Somers Library  
Newsletter 
June 2018  
 
Keys to the Past .... Gateway to the Future
80 Primrose Street
Route 139 & Reis Park
Somers, NY 10589
914-232-5717
email: [email protected]  
 
Summer Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed 10am - 5pm 
Thurs 11am - 8pm 
Fri 10am - 5pm 
Sat 10am - 3pm 
Sun - CLOSED 
 
Director's Corner
 
Work on the Library continues!  As part of the same New York State grant that helped fund our bathroom renovations, we will be replacing a majority of our windows in June.  Please pardon our appearance while we continue improving the Library. 
 
Summer is almost here, and the  Somers Library has been hard at work preparing for our Summer Reading Program.  After this long and brutal winter and spring we are looking forward to all that summer offers.  Come to the Library to see what wonderful programs and materials we have for your summer fun! 
 
Andrew Farber
Director
Board Games in the Library!
 
Somers Library is pleased to announce that we now have a circulating Board Game collection geared for adults and children ages 8+. These games circulate for 7 days. Games cannot be renewed, and the overdue fines are $1.00 per day. Board games must be returned to the Somers Library Circulation Desk only, and cannot be placed in the book drop. Please return all games during normal business hours.
 
        Games Added So Far:                                          
   
  • Hive
  • Balderdash
  • Splendor
  • Allahambra
  • Above and Below
  • Ringerz
  • 7 Wonders
  • Escape
  • Wits and Wagers
  • Ticket to Ride
Coming soon:                                                                      
  • Forbidden Island
  • Tsuro                                                                                    
  • Settlers of Catan
  • Where in the World
  • Pandemic
  • Harbour
  • Isle of Sky
  • Stone Age
  • Suburbia
  • Pictionary
 
Book Bingo for Adults  
 
Bingo
Back by popular demand...Book Bingo for Adults, an adult summer reading challenge!
 
►Fill out a registration form and give to the reference librarian. Make sure to include your Somers Library card number.
 
►Receive a game card to take home and keep until you have completed your Book Bingo card. Participants will receive one free book for registering (while supplies last.)    
►Put an 'X' through each completed square on the game card. Try to get a 'Bingo' by completing a full row in any direction. Keep track of all the books you have read, etc. on the back of the game card.

►All game cards must be returned on or before August 26.

►Once you have completed and turned in your game card, you will be entered into a raffle for a grand prize drawing. So go ahead - have fun, try something different, and join with children and teens in summer reading. Who knows...you might be a lucky winner!
Adult Events  
    
* FOR ALL adult programs, click on the Online Calendar to register, or call the library at 914-232-5717. Please register each person separately for events. Current events are listed below; check our Online Calendar for upcoming events. All programs take place at the Somers Library unless otherwise noted. Registration required for most programs. 
   
TED Talks. Thursday 6/7, 1:00 - 2:30 pm. Join host Eugene Ritchie in discussion after viewing two TED talk speakers each session who will speak on a specific topic. Professor Ritchie's mission is to provide a viewing, discussion, and inspirational forum for library members and the Somers Community of themed TED Talks designed for personal and professional growth. Each program consists of diverse speakers with short presentations of 10 and 21 minutes long. Each talk will be followed by light refreshment. Topics are: June 7 - The Future: Juan Enriquez - What does the Future Look Like? Peter Calthorpe - 7 Principles for Building Better Cities. Registration is required.
 
Mondays Writer's Workshop. Mondays, 4/2 - 6/25, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm. If there is a book in you, a memoir, a fictional recounting of a time in your life or an historical tome, there is no greater time to preserve your written words in a class with other students who are exploring an idea, a work in progress, or a chapter in their life. Bring your ideas, pen and paper (or laptop) so that within a few short weeks you will have developed the strategies to become a lifelong writer. People of all skill levels are welcome. Space is limited, so register early! Please register on our online calendar at www.somerslibrary.org or call 9141-232-5717.
 
