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Gunn Memorial Library, Inc.
A N N U A L R E P O R T
FISCAL YEAR
July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
2018-2019
Rod Pleasants, President
Wilson Henley, Vice President
Salvatore Sorce, Treasurer
Christina Klemm, Secretary
Jean Chapin, Executive Director
LIBRARY
Martie Smolka - Circulation Supervisor
Linda Morse - Children’s Services
Jessica Zaccagnini - Tech/Ref/Y A
Abigail Dugan - Assistant
Margaret Ferguson - Adult Programs
Sam Morrissey - Stairwell Gallery
Vanessa Hammond - Development & Bookkeeping
Mary Boland - Support Services
Alyssa Parsons - Page
Harlequin Sullivan - Page
MUSEUM
Stephen Bartkus - Curator
Lisa Breese - Operations Manager
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday & Friday 9:30AM – 5:00PM
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30AM – 8:00PM
Wednesday CLOSED
Saturday 9:30 AM– 3:00PM
Sunday 12-4PM (September-November) and (April-June)
Holly Flor
Steven Fuchs
Barbara Kohn
Suzanne Paxton
Alan Sandals
Jean Solomon Smith
Paul Steinmetz
Katherine Wenning
Shannon Wheeler
Jack Field, Honorary Trustee
MUSEUM HOURS
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10:00AM – 4:00 PM
Eric Klineberg is an eminent sociologist and an author who offers a blueprint for re-
building our fractured society. Recognizing that we are living in a time of deep divi-
sions, in his recent book, Palaces for the People, Mr. Klineberg suggests a way for-
ward. “He believes that the future of democratic societies rests not simply on shared
values but on shared spaces… in which crucial… connections are formed. These are
places where people gather and linger, making friends across group lines and strength-
ening the entire community. He believes social infrastructure is helping to solve some
of our most pressing challenges: isolation, crime, education, addiction, political polari-
zation, and even climate change.”
Our programs this past year not only provided information, education, and entertain-
ment to a varied group of people, they were specific to many of the topics Klineberg
lists as challenges.
Libraries are great equalizers. They are places where people with different back-
grounds, passions, and interests can come together and find a common purpose. They
are places where those with means and those with lesser incomes come together to
enjoy a shared interest. Our offerings in the past year were as varied as the people who
took part in them and we take great pride in providing so much for so many.
We are fortunate to live in a community where the divides might not seem prevalent or
life-threatening, yet we all recognize the importance of providing a safe haven –
whether for the lonely senior citizen, for children after school, for moms seeking par-
enting connections, or a troubled youth not wanting to be judged.
At the Museum our volunteers and residents bond over shared history, documenting
memories and working diligently to preserve the stories of the past for future genera-
tions. Recalling the strengths of our town ancestors help us better recognize our op-
portunities in the present. Stories of Washington’s forefathers draw us into another
time and highlight the philanthropists who formed our institution – the men and wom-
en whose wisdom and financial largess borne the
Gunn Memorial Library and eventual Historical
Museum.
Carnegie wrote that he decided “there was no use to
which money could be applied so productive of
good… as the founding of a public library in a com-
munity.”
Your interest in the Library and the Museum, your
financial contributions, your hands-on volunteer
work, and your advocacy to the community are very
much appreciated. Your gifts of time, treasure, and
talent bring us a wealth of support. Thank you!
