January/February 2017
HAVERSTRAW KING’S DAUGHTERS
PUBLIC LIBRARY Excellence in Service Since 1895
Thank you for your
continued generosity. You
graciously donated many
items for the People to
People Giving Tree, Hi
Tor Animal Shelter, and
the Catholic Charities
Community Services Food
Pantry.
Got a New Tech Toy
Over the Holidays?
Come in and
let’s see if we
can figure out
together what
it can do.
Bring your new
widgets, and manuals if you
have them, and we’ll crowd-
source suggestions for you.
Library staff and your
neighbors will join together
to take a look at both Apple
and Android devices,
sharing tips and putting our
heads together to find
answers to your questions.
Join us the first Wednesdays
in January and February,
7pm - 8:15pm in the mid-
level group workroom.
Sustainability
There’s a movement starting in New York State’s libraries toward building a more
sustainable future for our communities. It started with resolutions passed by the
New York Library Association and the American Library Association, in which we
see ourselves taking a pivotal role in community conversations, so that
communities thrive, bounce back from disruption and are infused with new and
better life for everyone. I’m participating in this venture and will most assuredly
be reporting back to you. To keep up with what’s going on in the State on this,
check out the New York Library Association’s Sustainability Initiative page
www.nyla.org/sustainability.
Service Recognition
We are so very lucky to have a dedicated team of people who are committed to the
Library and to you, our community. I’d like to take this opportunity to recognize those
team members whose anniversaries occur during January and February: Stephanie
Alicea, 9 years; Evan Annunziata, 5 years; Yahira Berrios Dela Cruz, 1 year; Elizabeth
Bute, 9 years; Eileen Calcaterra, 15 years; Liju Devasia, 4 years; Patrice Gottfried, 18
years; Tim Heinsman, 12 years; Naomi Goldberg Honor, 13 years; Ken Kral, 2 years;
Helen Rojas, 23 years; Arlene Sandner, 2 years; Raquel Ventura, 10 years; and myself,
5 years. That is 128 years of service to this institution and to the community. If you
see any of these folks around, please join me in congratulating them! This recognition
of team members is a regular feature in our newsletter.
A Fond Farewell
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the retirement of
Assistant Library Director Donna Sopalsky. Donna has been a
core member of the library family since 1982. Her dedication
and service to the library and the community are a model for
us all. Please join me in congratulating Donna, and wishing
her a long and healthy retirement. We’ll miss you, Donna!
See you in the stacks!
Claudia Depkin, Library Director
A Note From the Director
Holiday Closings New Year’s Day - January 1
President’s Day -
February 20
Play On!!
Tuesdays, 9:30 am to noon
Open canasta, mahjong, chess, and coloring! Bring
your games and join in.
Lunch & a Movie
Tuesdays, January 3 & 17, 1 pm
Watch a new-release movie (or
maybe a favorite from the past) on our big screen.
Bring lunch - beverage and popcorn provided!
Tai Chi
Wednesdays, January 4, 11 & 25, & February 1, 7 pm
John Hood returns to teach Tai Chi. Wear comfortable
clothing and bring a water bottle.
Board in the Library
Thursdays, January 5 & February 2, 6 pm
Come to the Library and play one of our many board
games in the community room. Play old favorites or
check out our collection of new games. This program is
open to anyone age 16+, and will be held monthly. For
more information call Cathy @ 786-3800 ext. 22.
Manaklin Brothers
Sunday, January 8, 2 pm
Join us as we welcome the Manaklin Brothers for the
first time as part of our Sunday concert series. Playing
a little old country, a bit of new country, some rock ‘n’
roll, and 50’s and 60’s music, they’ll have you dancing
in your seat!
Pamper Yourself
Monday, January 9, 6:30 pm
Ehris Urban and Velya Jancz-Urban return to show you
how to pamper yourself. Enjoy their Green Goddess
Purifying Clay Mask as you make your own Lemongrass
Body Scrub to take home. Class size limited. IN-
PERSON REGISTRATION, $3 non-refundable materials
fee due at registration.