Thursdays Writers Workshop. Session I: T hursdays, 4/5 - 6/14, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. Session II: Thursdays, 4/5 - 6/14, 2:30 - 4:00 pm.  If there is a book in you, a memoir, a fictional recounting of a time in your life or an historical tome, there is no greater time to preserve your written words in a class with other students who are exploring an idea, a work in progress, or a chapter in their life. Bring your ideas, pen and paper (or laptop) so that within a few short weeks you will have developed the strategies to become a lifelong writer. People of all skill levels are welcome. Space is limited, so register early! Register for one session only please. Register online at www.somerslibrary.org or call 914-232-5717.
 
Poetry Workshop. T hursdays, 4/5, 12,19, 26. 5/3, 10, 17, 24.  6/7, 14, 21, 11:00 - 12:30 pm. Beginner and experienced poets "will hold these truths to be self-evident" that all poems can be created using trial and error and serendipity along with learning the processes of craft in this poetry workshop. Discover your muse as Thea Schiller introduces an established poem, leads a discussion and creates in-class writing exercises with time allotted to write and share each week. Participating members will be encouraged to expand their repertoire of poems. Register online at www.somerslibrary.org or call 914-232-5717.
 
Floral Design 101, Part I .    Saturday, June 2, 10:30 - 11:30 am. Floral Design 101, Part II.   Saturday, June 9, 10:30 - 11:30 am. Floral Design 101, Part III. Saturday, June 16, 10:30 - 11:30 am. This is a three-part series of friendly hands-on courses for beginners. Instructor Wendy Podell will show you how to achieve and create beautiful floral arrangements using basic techniques and tools. Easy and fun, you will learn floral tricks for keeping flowers alive and healthy - even if you don't have a green thumb! You can sign up for 1, 2 or all 3 classes; you will learn something new in each class. Flowers make every day special! Fresh flowers and containers will be provided for one floral design per student, but feel free to bring your own flowers. Please bring floral clippers to each class. Space is limited to 12 people; please register for each session separately  before May 28th on our online calendar at www.somerslibrary.org or call 914-232-5717.
 
Brianne Chasanoff Duo. Sunday, June 3, 2 - 4 pm. Come to a performance of Brianne Chasanoff's original music as well as familiar cover songs from years gone by that will more than likely spark some memories.  Vocalist/pianist Brianne Chasanoff and vocalist/percussionist Mary Gardner make the perfect duo, as their sensitivity and depth of emotional expression blend seamlessly. They have performed at various venues in Connecticut and various locations in New York City. Brianne has shared the stage with national touring acts including Mary Fahl of the October Project, Susan Werner, and two-time grammy award winner Bill Miller. Be sure not to miss this talented duo. Registration not required. Space is limited; first come, first seated.
 
Race Amity Day. Sunday, June 10, 12:00 - 5:00 pm. Race Amity Day was created by the National Center for Race Amity in Boston, MA. Their purpose is to promote friendship within the human family and explore the history of racial cooperation. The Somers event is to sponsor local celebrations of this day and assist in establishing Race Amity Day as a national holiday. Our event will open with light refreshments, a meet and greet and music performed by the Souls United of the Hudson Valley Choir. Following this introduction will be a showing of a shortened version of the film "An American Story: Race Amity and The Other Tradition." After the the film will be a discussion facilitated by Deirdra "Jen" Brown, founder of the "Race Unity Circle". The program will then close with music performed by the Souls United of the Hudson Valley Choir, after which will be a potluck picnic on the lawn in front of the library or, in the case of inclement weather, in the Program Room.
 
Mixed Media. Mondays, 6/11, 18, 25, 7/9, 16, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. In this session, anything goes! Fill your bag with your favorites when you create, be it paints, watercolors, crayons, markers - you're the artist, this is your choice! Jazz music will be heard as you create. There is a $30 fee to be paid on the first day of class. Make checks out to Judika Lieberman. Registration is required; register online at www.somerslibrary.org or call 914-232-5717.
 
