2013 Report to the Community

Oliver

Wolcott

Library

Letter From the President & Director

Ann Marie White Library Director

Dear Friends, We hope you will take a moment to look at our year in review. In these pages, you will get a glimpse of the vibrancy of our library. Guided by our core values, each year we set out to offer the best in library services. We do this by listening to our community, responding to changing needs, and then efficiently and effectively executing those services, materials and programs.

In this report, you will see snapshots that represent our library from quiet study to crowded after-school book clubs, from senior citizens on computers to toddlers with picture books, from volunteers and supporters enjoying the Festival of Trees to our friendly staff helping patrons at the front desk. We’ve also provided you with some statistics to give you a sense of a “day in the life of our library” spotlighting the fact that every day an average of 245 people visited our library, 470 items were borrowed, and 231 patrons logged in or visited us virtually; and every month an average of 840 children and 311 adults attended a program event, and 15 one-on-one basic technology instruction provided through our Book-a-Librarian program was conducted. This year, we introduced OWL 3.0: Your Library Three Ways. This initiative was to highlight that we want you to use your library the way it works for you. Visit us at our main location on 160 South Street for friendly, personalized service and easy access to great materials, services and events like our author talks or story hours; or visit us at our branch, the OWL Box, located inside Bantam Market in Bantam for convenient access to materials; or visit us online at www.owlibrary.org for 24/7 access. Whatever way, or ways, you use your library, our goal is to ensure that it works for you and gives you access to the materials and programs that enlighten, entertain and inform. All of this would not be possible without you. Thank you for your support and for using your library. We also want to take this opportunity to recognize and express our thanks for the important contributions our good friend and fellow board member the late Jim Rindos made to the Oliver Wolcott Library. Jim ably served as a board member for the last three years but has been a supporter of the library since his youth. His vibrant, contagiously optimistic spirit and his excellent business sense were tremendously helpful. Jim was a key member of our library and board team. He will be missed by all of us. Sincerely, John F. Boyd President, Board of Trustees

Statistical Overview & Continuous Improvement

245 patrons visited the library

470 items were borrowed at the library

231 patrons logged in or visited our online resources

18 reference questions were answered by our staff

279 printed books and 12 e-books/e-audio were borrowed

EVERY DAY:

840 children attended a program at the library

311 adults attended a program at the library

15 Book-a-Librarian sessions were provided

265 items were borrowed from our branch, the OWL Box

EVERY MONTH:

STAFF EFFICIENCY: This year, we are in the top 10% of all Connecticut libraries and 55% higher than the statewide average. This is based on circulation per full time employee.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY: In the last five years, we’ve reduced our oil usage by 12%.

OWL’S GROWTH:

Total Circulation (all items)

Total Print Book Circulation

Total Web Resource Visits

158,526

94,122

77,769

145,155

87,640

67,029

9%

7%

16%

Total 2011-12

Total 2012-13

Increase last yr.

Enlighten, Entertains & Inform

READER’S ADVISORY: To connect our patrons with books, we introduced book talks with staff. At our first book talk, Spring Into Reading, staff presented more than 30 titles that included fiction and non-fiction, old and new titles. Because of the great feedback, we plan to continue to offer three staff book talks each year.

LIBRARY MATERIALS: The library’s collection of more than 65,000 items include all genres of fiction and non-fiction, bestsellers, children’s books, audio books, e-books and e-audio books, DVDs, music CDs, foreign films, newspapers, magazines and museum passes.

BOOK CLUB SERVICES: We keep the community discussing books by offering book clubs at the library, including our highly popular after-school and summer book clubs for grade school children, as well as providing book club services to home-based groups. New this year, we launched book discussion guides to enhance reading and discussion.

AUTHOR TALKS: Our monthly author talks let patrons listen and meet outstanding authors. This year, authors included bestseller Ann Leary, New York Times wine critic Eric Asimov, Pulitzer Prize winning historian Eric Foner, The New Yorker staff writer David Owen, former Style Editor and Television Producer at Martha Stewart Living Suzanne McGrath, and many more.

Innovative & Dynamic Risk-Takers

THE OWL BOX: The OWL Box is a branch of the library located inside the Bantam Market in Bantam. It is a vending machine filled with books, DVDs and audio books. More than 3,000 items circulated from the OWL Box, or an average of 265 items each month, an increase of more than 18% from last year.

BOOK-A-LIBRARIAN: Book-a-Librarian ensures that everyone in our community is computer literate and technologically savvy with free, one-on-one instruction with our Adult Services Librarian. This year, we provided 183 sessions, or an average of 15 sessions each month.

E-BOOKS & E-AUDIO: We provide both e-books and e-audio downloads through OverDrive. 2,061 e-books and 2,336 e-audios circulated this year.

NEW SIGNATURE CARDS: Our new signature cards have a fresh, new look. These cards are free to residents and taxpayers of Litchfield, Bantam, Northfield and Milton.

Welcoming, Friendly Place...Communicate & Attentively Listen

QUIET SPACE: The Emslie Room offers patrons a quiet place to read, study or work. Free wifi access compliments this quiet space.

MEETING SPACE: Our meeting room is used by community groups and businesses to hold meetings and seminars. More than 120 meetings by community groups and businesses were held in our room this past year.

FRIENDLY, PERSONALIZED SERVICE: Our whole library team is dedicated to offering friendly, personalized service.

PRINT & E-NEWSLETTER: To keep you informed, the library creates a bi-monthly printed newsletter and a weekly e-newsletter.