Eat Smart New York
Eat Smart New York sponsors
classes to help us shop, cook,
and eat healthier. Sonia
McGowen presents the
workshops in conjunction
with Cornell Cooperative Extension. Healthy snacks
will be available for sampling.
In the Main Library at 1 pm
Thursday, January 12: Making Healthy Eating and
Physical Activity a Part of Your Total Lifestyle
Thursday, January 19: Tips for Losing Weight/Re-think
Your Drink
Thursday, January 26: Quick Healthy Meals and Snacks
En Español in the Village Branch at 1 pm
Tuesday, January 17: Tips for Losing Weight/Re-think
Your Drink
Citizenship Legal Consultation Day
Wednesday, January 11, 10 am - 3 pm
Presented in conjunction with the Office
for New Americans in Haverstraw, you
will have the opportunity to meet with an attorney
from the Empire Justice Center to review the
citizenship application process. REGISTRATION
REQUIRED. Contact Jane @ 845-558-4488 or Andrea
@ 845-826-5022 to schedule an appointment for an
attorney consultation. All services are free of charge.
Seasonal Herbs
Saturday, January 14, 2 pm
This is a workshop on herb use for
support of immune health during
seasonal change. Learn about key
herbs, their uses, properties, how to
prepare them, and how you can
expand upon your gardening and holistic health
interests.
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Library cards must be presented for all programs requiring in-person registration.
Preference given to HKDPL cardholders for all adult programs.
Adult Services
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Unless otherwise noted, all Library programs are paid for by taxpayer dollars
Adult Paint Night -
Van Gogh Landscape
Wednesday, January 18, 6 pm
Join artist Bradon Dorney as he
instructs you how to paint Van
Gogh’s Starry Night with oil pastels and water colors.
While you are painting, learn about the life and art of
Van Gogh. Class size limited. IN-PERSON
REGISTRATION, $3 non-refundable materials fee due
at registration.
Mediumship with Shira
Mondays, February 6 & 13, 6:30 pm
Meet Shira, the gifted psychic/medium, and get closure
with those who have passed in your life. IN-PERSON
REGISTRATION begins January 2 for HKDPL cardholders
(you must have your library card with you) and begins
January 16 for all others. One reading per family.
Valentine’s Day Craft for Adults
Thursday, February 9, 6:30 pm
Make a beautiful wreath with Susan Alicea. Class size
limited. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION, $3 non-refundable
materials fee due at registration.
Tuskegee Airmen Perspective
Wednesday, February 15, 7 pm
Glen Fraser, President of the Major General Irene
Trowel Harris chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.,
discusses how he uses their legacy to motivate youth in
building careers and life skills. A 20-minute Tuskegee
Airmen historical video will be shown.
Trash to Garden Treasure
Thursday, February 16, 6:30 pm
Presented by Cornell Cooperative
Extension. Learn how to use
recyclable materials, such as plastic
water bottles, tires and cans, as
creative and playful containers for
indoor and outdoor plantings. Composting and yard
waste will also be discussed.
African Clay Mask Workshop
Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 pm
Learn about the origins of mask-
making while making and
decorating your own clay masks.
Use Adinkra symbols, sea shells,
pebbles, beads, and/or sand to decorate. Participants
receive a box in which to take home their mask. Class
size limited. IN-PERSON REGISTRATION, $3 non-
refundable materials fee due at registration.
Meet the Musicians - Scott Joplin
Sunday, February 26, 2 pm
Pianist Dennis Kobray, wearing a
period costume, portrays a friend and
fan of Scott Joplin’s in this one hour
long dramatic presentation on his life,
times, and music.
Empire Safety Council Defensive Driving
Monday, February 27 & Wednesday, March 1,
5:45 pm - 8:45 pm
Both sessions must be attended to receive credit. IN-
PERSON REGISTRATION, $23 fee, payable by check to
Ian Prastien, due at registration.
We Have So Much Available To You!!
Have you tried hoopla? Or seen the new OverDrive
interface? Are you thinking about learning another
language? Take a look at Rosetta Stone! These
services are in addition to the databases we make
available to you, including Ancestry and
HeritageQuest, LearningExpress Library and
many more. We have electronic products that will
help you make purchasing decisions (take a look at
“Consumer Reports” articles in General OneFile) and
assist your children or grandchildren with
their schoolwork (have you seen A-Z the USA
or CountryWatch?) Come in to the Library, and we
will be happy to show you any of these and many
others!
