Annual Report12/13

The Sherman Library
Annual Report
July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013
Dear Friends:
For the past fifteen years, the Sherman Library
Association has been planning a renovated revitalized
and expanded facility. This past October we finally
broke ground and made our dream a reality. During
the last year, we were busy building the library and
continuing our Capital Campaign that funds the
building project.
We operated out of a temporary location and were
able to maintain many of the services you’ve come
to expect. We are grateful to local organizations who
provide space for library programs and libraries across
the state have helped fulfill patron requests due to
our limited space. Many thanks to the community for
their important support of our membership appeals,
the Town Grant, annual Holiday Party, seasonal book
sales and our summer BBQ. These provide funds for the
library annual budget and help keep our doors open.
We are so appreciative of our wonderful Board of
Trustees, staff and many volunteers that have made this
difficult transition appear seamless. Special thanks to
our fantastic building committee and our construction
manager for keeping the project on time and budget
and all the tradespeople who built this new facility.
There is great anticipation and excitement leading
to the opening of our beautiful facility. On behalf of
the Library Board President Karen Cushnie, Board
of Trustees and staff, I’d like to thank all the people
who supported us over the years and look forward to
welcoming everyone to the new Sherman Library.
Respectfully submitted,
Millie Loeb
Director of the Sherman Library
After fifteen years of planning and hard work of many supporters, the Sherman Library Building
Project broke ground October, 2012. Left to right; Former Board President Sharon Danosky, Former
Board President Joseph Keneally, Enfield Builders President John Petronella, Former Board President
Clay Cope, Board President Karen Cushnie, Library Director Millie Loeb, Building Committee
Chairman Mason Lord
Highlights of 2012– 13
• The Sherman Library celebrated
111 years of service to the
community
• 17,260 items were loaned
• 602 books and audio books were
added to the library collection
• 466 downloadable eBooks
& audio books were added
to Overdrive at www.
shermanlibrary.org
• 167 classic, popular, foreign and
documentary films substantially
augmented the DVD collection
• The Sherman Library’s catalog
and circulation system through
our Bibliomation membership
lets users search for items,
renew material and place holds
anywhere, anytime
• Patrons used www.
shermanlibrary.org to access
the library catalog, databases,
manage their account, download
eBooks and audio books and
learn of library events
• Bibliomation opened a Kid’s
Digital Catalog
• 1488 children and adults
attended 132 library programs
• Generous grants from
individuals, foundations and
local organizations supported
programs and special book
purchases
• Our popular programs
included collaboration with
local organizations, including
Sherman Chamber Ensemble,
Sherman Parks and Rec and the
Sherman School
• Special book events were
presented by accomplished
Sherman authors
• The Sherman Library was one of
75 locations nationwide chosen
to host the free PBS Community
Cinema monthly documentary
film series
Highlights of 2012–13
• Wireless Internet access remained free
for all library users
• Sherman Library moved to temporary
location 1 Route 37 East
• Members, patrons and the town were
informed of library news through our
enewsletter and website, social media
and local publications
• Additional funds were raised for the
Capital Campaign
• Invitations to bid on the library project
were sent out by our construction
manager Enfield Builders and bids were
opened publicly August 28
• Guaranteed Maximum Price was
presented within budget and accepted
• Official groundbreaking began October
15 and construction was ongoing
through the fiscal year
• Membership donations, gifts and grants,
fundraising events, in-kind donations
and a grant from the Town of Sherman
supported the library operating budget
• The Sherman Library Board launched
the first Family BBQ and Cupcake Wars
• The Book and Barn Sales and the festive
Twelfth Annual Holiday Party provided
important support for the library
materials budget
Statistical Review 2012–13
Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17260
Adult Book Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7030
Children’s Book Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5187
Audiovisual Circulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5043
Sherman Circulation Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.9
Connecticut Circulation Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.1
Population Served . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3581
Library Visits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,500
Patrons Registered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1936
Connecticard Borrowing By Sherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11515
Connecticard Loans to Non Residents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1365
Interlibrary Loan from other libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1386
Interlibrary Loan to other libraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 648
Library Holdings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26129
Library Holdings Adult Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13461
Library Holdings Children’s Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10421
Library Holdings Films . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2247
Downloadable eBooks & Audio Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3607
Adult Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Adult Programs Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Children’s Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Children’s Programs Attendance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1309
Volunteer Hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500
Days Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Tax Dollar Support Per Capita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33.5
The Sherman Library Mission Statement
The Sherman Library is a community resource, freely available to all.