WOWBRARY: Wowbrary is a free weekly e-mail service alerting subscribers to the latest additions to our collection including live links to read additional reviews and place holds on selected items.

BLOG: Our entertaining bi-weekly blog is a way to learn about the collection with a story along the way. An average of 1,162 patrons read our blog each month.

The following section lists donors who contributed to the annual fund, grants, sponsorships and special projects. All contributions were received between July 1, 2012 and June 30, 2013.

Friends & Contributors

OWL DIAMOND CIRCLE $5,000+

Tony Yurgaitis & George D. Malkemus Friendship Fund

OWL GOLD CIRCLE $2,500 ~ $4,999

Tom & Michele Bouchard Connecticut Community Foundation Matthew Karpas & Emily Dalton Jan & Bob Petricone

OWL SILVER CIRCLE $1,000 ~ $2,499

Anne & Philip Bergan Robert & Martha Bernstein Lynne T. Brickley Mae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Foundation Community Foundation of Northwest CT Connecticut Humanities Council Elizabeth Garber Daniels Richard & Christina Davis Mitchell Fishman & Mary Ellen Spiegel Deborah C. Foord Angeline Goreau & Stephen McGruder Martha Green & Alan Cohen Suzanne T. & Irving D. Karpas, Jr. Foundation John & Joanie Morosani Declan & Deborah Murphy Roderic M. Oneglia Faye & Jim Preston Philip G. Samponaro Deborah & Selvyn Seidel Dennis G. Sherva Peter Hirshfield Frank R. Vanoni, M.D. David & Margot Wick

BENEFACTOR $500 ~ $999

Margaret A. Barnes Patrick & Nancy Boland John & Colette Boyd Civic Family Services Lauren & Armand Della Monica Elizabeth D. Dickey Arthur & Tara Diedrick Susan & Michael Eanes Courtney & Thomas Fennimore Robert M. & Jeanne M. FitzGerald Fuessenich Family Fund Carole & Ray Gibney Lea G. Gordon Greater Litchfield Preservation Trust Mark & Linda Greenberg Jack & Doreen Hampton Mrs. Drew M. Harlow Paul & Jane Hinkel Pamela Kennedy Irma F. Lesser Litchfield Education Foundation Michael Lougheed Ann M. McKinney Robert C. & Carol H. Miller Fund Joseph Montebello & Ron Leal Francis J. & Louisa J. Oneglia Foundation, Inc.

Gregory & Catherine Oneglia Susan & Tony Pasquariello Drs. Scott Rogge & Agnes Wilkie John & Betsy Schmid Alan & Lynne Sherman Audrey & Ben Solnit Susan & Chip Spencer Joan Tremp Waldo

CONTRIBUTOR $250 ~ $499

John & Judy Acerbi Michael & Nancy Ackerman Susanne & Harry Ainsworth Mr. & Mrs. Edgar S. Auchincloss Joyce Briggs Mr. & Mrs. William A. Conti Ann Marie Crossman Peter & June Dalton-Morris Agatha M. Dobbins Eileen & Jack Field Jerry & Sara Gault David Geiger & Carroll Murphy Zeus Goldberg Nancy D. Goldring Jeannette B. Hamel Laurie R Hammel & Bruce B English Claire & William Hartman Richard & Anna Heys Lynn & Dallett Hoopes Jim Huffstetler & Patricia O'Reilly Luce & John Jakimetz Junior Women's Club of Litchfield Hills Ellen & Dwight Keeney Karen & Bob Kenagy Dottie Kern Anne & Frank Kerrigon Euan and Sophie King John & JoAnna Koster Daniel & Barbara Kraut Mig & Don Lake Dennis & Jean Lawrence Patricia Lee Susan & Jedd Levine Eileen & Peter Litwin Marie McFadden Wendy & Fred McGaffey Jane S. McMahon Robert & Elizabeth Ober John O'Neil Wendy & Fred Parkin Leo & Jennifer Paul Susan White Pearsall Kevin & Martha Phillips Dick & Lee Reese Charlie & Molly Roraback Elizabeth Whalen & Terrence Ryan Marvin & Joyce S. Schwartz Fund Gail & Allen Sperry John H. Staub II James Stedronsky Linda Timman Ann Marie & Harry White David R. Wilson

SUPPORTER $100 ~ $249

Dr. & Mrs. Jay L. Abbott Stephen & Joan Altschuler Anonymous (1) Katherine A. Aziz Hilary & Dutch Barhydt John & Brenda Barnes Lisa & Corky Bauer Helen L. Berger Khurshed Bhumgara Dean & Mary Ellen Birdsall Cara & Ken Blazier Diane S. Blick Dr. Matthew & Audrey Blondin Dr. & Mrs. Egils K. Bogdanovics Anne & John Booth Beth & Oren Boynton Britt & Debra Briatico Byron & Rose Brooks William J. Buckley Richard & Constance Budelis Joe & Mary Ellen Budny Ronald C. Budny John & Samantha Buonaiuto Paul & Donna Casali Jim & Julie Casey Dick & Jackie Caulfield Stuart & Lynn Chapman Jeannette & George Ching Michael & Dianne Cicchetti Anthony N. Cicchetti Sue Clarkin & Tim Breslin Dikka & Daniel Coleman Harold L. Colvocoresses Susan & Tom Coolidge Judith G. Cramer Keith Cudworth & Jane Coughlin Stephen & Tonja Curry Mr. & Mrs. Donald Curtiss William & Jeanne Danaher Jules & Linda Davis Bill & Sandy Deacon David & Ginger Dean Nina & Joseph Devine Fran Devlin Margaret Dillon Deborah & Louis Donne Sharon H. S. Doty Angie & Ed Doyle Edward & Debra Drapp Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Ducci Kristine & Charles Dyson Ellen & Bud Ebbs William Ellis John Endicott Lida & Michael Exstein Mr. & Mrs. B. Patrick Fay Walter & Gerry Fiederowicz Mr. & Mrs. Anthony C. FitzGerald Frank Fontana & Andrew Becker Ingely & Malcolm Forbes Suzi Funnell Robert & Karen Gavell

