants Reserve Funds

Total

expenses

Salaries/Benefits library Materials Programming equipment Maintenance Professional Fees office/Supplies

Total

FY 2011-2012 $1,098,000 $52,000 $5,000 $32,000 $8,000 $188,000

$1,383,000

$846,700 $187,500 $20,000 $85,500 $122,000 $71,200 $50,100

$1,383,000

FY 2012-2013 $1,119,960 $55,000 $20,000 $35,000 $8,000 $148,823

$1,386,783

$819,733 $206,250 $20,000 $90,500 $127,000 $73,200 $50,100

$1,386,783

FY 2012-2013Proposed

library operating Budget Summary*

Non-Profit Org.U.S. Postage

PAIDMonsey NY

10952Permit #9085

Public Library Patronor current resident

Library Board of Trustees

PresidentDonna Lee Applegate

Vice PresidentWayne Rossi

Secretary/TreasurerJoan Noonan

TrusteesNora Aman-Gurvich

Jerry BenedettoMargaret Bogdanski

Regina Wittosch

DirectorRosemary Cooper

The Board of Trustees meets at 7pm on the 3rd

Tuesday of each month at the Library. The public is welcome.

Albert Wisner Public Library • One McFarland Drive • Warwick, New York 10990 • (845) 986-1047 • www.albertwisnerlibrary.org

lIBRARY HoURS

Monday-Thursday 9am - 8pmFriday 9am - 7pm

Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 12 noon - 4pm

HolIDAY CloSINGS

Good Friday, April 6 close at noon

easter Sunday , April 8 Closed

Memorial Day, May 28 Closed

Geek the LibraryBaseball Fundraiser

ReneGades vs.

The s.I. YankeesduTchess sTadIum

June 30

$15 Funraising packageIncludes:

General admission TicketRenegades Group hatPost game Fireworks

Reserve your Funraising Package online:

Website: GadesGroup.comPassword: awpl2

Questions? call corrine adams

(845) 838-0094 ext. 217

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Friends of the libraryWoRlD BooK NIGHTApril 23World Book Night is a worldwide celebration of reading and books. During the day you will see Friends of the library in many Warwick locations sharing books with others in our community to spread the joy and love of reading.

CHIlDReN’S USeD BooK SAleSave the Date ~ May 12Choose from our extensive collection of children’s board books, picture books, chapter books, teen and young adult titles, and many childhood favorites. Most books are $1 or less!It’s a simple truth that the more kids read, the better readers they become. The best way to get children to read more is to let them choose books they enjoy reading. Bring the children and stop by the Friends Children’s Book Sale on Saturday, May 12th.

During the month of April please donate your gently used children’s books for others to enjoy.