Jean Chapin
Sal Sorce, President 2019-2020
Jean Chapin, Executive Director
Rod Pleasants, President 2018-2019
ROSSITER TIER
Susan & Murray Haber
Dr. April Benasich &
Mr. James Melcher
Brett & Shannon Wheeler
GUNN SOCIETY
Linda Allard
Jayne Bentzen
Gretchen & Philip Farmer
Sandra Breakstone &
Ron Garfunkel
Heller Foundation
Mr. Marc Roman &
Mrs. Holly Parker
Steve Godwin & Rod Pleasants
Elizabeth Richebourg Rea
Pamela Seymon &
Robert Schumer
Tyler Smith &
Jean Solomon Smith
BENEFACTOR
Joan & Jeffrey Barist
Marsha & Franklin Berger
Annette de la Renta
Alan Sandals & Alisa Field
Deborah & Daniel Glass
Wilson Henley &
Bruce Glickman
Gloria & Martin Greenstein
Jane Whitney Gruson
Madeline & Ian Hooper
Peter R. Houldin
Rachel & Mike Jacobellis
Nicole Alger & Zachary Karabell
Alfred & Janice Kelman
Susan & Larry Kessler
Caroline & Jason Klein
Barbara & Gene Kohn
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Mr. David Foxley &
Mr. Ethan Leidinger
Melvyn & Janet Lewinter
Adrienne & Dan Lufkin
Stacey & Pels Matthews
Brigitte Kleine &
Robert Micheletto
The Prunier Family
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Daniel Sherr
Mark & Glynnis Snow
Larry Apolzon & Jim Stanton
Robin & Jeremy Stein
Alan Shayne & Norman Sunshine
Barbara & Keith Templeton
Maria Rengifo &
Harold Tittmann
Union Savings Bank
Melinda & Bill vanden Huevel
Michael Dennis &
Katherine Wenning
PATRON
John & Kennedy Cogan
Phyllis Posnick & Paul Cohen
Chad Conway & Mark Drendel
Manuel & Christa Frey
Betsy & Davidson Goldin
Jane & Bill Havemeyer
John & Anne Herrmann
Christina & Peter Klemm
Holly Flor & Rudy Mangels
Ecton & Betsy Manning
Cynthia & Tom Mitchell
Craig & Susan Schoon
Mr. & Mrs. Greg Warner
SPONSOR
Jim & Donett Aaby
Penny & Bill Bardel
Frank Arcaro & James Booth
Gay & Carlos Canal
Raja & Whitney Chatterjee
Elizabeth &
Lawrence Dexheimer
Sophie Sutton & Jeff Drubner
Jack & Eileen Field
Jessica & Gojko Garcevic
Mr. Donald Florence &
Mr. Terry Hall
Lewis & Louise Hart
Thayer & Ed Hochberg
Jim Worth & Kelly Kurz
Susan Bednar Long
Edward & Kelly Mallon
Philip & Susan Markert
Paul Steinmetz &
Jenine Michaud
Mr. John Morris
Mr. Christopher Murphy &
Mrs. Isabel Murphy
Wes Powell & Michael Rourke
Charles & Barbara Robinson
Abbey Darer & Tom Rosenwald
Rebekah Coleman & Ian Rusten
Carol Bokuniewicz &
John Smallwood
Nicholas Solley
SUPPORTER
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Chandra Andersson
Rick Angeiollo
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Brian & Gia Fenty
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Emily FitzHugh
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Linda & Paul Frank
Katherine Keltner &
Douglas Gauthier
2018 BOOKED!
George Home
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Judy Jackson & Bruce Haims
Audrey E. Hecken
Xenia Hodza
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Claudia & Vladimir Kaplan
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Klemm Real Estate, Inc.
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Mr. Ron Leal
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Nancy Meyrich
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Adriana & Robert Mnuchin
Sophie & Andre Moura
Bernadette Cruz &
Patrick Moxey
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Susan & John Payne
Sally Gooch Paynter
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Marion Pennell
Howard Pulchin
Susan Rea
Elese Reid
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Scheidt
Carolyn Setlow &
Andrew Shapiro
Karen Silk
Barbara & Peter Talbot
Melissa and Russ
Triedman
Jennifer & Doug Urquhart
Barbara von Schreiber
David Whitman
HONORARY CHAIR
Paul Andrew
MEDIA SPONSOR
Litchfield Magazine
GIFTS IN KIND
Keith & Peggy Anderson
Big Wave
Blueprint CT Home
Souby Boski
Bouyea & Associates
Byrde + the b
Byrdeman
Campagna Design -
John Campagna
Community Table
Edie Parker - Brett Heyman
Founder & Creative Director
George Home
Wilson Henley &
Bruce Glickman
Grey New York Grey
New England
KMR Arts
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Mis En Scene Home
Rich Pomerantz
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TodayTix
Town of Washington
Wright Electrical Company