Stephen Petricone & Laura Cramer Michael Petricone & Laura Rawlings Francis Pickert Dr. Joseph H. Privitera Barbara Protzmann Denise & Gregory Raap Grover & Ann Raap Margaret D. Reventlow Mr. & Mrs. Rice James & Christine Rindos Nancy Rogers & Michael Delay Margaret P. Roraback Richard & Marcia Rorick David Rosaler Nancy Ross & David Henderson Sharon Sahl William & Ellen Savoia Boris & Susan Sawula Herbert & Linda Schettler Hugh & Ronnie Schoelzel Marie & Joe Scirica Lisa & Don Shaia Herbert Siegel Helen & Tom Simko Nan & L. J. Skeie Bill Slepoy Virginia & Downey Stancs Alinda & Bevan Stanley Dr. Jonathan Stern & Ms. Sandra Waugh Domenic Stolfi C.A. & Margaret M. Stover Laura Sweetman Mary & Peter Tavino John & Jodiann Tenney David & June Thomas Jeffrey & Melissa Thurston Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. Tieman Jack Torbert Richard Upton Peter & Jill Vermilyea Mrs. Shirley Vorisek Jeffery W. Wacker & Julia A. Metcalf Louise R. Waters Beverly & Mark Wawer Arthur B. Webster Dennie and Ina Williams Jimmy Wong Mickey & Cathleen Wyse The Yale Club of Northwestern CT Susan Jordan & Jay Youngling SUSTAINER UP TO $99

Jim & Jerry Ackerman Jean Adams James & Nancy Amrich Marylyn Anderson Peter Andrighetti Berta & Matt Andrulis Mette Anonymous (5) Betsy Antonucci Steve Z. Ardussi Kenneth D. Arfman Oscar & Inga Auer Carolyn Baldwin

Mary C. Bartnett David & Deborah Beauregard Phyllis & Henry Behar Jeffrey & Christina Benson Lincoln & Joan P. Bertaccini Linda Bianowicz Julia W. C. Blick Brandon John Blick William & Esther Brennan Dick & Patti Brennan Peter CH Brown Edward & Eileen Burns Scott & Denise Butwill Debra & Michael Cahill Nancy & Dan Carlinsky Peter & Susan Carpenter Kay Carroll Jan Casadei Jim & Dona Casey Adrienne Cavarly Charles C. & Susan A. Cheney Jay & Jennifer Cherosnick Anthony Chesto Peter & Linda Chidsey Diana Christopher Mr. & Mrs. John Christopoulos Charles Chromow & Bobbi Mark Elsa H. Clark Christine Clarke Emory Cleminshaw Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Clock Jill Cody Albert & Teresa Coffill Katherine J. Cook Madeline Cook Peter & Karleen Cordeau Lee Cordon Chris & Betty Cosgrove Michael & Vivian Courtney Ronnie Crook Dino Dal Pozzol Francis & Vickie Dauphinais Cheryl Della Pelle & Ed Donahue Philip & Margret Delves Broughton Joan E. Dignacco Jim & Loretta Dillman Paul & Lea Dmytryck John & Janice D'Orio Bob & Rita-Clare Doyle Marie Druan Geri & Frank Dunne Brad R. Durrell Betty Dwan Jean Erickson Kirstin Etela & James Tully Mr. & Mrs. Gary Fagan Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Marie Fiddner Doyle Finan Shelly Frome The Funk Family James & Toni Giarnese Caroline & Max Godec Judithlee Golden Amy & Frank Gorman

SUPPORTER $100 ~ $249 - CON’T

Bette & Jerry Geci Catherine Gilbert Murdock Hon. & Mrs. Charles Gill Helen T. Glenn Karen & Perley Grimes Mrs. Tracy H. Griswold Norman & Trudie Hamilton Margaret & Jim Hartshorn Flo Hatcher Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Hayward Helen Heilshorn Glenn & June Helterbran Ruth & Don Henderson Christopher & Kathy Hill Gina Hind Hodgson Barbara K. Horne Doris M. Houk Mr. & Mrs. Michael Italiaander Eleanor Jacobs Alan & Deborah Jeanfavre Susan & Rocky Jordan Jim & Phoebe Katzin Ed & Stacie Kavle Charlotte H. Keller Peggy Kelley Howard E. Kerpelman Chris & Caroline King Sidney Koch & Sheila Nevins Wendy Kuhne Thomasina & Steven Levy Litchfield Democratic Town Committee Litchfield Housing Trust, Inc. Mary & Dick Loyer Barbara B. MacDonald Jeff & Lynn MacDonald Susan & Sky Magary Michael & Janet Magnifico Roger & Judith Mahieu Julie Marenghi Carolyn C. Martin Sandra & Bruce Mason Diane & Rod McAlpin McCabe Family Anne Marie & Tom McDermott Ann & Terry McGurk Eileen & David Mehr Elizabeth & Kenneth Merz Al Messer Jackie & Phil Miller Reto W. Morosani & Marana (Polly) Brooks Darrin & Sandra Newbury Faith Ohms Ray & Ellen Oneglia David & Irene Oneglia Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Oneglia Gloria Oneglia Mr. & Mrs. G. A. O'Reilly Doug & Denise Parker Madeline Flynn Patenge & David W. Patenge Dirk & Marla Patterson Mrs. Beverly Pearson Joel Peck & James Bush Virginia & Frank Pekar

