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Eileen Weglarz, Rector of St. Mark's Episcopal Church, Joins Mt. Kisco Public Library Foundation Board
The Rev. Eileen Weglarz was elected to the Board of Trustees of the Foundation for the Mt. Kisco Public Library at its January meeting. She is Rector of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, also in Mt. Kisco.
“As a clergywoman, Rev. Weglarz has a reputation for building mission awareness and support, so we know her expertise will be very valuable as the Foundation re-positions its mission as to how best to serve the library, especially now that the new building is open,” said Anthony Monteleone, president of the Foundation.” Prior to being called to be Rector of St. Mark’s in June 2008, Rev. Weglarz served as Missions Coordinator for the Albany Episcopal Diocese, while also serving as Rector of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Essex, NY.
“The Foundation is building a diverse infrastructure of community leaders, business owners and residents from all walks of life. Rev. Weglarz is not only a respected representative of the Village’s spiritual community, but in her short time in Mt. Kisco, she has fostered a very visible presence in Mt. Kisco’s business community as an enthusiastic supporter of the Chamber of Commerce.” Rev. Weglarz also serves on the Board of A-Home, which helps bring affordable housing to Northern Westchester, and she is active in the Northern Westchester Interfaith Council.
Monteleone added, “We’re optimistic that Rev. Weglarz’ new association with the Foundation will send an important message to the entire Mt. Kisco community: The Library Foundation needs and welcomes the input and support of every one in Mt. Kisco who has something to contribute, is willing to reach out to its network of friends and associates on behalf of the library, and knows how to lead and organize. Rev. Weglarz has all of these qualities.”
“In my short time in Mt. Kisco I have come to appreciate the richness of this community’s diversity. People who have a certain image of Northern Westchester might be pleasantly surprised to find that Mt. Kisco is home to people from all walks of life and from all over the world,” observed Rev. Weglarz, who has a special interest in cross-cultural faith experiences and relationships, is a student of Hebrew scripture, and served a pastoral internship while participating in an African cultures study program, both in Kenya.
“It’s Mt. Kisco’s mosaic of demographic diversity that underscores the importance of having a strong public library backed up by a committed Foundation. The public library is one of this country’s greatest equalizer. Membership is free, belonging has nothing to do with education or socioeconomic status, and it is open to all. I hope that I succeed in communicating a similarly welcoming message from my pulpit each week and one that I hope to convey in my capacity as a Trustee of the Library Foundation. I welcome this appointment.”
Other members of the Mt. Kisco community, both residents and local business owners, are invited to submit their names as candidates to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. President Anthony Monteleone can be reached at 914-666-2118. New board member nominations will be voted upon at the February 22nd meeting of the Foundation.
CONTACT: Rob Seitz
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“Re-Gift” Before the Holidays, Urges Mt. Kisco Public Library Foundation
Mt. Kisco, NY, December 9, 2009 - – The etiquette of “re-gifting” presents has been a debatable issue in recent holiday seasons, especially if recall of who gave what is foggy, thereby, running the risk of inadvertently re-gifting the original gift giver’s gift. The Foundation for the Mt. Kisco Public Library offers a safe solution for avoiding this potential etiquette faux pas.
“By re-gifting a gift from our Buy-A-Brick campaign or from our current silent auction of the abstract painting ‘Peaches,’ you’ll not only be giving a gift to a loved one but you’ll also be giving a gift to the Foundation, the library, and to yourself,” explained Anthony Monteleone, president, the Foundation for the Mt. Kisco Public Library.
Monteleone noted that by purchasing a brick engraved with a personalized message from the Foundation’s “Buy-A-Brick” fundraising campaign for a loved one, a client, or in memory of someone departed “the gift-giver is virtually guaranteed that their gift will be the right size, right color, not returned, and cherished for a lifetime. Plus, your gift of a library brick to someone is also a gift to the Foundation, the Library and to yourself since it is tax deductible.” Once at least 100 bricks are sold by the Foundation, a walkway or other appropriate monument, constructed out of the engraved bricks, will be installed on the library’s grounds. Brick purchase forms are available in the Library’s lobby or online at (http://www.mtklibraryfoundation.org). The donation for each engraved brick is $250.