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Adult Services
Unless otherwise noted, all Library programs are paid for by taxpayer dollars
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Lincoln Center Local is partnering with local libraries to
bring free screenings of Lincoln Center’s world-class
performances to your neighborhood.
New York Philharmonic : Showboat
Sunday, January 22, 2 pm
Under the direction of Ted Spering, Vanessa Williams,
Julian Ovenden, Norm Lewis, Jane Alexander, Fred
Willard, and Lauren Worsham star in this musical saga
about the lives, loves, and heartbreaks of show folk on
the Mississippi River. (2 hrs., 21 mins.) Performed at
Lincoln Center on October 12, 2015.
Heritage Blues Orchestra
Thursday, February 23, 7 pm
Members of the Heritage Blues Orchestra, guitarist and
harmonica player Bill Sims, Jr., vocalist and
percussionist Chaney Sims, and guitarist and vocalist
Junior Mack, aka the Intimate Heritage Blues Trio,
perform a program ranging from upbeat and
celebratory to somber and reflective. (48 mins.)
Friday Matinee Film Series
A Touch of Green
Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day with
an Irish film series on our big screen.
Movies begin at 1 pm.
February 3: “Into the West” 97 mins.
February 10: “The Secret of Roan Inish” 102 mins.
February 17: “Circle of Friends” 102 mins.
February 24: “Evelyn” 95 mins.
March 3: “Darby O’Gill and the Little People” 91 mins.
March 10: “Da” 102 mins.
March 17: “The Quiet Man” 129 mins.
March 24: “Hear My Song” 113 mins.
March 31: “Waking Ned Devine” 91 mins.
REGISTRATION opens 1 week prior to class for HKDPL
cardholders, 3 days prior for all others. Classes are 11
am - 12:30 pm. *Mouse skills required.
January 4 - Computer Basics
January 16 - Using the Mouse
January 18 - *Internet Basics
January 23 - *Introduction to Word
January 25 - Snowdate
February 1 - Computer Basics
February 8 - Using the Mouse
February 13 - *Internet Basics
February 15 - *Introduction to Word
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Unless otherwise noted, all Library programs are paid for by taxpayer dollars
January Fiction On Second Thought -- Kristan Higgins
The Prisoner -- Alex Berenson
Rather Be the Devil -- Ian Rankin
Right Behind You -- Lisa Gardner
Unpunished -- Lisa Black
Non-fiction Reach: A New Strategy to Help You Step Outside
Your Comfort Zone, RIse to the Challenge, and Build Confidence -- Andy Molinsky
February Fiction Death of a Ghost -- M.C. Beaton
Gunmetal Gray -- Mark Greaney
Humans, Bow Down -- James Patterson
A Million Little Things -- Susan Mallery
A Piece of the World -- Christina Baker Kline
Non-fiction The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous
Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data -- Kevin Mitnick
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DVDs Bridget Jones's Baby
Deepwater Horizon
Denial
The Dressmaker
The Girl on the Train
Jason Bourne
The Light Between Oceans
The Magnificent Seven
Queen of Katwe
Snowden
When the Bough Breaks
Books on CD Law and Disorder - Heather Graham
The Midnight Bell - Jack Higgins
The Mistress - Danielle Steel
My Not So Perfect Life - Sophie Kinsella
NYPD Red 5 - James Patterson
The Old Man - Thomas Perry
The Prisoner - Alex Berenson
Rather Be the Devil - Ian Rankin
Ring of Fire - Brad Taylor
Adult Services
Blue & Lonesome - The Rolling Stones
DNCE - DNCE
Hardwired...to Self Destruct - Metallica
Here - Alicia Keys
A Seat at the Table - Solange
Y al Final Quede Sin Ti - Proyecto X
Knitting News
The Library knitting group, the Cast-
On Crew, and the Teen Volunteers
Group donated many handmade hats,
scarves, and mittens to North
Rockland High School during their
winter collection. Items will be given to the North
Rockland Clothes Closet for distribution. Thank you
to all who participated!