Friends & Contributors

SUSTAINER UP TO $99 - CON’T

C.R. & J.T. Grabowski Tia & John Haberern Georgeann & Richard Hajnal Stephen & Deborah Hanecak Jesse & James Harmon Arnold & Audrey Heimler Debbie Helck William Hillis Victor & Marcena Hladik Sharon Hollinden John & Maria Honigmann Eugene & Christine Horrigan Johanna Hurkmans Marilla H. Ives Rev. Elizabeth Jones Luci Juvan & Mark Zappone Raymond & Loretta Kaufman Daniel Keefe Patricia Kennedy Mr. & Mrs. Robert Kilzer Susan & Randy Kinkade Margaret Klein James & Ellen Koser Betsy Krebs & Sheldon Stein Kristian & Mary Lou Kuegler Steven & Suzanne Kukolla Thomas & Lynette Kyasky Carol Gillett-Lamond Elayne Landau Gayle & Russell Larrabee Mr. & Mrs. Eric B. Latos Diane Lavoie & Nick Gabriele Sanna Lillie Meredith Long Rod & Joan Hull Longley Audra & Geoff MacLaren Ed & Kay MacLeod Stephen & Maura Malo John & Darcey Markelon Mary Floyd Tallmadge Chapter, DAR Burt & Laura Mashburn Jamie & Matthew McDevitt James & Muriel McGowan Tom & Sue McGowan Andrea Lake Meharg Alice K. Miller Frances V. Moulder Louise H. Moynihan Mr. & Mrs. James Murtaugh Alex & Lynne Neave Marge & Fred Neri Robert & Penny Noble Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Nurnberg Morgan & Joan O'Brien Edward M. O'Connell John J. Oddy Martha E. Olin Kristina & Sam Olmstead Parsons Family Kelsey Kerr Pascoe Irving & Lee Patterson

The Rev. Dr. & Mrs. William N. Penfield MaryAnn Poinelli & Tom Hines Susan V. W. Pollock Marina & Brock Putnam Mr. & Mrs. Richard Query Judith Radasch Michael & Tina Reardon George Reid Lynn M. Richardson Lea-Karoline Ritzenhoff Rotary Club of Litchfield-Morris Margaret S. Ruman Nancy & Bob Russell Diane Ryan Sabella Family James V. Sardo Gene & Barbara Saska Theresa & Leo Sass Mike & Margaret Savage Laura Jean Scanlon Dolores E. Schmidt Art & Eileen Schmidt Judy Shaw William & Linda Shuhi Jan Sibley Jim & Vivian Sileno Amy Simon Rhoda & Al Singer Mr. & Mrs. William R. Smith Phyllis Farrington Soliday Eva St. John George J. Stepien Mr. & Mrs. Tim Street-Porter Jill & Jim Strub David & Mary Sweeney Peggy Tagliarino Dr. & Mrs. K. Takahashi Yaeko Sue Telman David & Patricia Thomas Mary T. Thompson Pamela & Charles Towill Michael & Sondra Trusz Rev. Robert F. Tucker Anne S. Tyrrell J. Wyatt & Sandra C. Uhlein Irma Van Steenburgh Frank & Kathleen VanOrmer David & Renate Veeder Sandra Vitiello Lawrence Voight & Sandra Bertaccini Karen & Lainie Waldvogel Marie H. Wallace Pamela Warner Lloyd & Doris Wellnitz Diane White Michelle & James Whitford Heather & Matthew Wilder Stephen Wilusz Thomas & Elaine G. Witherspoon Anne & Boguslaw Wroblewski Nancy F. Young

Gregory & Catherine Oneglia Jennifer Perga Patricia Pope Drs. Scott Rogge & Agnes Wilkie Hugh & Ronnie Schoelzel Lois & Marc Shafir Meer & Savi Shamseer Vinayek & Ratna Singh Audrey & Ben Solnit Jim Stedronsky Transition Litchfield Initiating Group: Kay Carroll, James Fischer, Lynn & John Fulkerson, Andy Graves, Patricia Lapidus, Barbara Putnam, Joan Spear, Andy Dobos, Deneen Bernier Sarah & Nat Worden Jim & Betty Wu Susan Jordan & Jay Youngling

PATRON LEVEL ATTENDEES

Cara Blazier Laura Cardello & Albert Macchioni Victoria Elliot John & Lynne Fulkerson Jerry & Sara Gault Robin Swenson & Peter Hirshfield Thomas & Susan Kendall John & JoAnna Koster Laurellee McKiernan Dirk & Marla Patterson Patricia Pope Joyce S. Schwartz Lois & Marc Shafir Mr. & Mrs. Jack Veerman