For the gift-giver who would prefer to give something more artistically aesthetic, Monteleone recommends placing a silent auction bid on “Peaches,” an abstract still-life painting by artist Joseph Blumstein. The Foundation is sponsoring a collection of Blumstein’s work which is on display in the Community Room of the Mt. Kisco Public Library on Main St. through the end of December. The painting is valued at $375 and submitted bids must start at $175. A bid submission box is located alongside the donated painting. “Similar to our ‘Buy-A-Brick’ campaign, this gift is one-of-a-kind and will last a lifetime, it benefits both the Foundation and the Library, and it is tax-deductible,” said Monteleone. Additionally, 10% of the sales from any of Blumstein’s paintings, while on display at the library, will be donated directly to the library. (Interested buyers can contact the artist directly through his Web site: www.josephblumstein.com).
For individuals or organizations interested in making major tax-deductible gifts to the Foundation before the end of the fiscal year, donations should be made payable to The Foundation for the Mount Kisco Public Library and mailed to The Foundation for the Mount Kisco Public Library, c/o Monteleone & Monteleone 19 North Moger Avenue, Mt Kisco, NY 10549-2435, or by contacting Monteleone at 914-666-2118.
CONTACT: Rob Seitz
914-654-1506; 914-393-6144 (cell)
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| Dr. Scott D. Hayworth, president and CEO, front, Dr. Dominick Chiarieri, vice president, seated, and Dr. Ross Levy, secretary, rear standing, principals of the Mount Kisco Medical Group PC. |
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Mt. Kisco Business Community Rallies in Support of New Library
Mt. Kisco, NY, November 12, 2009 -- Recognizing the important role that the public library plays in attracting customers to the central business community, local Mt. Kisco businesses have heeded the on-going fundraising campaign of The Foundation for the Mt. Kisco Public Library (www.mtklibraryfoundation.org) with recent donations of cash, merchandise and service.
The Mount Kisco Medical Group (www.mkmg.com) has donated $10,000 which paid for new furnishings in the Children’s and Young Adults reading rooms. “At 64-years-old, we are the oldest multi-specialty medical group in New York. This ‘senior’ status makes us recognize the importance of boosting and supporting our youngest generation,” said Scott D. Hayworth, MD, president and chief executive officer of the 205-doctor practice. Hayworth is an obstetrician and gynecologist. He and his partners, Drs. Dominick Chiarieri, vice president, and Ross Levy, secretary, visited the new library on a recent lunch break for some “food for thought.”
“Seeing the tangible evidence of how our donation was put to use motivates me to urge the rest of the Village’s medical and entire business community to also donate to this valuable Mt. Kisco resource. Pumping life into the new library building is good for Mt. Kisco. As a leading healthcare organization in the Hudson Valley, we are committed to helping our community,” added Hayworth.
Speaking of pumping, Bicycle World (www.bicycleworldny.com) is hoping that more Mt. Kisco residents will pump up their leg muscles and cardiovascular health by cycling to the new library. The full-service bicycle sales and service shop has donated a bicycle rack that will be installed between the new library building and Village Hall before the end of this year. “So many of our customers are local residents that it’s especially gratifying to have the chance to give a gift to the community that has been instrumental in making our business so successful,” said Eric Marcos, co-owner of the E. Main St. retailer with his wife, Ilene. Their store was voted one of the top 100 cycling stores in the nation by Bicycle Retailer and Industry News.
On November 18th, the Mt. Kisco Chamber of Commerce host(ed) (www.mtkiscochamber.com) a business networking event at the spacious community room of the new library building. “This is a marvelous space and resource for the local business community,” said Janet Dean, executive director of the Chamber. “This library building belongs to all of Mt. Kisco. It behooves any one who can to extend additional financial and service support to the Library Foundation which has assumed responsibility for maximizing library resources and services through donations instead of taxation.”
Nancy M. Hack is owner of the property and casualty insurance firm, The Hack Agency (www.thehackagency.com) , a former president of the Mt. Kisco Chamber of Commerce and a current volunteer member of the Board of the Foundation for the Mt. Kisco Public Library. “My family has been doing business in Mt. Kisco for over 55 years, so I have witnessed first-hand how the library has evolved and grown,” noted Hack. “The new state-of-the-art building provides local residents and businesses with the latest in library resources, including exceptional meeting spaces. I am pleased to contribute to the continued furnishing of the building and encourage my fellow business owners to do the same.”
Anthony Monteleone, a Mt. Kisco resident and local attorney, is the Foundation’s volunteer president. Business owners and residents interested in donating to the Foundation or applying for membership on the Foundation’s Board of Directors can contact Monteleone at 914-666-2118.