Schools Are Closed -
Is the Library Open?
If North Rockland Schools
are closed, the Library
opens at 1 pm. If the weather is still bad at
11:30 am, the Library will not open. Closings are
announced on our recorded phone message, on
WHUD 100.7 FM, on WRCR.com, and on
cancellations.com.
In the Gallery
JANUARY - Photographs by Barbara Fitzgerald
“Sailing on Haverstraw Bay”
An Opening Art Reception will be held on
January 7 from 2 pm to 4 pm in the Library’s
Community Room
FEBRUARY - Paintings by Robert Hoover
Interested in displaying your artwork in our Gallery?
Please call 786-3800 ext. 14 for information.
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TEEN ZONE
Paying For College
Valuable information on
financial aid, grants, scholarships,
and loans. For Parents & Teens.
Thursday, January 19
7:00 - 8:45pm
__________________________________________
Practice SAT/ACT?
Would you like to take a Practice SAT or ACT?
Please let us know which day is best for you.
Days: Sat. or Sun. Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Please email the Teen Services Librarian at
[email protected] if you are interested.
The Results are In!
Teens Voted for
the Top Ten Books of
2016
Alive by Chandler Baker
(Supernatural)
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
(Real Life)
The Game of Love and Death
by Martha Brockenbrough (Fantasy)
Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (Fantasy)
Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
(Real Life)
Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone
(Real Life)
The Novice: Summoner: Book One
by Taran Matharu (Fantasy)
Illuminae by Amie Kaufman (Sci Fi)
When by Victoria Laurie (Mystery)
Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls
by Lynn Weingarten (Suspense)
Go on a Blind Date with a Book!
During the month of February
we’d like to set you up with a
blind date - a book.
We’ll select the books, wrap them
up and you won’t know the ’identity’
of your blind date till you check it out.
Sure, you might be disappointed. But then
again… you may end up having a great read!
Congratulations to the
winners of our
Pumpkin Decorating
Contest!
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Children’s Services Programs — Main Library
***A Library Card is required for all programs with registration.***
Storytimes February 6 through May 17
Registration begins 2/1 for HKDPL members and 2/6 for everyone else.
Stories & Craft For ages 3 - 5.
Stories, crafts, and more! Mondays at 2:00pm & Wednesdays at 10:30am.
Tales & Tunes For walkers up to 35 months and their adults. Stories,
fingerplays, songs, & bubbles! Tuesdays at 11:30am and Mondays at 11:30am & 7:00pm.
Parent/Caregiver participation required.
Saturday Tales & Tunes For walkers up to 35 months and their adults.
Stories, fingerplays, songs, & bubbles! Saturdays, 1/14 and 2/18 at 11:00am
Parent/Caregiver participation required. Registration begins 1 week
before each program for everyone.
Pajama Storytime for ages 3 - 5
Enjoy a storytime with everyone in pajamas! Stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Tuesdays, January 17 & February 21 at 7:00pm Registration begins 1 week
before each program for everyone.
Wee Craft Together For ages 2 - 4 with a caregiver. Make a fun craft together!
Mondays, 1/23 & 2/13, 10:00 - 10:30am and Tuesdays, 1/24 & 2/14, 6:00 - 6:30pm. Registration begins one week before program for HKDPL members & the day before for everyone else.
Share & Care Club
Mondays, January 9 & February 6, 10:00 - 11:00am
An opportunity for parents and caregivers of infants and toddlers to discuss various parenting joys and woes. Share your secrets and learn tips from other families.
While parents enjoy the discussion there will be a program provided for their toddlers in the next room.
Registration begins 1 week before each program.
Silly Shake-Out!
Saturdays, Jan. 28 & Feb. 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm, for ages 3-5.
Beat the winter blues! Dance your sillies out!
Unlimited registration begins 1 week before program for everyone.
Playtime Storytime
Fridays at 10:30am in January & February. All ages welcome. No registration.
Join us for fun on Fridays! Stories & Songs, Sensory Storytime with cool activities, Fun with Non-Fiction, and more!