FESTIVAL CONTRIBUTORS &

PARTICIPANTS

Jennifer Abbott Accents Accessories of Distinction After School Arts Program (ASAP) Anonymous (1) Christina Morse Alexander Lynne Alexander & Christian Bratina Eric Anderson Diane & John Andrew Appletree Design Depot, Inc. Arbor Services of CT, Inc. Peter & Susan Aziz Timothy Clew & Jaime Bachrach John C. Baker Jayne Balaguer & Brian Malarkey Bank Street Theater Bantam Bread Bantam Coffee Shop Bantam Country Liquors Bantam Pizza & Restaurant Bantam Tileworks Bennett Motor Werks Berkshire Alarm Berkshire PPM, Inc. Tina Bernacki Charles & Barrie Birge David & Cynthia Birkins Cara & Ken Blazier Dr. Matthew & Audrey Blondin Dr. & Mrs. Egils K. Bogdanovics

Henrietta Bogdanovics Julie Bogen Bosson Optical Cameron Bove Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. BrãeVal Tim & Debra Brandt Brandywine Senior Living at Litchfield Julian & Margaux Bratina Dale Ryan, Breeze Hill Books Bowwow Portraits by Laura Lasker Janet Marlow & Alan Brennan Joyce Briggs Ron Budny Interior Design Jodie Bungiolatti Tory Burch Gwendolyn Burgess Patricia Burke & James Sowlakis Burns, Brooks & McNeil The Business Center C. Smyth Salon Mitzi Cappello Kay Carroll & Mark Harran Casa Bacchus Wine Shoppe Dyanne Castelli Claire Chapman Stuart & Lynn Chapman Chapman Lumber Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Jennifer & Jack Chernus Chowderheads Nancy Claire Catherine Cleare Interiors Elaine Coffin Martin Cook Susan Cooke Clifford A. Cooper, Architecture Jeannine & Clifford Cooper Emory Cooper Scott & Kristin Cork Drs. Coutant, Sederquist, Nebor & Clauss, Dentists Cramer & Anderson Ann Marie Crossman Crystal Peak Crystal Rock Thomas Edward Curran D.K. Schulman Design da Capo's Robert A. & Kim L. D'Andrea Karen Davis, Davis Raines Design Sarah Day Sandra DeFrancisco Philip & Margret Delves Broughton The Derwin Family Faye Devaux Kelly Diemand & David Caminear Jude DiMarco Linda Dineen Paul & Lea Dmytryck Nancy Doty Angie & Ed Doyle Sue Doyle DPZ North Hair Studio The Honorable Anne C. Dranginis E.M. Maurice Books

DIAMOND SPONSORS $5,000+

Arethusa Farm, Tony Yurgaitis & George D. Malkemus

PLATINUM SPONSORS $2,500 ~ $4,999

Connecticut Community Foundation

GOLD SPONSORS $1,000 ~ $2,499

Bantam Home & Energy Bantam Market Bikers Edge Copes Rubbish Removal, Inc. Elizabeth Garber Daniels E.J. Murphy Realty, LLC Mitchell Fishman & Mary Ellen Spiegel Matthew Karpas & Emily Dalton Lawrence Jeffrey Estate Jewelers Litchfield Bancorp O & G Industries, Inc. Roderic M. Oneglia Litchfield Hills Sotheby's International Realty Union Savings Bank David & Margot Wick

SILVER SPONSORS $500 ~ $999

Robert & Martha Bernstein Lauren & Armand Della Monica Ebersol & McCormick, LLC Fahey Associates, Realtors Martha Green & Alan Cohen Mark & Linda Greenberg Jack & Doreen Hampton The Harlow Family Pamela Kennedy Ann M. McKinney Joseph Montebello & Ron Leal Deborah & Declan Murphy William O'Shaughnessy Jan & Bob Petricone Drs. Scott Rogge & Agnes Wilkie John & Betsy Schmid Frank R. Vanoni, M.D.

SILENT AUCTION PARTY HOSTS

Todd & Ronni Anderson Robert & Martha Bernstein Patrick & Nancy Boland John & Colette Boyd Beth & Oren Boynton Joe Brien, Lost Art Workshops Laura Cardello & Albert Macchioni Rachel Carley Janet Duchaine & Jonathan Fauver Victoria Elliot & Marvin McMillen Chuck Fernandez Mitchell Fishman & Mary Ellen Spiegel Frank Fontana & Andrew Becker Deborah C. Foord Norman & Trudie Hamilton Hill-Stead Museum Dmitri Ilyinsky Susan Kendall Fire Chief James Koser Eileen & Peter Litwin Joanie D. Morosani John & Nancy Newton