CONTACT: Rob Seitz
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| Anthony Monteleone with guest artist, Joseph Blumstein |
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“Multi-Lingual” Artist to Exhibit at Mt. Kisco Public Library Community Room; Proceeds from Sales to Help Benefit Library and Library Foundation
Mt. Kisco, NY, November 11, 2009 -- (Howard) Joseph Blumstein is fluent in five languages: English, Portuguese, Italian and… “High Finance” and “Abstract.” A premier of several new works by the Rye-based artist, “Learn A Language,” will open December 1st in the Community Room at the recently opened new Mt. Kisco (NY) Public Library. There will be a reception that evening from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Blumstein is Chief Financial Officer of London Luxury, Ltd., a market leader in premier bed and bath home textile products based in New Rochelle. But in his free time, Blumstein creates abstract paintings of objects, people and locations inspired by every day life. “The creative process has always been an important part of my life and I see both my careers from this point of view,” said Blumstein, who uses his middle name, Joseph, when painting. “As a financial manager, I build system and staff organizations that involve putting pieces together to form a whole function. As an artist, I use color and form to communicate a message with emotional content.”
Blumstein’s exhibit at the light-filled and spacious community room at the new Mt. Kisco Public Library will run through the end of December. It is just the third show that has been mounted since the Library’s official opening in September. A portion of the proceeds from sales of any of Blumstein’s paintings on display will be donated to the library and one painting will be auctioned with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the Foundation.
The Foundation for the Mt. Kisco Public Library plans to host an ongoing series of special events including more art exhibits, concerts, lectures, author presentations, films and business networking events. “Mt. Kisco waited a long time for this new library to be built and now it’s time to bring it to life,” said Anthony Monteleone, president of The Foundation for the Mt. Kisco Public Library.
The public library of the 21st Century is as much – if not more – a community center as it is a ‘depository’ of books. We’re fortunate to be able to offer our patrons a green-friendly building that is a center of technology, culture, and life-long learning for people of all ages. Joseph Blumstein’s exhibit of spectacular abstract paintings promises to create an interesting juxtaposition in the very traditional design of our otherwise very modern, state-of-the-art library building.”
The artists’ language fluency stemmed from an international career that included living in South America and Europe while working for international corporations. “Years of high-volume travel for international corporations began to wear thin, especially with two children in tow. Going to work for smaller, more domestic companies allowed me to devote more time to my family and to my other great love in life, painting,” explained Blumstein, whose work has been exhibited in New York City and currently is on display in the Michaelian County Office Building in White Plains.
Blumsetin is not an amateur, “weekend” painter. His artistic talent is genetic. His grandfather, A. Blumstein was a jewelry designer and founder of the famed watch company, Lucien Piccard.
CONTACT: Rob Seitz
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“It’s Taking a Village” to Ready New Mount Kisco Public Library
for August 8th “Soft” Opening; Progress Being Charted on Twitter
August 3, 2009 A multi-page punch list of things to do before the soft opening of the Mount Kisco Public Library on August 8th may be making Library Director Susan Riley a bit punch-drunk about what task to tackle next. But despite the mounds of shelves that still need to be assembled, the cartons and cartons of 70,000 books that are arriving daily, and the various odds and ends the contractors have to complete or adjust before the doors officially open to the public, Riley is happy as punch to be out of temporary headquarters and finally in the new 18,000 sq. ft. permanent facility adjacent to Village Hall.
Although the library still remains closed to the general public, patrons can follow its opening’s progress on Twitter at #MTKiscoPL.
“‘Murphy’s Law’ might be the best way to describe some of the quirky, unexplainable little things that have happened since my staff and I have begun settling into our beautiful new space. One day, every time a call came into the library EVERY phone line would ring. Another day the alarm system started ringing (and ringing) for no apparent reason. But, so far, every thing has been easily remedied and nothing seems insurmountable for our very dedicated construction crew and library staff,” said the tired but upbeat Riley. “Each day we start work at around 7:30 AM to scratch off more from our ‘to-do’ list.”
Riley shows off the library’s new digs like a proud homeowner. Clad in a pair of blue jeans and tee shirt, it’s the appropriate attire for climbing under desks, pulling computer wiring, and opening boxes that have been in storage for two-and-a-half-years. She excitedly points out different special features in each room and how the community has stepped up to the plate with both in-kind and cash donations.
