www.goshenpubliclibrary.org Winter 2017

In a December, 2015 referendum, the GoshenPublic Library community voted overwhelmingly toapprove the building of a new library to replace thecurrent98-year-oldbuilding. Thepreliminaryarchi-tecturalandengineeringwork toprepare thenew li-brary’s Salesian Park site is already well underway,andconstructionisscheduledtobeginin2017. In collaboration with the architect, the LibraryBoardhasworkedtocreatealibrarythatwillmeettheneedsofagrowingpopulationandthechangingworldof information access for generations to come. TheBoardhasalsoworkedhardtokeepthecostofthenewlibrarywithinthe$9.3millionapprovedbythevotersbymakingcostcontrolchoicesineveryaspectoftheproject,frombuildingmaterialstofurnishings. As other newly-constructed libraries have doneintheircommunities,wewouldliketheGoshencom-munitytohavetheopportunitytoenhancethiswon-derful,new,butbasic, library, raising it toa levelofqualityandcomfort thatwillmake it standoutevenmore–not justasanattractive resource,butalsoasaplaceofgreatpridefortheentirecommunitytheli-braryserves. Acommunity-basedFundRaisingCommitteehasbeenformedtogiveavehicletotheresidentsofGos-hen for donations to sup-port enhancements to thenewlibrary.Thecommitteewill work closely with theGoshen Library Founda-tion,whichhasbeenestab-lishedundertheauspicesoftheCommunityFoundationofOrangeandSullivanforthepurposeofmanagementofallfundscollected.BoththeCommitteeand theLi-brary Foundation have thesupportoftheGoshenPub-lic Library and HistoricalSociety Board as well asthat of the Friends of theLibrary andHistorical So-ciety,buttheyhavebeensetup as independent entitiesin order to conform withlegal requirements and to

respectthemissionsofboththeBoardandtheFriends.Theco-chairsoftheFundRaisingCommittee,whichwillworkcloselywith theFoundation,areBillTroy,JaneCarey,ElaineMcClung,MaryTroy,ChrisAsh-manandJimLanglois. We have planned tangibleways for the support-ers of the library to express their pride in this greatnewresource.Patronswhowouldliketoberemem-bered,orwhowouldliketohonoralovedone,willbeabletohavetheirnamesassociatedwithsomeelementofthenewlibrary–abookcollection,aseatingarea,etc.Also,youcanhelpwiththeenhancementoftheappearance,comfortandutilityofthenewlibrarybysupportingupgradestothebasicfurniture,technology,etc.,thatareincludedinthecurrentplans. Wewillbegin reachingout tocommunitymem-bersinthecomingmonths,withthegoalofcomplet-ingoureffortsinthefallof2017.Wehopethatmanymembersof theGoshen librarycommunitywill joinusinthiscampaigntoputthefinishingtouchesonthisgreatnewlibrary.Welookforwardtoitscompletionistheautumnof2018!

For further information, contact Bill Troy at marbil@hvc.rr.com.

In the past year since the community gra-ciouslyapprovedourreferendumforanewGos-henPublicLibrary&HistoricalSocietyinbeauti-fulSalesianPark,wehavebeenhardatwork.Ourdesignteam,comprisedoflibraryarchitectsandanumberofspecialtyengineers,hasbeendevelop-ingthedocumentsneededfortheconstructionofourbuildingandrelatedsiteimprovements. Theteamhasalsofacilitatedacomprehensivearcheo-logicalstudyandreceivedNewYorkStateHistoricPreservation Office approval, which was neces-saryforthedevelopmentofthedetailedsitedesignwork. Thesitedesignteamiscoordinatingwithlocalmunicipalitiesfortheleastobtrusiveroutingofutilitiesandforsafeaccesstothepark.Thepro-ductionofconstructiondocumentsisasignificantundertaking,andwearepleasedwiththeprogressourdesignteamhasmadetodate. Whileourteamhasbeenhardatwork,theGoshenLibraryBoardofTrusteeshassuccessfullyappliedfor

andreceivedtwoLibraryConstructionGrantsfromtheNewYorkStateDivisionofLibraryDevelopment,andisanticipatingapplyingforadditionalgrantfundsinthe

nexttwotothreeyears.Boardandstaffareactive-lypursuingothergrantopportunitiesandfundingsourcestohelpoffsetprojectcosts. The construction manager and design teamplantohavetheconstructiondocumentscompleteandouttobidbythesummertotakeadvantageofthe2017constructionseason. ApublichearingonthelibraryprojectisslatedforthenextplanningboardmeetingatVillageHallon January 24th@ 7:30 pm. The Library is alsoplanningonhosting itsownpublicforumtokeepthe community apprised of our progress! (Pleasecheckourwebsiteforfurtherinformationasdetailsunfold.) WelookforwardtoseeingyouatourGroundBreakingCeremony!

The Goshen Public Library Design Team & Director, Matt Gomm

We’re One Year Closer!!!

Fund Raising for Enhancements to the New Library

Back Row: : Bernard Marone,Vice-President*; Bill Troy,Chair of the Fund Raising Committee; Keith Roddey, Trustee*; James Tarvin, Trustee*; Ellen-Mary O’Brien, Auditor of the Bills*; Meghan Boroden, Secretary*. Front Row: Elizabeth Rowley, President & CEO, Community Foun-dation of Orange and Sullivan; Norma Nunez-Langlois,President*; Emily Collado, Trustee*.*Goshen Public Library and Historical Society Board of Trustees

Dear Neighbors, 2017 is sure to be another wonderful year at the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society. For those resolving to improve them-selves, the library should be the first stop! The dedicated staff continues to offer a var-ied calendar of events which is sure to give us all something to look forward to. Come by to learn how to download an ebook to your new tablet or research your family’s origins with our free software or work on your re-sume. Check out our website to learn more!

