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Somers Library
Newsletter
January 2020
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Keys to the Past
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Gateway to the Future
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80 Primrose Street
Route 139 & Reis Park
Somers, NY 10589
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Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed 10am - 5pm
Thurs 11am - 8pm
Fri 10am - 5pm
Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun - CLOSED
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Director's Corner
The Somers Library Foundation is pleased to announce that the Somers Library Foundation Book Sale is back for 2020!
Barely used book collections begin on January 6. All donated books can be dropped off at the Somers Library by placing them inside, in the corridor by the Community Room. We are accepting hard cover books and trade books, but no regular paperbacks.
We are looking for volunteers to assist with all stages of the book sale, from book collection and transport, to book sorting, to staffing for the book sale weekend. Any assistance, be it an hour or two, or more, would be appreciated. Please contact Susan Petroccione at [email protected] for more information.
From all of us at the Somers Libraray, we wish you a happy and healthy 2020!
Happy New Year!
Andrew Farber
Library Director
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FOR ALL adult programs, call the library at 914-232-5717 or register using our
Online Calendar
for upcoming events. All programs take place at the Somers Library unless otherwise noted. Registration required for most programs.
Our programs are funded by the Friends of the Somers Library.
Basic Computer Help by Appointment.
Do you need help using your computer? Would you like to learn more about how to work with word documents, spreadsheets, email, etc.? Please call the library to set-up an appointment with a knowledgeable volunteer who will meet with you at the library. We encourage you to bring your own laptop or tablet to the library to use to practice. For more information or to make arrangements, please call the library (Reference Desk).
Senior Benefits Information Center. Every Wednesday, 1/2 - 12/18, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (No meeting on 11/27). Click
here
for more information.
Somers Library Book Club (New Day and Time!):
Meeting dates - Fridays: 1/10, 2/14, 3/13, 4/17, 5/8 & 6/5, 2:30 - 4:00 pm. This Somers Library sponsored book club is led by Diana Cunningham, who will select the books to be discussed at each meeting. All titles will be chosen in consultation with the Somers adult reference library, Tara Ferretti. The books will be based on currency, not on best-seller lists. Any Somers library user can register/attend and copies of books discusses will be reserved for club members.The first three books to be discussed will be 1/10: Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai; 2/14: House of Broken Angels by Luis Alberto Urrea; 3/13: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson.
Space is limited to 20 people and registration is required; please register online at www.somerslibrary.org or call 914-232-5717. Please include your email address in your registration.
Poetry Workshop for Adults at the Somers Library. Thursdays, 1/9 - 6/25, 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 discussions and creates in-class writing exercises, leaving time 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.
Journalism Workshop.
Thursdays, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, & 4/9 from 1:00-2:30.
Journalists write and report news stories about everything from social issues and politics to sports and entertainment. Join us to learn how to present information so your readers can form their own opinion and make clear decisions. During this workshop, the following topics will be discussed:
This group is led by Linda Spear, journalist, author and workshop facilitator. Space is limited, please register.
Knit and Crochet Club.
Every Friday, beginning 1/10, 10:30 am -12:00 pm. Join Kathy Neggers (facilitator) and other knitters and crocheters to enjoy working on individual projects together. Bring your project and supplies. Beginners are welcome! Just bring a pair of knitting needles or a crochet hook, some yarn and learn the basics! No registration required.
The Super Bowl Presentation.
Saturday, January 25 from 1:00-2:30 pm at the Somers Library! The Super Bowl is much more than a football game, and as you might know, it is the only sports event that impacts every community in the United States. But, did you know that the Super Bowl rose out of the civil rights movement, specifically the African American boycott of the AFL All Star Game in New Orleans? Evan Weiner, a veteran sports broadcaster will take us on a journey from the birth of the Super Bowl to talk about the halftime shows and everything in between, including how the famed football game got its name.
Cold Weather Art with Judika.
Mondays 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, & 2/24 (Snow Date - 3/2) from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. On cold winter days, warm up with us for some art by experimenting using acrylics, watercolor, water soluble oil pastels or watercolor pencils! Students will learn about the versatile ways each medium can create great effects. No experience required - join us and have fun! Inspirational music will accompany your creative journey. Suggested Supplies List: Multi-media paper - 98 lb or higher, Water cup, Soft brush, Pencil, Eraser, Water-soluble oil Pastels - Portfolio, AND/OR, Water-soluble pencils (Fantasia, Staedtler, Intense (Derwent).
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* For ALL teen and tween programs, please call us at 914-232-5717, or register
here for upcoming events. All programs will take place at the Somers Library unless otherwise noted. Registration required for most programs.
SAT Practice Exam with C2 Education of Mt. Kisco.
Saturday. January 11 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Here is your opportunity to try your hand at the SAT without having to worry about the score going anywhere. After the test, participants will receive an extensive score-report and a personalized consultation to go over your scores and answer your questions! Please bring graphing calculator, pens, pencils, and water and snack bar (optional).
This program is for students grades 9 - 12.