Giving Furniture a New Lease on Life
The much-anticipated quiet room has two work tables from the old building that volunteers, Victor and Anthony Camacho, restored to brand-new condition. “They were all scratched up and had initials carved into them,” said Riley, beaming about the savings realized by not having to replace the tables. “I found the original receipt for these tables and they cost less than $50 a piece. Today they would cost about $800 each to replace.” And to make sure that the restored tabletops remain in pristine condition, Kuritzky Glass, Mt. Kisco, has donated plate glass tops valued at about $150, each.
J.H. Crane & Son Furniture and Floor Coverings, Mount Kisco’s oldest business at 125 years old, has been storing in its warehouse 36 solid oak chairs that it was given by a client who no longer had any use for them. “They’re like new. Solid oak seats, backs and legs,” said store owner Don Ford. “I read in the newspaper that the library was short on furniture so I gave Susan a call.” Ford estimates that if purchased new, each chair would sell for about $125 to $150.
Ford, a Korean War veteran, has also arranged for free use of the American Legion Hall to continue programming sponsored by the Library Friends until the new community room opens. And when it does, it will be outfitted by eighty brightly-colored upholstered chairs. A Village Hall employee secured the donation, along with 30 ergonomically-correct office chairs, given anonymously by an international corporation. The Foundation for the Mount Kisco Public Library (www.mtklibraryfoundation.org) has also secured a contribution of furniture valued at $25,000.
History Restored and Being Made
While a bit of library “history” might have been sanded away from these tables, returning to a place of honor are two oil paintings that have been fixtures in the Children’s Library room for more years than anyone who is now associated with the library can recall. Measuring approximately 2’ x 5’, one depicts a menagerie of storybook animals and characters and the other, an undersea fantasy. “I don’t think they have any commercial value but they have a lot of sentimental value to the staff and patrons,” said Riley.
A new bit of history is under construction in the woodworking shop of Mahopac carpenter and cabinet maker, Tom Dietz. Dietz was commissioned to execute a three-dimensional façade for the Children’s Library activity room. It is reminiscent of Mount Kisco’s “Ragtime” house, located on Rt. 133, the setting for the 1982 movie based on E.L. Doctorow’s book by the same title. “The Library Board wanted to bring part of the look of the building inside the new building,” said Dietz. “We’re not copying the Ragtime house exactly, but portions of it are being simulated. I also incorporated some of the architecture of the town complex, such as a round window in the modified Mansard roof.” The 36 ft. long by 11 ft. high façade will be covered in Cedar clapboard siding donated by Richards Lumber and Home Center, Mount Kisco. There will be a four foot wide porch and the structure’s bay windows will double as bookshelves or special display cases. Installation will be done in eight different sections.
Modern-Day Technology
On each floor’s main reading rooms there are public access terminals for searching the entire Westchester County Library System Collection. The second floor will also have a row of five public access computers for accessing the Internet, writing papers and conducting research.
The Children’s and Young Adults rooms will also each get two public access computer terminals. A new feature that is expected to be in high demand is two free private study rooms for public use. “Patrons will be able to use the rooms for one-hour intervals. They’ll be able to use their cell phones with the door shut and, because we have wi-fi, access the Internet,” said Riley.
More is still Needed
The Foundation has raised several hundred thousands of dollars in donations and it recently published a Library Registry of new donation opportunities. They range from $250 engraved bricks that are tentatively planned for a brick walkway or decorative wall outside the sun-drenched Children’s Room, to naming rights of various rooms and accessories outfitting the new building, including the Children’s Library activity room with its Ragtime House frontage.
“As a result of two recent events in which the Foundation briefed Mount Kisco residents and business owners on the progress of the library, more than 30 new companies and individuals have been identified as being supporters of the library and committed to helping the Foundation realize its goals. The Library Registry was received with great enthusiasm as a tangible way for identifying specific funding opportunities,” said Tony Moneteleone, president of the Foundation. “It allows individuals and businesses to make specific donations that will immortalize themselves or a loved one for years to come.”
“We’re stretching the dollars as far as they can go and we’re being as flexible as we can about using donated new and gently-used furnishings, without compromising the integrity of the design of the building,” said Riley. “Once all of the books are shelved and tables and chairs occupied by patrons, I know that it is going to be the beautiful library promised and that all of Mount Kisco will be proud to have it anchoring its downtown.”
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Area Residents & Companies Rally Support for Mount Kisco Public Library Foundation; Seema Boesky to Host Private Dinner Party for Top-Tier Library Supporters
June 1, 2009 -- An information campaign launched by the Foundation for the Mount Kisco Public Library, last December, has generated an outpouring of financial and volunteer support, according to Foundation officials.