Music Appreciation with Mr. Burr
Thursdays, January 5, 12, 19, & 26. Registration now open.
9:30 - 10:00am for ages 0 - 18 months Mr. Burr will sing songs and play his guitar or keyboard as the children crawl about, watching, listening,
and discovering. Mr. Burr brings many props designed to stimulate the children and inspire them to reach out and learn. This class is designed to develop children's motor and socialization skills as they enjoy the magic of music.
10:00 - 10:30am OR 10:30 - 11:00am for ages 18 - 36 months Mr. Burr will use music, fun, and laughter to develop children's motor and socialization skills. Children are motivated to join in the fun of jumping, marching and laughing as Mr. Burr sings.
11:00 - 11:30am for ages 3 - 4 years old With the 3s and 4s, Mr. Burr continues to challenge the kids with the wonderful world of music and movement.
Singing songs, laughing, playing with the musical props (toys) are all a part of this ongoing development of their perceptual motor skills through music and movement.
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Children’s Services Programs - Main Library
***A Library Card is required for all programs with registration.***
Featured Programs Please Register at the Children’s Services Desk
Crafts with Miss Cheryl! Wednesdays, Jan. 11 & Feb. 1 4:30 - 5:15pm, for ages 3-8. Make a fun craft! Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. and then Chinese New Year! Registration begins 1 week before program for everyone.
Minecraft Challengers Play Minecraft! No registration required.
For grades 1 - 3, Mondays, Jan. 16 & Feb. 6, 4 - 5pm For grades 3 - 6, Saturdays, Jan. 14 & Feb. 18, 3 - 4pm For grades 1 - 6, Fridays, Jan. 20 & Feb. 24, 4 - 5pm
Maker Mondays Mondays, January 9 & 23, 6:00 - 7:00pm & February 13 & 27, 5:00 - 6:00 pm. For ages 8 - 12. Different programs every week: Straw Rockets, Tower Challengers, Builders Club, 3-D Fun with 3-D pens, littleBits, Crafts, Code Club, Science Squad & more! Check on-line & in-house calendars for more information. No registration required.
Sew-You Club Thursdays, Jan. 26 - Feb. 23, 7 - 8pm, for ages 11 - 13. Learn beginner sewing skills while making fun projects like Teddy Bears, pillows, and more! Registration begins 1/12.
African Clay Mask Making Workshop Wednesday, February 22, 4:30 - 5:45pm, for ages 5-9. This workshop includes storytelling, learning Nigerian greetings, a harvest dance and song. Registration begins 2/8.
Junior Builders Club Wednesdays, Jan. 4, 18, & 25 and Feb. 8 & 15, 4:30 - 5:30pm. For ages 3-7. Build with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, and K’nex! No registration required.
North Rockland Reading Adventures Come listen to North Rockland students read stories to family and friends! No registration required. Check online calendars for dates and times.
Family Movies Enjoy a movie on our big screen! Caregivers must accompany children. No registration required. For ages 4-12. Tuesdays, January 3 & 10 and February 28 at 6:00pm.
PAWS for Reading: R.E.A.D to a Dog! Saturdays, 1/7 & 2/4, 10:30am - 12:00pm, for ages 5 & up. Sign up for a 15 minute session to read one-on-one to a therapy dog!
Science in Action! Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00pm,
for grades 4-7.
Session 1: January 5 - 26
Registration begins 12/29.
Session 2: February 9 & 16
Registration begins 2/1.
Participate in fun chemistry, physics, and technology experiments to
discover more about the world around you!
School Secrets Series: Study Tips to
Ace Your Research Paper!
Tuesdays, January 31 - February 14, 7:00 - 8:00pm, for grades 4 - 6.
Learn new tips for the best research reports. Discover all the resources
the library has to offer, in the building and online.
Each week in this 3-week session
will build upon what is learned the previous week.
Registration for these programs begins January 24 for everyone.
Coloring Club For children and their adults.
Relax While You Color
Unstructured ART for all ages.
Wednesdays, January 4 - February 1. 10:30am - 12:00pm.
No registration, just drop in!
Enchanted Forest and other
“Inky Treasure” coloring pages and
pencils will be provided for adults.