Susan Cody's Students Music Recital. Saturday, June 16, 2:00 - 4:00 pm. Not just a piano and vocal recital given by various students ages 7 - 15, but also a mystery play! This years mystery is titled The Mystery of the Missing Music. Who can discover what happened to the missing piece? Call in Ambrose Argyle, the world's greatest detective to solve the case! Will he be able to solve where the music went? Someone performing in the recital can, but will s/he help Ambrose? Come and join the fun as well as hear the results of the music students' hard work. The play will alternate with the students' performances. Space is limited; first come, first seated
 
What is Ayurvedic Medicine? Saturday, June 23, 10:30 - 12:30 pm. What is Ayurvedic Medicine and how does it compare with Western (Allopathic) medicine? Ayurveda is thought to be the world's oldest healing system and is referred to as "mother of all sciences."  Ayurveda defines health as a balance of body, mind, and spirit; imbalance results in disharmony and illness can result. Dr. Somesh N. Kaushik will explain: How Ayurveda can work with allopathic medicine to achieve balance and harmony; The science behind naturopathy (natural therapy) and how it integrates with Ayurveda; Ways to determine if you are out of balance; and Simple things you can do to achieve balance and harmony in your life. Help yourself feel better through understanding these concepts. Space is limited; please register on our online calendar at www.somerslibrary.org or call 914-232-5717.
 
A Musical Salute to Patti Page & Doris Day: Songbirds of the Fifties. Saturday, June 30, 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Join Prof. Diane Cypkin in celebrating the two leading ladies of the fabulous fifties: Patti Page and Doris Day. Dr. Cypkin will not only sing the hits of these iconic artists, but will also share their personal stories to bring their music and their era to life. Dr. Cypkin and her accompanist Lena Panfilova will perform several songs made famous by Patti Page, including Tennessee Waltz; (How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window; and Left, Right Out of Your Arms. For Doris Day, songs performed will include It's Magic; If I Give My Heart to You; Que Sera Sera; and Everybody Loves a Lover. Registration is required; register on our online calendar at www.somerslibrary.org or call 914-232-5717.
 
Ongoing Events
 
Coloring Book Club for Adults. Relax, color, socialize - all for free at Somers Library! Materials are provided, or bring your own colored pencils and coloring books (recommended.) Registration is not required; meetings will be held in the conference room every Friday from 10:30-12:30. 
   
Westchester Writers. 6:30pm on the first, third and fifth Thursday of each month in the program room. Join a safe, supportive, and creative environment to share literary works in progress. This is not a writing class, but rather an ongoing group of writers offering assistance to its members who are looking to improve their writing skills through positive feedback and helpful critiques. Beginners as well as experienced writers over the age of 18 are welcome.   
 
Teen Summer Reading Challenge
For teens/tweens entering 6th grade & up!
June 20th - August 29th

Registration begins 6/20
(Register on our website on the Teens Page)

Prizes of a $10 iTunes Gift Card to each of the top 3 readers with the most Pages Read

Raffle Prizes:
Amazon Gift Cards ($75, $50 & $25)
Snack & Read Gift Packs: each snack pack includes small gifts and books with a gift card from either Chili's ($25), or Aunt B's ($25)
Café Pack-includes books, puzzles and a $25 gift card to BoBo's Café in Somers
Plus more!!!
Bonus: $10 iTune gift cards to the top 3 readers with the most pages read!

How To Get Raffle Tickets:
For every 100 pages read, earn 1 raffle ticket.
For every 1 review submitted, earn1 raffle ticket.
Register Early- earn 2 raffle tickets for being one of the first 30 participants to sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Program!
Bonus: you can earn 1 raffle ticket for every visit to the library (6/20-8/30), please see Tara Ferretti (or the librarian at the Reference Desk) for the form to fill out!!! You can earn up to a maximum of 10 raffle tickets just by visiting the library)
 
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Teen Events
* FOR ALL teen programs, click on the
Online Calendar to register,
or call the library at 914-232-5717     

Somers Library Summer VolunTEEN Program: Do you love the Somers Library? Do you want to help your community library serve its patrons better? Do you need volunteer hours and don't want to wait until the last minute to start earning them? If you answered "YES" to any or all of the above questions, consider becoming a Somers Library Volunteen this summer! The library is offering multiple 1.5 hour shifts over many days starting June 1st through August 31st. This program is intended for teens/tweens entering 7th grade and up. Please complete the Somers Library Summer Teen Volunteer Application by visiting our website's Teen Things to Do Page (https://bit.ly/2FxinVL)
or by stopping by the library. Once the application is received you will be given information on how to schedule volunteer times, finding a substitute (if necessary) and information on the library's volunteer expectations. Send completed applications to: [email protected]. 