Anthony Monteleone, president of the Foundation, announced that, to date, the organization has raised approximately $350,000 in donations and grants and that there has been a spike in interest in the library’s “Buy a Brick” campaign. Engraved bricks are being sold for $250 each and will be incorporated into a design component of the new building in a location still to be finalized.
“In particular, we want to acknowledge Mahopac National Bank, The Mount Kisco Rotary Club, and the children of Granger and Kathleen Tripp for their significant generosity at the outset of the campaign,” noted Monteleone. Additionally, a national corporation based in Westchester donated in-kind services that will save Mount Kisco taxpayers an estimated $25,000.
“We are also very appreciative of John Crabtree, Crabtree’s Kittle House (Mount Kisco), who has repeatedly given in-kind donations of goods and services, as well as to all of the individuals, families and small business owners who have made donations of cash, products or services towards our various fundraising activities. To me, this is what personifies building a public library for all the people and the spirit of Mount Kisco.”
Monteleone said the Foundation will soon launch a “Library Registry” capital campaign. Modeled after baby and bridal shower registries, it will list most-needed equipment and furnishings for the brand new library building. “There will be donation opportunities for every person’s budget, including some significant naming opportunities that we hope the most generous members of the Mount Kisco community will underwrite,” said Monteleone. As part of this initiative, donors will be rewarded with a wide-range of incentives. For example, Seema Boesky, one of the area’s most prominent residents and a benefactor to many local charities, has agreed to host a private dinner party for donors at a certain level. It will be held at The Rabbit Barn, located on her local estate.
Moneteleone also announced the addition of two new members to the Foundation’s Board of Directors, Glenn Albright and Karen B. Schleimer. Albright is a local resident whose company, International Spirits and Wines LLC, is headquartered in Mount Kisco. “My wife and I are raising our two young children in Mount Kisco and know the importance of the local library. I definitely have a vested interest in getting the new public library building opened ASAP and urge everybody to do what they can to help, as well,” said Albright.
Schleimer is an attorney in private practice and former Village of Mount Kisco prosecutor. “I have fond memories of going to a Carnegie public library as a child growing up in New Jersey,” said Schleimer. “Trips to the public library were also a staple part of my routine as a Mount Kisco mom. Now I want the current and future generations of the Village’s children to enjoy these same and more public library benefits and experiences.”
“People in Mount Kisco recognize the value and importance of having a public library designed for the 21st century. This includes everything from the ‘green’ design of the building to upgraded automation, an expanded collection, and reading, studying and meeting spaces that will once again make the Mount Kisco Public Library the heart and soul of our community,” said Monteleone, senior partner in the Mount Kisco-based law firm of Monteleone & Monteleone.
Questions about donations to the Foundation for the Mount Kisco Public Library, including naming opportunities, should be directed to Monteleone at the Foundation’s office, 914-666-2118. “Buy-A-Brick” purchases can be made online at www.mtklibraryfoundation.org, at the library, or by calling the library at 914-666-8041.
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Lifting for the Library Fundraiser Sponsored by Mt. Kisco Athletic Club
Summary: Mt. Kisco Athletic Club is putting muscle into the ambitious fundraising goal of the Foundation for the Mount Kisco Public Library by sponsoring “Lifting for the Library,” in conjunction with National Library Week, April 12-18.
April 6, 2009 -- To help lighten the weight of a $750,000 fundraising goal, weightlifters are being asked to do some heavy lifting on behalf of the Foundation for the Mount Kisco Public Library (http://www.mtklibraryfoundation.org/).
The Mt. Kisco Athletic Club (http://www.mtkiscoac.com/) is inviting weightlifters, in all categories, to its 151 Kisco Ave.-fitness center to compete in “Lift for the Library” Saturday, April 18th, from 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM. The event coincides with National Library Week, April 12-18.
Participants do not have to be members of the club or live in Mt. Kisco and non-members will be given a free, seven-day pass to use the facility. Each participant is asked to raise a minimum of $25 in sponsorship money. However, the biggest fundraiser in each weight-lifting category – Feather-weight, Bantam-weight and Heavy-weight -- will be awarded prizes donated by local businesses.