COMMITTEE
Wilson Henley, Co-Chair
Shannon Wheeler, Co-Chair
Bruce Glickman
Caroline Klein
Christina Klemm
Jean Chapin
VAN INGEN TIER
Anonymous
Mark & Lauren Booth
Barbara & Gene Kohn
Mary & Bob Shea
MOWBRAY CIRCLE
Marjorie T. Coleman &
William R. Coleman
Community Table Foundation
Gretchen & Philip Farmer
Sandra Breakstone &
Ron Garfunkel
Murray & Susan Haber
Heller Foundation
Elizabeth R. Rea
Michael Dennis &
Katherine Wenning
EX LIBRIS SOCIETY
Linda Allard
Jayne Bentzen
Lisa & Lee Einbinder
Stephanie Fenwick
Jack & Eileen Field
Anne Sutherland Fuchs
Wilson Henley &
Bruce Glickman
Wendy & Jim Gorman
Peter Houldin
Estate of Joanne Jacobson
Nicole Alger & Zachary Karabell
Christina & Peter Klemm
Caroline Vanderlip &
Mark Krentzman
Melvyn & Janet Lewinter
Marjorie Neuwirth
Neil & Allison Rubler
Craig & Susan Schoon
Gerard & Liz Smith
Tyler Smith &
Jean Solomon Smith
William H. Smith
Mark & Glynnis Snow
Peter Canoni &
Fritzie Updegraph
Bette B. Weed
READING ROOM
Bill & Penny Bardel
Jeff & Tracy Beck
Jean Chapin
Christine & Jeremy Chase
John P. Davidson
Kevin Comer and Rick Distel
Joe & Joanna Gitterman
Bruce Haims & Judy Jackson
Valerie J. Materne
Rev. Susan McCone
James Michael McCullers &
Sidney Lee McCullers
Barbara Paul &
Charles Raskob Robinson
Ginny & Steven Spiegel
BIBLIOPHILES
Mary E. Adams
Jody & John Arnhold
Jane & Howard Barnet
Andrew Carron
David & Nora Connolly
Arthur Miller &
Roberta Connolly
Thomas & Betty Daniels
Abbey Darer
Elizabeth & Lawrence
Dexheimer
Chad Conway & Mark Drendel
Liz & Tim Fenton
Valeire Friedman
Drs. Elizabeth Coyle &
Yair Grinberg
Eva Grinberg Fund
Leon Hecht
Dr. Ruth Jaffe
Carolyn Klemm
Susan & Steven Levkoff
Mark Mobley & Jay Liese
Michael Howard &
Erica Lumiere
Paul Baiocchi & Anne Maitland
Pels & Stacey Matthews
Rebecca & Jim Neary
John J. Powers
Catherine Klema &
David Resnick
Tom & Beth Rickart
Wesley R. Powell &
Michael Rourke
Richard Schlosberg
Molly Leach & Lane Smith
Mitchell & Randi Solomon
H. Ray & Carol Underwood
Emily Kitay & Robert Wittes
Justin Burchett & Chawey Wu
COLLECTORS
Phyllis J. Allen
Danielle & Anthony Amato
Chris & Valerie Andersen
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Jane Conn & Mark R. Averill
Susan & Sam Averill
Nancy W. Babington
Ross & Karen Bartfield
Ann Bazos
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Stephen & Wanda Brighenti
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Michael Caroe
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Hollis Clark
Bruce & Judy Coleman
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Tal & Rob Copen
Jeffrey Coploff
Steven and Sally Cornell
Michael & Betsy DeLuca
Natalie Dyer
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Flynn, Jr.
Ruth Miller Forge
David & Camille Gillespie
Jack & Ann Gilpin
Carolyn Goodrich
Philip Grausman
William M. Houldin Jr.
Kathleen Hubbard
J. Seitz & Co.
Michael C. Jackson
Eliot & Stephanie Johnson
2018-2019 ANNUAL APPEAL
Sheila Josephson
Bonnell Lombardi
Andrew Flatt & Richard Lorenti
Susie & John Magee
Justin Valenti & Frank Metz
Katharine Mowbray Michie &
Henry T. Michie
April Montgomery
Burton & Rebecca Mowbray
Stephen Saxl & Alice Naude
Thomas & Pamela Osborne
Melissa Cohn & John Paris
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Sarah & Phil Payson
Liz & Art Peterson
Ron Potter
Alexander Purves
Susan Rea
Raymond & Suzanne Reich
Robert & Virginia Reynolds
Mark & Sharon Ruchman
John & Carol Santoleri
Marlene & Edward Shufro
Larry Apolzon & Jim Stanton
Faith Stewart-Gordon
Betty Sutter
Robin & David Teh
Wanda & Terry Tiernan
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Barbara & Joseph Went
Roberta Wool & Richard Wool
Charles & Collette Wynn
Thomas M. Yamin
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
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Susan Mandler & Robby Barnett
Greta Basile
Peter Bonachea
Dr. Thomas C. &
Lillian A. Braman
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Annabella Bushra
Arthur Caldara
Tom Hollinger & Kathy Coe
Nelly & Michael Condon
Dick Connor
Noel & Starr Evans
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Betty Hinckley
Ben & Julie Hollander
Rick & Kitty Hunt
Erika Klauer
Suzanne & Ray Kozak
