Library Board

of Trustees

Chris Mirrione,

President

Liz King,

Vice President

Dave Giambattista

Suzanne Stockman

Jeff Nutting

Library Director:

Carl Gouveia

Winter 2019-2020 Volume 34, issue 2

Library Gazette 1 Fairport Village Landing Fairport, NY 14450

585-223-9091

www.fairportlibrary.org

Mon-Thu 9am-9pm

Fri 9am-6pm

Sat 9am-5pm

Sun 1pm-4pm (Oct-Apr)

Holiday Closings:

Tuesday-Wednesday,

Dec 24-25;

Tuesday, Dec 31,

closing at 5pm

Wednesday, Jan 1, 2020

No Fairport Library

materials will be due

on days we are closed.

HOLIDAY RECESS AND PROGRAMS FOR KIDS & TEENS

December 26 at 10:00 am Dolls’ Tea Party

December 30 at 10:00 am Cooks, Books & Crafts

December 30 at 2:00 pm Teen Afternoon

December 31 at 11:00 am Noon Year’s Friends & Family Bingo

January 2 at 2:00 pm Terrariums for Teens

January 3 at 10:00 am Baby Sitter’s Training

WORKING IN THE LIBRARY

Mrs. Higgins, Mrs. Clapp, and Mrs. Santizo are the three people who supervise the

staff who shelve library materials and work at the check out desk. Adult pages work

part time during the day and high school pages work afternoons, evenings and

weekend year round. High school pages are generally hired in May, train during the

summer and work all year round. The work schedule is a combination of:

· Weekday afternoons (3-6pm) or evenings (6-9pm)

· Weekend shifts are Saturdays (9am-1pm or 1-5) and/or Sundays (1-4pm)

· Summer weekday shifts are either 9am-2pm, 2pm-6pm or 6-9pm

High school pages must be at least 15 and entering their sophomore or junior year

when applying, and are expected to work for two years during their junior and

senior years. Applications should be submitted by May 1 and are available in the

library and on the library’s website at www.fairportlibrary.org/about/employment.

Registration is required for these programs. Please call the library at 585.223.9091

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In the late 1800s, State Library Director Melvil Dewey (of Dewey Decimal fame)

“…persuaded the Regents to begin building a statewide system of free library services; he

declared that libraries are ‘the university of the people.’ During the 1890s nearly five

hundred free circulating libraries were chartered” (Folts, J. D., History of the University of

the State of New York and the State Education Department 1784 - 1996.

http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/edocs/education/sedhist.htm).

During that booming decade of new free libraries, the Fairport Public Library was one of

those “nearly five hundred” public libraries. On November 21, 1895, the Fairport Public

Library was incorporated and chartered by the University of New York to represent School

District #9 in the Village. We were, according to research done by the Monroe County Li-

brary System, the first public library in our County. The library started in “a room in the

Hawkins block,” and moved to “commodious and well lighted” room in the Bown block.

The library and community’s growth caused the library to relocate three more times: first,

in 1917, to a wood frame building at 18 Perrin St; second, at the same address but in a

new, WPA building (current home of the Perinton Historical Society and their museum);

third, to our current home, the Village Landing, during Urban Renewal. On January 25,

1952, the library amended their charter to serve the new Fairport Central School District

after all of the school districts of Perinton centralized or consolidated into one district. As

of 2016, there are 755 libraries across New York State, and they saw 103,171,804 visitors

who borrowed 131,364,355 items! Here at Fairport, in 2018, we loaned out 633,731

items, both physical and digital—more than any other library in Monroe County!

Check the online calendar for a complete listing of Job Seeker Workshops Job programs are presented by RochesterWorks! and Dr. Rita Carey.

Meet Abby DeVuyst, our new Adult Services and Programming

Librarian. Abby joined the staff in October after serving for five

years as the Adult Services Librarian at the Brockport Seymour

Library. She has brought with her a passion for programming,

and a desire to bring new and creative opportunities to the

Fairport community. In addition to scheduling adult programs,

and assisting with the Afternoon and Evening Fiction Groups,

Abby will be purchasing books for the non-fiction collection.