Festival of Trees

Jennifer Harris & Aislinn MacMaster Kyra & Robertson Hartnett, twenty2 Flo Hatcher Sharon & Visko Hatfield Debbi Hatfield Matthew Hebiton & Natalie Barnett Fran Keilty, Hickory Stick Bookshop Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast Christopher & Kathy Hill Hinkel Design Group Jane B. Hinkel, Realtor Paul & Jane Hinkel Homestead Gardening & Landscaping Hometown Pizza Hopkins Inn of Lake Waramaug David Horne & Ty Rugman Cara & Win Hotchkiss Buckley Huffstetler Jim Huffstetler & Patricia O'Reilly Georgene Summers & Paul Hunter J. Seitz & Co. Jack Black, LLC Barbara Jacklin William P. Jacobs Susan Jacobs Paul & Suzan Jagger Alan & Deborah Jeanfavre Wilma Joas Todd Johnson & Michael LaHart Lisa & Rick Judd Julie's Pampered Pooch Joe & Terry Kaiser Anne-Monique Kalignomos Karpas Strategies, LLC Patricia Karpas Gib & Deanna Katten Raymond & Loretta Kaufman Fran & Michael Keilty Karen & Bob Kenagy Howard E. Kerpelman Kiddippity Mr. & Mrs. Euan King Adam King Chris & Caroline King Kitchenworks Klemm Real Estate David Koch Sidney Koch & Sheila Nevins Suki Kiley Kraut Daniel & Barbara Kraut La Cupola Ristorante & Inn Lynn & John LaGattuta Kate LaGattuta Courtney Saulnier & Ashley Marchand, Lakeville Interiors Molly O'Neill-Lally Laura Lasker Alex & Adam Lawlor Patricia Lee Dave & Jenn Lehman Linda Leidel Dr. Charles B. Lerner Susan & Jedd Levine Litchfield Athletic Club Litchfield Country Club Litchfield County Auctions

The Litchfield High Interact Club Litchfield Hills Family Dental Practice Larry & Francine Komisar Litchfield Hills Nursery Litchfield Horticultural Center The Litchfield Inn Litchfield Lions Club Litchfield Magazine Litchfield Montessori School Litchfield Paint & Wallpaper, Inc. Litchfield Pet Supply Litchfield Veterinary Hospital Little Brick School LLC Love Heart's Bakery Francesca Luzzi Frank & Margherita Luzzi M. Lahart & Co. Consuelo & Walter Mack Audra MacLaren Michael & Janet Magnifico Shari & Michael Mahan Larry Mallette Stephen & Maura Malo Eileen Manela Kit Martinsen Matson Financial Advisors Dr. Erin Maziarz Pamela McCann & James Nadler, JoBird Susan H. McFeely Christine & Stephen McGrath Kelsey McGregor Jane S. McMahon Meadowbrook Farm Chris Meredith & Stuart Saunders Merritt Clarke's Store Elizabeth & Kenneth Merz Mesa Integrated, Inc. Tricia Messenger/Clay Dancer Pottery Carmine Mignone & Marilyn Shea Todd Miller Jackie & Phil Miller Craig & Margy Miner John & Joanie Morosani Reto W. Morosani & Marana (Polly) Brooks Mother Goose Toys Thomas Mudry Ted & Laurie Murphy Kim Murphy Marianne Murray Kathy Murray Nancy Neal Jan Nelson Northwest Community Bank Northwest CT YMCA The Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts Morgan & Joan O'Brien Oliphant Design Oliva Kristina & Sam Olmstead Gloria Oneglia Mr. & Mrs. G. A. O'Reilly The Pantry Wendy & Fred Parkin The Pasquariello Family Mr. Arnold Pasternak

Eagle Electric Services, LLC. Eastside Electric, Inc. Ellen & Bud Ebbs Peter & Carol Ebersol Susan St. James Ebersol Katja Eilers Ella Crampton Knox of Ella's Limited Victoria Elliot & Marvin McMillen Kirstin Etela & James Tully Abbey Taylor of Everything Botanical, LLC Lida & Michael Exstein F. North Clark Insurance Agency, Inc. Dr. William F. Fabbri Fabric Studio John & Kate Fahey Gail L. Fairclough Elaine & Barry Patrick Fay Michael & Ann Feinberg Nicole Feliciano & David Nadel Courtney & Thomas Fennimore Fire Equipment Headquarters, Inc. Bailey Fischer Kevin J. Fischer, LLC Mackenzie Fischer Morgan Fischer Robert M. & Jeanne M. FitzGerald Flora & Fauna of Litchfield Robin Crampton of Flowers of Distinction FM 97.3 WZBG The Forman School Founders Insurance Group, Inc. Four Seasons Washington D.C. Fox Crossing Equestrian Joesph & Rosalie Fryc Alicia Fryc & Keith Gillespie Cleve Fuessenich Rosemary Ripley Furniss G.W. Tavern Alicya Galpin Interiors Javier Gaona Jennifer & Tom Gianfagna Carole & Ray Gibney Ardian & Anna Gill Hon. & Mrs. Charles Gill Richard J. Glavin, M.D. & Norman Mellk Ed and Kristine Golden Nancy D. Goldring Angeline Goreau & Stephen McGruder Amy & Frank Gorman Jen Grady Robert Graham & Robert Deyber, The White Room Heather Grananca Grape in the Shade Anne & Ken Green Green Hill Home & Garden Green View Building & Design Company, Inc. / Will Calhoun & Alexa Venturini Livia Greenberg Karen & Perley Grimes Ben & Deirdre Grosscup Guy Wolff Pottery Eric Hamel Mrs. Drew M. Harlow Jesse Harmon Megan Harpin