Joe & Kathy Linley
Leslie & John Lintner
Mary Lundberg
Susan Baker & Gary May
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Jenine Michaud
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Karen Trowbridge
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Carol M. Ward
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2019 LIBRARY LUMINARIES
LUMINARIES
Linda Allard
Francesca Amfitheatrof
Peter Elliot
Brett Heyman
Marsha Mason
Robert McKee
Will Schwalbe
Dani Shapiro
Josh Silverman
Caroline Weber
DINNER HOSTS
Sandra Elizabeth Canning
Sophie Sutton & Jeffrey Drubner
Rod Pleasants & Steve Godwin
Caroline & Jason Klein
Carolyn Klemm
Christina & Peter Klemm
Barbara & Gene Kohn
Candace Bowes-Kurtz &
David Kurtz
Abbey Darer & Tom Rosenwald
Shirin Ghotbi & Josh Silverman
ANGELS
Franklin & Marsha Berger
Dr. April Benasich &
Mr. James Melcher
Anne-Cecilie & Rob Speyer
Abigail Baratta
Jayne Bentzen
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Lisa Coleman
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Anne Sutherland Fuchs
Jane Whitney Gruson
Susan & Murray Haber
Heller Foundation
Susan Segal & Steven Meier
Alan & Alessandra Mnuchin
Bet Weed
Michael Dennis &
Katherine Wenning
Anonymous
Linda & Arthur Carter
Marina Livanos Colettis
Connecticut Community
Foundation
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Ron Garfunkel
Wilson Henley &
Bruce Glickman
Mr. & Mrs. James Goodale
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Gloria & Martin Greenstein
Jim & Judy Harpel
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Susan & Larry Kessler
Mary & Simon Metz
Brigitte Kleine &
Robert Micheletto
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Patrick Moxey
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Marc Roman & Holly Parker
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Craig & Susan Schoon
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Carol Bokuniewicz
Raja & Whitney Chatterjee
Jessica Rose & Jared Clark
Arthur Miller &
Roberta Connolly
Richard Schlosberg &
Marian Dar
Jack & Eileen Field
Jessica DeValasco-Garcevic &
Gojko Garcevic
Thayer & Ed Hochberg
Steven Fuchs & Brian Lancaster
Holly Flor & Rudy Mangels
Roberta B. Connolly &
Arthur Miller
Marjorie Neuwirth
Alicia Zalka, MD &
Victor Nolletti
Dr. Julian Pleasants
Tyler Smith &
Jean Solomon Smith
Brett & Shannon Wheeler
Mary E. Adams
Alan & Barbara Braverman
Stephen & Wanda Brighenti
Truman & Scarlett Brooks
Jane & Hank Bullock
Cecilia & Tim Crowhurst
Linda & Bernard Dishy
Jeffrey Tindell &
Cheryl Feigenson
Gary & Sandra Flood
Rod Pleasants & Steve Godwin
Ene Riisna & James Greenfield
Mr. Nicholas F. D'Addario &
Ms. Caroline Harrison
Lewis & Louise Hart
Jane & Bill Havemeyer
Caroline Levy & Leonard Kady
Jill Jordon & Neil Lasher
Harry Moses & Randy Lehrer
Matthew Lynn
Philippa Feigen Malkin
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Jenine Michaud
Mr. Scott Bond &
Mr. Steven Miller
Chris & Isabel Murphy
Monica Neumann
Graham Klemm & Cody O'Kelly
Kirsten Peckerman
Melody Rodgers
John Michael Murphy &
Jack Rosenberg
Anda Meierovics & Steve Satoh
Katie Re Scheidt & Eric Scheidt
Christine Flynn & Paul Segal
Katherine & Paul Solomon
Mitchell & Randi Solomon
Sal & Karyn Sorce
Robin & Jeremy Stein
Alan Shayne &
Norman Sunshine
Mr. Ivan Komaritsky &
Mrs. Monica Thornton
Robert & Judy Wallach
David Webster
Rev. Susan J. McCone &
Robert Wessely
Alexandra & Sam Alcoff
Gay & Carlos Canal
Tal & Rob Copen
Ms. Debbie Sue Doorfee
John & Damaris Horan
Susan Hirschhorn &
Arthur Klebanoff
Kate Karet & Jeff Levick
Susie & John Magee
Bailey & Tom Martignetti
Richard Krasnow &
Nancy Meyrich
Betsy F. Perry
Carol & John Santoleri
Ricky & William Smithline
Nicholas Solley
Dr. Karen Craparo &
Paul Thomson
COMMITTEE
Katherine Wenning, Chair
Jean Chapin
Steven Fuchs
Barbara Kohn
Rod Pleasants
Shannon Wheeler
GIFTS IN KIND
County Wine & Liquor
Washington Liquor Store
CHALLENGE GRANT
SUSTAINING DONORS
Gunn Memorial relies on the generosity of patrons to support our many activities.
We appreciate all donations, and of special note are the philanthropic contributions
of a distinct group, whose cumulative annual donations are significant.