The library responds to the public’s need for information, education
and recreation. With books at its core, the library provides a wide
range of materials, both print and non-print. It is the community’s
center for lifelong learning. By incorporating new developments in
technology the library ensures that its resources are accurate, timely
and responsive to those it serves.
• 130 indispensable adults and students
volunteered hundreds of hours in
support of the library
• A talented and friendly staff provided
outstanding service
• A dedicated Library Board of Trustees
remained committed to excellence
Programs at a Glance
Adult
Children and Families
• Annual Meeting
• Author Presentations
• Book Discussions- Friday Evenings
• Ongoing Free Books Table
• Garden in a Pot
• Ghost Seekers
• Make it Take it Program
• Nutmeg Award Reading Program
• Nutmeg Night at Sherman School Library Media Center
• Sherman Community Halloween Event
• Star Lab
• Trick or Treat at the Library
• Valentine’s Day Fun
• Volunteer Helpers
• School Year Story Time and Craft Programs
• 2’s, 3’s, 4’s, 5’s and K - 4th Grades
• Toddle Time for Two -Year Olds
• Pre-School Program
• Fun Fridays for Kindergarteners
• Terrific Tuesdays at the Library for 1st and 2nd Grades
• Stinky Cheese Club for 3rd and 4th Grades
Book Discussions
• 1491 by Charles C. Mann led by Eva and Henry
VonAncken
• Bleak House by Charles Dickens led by Joe Keneally
• Blood, Bones and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a
Reluctant Chef by Gabrielle Hamilton led by Stephanie
Spinner
• Canada by Richard Ford led by Lorna Barrett
• Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann led by Joe
Keneally
• Old Filth by Jane Gardam led by Diana Bristol
• The Swan Thieves by Elizabeth Kostova led by Pat Corrigan
• Train Dreams by Denis Johnson led by Eva VonAncken
• Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand led by John Barrett
• Women’s Work in WWII by John Cilio-Special Author Event
Community Cinema
• Half the Sky led by Kelly Mullins
• As Goes Janesville
• Solar Mamas
Summer Weekly Programs-Pre-School
to Middle School
• Dream Big…Read - Summer Reading Theme
• Toddler Summertime Tuesdays
• Pre-School Wednesdays
• Camper Time Parks & Rec library program
• Dream Big for K to 3rd Grades
• Junior Library Assistants 4th- 6th Grades
• Library Assistants for 7th Grade and Older
• Summer Reading Club
• Summer End Pizza Party
Fundraising Events
• Barn Sales-September
• Book Sales-August and October
• Family BBQ
• Membership Appeals
• Twelfth Annual Holiday Party
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2012–13
PRESIDENT, Karen Cushnie VICE PRESIDENT, Joan Laucius TREASURER, Ellen Liebman SECRETARY, Susan Seeger
BOARD MEMBERS, Paula Cassidy, Lori Finck, Christine Lent, Richard Lenihan, Peter Roche, Carol Sharp, Walt Sizemore
LIBRARY STAFF 2012–13
DIRECTOR, Millie Loeb COORDINATOR OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Christine Ranno LIBRARY ASSISTANTS, Karen Borneman, Florrie French ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, Hillary Cox
PAGES, Amy Battaglia, Shea Coughlin, Katie Pollack, Rachael Ranno, William Stetson, Nina Zweig, Sophia Zweig
Staff & Volunteers
July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013
The Sherman Library Association thanks all its volunteers for their outstanding support of the library. Over 130 adult and student
volunteers contributed hundreds of hours of their time and energy this past year. Whether participating as a member of our Board
of Trustees, manning the circulation desk or helping with fundraising events, volunteers are an integral part of our library each and
every day. These dedicated volunteers also work behind the scenes on a myriad of tasks. They maintain our building, organize the
book and barn sales, design print material, manage our holiday party, facilitate book discussions and present adult and children’s
programs. They stuff envelopes, change light bulbs, clean windows and move heavy boxes. Volunteers are instrumental talents behind
our building project and also important help during the library move. Sherman Library volunteers are committed and enthusiastic.
They give our library its character and personality. This devoted group, ranging from age nine to ninety, helps keep our library
running smoothly year after year.
