Author: margreet

Northville Public Library
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Volume 3 Issue 7 April, May 2006
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Friends Newsletter

May 2017

Friends of the Northville Public Library
P.O. Box 1259
341 South Third Street
Northville, NY 12134
http://northville.mvls.info
norlib@mvls.info
518-863-6922
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Board members
Judy Barnum
Wendy Beaulieu
Jane Borrelli
Gail Collins
Diane Dillenbeck
Caryl Hyde
Debbie Lessick
Jean Ludlum
Marge Ludwig
Linda Panthen
Cristen Shepard
LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS
Monday: 9am—12 noon
Tuesday: 9am—8pm
Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:
9am—4pm
Saturday: 9am—12 noon
Michael S. Burnett
Library Director
518-863-6922
mburnett@mvls.info

A MESSAGE FROM THE FRIENDS…..
Another year has gone by and the Friends, once again, look forward to programs and events for the coming months. Our agenda this year begins with the annual Mammoth Book Sale on June 29, 30, & July 1. Our Ice Cream Social is scheduled for July 22nd. These events are great fund raisers for library support and much enjoyed by all who participate.
A letter penned in 1944 uncovers the powerful and heartfelt story of Helen Gregg, the daughter of Irish immigrant parents who grew up in the miseries of Hell's Kitchen during the Great Depression, and Clarence Raymond Stephenson, a young aspiring B-17 pilot raised in the small, struggling city of Ironton, Ohio. Fate brings them together in New York's Central Park in 1942. From the moment their eyes first met, they knew their lives would never be the same. This captivating and poignant story of their struggles and romance, his exploits as a highly decorated B-17 pilot during World War II, and the tragedy that tears them apart, will inspire you while tugging at your heart. With sensitivity and grace, Ray O'Conor reveals a secret about the dashing and brave young aviator who stole Helen's heart, and he divulges a promise that Helen made to Raymond in the summer of 1942 that she had to keep, no matter how long or how hard it might be to fulfill. Theirs is a compelling story of two ordinary people who led extraordinary lives during the most tumultuous period in history.
Author Ray O’Conor has written weekly columns and opinion pieces for newspapers and published articles in regional magazines. He has been the subject of newspapers and magazine stories on topics ranging from endurance sports and mountaineering, to business, economics and politics. He is an accomplished public speaker and is the CEO of a not for profit community development company.
JOIN THE FRIENDS AND GET INVOLVED
- if you haven’t renewed your Friends membership, do so now. Just check the last page of this newsletter and renew. You can call the library to see if your membership renewal is due. We also welcome new members – your support and input is important to us.

Annual Meeting and Program
Wednesday, July 12th, 7 PM
With Ray O’Conor, Author
“She Called Him Raymond”

LIMITED SEATING—TICKET NEEDED FOR ENTRY
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT LIBRARY
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

Budget & Trustee Election
Tues May 16: noon – 8 pm
Two Board of Trustee seats are up for election. Both Carl Ingalls and Mike Feldman are running for re-election. Carl has been the Board treasurer for 15 years. Mike was newly added to fill a vacancy and now runs for his own term.
The Northville Public Library Board of Trustees has worked to develop a responsible budget with the least impact on our local taxpayers.
After two years of no tax levy increase the 2017-18 tax levy will go up $1240.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
NCS Students have the opportunity to earn community service hours by doing volunteer work at the library. On Tue, June 27 at 9 am, set up for the Book Sale will begin. At the end of July, help will be needed for the Ice Cream Social. Students may also assist with yard work. Call: 863-6922

a variety of hands-on experiments
Wed, July 19—1 pm
Walk-ins welcome

ON-GOING BOOK SALE
This book sale is located to the left of the table as you enter the library. Books are donated all year long thus giving us an excellent assortment of fiction and non-fiction books in both hardcover and paperback. All are offered at bargain prices. We promise that you will not be disappointed.

ANNUAL BOOK SALE
JUNE 29, 30 & JULY 1
Once again, the Annual Mammoth Book Sale will be held in conjunction with the Northville July 4th Celebration. The book sale will be held under the tents in the Library Parking Lot
on June 29th through July 1st; 9 am—5 pm
**Early Admission is held on Thursday 9—10 am.**
$3 per person or $5 per family
The Friends Mammoth Book Sale is our biggest fundraiser. We want to thank all our supporters, donators, and volunteer staff who make this event possible.
Help make this the most successful sale to date!!!!
Coordinator:
Diane Dillenbeck

E– Content
The library provides access to free downloads of E-books and E-audiobooks. Patrons with valid library cards may enter the “Overdrive” site through our website link and search for titles for downloading to their devices (Kindles, Nooks, Smartphones, Ipads, etc.) or add the “Overdrive” app to your mobile device. If a title is out, a patron may place a request for a title and join the queue. An email will be sent when the title is available for downloading. Anyone needing assistance with their device should see Michael.
http://mvls.lib.overdrive.com
Zinio for Magazines
Over 70 digital titles that may be downloaded for your reading pleasure. Link off of our webpage to explore these magazines!

