News From the Library 

The “pennies for the library” campaign has been underway for about two months now and the board of directors would like to thank everyone who has donated so far.  The

Current total of donations is around 500.00 and we hope that keeps increasing.  We would also like to thank everyone who helped make the annual book sale a success.

This year’s sale was one of the most successful in recent years, bringing in about 700.00.

And now for the big news………..

At the August meeting, the board of directors, after hearing from several concerned citizens, voted to proceed with fundraising for the library building project.  This project, at an estimated cost of 250,000 – 300,000 dollars, will make the library handicapped accessible and provide more space, something the library needs badly.  Through federal, state, local and private grants, the library is hoping to raise at least half the money needed for this project.  The other half of the money will come through donations and fundraisers so watch this space for upcoming events.  The first fundraiser is a silent auction on a painting by local artist Carrie Tornatore.  The painting, which shows a beautiful scene of the Trout Ponds, can be seen and bid on at the library.

Again, the board of directors would like to thank everyone who has helped so far and we are counting on our patrons to make the building project a success also.  Keep those pennies coming!

Tappan Spaulding Memorial Library Board of Directors

Robert Nelson

Douglas Gorsline

Lucy Cross

Doris Baylor

Cathy Yetter

Now available: the Newark Valley Ceremony for the National Register Listings of Tappan-Spaulding Library and the Newark Valley Municipal Building.

Come and Enjoy

                       A FREE CONCERT

In the Beautiful Village of Newark Valley

FEATURING

                          “SLEEPYHEAD”

August 24^th – 6 to 9 PM

at the Trout Ponds Park

Picnic Area and Play Ground

Be sure to bring your Lawn Chairs

 “This event is made possible in part, with funds from New York State Council on the arts Decentralization Program administered locally by the ARTS of the Southern Finger Lakes, and the Village of Newark Valley.”

FREE PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

The Newark Valley area is fortunate to have two preschool programs offered at no cost to families.  Both programs are staffed by qualified teachers, assistant teachers and aids.  They use the same curriculum, screenings, and progress checklists.

The Head Start program is federally funded to serve children ages 3-4 years of age from families who are income eligible.  It has comprehensive services for children and families.

There are two types of program options:

        The Home- Based program, offered to three year olds, provides weekly in-home visits by a teacher and semi-monthly classroom time on Fridays.

        The Center-Based program provides Monday through Thursday classes for a full school day.  The four year olds may ride the district buses to and from class.

The Universal Pre-Kindergarten program is state funded and available to district resident children who will be four by December 1, 2007.  It is a half day program that follows the public school calendar.

The morning class is 9:00 to 11:30 AM.  The afternoon class is 1:00 t0 3:30 PM.  Children who are four may ride the district buses at 9:00 and 3:30 but families are responsible for the mid-day transportation.

For more information or applications call: 687-5888 and speak with Carolyn or Hannah.