Board of Trustees
President
Karen Cushnie
Vice President
Joan Laucius
Treasurer
Ellen Liebman
Secretary
Susan Seeger
Board Members
Paula Cassidy
Lori Finck
Richard Lenihan
Christine Lent
Peter Roche
Carol Sharp
Walt Sizemore
Library Senior Staff
Executive Director
Millie Loeb
Children’s Services
Christine Ranno
Library Assistants
Karen Borneman
Florrie French
Administrative
Assistant
Hillary Cox
Building Project
Committee
Chair
Mason Lord
Selectman
Chris Jellen
Board President
Karen Cushnie
Treasurer
Christine Lent
Library Director
Millie Loeb
Architect
Bruce Tuthill
Construction Managers
Kirk Nassetta
Billy Petronella
Volunteers on Board
Directed Committees
Book Sale Coordinators
Helen Garrison
Harriet Blacker
Building Committee
Chair
Mason Lord
Holiday Party
Committee
Jennifer Jackson
Dorinda Lenihan
Hannah McKinnon
Jennifer Ruffler
Volunteers for Library
Operations–Staff
Directed
Book Discussion
Committee
Lorna Barrett
Diana Bristol
Pat Corrigan
Jackie Crawford
Mary Rindfleisch
Stephanie Spinner
Circulation Desk
Diana Bristol
Jackie Crawford
Jeanne McRoberts
Elisa Skinner
Graphic Design
Marie Mulvaney Loria
Volunteers
Karen Alward
Lorna Barrett
Barbara Binzen
Buzz Binzen
Harriet Blacker
Karen Borneman
Brian Briggs
Diana Bristol
Joel Bruzinski
Ellen Burnett
Lisa Buzaid
Ruth Byrnes
Paula Cassidy
John Cilio
Brian Clancy
Kathleen Clancy
Renee Collins
Catherine Cooke
Clay Cope
Pat Corrigan
Jackie Crawford
Connor Cushnie
Doug Cushnie
Karen Cushnie
Erica Ehrenberg
Miriam Ehrenberg
Lori Finck
Dayle Elsesser
Florrie French
Bill Garrison
Helen Garrison
Jane Greer
Manny Greer
Marie Hayes
Jennifer Jackson
Joe Kelley
Joseph Keneally
Dale Krier
Jim Laucius
Joan Laucius
Dorinda Lenihan
Jane Marie Lenihan
Richard Lenihan
Christine Lent
Ellen Liebman
Jerry Liebman
George Linkletter
Mason Lord
Hannah McKinnon
Jeanne McRoberts
Marie Mulvaney Loria
Cindy O’Connor
John O’Connor
Maureen O’Farrell
Cynthia Osborne
Jonathan Press
Chris Ranno
Bill Records
Brenda Records
Barbara Richardson
Mary Rindfleisch
Peter Roche
Steven Roffwarg
Jennifer Ruffler
Susan Seeger
Bob Sharp
Carol Sharp
Walt Sizemore
Ellie Skinner
Stephanie Spinner
Michael Stetson
Chris Suttmeier
Paul Szymansky
John Tarby
Alvin Tuck
Eva VonAncken
Elizabeth Waller
Stephanie Warren
Brian Williamson
Linda Yannone
Student Volunteers
Azuma Andos
Hannah Barbiero
Joey Berge
Jonathan Berge
Michael Carroll
Jordan Cowan
Alex Darinzo
Madeline de la Parra
Jenny DePalma
Jack Fitzpatrick
Autumn German
Emma Greene
Claire Head
Nicholas Hernandez
Mitchell Kellett
Hunter Kelley
Gair Laucius
Jack Laucius
Morgan Laucius
Casey Lenihan
Jack Lenihan
Shannon Miller
Nadia Ostrosky
Cassidy Ranno
Rachael Ranno
Dominque Riccardi
Vanessa Riccardi
Maribeth Seeger
Tori Seiden
Dylan Shiland
Madi Smith
Max Steiger
Madelyn Thorp
Sophia Zweig
Organizations
Candlewood Lake
Citizen News
Naromi Land Trust
Sherman Boy Scouts
Sherman Chamber
Ensemble
Sherman Historical
Society
Sherman Merchants
Association
Sherman Sentinel
Sherman Volunteer Fire
Department
**Many volunteers participate in more
than one library activity.
Support of the Sherman
Library comes in many
forms. We thank everyone
who donated funds and
materials and volunteered
time to enrich our services.
Please accept our apologies
for any omissions or errors
in this report.
Membership Contributions,
Grants, Gifts and Supporters
July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013
The Sherman Library Association is most grateful for the generosity of our many supporters. Although we function as a public library for
the Town of Sherman we are a not-for-profit library. This means that our annual appropriation from the town provides a portion of our
operating budget. The remaining funds come from other sources, principally from our annual membership campaign, fundraising events,
grants and other donations.