Tween/Teen Home Alone Workshop - Grades 5 - 8* with Adult.  Thursday, May 24, 6:15 - 7:30 pm. What would you do if you were home alone and there was an emergency?  In this workshop, for preteens who spend time alone at home and the adults who love them, you'll learn how to stay safe from EMT Joan Lloyd.  Seating is limited.  Register here; please register each person separately. If you are unable to attend, please let us know as soon as possible.  *Rising 5th-8th grade students).

Transition to College - Tips for Getting Ready: Thursday, June 14, 6:30 - 7:45 pm. Join us for an interactive presentation that will outline what parents can expect now that their student is embarking on their college journey. This session will outline information and support strategies that will assist you and your college-bound student as you navigate the first year experience and beyond. Presenter: Sandra Cefaloni-Henderson. Space is limited, please register above.

Teen Henna Workshop at the Somers Library - Thursday, June 28th from 4:30-6:00 pm. For centuries mehndi, the art of henna painting on the body has been practiced in India, Africa, and the Middle East, where the henna plant is believed to bring love, good fortune, and protection. The henna we will be using is all natural, made from finely sifted henna, lemon juice and essential oils. With proper care a henna stain can last between 2-3 weeks. This is a hands on workshop where you will create your very own henna designs and everyone who wants one will go home with a henna by Margie. For teens/tweens entering grades 6 and up (as of 9/2018). Space is limited, please register above. IMPORTANT: All Participants must have a signed permission slip from their parent or guardian. Margie Nugent is an accomplished body artist and owner of Making Faces Parties in Mount Kisco, NY.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club (D&D): Fridays 6/22, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3, 8/17 & 8/24 3:00 pm to 5:00pm. -Join us play Dungeons & Dragons this summer! Familiarity with Dungeons and Dragons is encouraged. Grades 6 and up. No registration required.

Ongoing Events
Summer Anime Club - Every Wednesday from June 6 through August 22 from 3:00-4:30 pm. Join us for a chance to watch anime from Crunchyroll with your friends!
Summer Teen/Tween Pokemon Club @ the Somers Library - Meetings dates: 6/1, 6/15, 6/29, 7/13, 7/27, & 8/10 from 3:15 - 4:30 pm.Join us at the Somers Library to meet, discuss and battle your friends using your Nintendo 3DS (or even using your cards)! This program is for teens/tweens entering grades 5th and up. The library will supply snacks and an opportunity to meet friends interested in Pokemon!  Register above.
Summer Anime Nights! - Meets Fridays 4:30-6:30 pm on 6/1, 7/13, & 8/10. Join us for a chance to watch anime from Crunchyroll with your friends. 
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Children's Events

* FOR ALL Children's programs*, click on the Online Calendar to register, or call the library at 914-232-5717.


Summer Reading Kick-Off will be on Friday, June 22 @ 1:00!

Our Summer Reading theme is 'Libraries Rock!'  Let's begin by calling all junior geologists to display 1-3 rocks/gems (all must fit onto a 3" x 5" index card) in the Children's Room display case for July!  Please bring them in between June 16-30.  Call Vicki or Beth with questions~ 914-232-5717.

Summer Reading!  We have lots of programs~ see our website for all the details!

Older Book Buddy Orientation will take place Thursday, June 21 from 4:00-5:00pm.