We thank each and every one of our donors for their contributions!
Linda Allard
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Abigail & Joseph Baratta
Dr. April Benasich & Mr. James Melcher
Jayne Bentzen
Marsha & Franklin Berger
Mark & Lauren Booth
Marjorie T. Coleman & William R. Coleman
Community Table Foundation
Gretchen & Philip Farmer
Jack Field
Anne Sutherland Fuchs
Sandra Breakstone & Ron Garfunkel
Wilson Henley & Bruce Glickman
Rod Pleasants & Steve Godwin
Gould Family Foundation
Jane Whitney Gruson
Susan & Murray Haber
Heller Foundation
Nicole Alger & Zachary Karabell
Barbara & Gene Kohn
Scott & Aida Pardee
Marc Roman & Holly Parker
Elizabeth Richebourg Rea
Craig & Susan Schoon
Pamela Seymon & Robert Schumer
Mary & Bob Shea
Margaret Ferguson & Dan Sherr
Tyler Smith & Jean Solomon Smith
Mark & Glynnis Snow
Anne-Cecilie & Rob Speyer
Michael Dennis & Katherine Wenning
Brett & Shannon Wheeler
THE WYKEHAM LEGACY SOCIETY:
Preserving the Past, Assuring the Future
Many of our patrons and friends support the Library through our Annual Appeal and other
fundraising events. Through gifts by will, transfer, or beneficiary designation under life
insurance policies and retirement plan assets, as well as charitable trusts, individuals and
families may continue their legacy of support.
Please help Gunn Memorial plan for the future by telling us if you have included us in your
plans, or by requesting information for planning a bequest. Our brochure, Preserving the Past,
Assuring the Future, is available at the Library and outlines ways a legacy may be created for
future generations.
Please contact Executive Director Jean Chapin at 860-868-7586 or [email protected]
if we can provide further information.
Thank you for your generosity. We appreciate every gift & regret any errors in listings.
Please inform us of corrections or omissions.
FIELD COMMUNITY ROOM 2019
I came to know Jack when he was a trustee at Wykeham
Rise and the institution was closing its doors. The school’s
charter provided that should the facility disband, remaining
assets be given to a local non-profit. Wykeham trustees
decided that Gunn Memorial Library be the recipient of
$500,000, as a central public institution who could possibly
impact a large portion of the community.
Jack joined the Library Board of Trustees in 1991, became
active in the Building campaign, overseeing the Library
expansion and Museum renovation. He was thorough, ded-
icated, efficient, and practical. He oversaw the financial
aspects and was hands-on in the complete building process. And he was always fiscally
conservative. When I asked that the elevator go down another level so we could access the
floor beneath the children’s library, he questioned the expense. Then I asked for windows,
too! I envisioned the basement, with handicap access and large windows, as a possible
space for growth. It was pragmatic to plan for the future. Jack was receptive when he
found an idea or presentation to be well thought out and have merit, and so he supported
and championed my request.
Our working relationship continued in that same vein, Jack mentoring me as the Library
grew from a two story 2,500 square feet building into the 5 story 10,000 square foot Library
we enjoy today.
Jack and his wife Eileen were getting on in years when he came to me and asked if I still
wanted to do that “project” I pitched as a possibility so long ago. He offered not only his
support, but his financial backing. We started the process of completing the spectacular
Field Community Room with Jack’s magnanimous donation of $260,000.
Jack came to me with the offer of an additional monetary gift in the form of a challenge.
He wanted the community at large to have a sense of ownership in this new space he had
gifted to the town. Jack wanted others to commit
funds to support this room’s use. Jack passed away
before we could put his challenge grant into place.
In honor of Jack’s wishes, and as a suitable acknowl-
edgement of his generosity, we are offering an oppor-
tunity for people to become ‘part’ of this project. Do-
nors contributing to our Annual Appeal this year will
be listed on the Field Community Room wall.
I encourage you to join Jack, by showing your support,
and have your name showcased in this new space.
Jean Chapin
John (Jack) Field - 1925-2019
https://www.gunnlibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Jack-Field-Obituary.pdf
Jim & Donett Aaby
Laurie Allen
Phyllis Allen
Marisabel Artieda
Denise Arturi
Kris Atwood
Jane Averill
David Babington
Susie Bates
Amy Julia Becker
Tony Bedini
Jane Boyer
Susan Branson
Jini Dugan
James Einbinder
Gail Fernandez
Mary Ferris
Pat Fraley
Paul & Linda Frank
Pam & Keith Goethner
Kathy Gollow
Eileen Hearn
Madison Herring
David Hoffman
Laurie Hubelbank
Susan Jackson
Jillian Kauff
Julie King
Richard Kleinberg &
Ann Quackenbos
Paula Krimsky
Anne Low
Betsy Baker & Gary May
Michelle Manafy
Doug & Robin McHan
Elsie McTiernan
Kirsten Nettleton
Casey Pascal
Susie Payne
Liz Peterson
Barbara Potter
Ron Potter
Sue & Ray Reich
Madeline Revere
Dimitri Rimsky
Susan Rush
Heather St. Pierre
Deborah Stevens
Keith Templeton
Wanda & Terry Tiernan
Aaryuj Trehan
John Turner
Sue Ullram
Fenton Williams
Sally Woodroofe
Chris Zaima
The Washington Garden
Club, Inc.