Still River Gardens Rebecca Strom Lance & Karen Stronk Sunshine Car Repair Laura Sweetman Pamela Swendsen Tail Waggers of Litchfield Jenn Tanner Carla & Steven Tanz Mary & Peter Tavino Earle & Holly Taylor Bob & Joelene Teittinen Yaeko Sue Telman Tents Unlimited Jennifer & Matt Terzian The Depot Papeterie The Matthews Group The Mayflower Inn & Spa The New York Jets Thomaston Savings Bank Raquel Thomison Walter & Kathy Thompson Peter H. Tillou Jeffrey Tillou Antiques Anita & Andrés Torizzo William & Sharon Torrant Torrington Savings Bank Torrington - Winsted Pediatric Associates, P.C. Tovera & Marks Creative Toy Jam Eliza Travelstead Jessica & Jason Travelstead True Value Hardware of Litchfield Rev. Robert F. Tucker Van Engelen, Inc. Maria Vanoni Dr. & Mrs. Robert VanWyck Venetian Restaurant, Inc. Audra Viehland The Village Restaurant Peter Carpenter, Village Wine Cellar Vintage Twist Antiques Warner Theatre Washington Montessori School Washington Supply Outdoor Living Center L. Diane Waters Webster Bank West Shore Seafood West Street Grill Wheatleigh Hotel Ann Marie & Harry White White Flower Farm Eva Wickwire Heather Wilder Jim & Carol Williams Robin & John Willink David & Anna Wilson Jonathan & Diane Wilson Frankie Winter Marilyn Winters Roberta J. Witty Sarah Worden Natural Design Workshop Inc. Tina Zampaglione Jacqueline Zdanis Zero Odor LLC

Karen Pasternak Patty's Restaurant Joel Peck & James Bush Joseph Perez Cathie Perga Pergola Jessica & Jason Perkel Pet Acoustics Lori Petricone Maletta Pfeiffer Melissa Lindsay, Pimlico Interiors Pilar Proffitt & Robert Bristow, Poesis Patricia Pope & Robert Vignola Privet House Barbara D. Putnam & Robert C. Berson Michael Quadland Quiet Zone R & M Insulation, LLC R. Derwin Clothiers Hitchy Rahilly Interiors Dan Ray Remember When James & Christine Rindos Caroline Rindos Molly Rindos Ripe Tomato Deli Robertson Jewelers Gary and Thomas Rodgers, LLC, Professional Outdoor Services Nancy Rogers & Michael Delay John Roller Charlie & Molly Roraback Nancy Ross & David Henderson Dr. & Mrs. Byron J. Round Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Round Rowe Funeral Home Jeff & Sandra Russak Guion, Stevens & Rybak, LLP Susanna Salk Philip G. Samponaro Meghan Sandrib William & Ellen Savoia Carol Schildgen Nancy & Ed Schuler Marie & Joe Scirica Amanda Seitz Señor Panchos Lisa & Don Shaia Amy Shannon Alan & Lynne Sherman Steven Sideris D.D.S. Louise Silver Sarah Simaitis Helen & Tom Simko Jesse Simko Amy Simon Patricia Simon Julith & Gary Sink Nan & L. J. Skeie Soccoco Karyn & Sal Sorce The Spa at Litchfield Hills Susan & Chip Spencer Gail & Allen Sperry Sportsmen's, Jay & Jennifer Cherosnick Jeremy & Lori Stickney

FESTIVAL CONTRIBUTORS & PARTICIPANTS - CON’T

Festival of Trees

Clifford A. Cooper, Architecture Drs. Coutant, Sederquist, Nebor & Clauss, Dentists Custom Electrical Services Corp. DPZ North Hair Studio Dwan & Co., Inc. Eagle Electric Services, LLC. Eastside Electric, Inc. Kevin J. Fischer, LLC The Forman School Green View Building & Design Company, Inc./Will Calhoun & Alexa Venturini Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast Homestead Gardening & Landscaping Jack Black, LLC Klemm Real Estate Litchfield Hills Family Dental Practice Litchfield Hills Rowing Club Litchfield Magazine MoMA Nail Spa Oliva Dr. Byron J. Round Steven Sideris D.D.S. Torrington-Winsted Pediatric Associates, P.C. Tovera & Marks Creative True Value Hardware of Litchfield Van Engelen, Inc. Wood's Pit BBQ & Mexican Cafe

SUSTAINER UP TO $99

Bank Street Theater Bantam Country Liquors Bennett Motor Werks Brandywine Senior Living at Litchfield C. Smyth Salon Frances Clem Studios Crystal Rock E.M. Maurice Books F. North Clark Insurance Agency, Inc. Flora & Fauna of Litchfield Daniel Gugnoni & Barbara Mojon Gugnoni - Troy Brook Visions, Inc. Hinkel Design Group Jane B. Hinkel, Realtor J. Seitz & Co. Anne-Monique Kalagnomos Dr. Charles B. Lerner Litchfield Hills Wine Market Litchfield Paint & Wallpaper, Inc. Litchfield Veterinary Hospital Little Brick School LLC Eileen Manela, LCSW Dr. Erin Maziarz Northwest CT YMCA Quiet Zone R & M Insulation, LLC Hitchy Rahilly Interiors Robertson Jewelers Guion, Stevens & Rybak, LLP Rebecca Strom Therapeutic Massage Tail Waggers of Litchfield Webster Bank Wisdom House

MATCHING GIFTS

IBM Torrington Savings Bank

OWL PLATINUM CIRCLE $10,000+

Union Savings Bank

OWL DIAMOND CIRCLE $5,000+

Arethusa Farm, Tony Yurgaitis & George D. Malkemus

OWL SILVER CIRCLE $1,000 ~ $2,499

Bantam Home & Energy Bantam Market Bikers Edge Copes Rubbish Removal Dunkin Donuts E.J. Murphy Realty, LLC FM 97.3 WZBG Four Seasons Washington D.C. Lawrence Jeffrey Estate Jewelers Litchfield Bancorp Litchfield Hills Sotheby's International Realty O & G Industries, Inc.