FRIENDS SCHOLARSHIP
The Friends is funding a scholarship for a graduating NCS Senior. There will be one $150 award. An applicant must be planning on attending a post-secondary school or trade school, provide one letter of recommendation (from teacher, counselor, clergy, employer), a list of achievements (activities, volunteer work), and a 250 word essay about a book that was read in the last year or two that impacted the applicant’s career or life choice.

Wed - Sat, Jun 7-10: Sacandaga Garden Club Flower Show
Wed, July 12; 7pm: Author Ray O’Conor- “She Called Him Raymond: a true story”
Tue, Jul 18; 10 am: Adack Park Invasive Plant Program
Tue, Jul 18; 7pm: NYSCA Book Discussion: “Nora Webster” by Colm Toibin
Tue, July 25; 7pm: Gerry Lemmo, Nature Photographer—“Exploring Albany’s Pine Bush”
Tue, Aug 8; 6 pm: Author Daryll McGrath, “Flight Paths” bringing the peregrine falcon and bald eagle back from the brink of extinction
Tue, Aug 15; 7pm: NYSCA Book Discussion: “Our Souls at Night” by Kent Haruf

Summer Programs for Adults

Movies at the Library - 1 pm
Thur, July 6 - Florence Foster Jenkins
Thur, July 13 - Moonlight*
Thur, July 20 - Manchester By the Sea*
Thur, July 27 - Fences*
Thur, Aug 3 - Hidden Figures
Thur, Aug 10 - La La Land*
*Oscar winners

ICE CREAM SOCIAL & RAFFLE
The Ice Cream Social and Raffle will be held on Saturday, July 22nd from 5pm to 8pm in the gardens at the rear of the library. This is yet another great event sponsored by the Friends and requires many volunteers to help with setup, baking, scooping ice cream and more. Raffle prizes will be solicited and the drawing will take place at 8pm. If you would like to help, just leave your name at the library.

SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY, JULY 22nd
5PM—8PM

Summer Programs for Kids

Build a Better World!
2017 - Library Summer Adventure

JUNE 13 – AUGUST 1
ON-LINE REGISTRATION
PRIZES: Squirters, Rubber Balls
Punch Balls, & Craft Dough

“BUILD SOME BIRD FEEDERS”
(15 seats - signup in advance)
TUE, JULY 11 – 630 PM
LIBRARY
SUMMER READING PARTY
Stories with Linda Panthen
and dessert
TUES, AUG 1 – 1 PM
LIBRARY
“READING IS MAGIC”
Magician Jim Snack
TUES, Aug 1 – 630 PM
LIBRARY
Read 10 books: Receive
Coupon for a free small cone at
THE VILLAGE SCOOP

Story Time
With Hadley Jacobs
The Children’s Story Time program continues to provide activities, fun and introduces pre-school children to the joy of reading. Story Time has been held here in the library for 30+ years. Check with the library or note the Story Time poster for dates the program will be held.
Bring your toddler for an enjoyable program.

BULK RATE
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PAID
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NORTHVILLE, NY
PERMIT NO. 27

Friends of the Northville Public Library
P.O. Box 1259
341 South Third Street
Northville, NY 12134

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Friends of the Northville Public Library
Your membership is important…..
PLEASE—if you haven’t renewed your Friends membership, do so now.
You can call the library to see if your membership renewal is due.
We also welcome new members—your support and input is important to us.
Name: _____________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
City/St/Zip: _____________________________________
Phone: _____________________________________
Individual Member: $ 5.00
Supporting Member: $10.00
Business: $ 10.00

Cut out this form and send or bring it to the library.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
NCS students have the opportunity to earn community service hours by doing volunteer work at the library. Last June, students helped bring up books from the basement to set up for the book sale and helped with setup for the Ice Cream Social. Students also assisted with yard work and recently built a flower planter which adds to the beauty of the gardens. The library extends thanks to all the students for their hard work and congratulates them for their community service hours.

TAI CHI
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Mondays & Wednesdays
Library Program Room
9 am
With Margreet Monster

With a donation of $25, receive a Friends Membership and
a handcrafted bud vase.