DeWitt Community

Library Hours Monday - Thursday

10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Friday - Saturday

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(Summer Hours are the same as above, except

Sat., 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and closed on Sundays.)

Friends Board of Directors:

Daryl Gonchoroff, President

Barbara Stratton, Vice Pres. Sandra Abbott, Secretary

Mike Kimber, Treasurer Roberta Benvenuti

Lynn Berman

Rosanne David Nancy Ebersole

Sharon Falso Karen Hicks

Larry Hoefler

Mary Kelly Judith Lucht

Joe Macie Gretchen Roberts

Sharon Royce Irene Small

Sibyl Smith

Faith Van Voolen V. Ann Wright

Brian Abbott, Editor

The DeWitt Community Library

is located in Shoppingtown Mall.

(315) 446-3578

Be sure to view the Library’s

website at www.dewlib.org

for information about all our

services, programs, and events.

SUPPORT YOUR LIBRARY

Vote YES for the Library Budget

at Jamesville-DeWitt High School

on Tuesday, May 21st

The primary source of the Library’s funding is voted on by you, James-

ville-Dewitt School District residents. The Library historically received

an annual grant from the Town of DeWitt, but we have lost Town

funding, and taxpayers’ contributions now constitute more than 93%

of our annual income.

This year, the DCL proposition on the May 21th ballot is for an addi-

tional $25,133. This equals an increase over the 2012 budget proposi-

tion of just 2% (within the mandated NYS tax levy limit.) If

approved, the increase would mean that the family with a home

valued at $100,000 would pay a library tax rate of approximately

$80.04, which equals an increase of only $.83!

The increase in tax revenue requested in the 2013 budget proposition

will support library services, collections, and increasing operating ex-

penses. In addition, the DeWitt Community Library Board of Trustees

will continue to set aside funding to ensure that the Library will have

the necessary resources for a new facility.

Please take the time to vote on the Library Budget Proposition on

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013. To make it easier for you to vote, the

Library’s budget proposition vote is held at the Jamesville-DeWitt

High School Main Gym Foyer from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, the same day

and place where you vote for the Jamesville-DeWitt School District

budget.

Newsletter

Summer 2013

Each tribute card is a minimum donation of $5.00.

A donation of $25.00 buys a tribute card and a

book plate in honor of the recipient will be placed

in a new library book. Tribute cards are burgundy ink on ivory card

stock; inside there is room for personalization.

Mail or bring the portion below to: DeWitt Community Library , 3649 Erie Blvd. East, DeWitt, NY 13214

or call us at (315) 446 - 3578 .

DONOR: Send Individual Tribute to:

NAME :____________________________________ NAME:_______________________________

ADDRESS:_________________________________ ADDRESS:____________________________

___________________________________________ ______________________________________

IN HONOR OF: _____________________________ OCCASION:___________________________

Special Message, if any:___________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

Please circle your choice: Send card to honoree or donor. A check for $ __________ is enclosed.

Please make checks payable to: Friends of the DeWitt Community Library.

Send a tribute card to a friend or family member and

help support the DeWitt Community Library and the

Friends of the DeWitt Community Library.

Honor a Special Person on Mother’s Day or Father’s Day.

DCL Friends 11th Annual Tea and Fundraiser

“From Small Ale to Big Lager:

Changing the American Palate, 1880—1960”

Saturday, May 18, 2013

Presentation at 2:00 PM

Reception 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

In the DeWitt Community Library, DCL Friends Meeting Room

Our guest speaker, Jason Newton, will talk about the history of brewing in Central New York and America, the brewing process, the types of beer, and the return to hometown brewing. Jason is a Ph.D. candidate at Syracuse University, Maxwell School, and a brewer himself. Refreshments will include homemade root beer provided by DCL Trustee, Joanne Chamberlain; old-fashioned American baked goods prepared and served by the DCL Friends; and other non-alcoholic refreshments. Our major fundraiser of the year, the Annual Tea encourages you to meet new friends and support your Library. Registration is encouraged. Register at www.dewlib.org, at the Library, or call 315-446-3578.

Donations Appreciated, in Advance or at the Event.

This summer, the DCL Friends will again sponsor the Family Entertainment Programs to promote the

summer reading. Check out the library website at www.dewlib.org or contact the library to register.

The DCL Friends recently purchased video equipment to be used for future programs and the Library’s

memory book and proposed teen video projects. Thanks to those who have joined or renewed their

Friends membership. Your membership makes this possible. Invite your friends to join the DCL

Friends. Memberships are valid for one year from the date that you join or renew.

Membership Application

Contributions are Tax-Deductible

Today’s Date _________________

Member’s

Name _______________________

Address ______________________

City __________________________

State ______ Zip ____________

Phone _______________________

E-mail _______________________

Membership Level (Check one)

Senior (60 years or over) $5.00

Senior Family $10.00

Individual $10.00

Family $25.00

(includes two adults and all children 18/under)

Business/Professional $35.00

Donations

My check includes an additional

contribution to the Friends in the

amount of $________

Gift Membership

This Gift is from

Name _______________________

Address _____________________

City _________________________

State _______ Zip _____________

Please make checks payable to

“Friends of DeWitt

Community Library.”

Support Your Library, Join Us Today!

Special thanks to our Friends who support our library as business members.

Dr. Kurt D’Amico, DDS, Dental Gallery, 4933 Jamesville Road, Jamesville, NY 13078 Rev. Helen C. Baylies, Syracuse, NY Tile and Carpet Town, 3195 Erie Blvd East, DeWitt, NY 13214 Owera Vineyards, 7009 Highfield Road, Fayetteville, NY 13066 Onondaga Ski Club, Syracuse, NY, Onondagaskiclub.org Anne B. Ruffer, Attorney, 101 S. Salina, Syracuse, NY 13202

Mail to: Friends of DeWitt Community Library

ShoppingTown Mall, 3649 Erie Blvd. East,

DeWitt, NY 13214