She will focus on sports, entertainment, and history. An avid crafter, Abby will also be

starting an Adult DIY Craft Club in January that will meet the second Thursday of every

month from 6-7:30pm. When Abby isn’t at the library you can find her doing comedy and

theater in Rochester. In addition to doing several stage productions a year, she works

year round as part of the Blackfriars Theater Comedy Series with her improv troupe

Unleashed! You can also find her at the Rochester Fringe Festival performing as a part of

the comedy duo Bushwhacked.

STAFF SPOTLIGHT

FROM THE DIRECTOR’S

DESK

CARL GOUVEIA

ABBY DEVUYST

1/14/20 Suspect

1/15/20 A Fatal Grace

1/27/20 The Alice Network

2/4/20 A Man’s Search for

Meaning

2/11/20 Cavendon Hall

2/19/20 An American

Marriage

2/24/20 A Fatal Grace

3/10/20 Jane Steele

3/18/20 Our Souls at Night

3/23/20 The Alchemist

4/7/20 Chosen by a Horse

4/14/20 Tuscan Child

4/15/20 The Alice Network

4/27/20 The Great Alone

Book Discussion Titles for 2020 Genealogy Club

An informal monthly meeting on various genealogy topics. No registration. Monday, January 20 at 2:00 pm

Monday, February 17 at 2:00 pm Monday, March 16 at 2:00 pm

Tuesday Travelogues Armchair travel to a new place each month. No registration.

Tuesday, January 28 at 1 pm: Find It in the Finger Lakes Tuesday, February 25 at 1 pm: Norway & Finland

Tuesday, March 24 at 1 pm: France & Spain

AARP Driver Safety Course A two-part driver safety refresher course. The cost is $20 for AARP Members,

$25 for non-members payable at the first class. Registration required.

Fridays, January 10 & 17 at 10:00 am-1:00 pm Fridays, February 7 & 14 at 10:00 am-1:00 pm

Fridays, March 6 & 13 at 10:00 am-1:00 pm

Navigating Your Retirement Each month will feature a different retirement topic. Registration required.

Wednesday, January 8 at 7:00 pm Wednesday, February 5 at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 pm

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To learn more about these programs or to register for a program please call 585.223.9091 to or visit fairportlibrary.org

-SAVE THE DATE-

Brown Bag

Book Review

12:00-1:00 pm

Wednesdays,

January 8, 2020

March 11, 2020

June 10, 2020

October 14, 2020

No registration.

Bring your lunch

we will provide the treats!

*SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS*

Living Happier and Healthier in 2020 Wednesday, January 15 at 6:30 pm

Learn 10 simple changes to make your vision a reality. Registration required.

Tax Update: Buying and Selling a Home in 2020 Wednesday, January 22 at 6:00 pm

Learn the changes for buying and selling your home. Registration required.

Nursery School Open House Saturday, January 25 at 11:30 am-1:00 pm

Stop in and talk to representatives from local nursery schools. No registration.

The Bullet Journal Method 101 Wednesday, January 29 at 6:30 pm

Learn about the various components of a bullet journal. Registration required.

Cutting the Cable Cord Wednesday, February 12 at 7:00 pm

Find out how you can “cut the cord". Registration required.

Caring for Photographs Wednesday, February 19 at 6:30 pm

Learn helpful tips to care for your photographs. Registration required.

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For 30 years, John Kucko anchored sports and covered major events

across America. John was the on-air point man for Nexstar Broadcasting

reporting from major sports events for 125 markets across the United

States. John will speak about his major career transition, his passion for

WNY and the Finger Lakes Region and his appreciation for history.

Presented by John Kucko. This event is co-sponsored by the Perinton

Historical Society and Fairport Public Library.

ACT/SAT/PSAT Q&A: Tuesday, February 4 at 6:30 pm-7:30 pm

Practice SAT: Saturday, February 22 at 10:00 am-1:30 pm

Practice ACT: Saturday, March 21 at 10:00 am-1:30 pm

Practice exams are open to students in grades 10-12 and starts promptly

with no late admittance. Students should bring pencils, snacks, watches

and calculators.

FROM SPORTSCASTER TO DIGITAL JOURNALIST Tuesday, January 21 at 7:00 pm

COLLEGE PREP FOR TEENS AND PARENTS

Registration is required for this program. To register please call the library at 585.223.9091

Registration is required for each of these programs. To register please call the library at 585.223.9091