Janet Wildman
Martha & Doug Winkel
Chris Zaima
VOLUNTEERS
Thanks to all who assisted with the Washington Cemetery Tour!
WASHINGTON GARDEN CLUB
The panel gardens at the Museum were created and are maintained
by the Washington Garden Club in memory of Adele Worsley.
...and our wonderful young student volunteers!
FRIENDS OF THE GUNN MUSEUM
MAJ. WILLIAM COGSWELL
Anonymous
Wilson Henley &
Bruce Glickman
Scott & Aida Pardee
JEANNIE P. PLATT
Lynn Brinton & Dan Cohn
Jack Field
Alfred & Janice Kelman
David Lewandowski
Mr. & Mrs. T. Peter Pappas
Barbara Paul &
Charles Raskob Robinson
ELLA WILLIAMS
Odeh & Candace Aburdene
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Anonymous
David W. Babington
John C Barr
Warren Hall
Philip & Susan Markert
Madeline Revere
Nancy Steinman
JUNE BARNES WILLIS
Christine Armstrong
Denise & Peter Arturi
Nancy W. Babington
Frederick Bird
Annabella Bushra
Carlos & Gay Canal
Kenyon Clark
Linda Conner
Barbara Ann & David S. Cook
Amy Costello
Natalie Dyer
Stephanie Fenwick
Linda & Paul Frank
Judith Gorra
Philip Grausman
Thayer & Ed Hochberg
Josephine Johnson
The King Family
Judy & Charles LaMuniere
Richard Lorenti
Susan J. McCone
Beatrice Rossi-Landi &
Darryl Nitke
Sally Gooch Paynter
Scott H. Smith
Sal & Karyn Sorce
Hiram Upson
Michael Dennis &
Katherine Wenning
Robert & Sally Woodroofe
WILLIAM "BILL" BADER
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Raub Beitel
Jane Boyer
Dr. Thomas C. &
Lillian A. Braman
Jean Chapin
Nelly & Michael Condon
Walter & Geraldine Fiederowicz
Michelle & Michael Gorra
MaryKate Holden
Michelle Keller
Michael Macdonald
Frankin Mason
Eve Miller
Stephen G. Solley
Loretta Stagen
Ellen & John Stiteler
Betty Sutter
Barbara & Peter Talbot
MARY HARWOOD
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Anonymous
Margaret Warner Field
Danielle Baechle & Jules Finker
Charles W. Foster
Marc Ford Greene
Elieen Hearn
Joan & M. Avery Larned
Ann Mallory
Laura Neminski
Steven & Priscilla Price
Tillinger Family
DONATIONS
Jayne Bentzen
Richard & Janice Burnham
Gould Family Foundation
The Jackson Family Trust
The Mabee Family Foundation
Scott & Aida Pardee
Pavilion Hall LLC
Barbara & Peter Talbot
GIFTS IN KIND
Averill Farm
Julie King
Steven Fuchs
The Museum focused on creating the long-term Washington history exhibit and new
programming was put on pause. The Museum sponsored 4 programs on and off-site,
including Washington History Club, History Bites Lecture, New Year's Tea Party and
Cookie Contest and the annual Washington Cemetery Tour, successfully flourishing
with 385 attendees.
The museum closed to the public in September and the small display in the entrance
room was taken down to prepare for construction. Total visitors to programs and Mu-
seum volunteers working on-site totaled 1,550.
The Adult Library sponsored and collaborated on 71 programs, including four pro-
grams conducting multiple week sessions, with a total attendance of over 3,348. Pro-
grams included the extremely popular Monday Matinee Film Series, Exhibition on
Screen series, two literature series and various lectures and discussion, including six
author talks and book signings.
44,266 people visited the library, averaging 851 people per week.
The Library’s collection continues to be steady at nearly 50,000 (actual number is
47,682) items, with an additional 10,888 items available through the Overdrive collec-
tion of downloadable e-books and audio books. Also available to our patrons through
the rbDigital link at the CT State website (formerly IConn) there is approximately
3,913 downloadable e-book and audio titles. This brings our total available materials
collection to 62,209.
