A Message to our Donors...
Year End Appeal 2021
Thank you for making 2021 a successful and joyous year for the Library. We would like to take a moment to tell you about some exciting key moments.
Our Summer Reading Program was the first time in almost 2 years we were able to delve back into live events, and it was a huge hit!
Close to 300 children and teens read over 6,000 books OR read over 31,000 pages. Nearly 800 children and teens attended free events, including our early literacy partnership programs Book Buddies sponsored by St. John Paul the Great Academy and Letters Are Characters hosted by Dr. Caroline Ugurlu and sponsored by Jayne Bentzen.
This fall we resumed our weekly drop-in story times: Wiggles and Giggles for ages birth through 2, and Budding Bookworms for ages 3-5. Wiggles and Giggles features songs, stories, and play time for our littlest patrons and their grown-ups! Budding Bookworms features circle-time songs, games, and stories, followed by a variety of activity stations that allow children to learn and explore independently.
Our Teen Advisory Board members took a trip to the Bronx Zoo this summer! Congrats to these dedicated young people who planned and implemented two years’ worth of fundraisers to raise enough money to visit the Zoo free of charge for students and chaperones.
We are back to hosting in-person adult programming, featuring a wide variety of musical presentation, lectures, workshops, and more. Between virtual events and in-person events, over 4,000 people have attended 60+ free programs - and that number is growing.
Let’s not forget the collection! To date, we have added over 1,700 physical items to our collection and have circulated close to 50,000 items and counting. These numbers have been steadily rebounding since 2020 and we look forward to an active 2022.
In response to current trends and digital needs, we are purchasing and subscribing to resources that offer in-home movie streaming, downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks, and online educational resources. These resources account for roughly 20% of our total circulation each year.
We can truly say that the Library is again becoming many people’s third place. Between home (‘first’ place) and work (‘second’ place), the library continues to be a vibrant location where people exchange ideas, have a good time, and build relationships.
You can help keep the library active and vibrant by donating to our Year End Appeal today. Your donation will help us continue to purchase new materials (both print and non-print), enhance our already robust collection of remote resources, increase programming for all ages, and enrich partnerships that allow for stronger community engagement.
Please click here to learn more about a few exciting giving opportunities! An angel donor will match ALL donations (up to a $1,000 per individual donor and $10,000 total) from today through Giving Tuesday, November 30th. You can also make a difference by becoming an Enriching Partner. Enriching Partners are people (just like you!) who value the Library's services and want to support our operating budget through a recurring gift for as little as $25.00 a month.
We hope you have a safe and healthy holiday season. We’ll see you at the library!
Charlie and Jessica
Charles W. Roraback, President
Jessica Gueniat, Director
Thank you for making 2021 a successful and joyous year for the Library. We would like to take a moment to tell you about some exciting key moments.
Our Summer Reading Program was the first time in almost 2 years we were able to delve back into live events, and it was a huge hit!
Close to 300 children and teens read over 6,000 books OR read over 31,000 pages. Nearly 800 children and teens attended free events, including our early literacy partnership programs Book Buddies sponsored by St. John Paul the Great Academy and Letters Are Characters hosted by Dr. Caroline Ugurlu and sponsored by Jayne Bentzen.
This fall we resumed our weekly drop-in story times: Wiggles and Giggles for ages birth through 2, and Budding Bookworms for ages 3-5. Wiggles and Giggles features songs, stories, and play time for our littlest patrons and their grown-ups! Budding Bookworms features circle-time songs, games, and stories, followed by a variety of activity stations that allow children to learn and explore independently.
Our Teen Advisory Board members took a trip to the Bronx Zoo this summer! Congrats to these dedicated young people who planned and implemented two years’ worth of fundraisers to raise enough money to visit the Zoo free of charge for students and chaperones.
We are back to hosting in-person adult programming, featuring a wide variety of musical presentation, lectures, workshops, and more. Between virtual events and in-person events, over 4,000 people have attended 60+ free programs - and that number is growing.
Let’s not forget the collection! To date, we have added over 1,700 physical items to our collection and have circulated close to 50,000 items and counting. These numbers have been steadily rebounding since 2020 and we look forward to an active 2022.
In response to current trends and digital needs, we are purchasing and subscribing to resources that offer in-home movie streaming, downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks, and online educational resources. These resources account for roughly 20% of our total circulation each year.
We can truly say that the Library is again becoming many people’s third place. Between home (‘first’ place) and work (‘second’ place), the library continues to be a vibrant location where people exchange ideas, have a good time, and build relationships.
You can help keep the library active and vibrant by donating to our Year End Appeal today. Your donation will help us continue to purchase new materials (both print and non-print), enhance our already robust collection of remote resources, increase programming for all ages, and enrich partnerships that allow for stronger community engagement.
Please click here to learn more about a few exciting giving opportunities! An angel donor will match ALL donations (up to a $1,000 per individual donor and $10,000 total) from today through Giving Tuesday, November 30th. You can also make a difference by becoming an Enriching Partner. Enriching Partners are people (just like you!) who value the Library's services and want to support our operating budget through a recurring gift for as little as $25.00 a month.
We hope you have a safe and healthy holiday season. We’ll see you at the library!
Charlie and Jessica
Charles W. Roraback, President
Jessica Gueniat, Director
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