Mark Twain Society $1000 and up
Ada Howe Kent Foundation
AT&T
Dorothy Cherry
Robert Dineen
Jill Finch
Egon Gerard
Miriam Goldstein
Kettering Family Foundation
Dorinda and Richard Lenihan
Phyllis and William McGoldrick
Pennyghael Foundation
Harriet Beecher Stowe Patrons
$500-999
Richard and Bette Saltzman
Paul and Susan Seeger
Robert and Virginia Walther
Robert Frost Guild $250-499
Alan Braverman and Mona Roth
Hilma Carter
Stanley Darrow
Sam and Louise Edelman
Loretta Finck
Robert and Virginia Gamper
Greer Gallery LLC
Alice and J. Donald Hill
Barbara and Ted Hollander
Joseph Keneally and Mary Rindfleisch
Stanley and Deborah Lefkowitz
Christopher and Janice Parker
Courtney Rockett
Drew Rocky and Jennifer Freed
Alice Schneckenburger
Robert and Carol Sharp
Martin and Roberta Valins
Louisa May Alcott Circle $100-249
Andrew Alexander and Laura Jagodzinski
Robert and Patty Annunziata
Charles and Melanie Ballard
Baxter Group
Henry Berinstein
Mac and Elaine Berk
Richard and Danielle Bertocci
Henry Spector and Harriet Blacker
Chris and Judy Brown
Jean Browne
Joel Bruzinski and Ashleigh Blake
John and Marcia Campetti
Paul and Karen Cardillo
Sharon Carini
John and Lisa Cilio
Peter and Renee Collins
Edward and Christina Crowe
Doug and Karen Cushnie
Sharon Danosky
John P. Davidson
Mr. and Mrs. Barrett Emmert
Donald and Frances Evans
Allen and Barbara Flood
Alfred and Frances Frattini
Herbert and Fern Galant
William and Helen Garrison
John and Nana Greller
Jason Zweig and Elizabeth Grossi
Kenric and Kathrine Gubner
Michael and Olwen Gurry
Alan and Linda Haberman
Bernard and Ruth Hoberman
Eric and Caroline Holub
Roberta Hrdy
IBM International Foundation
Roger and Barbara Ireland
Ray and Polly Kelley
Sam and Judith Lamhut
James and Joan Laucius
Jerry and Ellen Liebman
Richard and Alice Mandel
Bonni Manning
Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Mao
Alex and Paula Marian
Mathis Pfohl Foundation
Jeanne McRoberts
Michael and Judith Monsarrat
George Murray
Joyce Novotny
John and Andrea O’Connor
Walter Sizemore and Maureen O’Farrell
Cynthia Osborne
Bill Petkanas and Mary Alexander
David and Lucinda Pollack
Praxair, Inc.
Richard Quintal and Catherine Wriston Quintal
Mario and Diane Rendon
Tamsin Saphir
Martin and Myra Serrins
Peter and Elisa Skinner
Stephanie Spinner
Joseph and Eileen Stapleton
Hope Stein
Timothy and Shannon Beatty
Stephanie Warren
Irving and Susan Wasserman
Mary Ann and Kurt Zoeller
Laura Ingalls Wilder Club $50-99
Dany Adams
Don and Edwina Amorosa
Hugh Boylan and Kathleen Sherry
Mary Boylan
Mel and Diana Bristol
Janet Campbell
Candle Woodworks
Stan Greenbaum and Paula Cassidy
James and Linda Christie
Pat Corrigan
Arthur Crane and Margaret Kossuth
Michael and Jackie Crawford
John and Marilyn Dwyer
John Ehrenreich and Sharon McQuaide
Paul and Margaret Everett
Suzanne Fedigan
Margaret Fiddler
Donald and Lois Fiftal
Ann Bailen Fisher
John and Olympia Fitzgerald
Ellen Cohen and Steven Fraade
Doris Ganong
Miriam Goldstein
Barbara Griff
Hildegard and Reinhold Grob
Geoff Gwyther
Eleanore Jettmar
Mr. and Mrs. William R. Jones
Nicholas and Robyn Kajon
Frank and Carol Keller
Albert and Lauren Kenney
John and Anne Klueg
Michael and Joy Klvana
John and Marie Kossman
Paul and Carol Kuhn
Mark Lamos
Christine Lent
Earle and Patricia Lipscomb
Susan Locke
Marcella Lourd
Nancy Mandeville
Michael and Karen Matthews
Richard and Luce Neilson
Robert and Cynthia O’Connor
John and Masumi O’Donnell
Robert and Helen Anne Ostrosky
Vadim Khazatsky and Monica Panzani
Pepsico Foundation
Ron Thomas and Russell Phillips
Robert and Amy Poster
Eugene and Vivian Rosen
David and Patricia Sawyer
Emil and Jane Schipul
Laura Ingalls Wilder Club
(continued)
Elizabeth Scholze
Lawrence and Bernadette Schopfer
Charles and Barbara Schroeder
Dale and Nancy Schumann
Carl Schwartz
Curt and Cynthia Steel
Russell and Annie Swanson
Louis Thalheimer and Juliet Eurich
David and Gloria Thorne
Kristine Tino
Michael and Lori Turk
Neil and Robin Volkmar
Henry and Eva VonAncken
Myrna Wachs
Vance and Toni Weaver
Michael Weiss and Melinda Mingus
Virginia Zellner
Tom and Bonnie Zinn
Robin Lee Zitter
Dana Zohar
Donors $10-49
Robert and Amy Bocompani
Doreen Branch
Carl Josephson and Terrill Bush
Brad and Anna Carlson
Montford and Doris Clark
Peter and Carolyn Cohen
Ethel Paley
Thomas and Christine Quinn
Richard Reiman
Nelda Scheremeta
Joseph and Joan Taylor
Douglas and Barbara Williamson
Evangeline Zarras
EVENT DONORS
AND SPONSORS
Businesses
1st and 10 Sports Bar and Grill
Adrienne Restaurant
American Pie Company, Inc.