The Museum cataloged 130 artifacts, updated 1,564 collection records and acces-
sioned 94 new items, bringing the total number of artifact records in Past Perfect to
11,754. A regular core group of 16 volunteers works diligently to keep up with col-
lection documentation and related activities in addition to volunteers who worked on
special events.
The Library circulated 39,657 items. 62% were print items, including downloadable
books, with audio books & digital downloads, music and movies, at 38% of the total.
Circulation is 62% adult, 34% children and 4% teen.
GML loaned 2,857 items to other libraries and borrowed 1,431 items from other li-
braries. Out-of-town patrons from
neighboring communities came
into Gunn and borrowed 11,418
directly from our shelves.
One-on-one technology assis-
tance continued to be successful.
More than 75 patrons were assist-
ed in use of personal devices,
emails and general technology
navigation.
One of the most requested topics
ITEMS OF NOTE
is instruction for the Libby App, a digital library service which provides patrons with
Overdrive, a user friendly format for digital materials, with access to over 10,500 ti-
tles for e-book and audio download to digital devices. A printed instructional bro-
chure, which we continually replace due to demand, is available at the Circulation
Desk to assist patrons.
The 4th and 5th grade “After-School Gaming” group remained consistent with approxi-
mately 18 kids attending each session for a six week period in the fall and spring.
Other programs for older kids included the “Teen Tech Time” program where local
students volunteered to assist adult patrons with technology information such as how
to use their I-phones, navigating their email or laptop computers. The Junior Library
hosted 135 programs with a total attendance of 4,085.
59 prizes were donated by local businesses & individuals to the children’s Summer
Reading Program during which time 191 children logged in nearly 5,000 hours of
reading!
The Library hosted 13 community groups, including, the Washington Democratic
Town Committee, the Washington Republican Town Committee, the Washington
Friends of Music, the Washington Environmental Council, Shakespeare in the Park,
Wykeham Rise alumnae and various local schools to provide space for tutoring, lec-
tures, class instruction, meeting space, workshops and receptions. Many of these or-
ganizations utilized our facilities for multiple events.
77 people registered as Friends of the Museum and the semi-annual Washington
Chronicles continues to be mailed as a benefit. Members joining at the $100 level and
above receive the Museum's annual calendar.
Over 1,151 people registered to use computers in the adult library; a 7.3% increase
from last year. Additionally, patrons brought their own digital devices to use our
wireless Internet service. Patrons logged in remotely to electronic resources and data-
bases available through our website, such as Wowbrary with 3,043 hits, Scholastic
Grolier Online with 843 sessions and Bookflix with 462 sessions.
FINANCIAL REPORT July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
Source of Funds for Operations
Fundraising Events $317,678
Town Contribution $174,000
Other (grants, sales, fines, etc.) $24,128
Total $515,806
Transfers from Investment $194,000
Restricted Funds used for Capital Expense $311,835
Total including Transfers & Restricted $1,021,641
Use of Funds by Operations
General Administration $54,307
Library Expense $475,495
Museum Expense $114,285
Total $644,087
Capital Expenditures $458,317
Total Including Capital $1,102,404
FINANCIAL REPORT July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019
(unaudited)
IN MEMORIAM
Paula Caldara
Eileen Field
John M. Friedman
Kathleen Hubbard
Dr. Robert Jaffe
Moshe Elhaan Klein &
Jesha Benjamin Klein
Donald & Robert Lundberg
William M. Materne
Marion Pennell
Robert Pincus-Witten
Alice Tolzmann
Burnley Wadsworth
IN HONOR
James Black
Jean Chapin
Mowbray Family
Rod Pleasants
Mark Scarbrough
Kathy Wenning
DONATIONS
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Boys, Arnold & Company
Evelyn & David Breeden
Estate of Janet S. Bryant
Ann M. Burton
Patricia & Stephen Calcagni
Frances Chamberlain
Jean Chapin
Chubb Insurance
Heston Clapp
Kenyon Clark
Ellen Chinn Curtis
Dona Ratterree &
Adrian Dewind
Susan & Michael Eanes
Barbara J. Eler
W. Russ Elgin
Gretchen & Philip Farmer
Jack Field
Emily FitzHugh
Julie Loughran &
Brendan Foulois
Linda & Paul Frank
Michelle & Jeff Frankland
Wilson Henley &
Bruce Glickman
Jeanne Goodwin
Judith Gorra
Michael & Michelle Gorra
Helen Gray
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Joan Hammond
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Ted Harrington
Heller Foundation
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Carolyn Klemm
Christina & Peter Klemm
Michael Del Nin & Sean Krebs
Kelly Kurz
Lynda & Vito Lavacca
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Lolleez
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Susie & John Magee
Ann Malaspina
John & Ingrid Manning
Robert & Aleta Markham
Laura Martin
Franklin Mason
Betsy Baker & Gary May
William H. McDonald
Michael & Marilyn McGill
Paul Steinmetz &
Jenine Michaud
Phyllis Jackson Mills
Kjirste Morrell
Michele Balfour Nathoo
Stephen Saxl & Alice Naude
Laura Neminski
Terri Tibbatts &
Franklin Nichols
Robbie Oxnard
Ken Paul
Mildred M. Pond
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The Reichs
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Gail Scribner
Wendy & Greg Seeley
Michele Shackelford, Ph.D.