Special book displays this month : Summer, Kindergarten, Author Birthdays
 
PreSchool Story Time & Craft~ will resume in September!
(for ages 4-5 years old~ without caregivers); 
Registration required~ minimum of 5 (five) registrants to run program.
Somers residents only
-Tuesdays 1:00-1:45 

K- 2 Book Clubs: will resume in September!
Kindergarten will meet Mondays
1st Grade will meet Tuesdays
2nd Grade will meet Wednesdays
Time:  3:30-4:15
*Children must be in the grade for which they are registering.  
Registration required.
Somers residents only.  
Vicki DiSanto (Children's Librarian) will run these book clubs.

Grades 3-5 Book Clubs~ will resume in October!
Meeting day is Thursday from 3:45-4:45  
Bus transportation available- bus # to be determined.
Registration required. 
Somers residents only. 
Children must be in the grade for which they are registering.  
Beth Levine (Library Assistant) will run these book clubs.
      
Story times for Babies for 6 months to 2 years with caregivers meets on 
Tuesdays at 10:30. 
-Dates:  May 1-June 12 (No program May 15; June 19, 26)
NEW-Registration is now necessary, and you must have a Somers Library Card.

Toddler Story Time for children ages 2-3 with caregivers @ 10:30:
Thursday~ May 3-June 14 (no program May 17; June 21, 28)
OR
Fridays~May 4-June 15 (no program May 18; June 22, 29)

NEW- Registration is now necessary, and you must have a Somers Library Card.

 See the Story Time, Book Clubs and Program schedules  here.   

Bits and Pieces
Flowers : The flowers that you see at the library are sponsored by the Friends of Somers Library and donated by local businesses. We thank Appliance Sales Plus for donating this month's flower arrangement.
 
Art Gallery
Seema K. Varma is an artist, author, poet and founder of Saral Seva Trust which is a charity to uplift the lives of underprivileged. After a successful career in Information Technology, she found her passion in creative arts and writing.

Her passion to paint started in 2015 with a quest to find a unique artwork for the cover page of her first self-help book. It led to a collection of paintings that cover a variety of subjects and techniques all skillfully captured with beautiful acrylic colors on canvas. She practices intuitive style of painting. Most of the work she does is to first connect with her Higher Self and then to express it on canvas. She would like to convey to others the similar uplifting message. Her artwork has been well-received at the local libraries. She currently lives in Baldwin Place, NY with her husband and two sons.
 
If you are interested in displaying your art, please email somersartgallery@wls mail.org for an application. 
Somers Library Foundation
 
We raise financial support from across the community to fund projects that beautify, modernize and enrich the offerings and capabilities of the Somers Library, and we are just getting started! Thanks to our generous supporters, patrons can enjoy the remodeled vestibule and library information center, and upgraded acoustics in the Program Room.

 

The Library has additional plans to improve the Children's Room, one of the most active areas in the Library. Other plans include redesigning a dedicated space for teens, and refurnishing and brightening the Reading Room. You can help make our Library extraordinary by making a charitable donation today to the Somers Library Foundation.

 

To learn more about the Library Foundation, visit our website and our Facebook page, or call us at (914) 361-9979.
 
Somers Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Friends of Somers Library

Friends make all the difference! - a Note from Friends of  Somers Library
 
There's a song lyric that goes, "thank you for being a friend."* That is so true at Somers Library. We were able to provide the TED Talk series thanks to a Friend who volunteered, and who each month works to prepare and present two TED videos and lead the discussions that followed: Professor Eugene Ritchie. This series has enriched the program offerings for adults at our library.   We are proud that Professor Ritchie has made such a significant contribution to the library, and we all thank him.

*Thank you for Being a Friend by Andrew Gold.
 
If you have a talent you would like to share through the Friends, please contact [email protected]. 

 
The Friends provide support to enhance, preserve, and strengthen the library as it serves individuals, families and the community throughout the year, and each year we are tasked with raising sufficient funds to provide meaningful programs for children, teens and adults.   Your generosity so far in response to our 2018 Annual Appeal has been truly outstanding.  If you haven't yet made a contribution, our appeal continues into the new year.   If you don't have our current brochure, you can pick one up at the library, or donate using your PayPal account to [email protected].  Thank you! 
 
The Friends of the Somers Library were chartered in 1979 by the Regents of the University of the State of New York.

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