Amore Ristorante and Pizza
Bank Street Theater
Beatty Construction Company
Big Y
Bridge Wine & Spirits
Bulls Bridge Detail Shop
Butternut Ski Area
Candlewood Grille
Candlewood East Marina
Candlewood Lake Authority
Candle Woodworks/Joseph Keneally
Catamount Adventure Park-Rich Edwards
Catamount Ski Area
Citizen News-Ellen Burnett
Clancy Woodworking
Classic Liquors
Club at River Oaks-Mal McCluskey
Club at River Oaks-Ralph Salito
Cookhouse Restaurant
Cupboard Magazine
Daffodil-Ann Naste
David Gavin Salon
Distill USA, Inc.
Fairwoods Wine and Liquors
Fitness Matters-Hope Stein
Green Granary-Sandra Stetson
Greenbomb Studios-Mark Greenbaum
Greentree Arborist-Daniel Greenbaum
Hair by Susi
HomeGoods Store
Hopkins Inn
Hopkins Winery
Joe’s Salon & Spa
JP Gifford Market & Catering
Kent Wine & Spirits
Lucia Ristorante
Lyme Inn- Karen and Doug Cushnie
Mayflower Inn
Dr. Michael and Judith Monsarrat
Mohawk Ski Area
New Fairfield Animal Hospital
The Old Store
Phys Ed Health Club
Quaker Hill Country Club
River Bistro
Sherman Hardware-Peter Sylvester
Sherman Playhouse-John Taylor
Sherman Sentinel-Jeannie Robbins
Sherman Wine & Liquors
Salon 37
Sherman IGA
Sherman School
Soaring Adventures Hot Air Balloons-Doug
Southworth
Sport & Wellness of Danbury
Spring Lake Garden Design-Catherine Cooke
and Ian Gribble
Starbucks in New Fairfield
Stop and Shop New Milford
Sugar Hoot Bake Shop
Terston Home Accents & Apparel
Thunder Ridge Ski Area
Tivoli Restaurant
White Silo Farm-Ralph Gorman
Wine Capp, Inc.-Steven Roffwarg
Woodbury Ski Area
WFUV-Cindy O’Connor
Individuals
Ben and Lisa Bilbrough
Mary Boylan
Allyssa Cassidy
Larry Cassidy
Paula Cassidy and Stan Greenbaum
Shannon and Tim Beatty
Renee and Peter Collins
Barb Comer
Lois and Donald Fiftal
Lori Finck
Helen and William Garrison
Donna Gleason
Miriam Goldstein
Kristin Hart
Carly Hilliard
Michelle and Dave Hodges
Ray and Polly Kelley
Paul Kuhn
Diane and Todd Labraico
Judith and Sam Lamhut
Millie Loeb and Steven Roffwarg
Marie Mulvaney Loria
Hannah McKinnon
Helen Ann and Bob Ostrosky
Robert and Amy Poster
Brenda and Bill Records
Susan and Paul Seeger
Carol and Bob Sharp
Jennifer Gleason Sichel
Anda Styler
Ann and Russell Swanson
Jeffrey Toobin and Amy McIntosh
Dana and Erez Zohar
Support of the Sherman Library comes in many forms. We thank everyone who donated funds, materials and items for our fundraising events
or who volunteered time to enrich our services. Please accept our apologies for any omissions or errors in this report.