Margaret Ferguson & Dan Sherr
Karin M. Shrubsole
Patricia J. Smiertka
Jean Solomon & Tyler Smith
Marlene & Christopher Smith
Audrey & Ben Solnit
Karyn & Sal Sorce
Hamilton South
Marlene Hill Taevs
Robert & Suzanne Ullram
Union Savings Bank
Washington Art Association
Washington Food Market
Robert & Mary Weber
Michael Dennis &
Katherine Wenning
Edwin & Marjorie Whitehead
Frances C. Whitehead
Bruce Wujcik & Deborah Zervas
Julie & Townsend Ziebold
GIFTS IN KIND
Sandra Canning
Kevin Comer and Rick Distel
Rachel Drago
Wilson Henley &
Bruce Glickman
Carole Matteo
Sandy Moore
Mary Weber
DONATIONS
TREE DONORS
Liddy Adams &
Leanne Hasbrouck
Chris, Kate & Abby Allen
Roberta & Jack Allen
Denise Arturi
Louise Bigliaderi
Cyndy Brissett
Darcy Campbell
Ruth Cargill
Jean Chapin
Diane Chase
Nelly Condon
D.A.R.
Chrissy Dowling
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Eagle Electric
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Jeff Frankland
Sharon & Dan Fulop
Sarah Gager
Michelle Gorra
Mary Ann Green
Vanessa Hammond
Ellen Heydet
Ann Hodgman
Laurie Hubelbank
Lydia, Aly & Sonya Hyde
Stephanie Johnson
Anne Low
Eileen McCormack
Chris McGuiness
Sharon Morrissey
Karlene Mullen
Pam Osborne
Sue Paige
Liz Peterson
Madeline Revere
Carrie Rowe & Jim McDonough
Brett Sailer
Katie Re Scheidt
Leah Sivick
Loretta Stagen Floral Design
Steep Rock
Joan Streib
Jean Suddaby
Diana Tagley
Wanda & Terry Tiernan
Janet Wildman
Diane Williams
RAFFLE DONORS
ASAP!
Anonymous
Big Y
Bruce Glickman
Byrde & the B
Caceci Family Dentistry
County Wine and Spirits
D.K. Schulman
Dawn Hill Antiques
Devine Hair
Hickory Stick Bookshop
Hopkins Inn
Hopkins Vineyard
Institute for American
Indian Studies
J. McLaughlin
J. Seitz
Kenyon Clark
Litchfield Bancorp
Mayflower Inn & Spa
Mohawk Mountain
Momix
Mystic Seaport
National Iron Bank
New Morning
Newbury Place
Nordica Toys
Paris Chocolates, Inc.
Pergola
Pilobolus
Plain Goods
Quassy
R. C. Bigelow
Robert E. Kane, O.D.
Salvatore Anthony
Hair Studio
Spa at Litchfield Hills
Spring Hill Vineyards
Stop & Shop
The Reiki Connection
Titus Park Garage, LLC
Trader Joe's
Unsurpassed Chocolate Sauce
Upper Crust Trattoria & Pizzeria
Warner Theatre
Washington Art Association
Washington Food Market
Washington Liquor Store
Washington Montessori School
Washington Supply
Outdoor Living Center
Washington Supply
Outdoor Living Center
Waterbury Symphony Orchestra
THANKS FOR DELICIOUS
FOOD & BEVERAGE!
Cafe on the Green
GW Tavern
Hidden Valley Eatery
Marty's Cafe
Nine Main
Northville Market
The Pantry
Route 202 Tavern
Spring Hill Vineyards
Washington Food Market
Washington Pizza House
FESTIVAL OF TREES 2018
Thank you Sue & Ray Reich!
Gunn Memorial Library, Inc.
5 Wykeham Road
P.O. Box 1273
Washington, CT 06793
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