We are expecting a year filled with qual-ity programming for all ages in our current location while continuing to advance with our plans for the new building. It is hard to believe that the successful library refer-endum was one year ago. Since that time the Trustees have worked hard, often meet-ing more frequently than the monthly sched-uled sessions, to finalize many details to the plans. We will be hosting an informational session with our architect to update everyone on our progress in early spring.

Our Friends group held an extremely successful Antiques Appraisal Fair this fall. Hundreds of items were appraised and the ample crowd caused the event to last more than an hour beyond the scheduled closing time. Bravo, Friends!

Cheers to a New Year!

The Trustees of the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society

January:6

th Cookbook Club 1pm9

th Board of Trustees Meeting 7:30pm

11th, 12

th & 13

th Register for Story Classes all day17

th Inaugural Ball for Duck 5pm

18th &

25th Film

Program 1:30pm

23rd M

urderous Mondays 6:30pm

24th Village Planning Board M

eeting Public Hearing 7:30pm

26

th Make a M

osaic Grades 6-12 6pm

31st Ready Readers’ Bookshare G

rades K-2 12:30pm

February:

1st, 8

th, 15th &

22nd Film Program

1:30pm2

nd Face to Face Time Parent/Child Program

Gr. 4-8 5pm

4th Take your Child to the Library D

ay! All ages 12pm8

th Valentines Day Craft 13+ 6:30pm

9th M

agical Places Gr K-6 5pm

13th Board of Trustees M

eeting 7:30pm15

th Tied up in Knots Scarf Program ages 13+ 6:30pm

19th Fam

ily Movie Afternoon 2pm

23rd Chill O

ut Cold Crafts Grades 6-12 5pm

27th M

urderous Mondays 6:30pm

March:

1st, 8

th & 15

th Film Program

1:30pm7

th Family Building N

ight 5pm8

th Hom

e Staging 6pm9

th Light Your Way Lantern Craft G

rades 6-12 5pm11

th & 13

th Lucky Days at the Library All Ages 10am

& 4pm

15th N

avigating College Admissions 6:30pm

19th Fam

ily Movie Afternoon 2pm

22nd Selling on EBay 6pm

27th M

urderous Mondays 6:30pm

28th W

hirl Around the World Library Adventure

Ages 4 and up 5pm

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Upcoming Events

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as Just Begun...

Great things are happening at the Goshen Public Library... See inside for details.

This winter season theLibrary is the place tobe, Allofourprogramsfor January, February

and March are aimed attaking you to places both

realandimaginary.

Wewillbestartingupourstoryclassesagain inJanuary. Wee Read is for children birth -18 monthswithaparentorcaregiver.Toddletimeisforchildren18months-36monthswithaparentorcaregiver.Circle-

timeisfornew3yearolds.PreschoolStoryClassisforchildrenages3.5-5notyetinkindergarten.Registration for all these classes is done by our lottery system and will take place on January 11, 12 & 13. Stopinorcallformoreinformation!

We also have our drop in story timeswhichrequire no registration! The LoveMy LibraryStorytimeisonFridaysat11amstartingJanuary13thforanyone5andunder.ThenewBookanAdventureEveningStoryandCraftTimewillbeonMondayeveningsstartingJanuary23rdwith

a target audience ofAge 2 -Grade 2.Wewouldlovetohaveyoujoinus! We have many after schoolprogramscomingupfortheschoolagekids too includingabigWhirlAround

theWorldLibraryAdventure! Look forall thedetails inourWinterBrochurecoming home with your childrenfrom school or available at thelibraryoronline!

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Make the Library Your Winter Destination!

The Historical Committee of the Friends of the Goshen Public Library

willhostanillustratedbooktalkwithElaine Freed Lindenblatt,authorof

“Stop At The Red Apple”.InherbookMs.Lindenblattrecountsmanypersonal

storiesaboutherfather’slandmarkrestaurantonRoute17anditsuniqueplaceinthehistoryofthe

Catskills.Theprogramwillbeheldfrom 2:00-4:00 pm on Feb. 4, 2017

attheMainStreetSchool.

Save The Date!Goshen Trivia Contest!

This year’s Goshen Trivia Contest, hosted by theindefatigable Historical Committee of the Friends ofGPL&HS,willbeheldontheeveningofFriday, March 3rd atVillaVenezia from6 to 10.The cost is $60 perperson(allproceedsbenefittheLibrary).So,ifyouknowalotaboutGoshenandliketoughcompetition,joinateam!Ifyou’dliketolearnmoreaboutGoshen,andlearnfromthebest,comeonoutandcheeronateam!

Are you Interested in Becoming a Friend

of the Goshen Public Library and Historical Society?

WouldyouliketobenotifiedofourFriends’booksales,presentations,andprograms?

Well, it’s never been easier! Please visit us atgoshenpubliclibrary.org, click on the “Friends”tabandfillinyourcontactinformation.That’sit!You’rein!ThankstoallofourFriendsandsoon-to-beFriendsforyouramazingsupport!