Mr. Amazing’s…
Circus Exploratorium
Sunday, February 5, at 3:00pm, at the Main Library in Garnerville
for all ages—Families Welcome!
CIRCUS EXPLORATORIUM is half vaudeville, half circus skills, and half science:
packaged in an entertaining series of comedy vignettes in this 1/4 ring, pint-sized Circus-with-a-purpose.
Free tickets available at both buildings starting January 23.
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Children’s Services Programs -Village Branch
***A Library Card is required for all programs with registration.***
Craftastic Family Movies @ the Village Branch
Mondays, Jan. 16 & 30 & Feb. 6 at 5:00pm. For ages 4-12.
Join us for a fun family movie with an easy kid-friendly craft! No registration required.
Playstation 4 @ the Village Branch! Tuesdays, Jan. 3, 10, 17 & 24 and Feb. 7, 21 & 28, 4:30 - 5:30pm for ages 6-16. Come in to play games on the PS4!
Friday Fun @ the Village Branch! Fridays in January & February, 4:00 - 5:00pm.
Different programs every week:
Straw Rockets, Tower Challenges, Builders Club, 3-D Fun with 3-D pens, Code Club,
Crafts, & Science Squad! Check out in-house calendars
for more information!
Celebrate Chinese New Year
@ the Village Branch!
Tuesday, 1/31, 4:30 - 5:30pm, for grades 1-6.
Celebrate this amazing culture in the Year of the Red Fire Rooster!
Registration begins 1/17 for HKDPL members.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day @ the Village Branch!
Tuesday, 2/14, 4:30 - 5:30pm, for grades 1-6.
Registration begins 2/1 for HKDPL members.
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Public Library Children’s Department
PAWS for Reading
R.E.A.D to a Dog!
Saturday, February 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm For ages 5 and up.
Sign up for a 15 minute
session to read one-on-one to a therapy dog.
HAVERSTRAW KING’S DAUGHTERS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Richard Freeman, President
Stephen Cobb, Vice President
Gail Kaiser, Financial Officer
Bernadette Koop, Secretary
Kenneth Balban
Sonia Burgos Crannage
Patricia Soto
DIRECTOR
Claudia Depkin
EDITOR
Cheryl Fellner
POSTAL PATRON
LOCAL
LIBRARY HOURS Main Library
Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-5:30pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm
Closed Sundays June 26 - Sept. 4
Village Branch
Monday Noon-8pm
Tuesday-Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday 10am-5:30pm
Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday Closed
BOARD MEETINGS
2nd Tuesday of the month, 7:30 pm
Open to the Public
Our Mission Statement
The Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library’s mission is to
provide the community with educational, cultural, recreational,
and entertainment resources through its collection of materials,
programs, and other resources that it makes available. www.hkdpl.org
Meet Our Library Trustee Patricia Swift Soto
Patricia Swift Soto has been a Trustee of the Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library
since 1979. A native of Haverstraw, Pat is a graduate of St. Peter’s School and Haverstraw
High School. Formerly married to Angelo Soto, she has two grown children (Angelo, Jr.
and Marianne Soto King) and four grandchildren (Alyssa, Tommy, Michael, and Matthew
King).
Pat has advocated, along with previous directors and local legislators, for state construction aid and grants to
meet the community’s changing needs. These include building the extension on the Village Library, thanks to
the efforts of late Assemblyman Robert Connor and community development grants. The extension was
constructed to conform to the standards of the historical designation of this beautiful building, obtained
through the efforts of then-President of the Board Thomas F.X. Casey. When the extension could not meet the
needs of the growing population of our special library district, Pat worked with the Trustees, Director, local
developers, and community library supporters to find an appropriate location (present Garnerville site) and
funding to build a new building and plan for future community needs.
Pat has served two terms representing Rockland County as Trustee of the Ramapo Catskill Library System
(RCLS), is currently on the Executive Board of the Library Association of Rockland County (LARC), and is
employed as a personnel administrator at the Rockland Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg. She commends the
devotion and support of past and present Trustees and the community. “Thanks to their ongoing efforts,
Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library continues to move forward to serve the needs of our very diverse
and tech-savvy population.”