BENEFACTOR $500 ~ $999

Bradley, Foster & Sargent, Inc. Cramer & Anderson Ebersol & McCormick, LLC Dr. William F. Fabbri Fahey Associates, Realtors Stedronsky & D'Andrea, LLC White Flower Farm

CONTRIBUTOR $250 ~ $499

After School Arts Program (ASAP) Arbor Services of CT, Inc. Berkshire Alarm Berkshire PPM, Inc. Crystal Peak Fire Equipment Headquarters, Inc. Founders Insurance Group, Inc. Karpas Strategies, LLC Litchfield Hills Kitchen & Bath Litchfield Horticultural Center The Litchfield Inn Litchfield Lions Club Litchfield Montessori School M. Lahart & Co. Matson Financial Advisors Merritt Clarke's Store Mesa Integrated, Inc. Northwest Community Bank R. Derwin Clothiers Rowe Funeral Home Still River Gardens, LLC Sunshine Car Repair The Matthews Group Thomaston Savings Bank Torrington Savings Bank Village Wine Cellar Warner Theatre Washington Montessori School Zero Odor LLC

SUPPORTER $100 ~ $249

Appletree Design Depot, Inc. Back to Earth Brierwood Nurseries Burns, Brooks & McNeil Casa Bacchus Wine Shoppe Charlotte Hungerford Hospital

Business Donors & Sponsorships

Memorials

In memory of Maureen Beach Gerald J. Beach

In memory of Dr. Robert S. Briggs Pasquariello Family Jan & Bob Petricone

In memory of Barbara Keedle Horne Margery Anderson Helen L. Berger Adrienne Cavarly Jeannine & Clifford Cooper Barbara Francis John & Carole Gilbert Margaret Hunt Hartshorn Helen Heilshorn Karen & Bob Kenagy Bob & Betty Knowles Susan & Glenn Kroll Grover & Ann Raap Valerie Singer Chris & Lisa Skomorowski Connie's Friends at Department of Social Services in Torrington

In memory of Ethel White Iffland Joan Tremp Waldo

In memory of Frances Moody Pasquariello Family

In memory of Jean Moraghan Joan Tremp Waldo

In memory of Martin J. Moraghan Jane P. Moraghan

In memory of Bernice Richard Morse Christina Morse Alexander Elizabeth McKitis Brancato William & Elizabeth Driscoll Marilla H. Ives Lois Weir

In memory of Tish Samponaro Anonymous

In memory of Vavra M. Sprankle Barbara & John Perham Charlie & Molly Roraback Phyllis Farrington Soliday

In memory of Joseph & Florence Versari Anthony & Joyce Galgano

In memory of Lawrence H. Voight Sue Branco Anne Czepiga Betty Earrella Anna Kruse Katie Marsh Sharon Music Peter Swanson Donna Voytek

In memory of Janette B. Winn Laurie Winn Nash & Suzanne Winn Peacock

In memory of Jeannette ‘Tizzie’ B. Witherspoon Mitchell Fishman & Mary Ellen Spiegel Deborah C. Foord The Litchfield Garden Club Audra MacLaren Bernice Robertson Philip G. Samponaro Lois & Marc Shafir Phyllis Farrington Soliday Deborah Witherspoon J. Wyatt & Sandra C. Uhlein Brian Zito

Add a Book

Paul & Suzan Jagger

Matthew Karpas & Emily Dalton

Wendy & Fred Parkin

Jan & Bob Petricone ~ In honor of: Janet & John Baker Joyce Briggs

Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Round

Anonymous

Patrick & Nancy Boland

The Carr Family ~ In honor of: Jim & Susie Carr Nan & Russ Krauss Bill & Susan Sweetman Laura Sweetman

Courtney & Thomas Fennimore

Margarita Halpine ~ In honor of: Miriam Burns Halpine

Thank you to all donors who supported the Add a Book Program through the Gifts that Give Hope Alternative Gift Fair.

JULY 1, 2012 - JUNE 30, 2013

Financial Review

SOURCE OF FUNDS USE OF FUNDS

Town of Litchfield Contributions & Fundraising Endowment Fees Grants & Restricted Gifts

Total:

$318,000 216,205 120,615 19,226 15,685

$689,731

Salary, Benefits & Taxes Books, Media & Periodicals Technology & Programs Maintenance & Capital Utilities & Operating

Total:

$432,126 76,052 45,986 65,318 65,421

$684,903

Financial information is subject to audit. Grant funds are reported as expended in the year that they are received.

Ann Marie White, MLS Director

Audra MacLaren Adult Services Librarian

Lisa Shaia, MLS Children’s Librarian

Heather Wilder Technology Coordinator & Development Assistant

PART-TIME STAFF:

Cameron Bove Book Club Liaison

Caitlin Costa, MLS Librarian

Deborah Janssens Bookkeeper

Caroline King Library Assistant & Art Liaison

Tricia Messenger Library Assistant & Publicity

Patricia Moore, MLS Librarian

Karen Pasternak Library Assistant

Jacqueline Zdanis Library Assistant

Library Staff

Board of Trustees 2012 ~ 2013

John F. Boyd President

Alan Cohen Vice-President

Patrick Boland Treasurer

Lynne Sherman Secretary

Emily Dalton

Margret Delves Broughton

James Huffstetler

Kathryn Milano

James Rindos

Susan Spencer

Mary Ellen Spiegel

James Stedronsky

The Board wishes to recognize the important contributions of James Rindos (December 25, 1958 - August 20, 2013).

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