Please Note: If there are fewer than 25 registrants by the beginning of January, this program may be canceled and the library will notify the registrants
accordingly.
ACT Practice Exam with C2 Education of Mt. Kisco. Saturday. January 11 from 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Here is your opportunity to try your hand at the ACT without having to worry about the score going anywhere. After the test, participants will receive an extensive score-report and a personalized consultation to go over your scores and answer your questions! Please bring graphing calculator, pens, pencils, and water and snack bar (optional).
This program is for students grades 9 - 12.
Please Note: If there are fewer than 25 registrants by the beginning of January, this program may be canceled and the library will notify the registrants accordingly.
About the Presenter: C2 Education of Mt. Kisco is a college preparation, admissions counseling and tutoring company that develops individualized programs to optimize students best chance of admissions to their dream college
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Ongoing Events
Teen Anime Club
- Every Wednesday* through June 3, 2020 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm.
*(No meeting on 10/16, 11/27, 12/25, & 1/1). Join us in the Somers Library to watch anime from Crunchyroll on our big screen TV and hang out with friends! New members welcome! For teens 7th grade - 12th grade. No registration necessary.
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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 to speak to Vicki or Beth.
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January Programs**- see website for dates/times:
Drop-In Crafts!
With SHS Sophomore Hannah Roth- Wednesday January 8 from 3:30-4:30.
Make a winter scene.
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**For Parents~
Do you want to increase reading and creativity in your home? Attend a series of workshops- see dates below.
You will take a children's book and create an art project from it. This hour-long workshop will show you how!
Led by Lynn Cukaj~ Art Therapist and Teacher
Dates:
Mondays
: January 27; February 10; March 9 and
Tuesday:
April 28.
Time: 7:00-8:00pm
**These programs require pre-registration- register
here..
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten**:
See Vicki or Beth to easily sign-up and receive a packet to begin the
wonderful journey of reading to your child.
Each packet contains a reading folder; adult bookmark; child's bookmark and a sticker.
Come into the library to receive a sticker for each 100 books you read!
**Preschool Story Time-
for ages 4-5 years old without caregiver
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*K- 2 Book Clubs~
Kindergarten will meet Mondays: Jan 6, 13, 27 (no program Jan 20)
1st Grade will meet Tuesdays: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
2nd Grade will meet Wednesdays: Jan 8, 15, 22, 29
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~
Grade 3: Jan 9
Grade 4th/5th Combined: Jan 16
Meeting day is Thursday from 3:45-4:45
Bus transportation available- bus #K
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.
**Babytime for children ages 0-2 with caregivers on Tuesday @ 10:30.
Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
**Toddler Story Time for children ages 2-3
with caregivers @ 10:30:
Thursday: Jan 9, 23, 30 (no program Jan 2, 16)
OR
Friday: Jan 10, 24, 31 (no program Jan 3, 17)
**Registration is now necessary, and you must have a Somers Library Card.
See the Story Time, Book Clubs and Program schedules
here.
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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
Advanced Computer Repair for their donation of this month's flowers.
Art Gallery
Art Exhibit: Paintings by Jeanne Desmotses.
January 2 - 31, during library hours.
Jeanne Demotses passed away in 2019; The Putnam Arts Council is presenting this show in her honor, to celebrate her life and her art.
Jeanne's primary medium was oil. She also often worked in watercolor, acrylic, pastel, monotype and collage. She experimented in making her own paper to use as a ground for her pastel work, and used the paper as a collage element. Her work ranged from the figurative to the abstract and often combines aspects of both. Jeanne's paintings are in many collections in the U.S. and in Europe. She maintained a studio in Peekskill and was a member of that community's growing artist district.
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News from the
Friends of the Somers Library
"The only thing you absolutely have to know, is the location of the library."
Albert Einstein
How true! Our library served over 9,200 patrons last year, with over 980 programs for children, teens and adults, most funded by the Friends of the Library. We provide support to enhance, preserve, and strengthen the library, funded by your donations, and the support of the community has been outstanding.
Generosity this year has been extraordinary and we thank everyone who has made a donation! Our fundraising 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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From the Somers Library Foundation...
The Somers Library Foundation wishes everyone a Joyful Holiday Season.
! 2020 ! Happy New Year ! 2020 !
The Somers Library Foundation is pleased to announce
that the
Somers Library Foundation Book Sale is back for 2020!
Barely used book collections begin on January 6. All donated books can be dropped off at the Somers Library by placing them inside, in the corridor by the Community Room. We are accepting hard cover books and trade books, but no regular paperbacks.
We are looking for volunteers to assist with all stages of the book sale, from book collection and transport, to book sorting, to staffing for the book sale weekend. Any assistance, be it an hour or two, or more, would be appreciated. Please contact Susan Petroccione at [email protected] for more information.
We will be in touch in the coming months with more details about our upcoming book sale.
A New Year is like a blank book. The pen is in your hands. It is your chance to write a beautiful story for yourself. Happy New Year to all from the Somers Library Foundation!
Somers Library Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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