“We need to get as much ‘brawn’ as possible to raise as much ‘green’ as possible for the library Foundation,” quipped Anthony Monteleone, chairman of the Foundation for the Mount Kisco Public Library. “The support being shown by the Mt. Kisco Athletic Club is ‘uplifting.’”
Not to be out-punned, Tom Brady, general manager of the full-service fitness facility responded “Count on us to ‘spot’ for the Foundation for the Mount Kisco Public Library!” The facility is offering another incentive to financially support the Foundation. Anyone applying for membership and who can produce evidence that he or she has purchased a $250 commemorative Foundation engraved brick will get their $99 application fee waived and receive the lowest membership rate currently available. Bricks can be purchased online through the Foundation’s Web site, at Mt. Kisco Athletic Club and at several other participating Mount Kisco merchants.
Newcomers to weightlifting who can only lift lightweight dumbbells are encouraged to participate in the friendly competition. “Our goal is to involve as many members of the community in this fundraiser, as possible,” said Brady.
Interested participants can register in person at the Mt. Kisco Athletic Club, located at 151 Kisco Ave. For further information, call Tom Brady, general manager, at (914) 242-9760
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Foundation for the Mount Kisco Library Expands Board;
Sets New Fundraising Goals for 2009
Mount Kisco, NY, December 19, 2008 –The Foundation for the Mount Kisco Public Library is expanding its Board of Directors and is accepting nominations for new members. Additionally, it is incorporating its Advisory Board into its Foundation Board, all in an effort to bolster its fundraising goals of $750,000 for 2009.
Anthony Monteleone, Esq., acting President, announced the first new appointment to the Foundation Board will be Jennifer Lewis, a trustee of the Mount Kisco Public Library since 2003 but whose term of office ends December 31, 2008. “Jennifer will play a critical role as a liaison between the public library, a public agency of the village, and the Foundation,” said Monteleone, an attorney in private practice in Mount Kisco and one of the Foundation’s original founders. “Her experience as Executive Director of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of Fairfield & Westchester will be a tremendous asset in advising the Foundation Board on the most effective means for fundraising.”
The Foundation for the Mount Kisco Public Library (www.mtklibraryfoundation.org) is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit. It was established in 2005 as an independent fundraising organization entity to help enrich the library’s services, special programs and new building, expected to open by late summer 2009.
“We recognize that this is an ambitious fundraising goal for the coming calendar year, especially at a time when nearly all individuals, families, companies and funding organizations are all feeling financial stress,” acknowledged Monteleone. “But, at the same time, not in recent memory has the public library, in every community across the country, been more critically needed. The modern public library is about far more than books. It is a source of adventure, comfort, inspiration and hope. It is the de facto center of the community, the great equalizer of all people from all socioeconomic backgrounds.”
Commenting on her appointment, Lewis said, “I am enthusiastic about continuing my association with the Mount Kisco Public Library (www.mountkiscolibrary.org) in this new capacity. The success of the Foundation is critical to the library’s day-to-day operation, contributing greatly to controlling our property tax-based budget.”
Mayor J. Michael Cindrich said that he hopes other Mt. Kisco residents will apply to become a member of The Foundation’s Board to help it realize its 2009 fundraising goal. “This new facility will serve this and neighboring communities for generations to come. Much thought and consideration was given to its classic design and contemporary features. The Village was able to amend its original building plans by adding a geothermal heating and cooling system when construction commenced, making us one of the few public libraries in all of New York State to be eco-friendly. Admittedly, it costs more to ‘build green.’ But in the long-run, we’ll be saving taxpayers money and saving the environment by reducing our consumption of fossil fuels. These are just two very good reasons for supporting the Foundation’s mission of enhancing the public library’s services, programs and facility.”
In early January the Foundation will announce the date of a fundraising event to mark the first anniversary of the new library’s groundbreaking. At that time, hardhat-wearing guests will get a sneak preview of the new building, which will still be under construction. They will also learn about donation opportunities to make a lasting impact and association with the public library by making financial pledges that will be acknowledged through various naming opportunities.
Philip F. Menna, Esq., president of the Mount Kisco Library Board of Trustees, recognized donors, to date, while urging everyone to “dig a little deeper, especially before the end of this tax year.
“There are many ways to give,” noted Menna. “Library supporters can literally contribute to the construction of the building by purchasing an engraved brick on the Foundation’s web site, or furnish an entire room in the new library building. We’ve got a very talented and dedicated library staff. We have wonderful volunteers. We have a great collection of traditional books and e-books, DVDs, music, reference materials and public access computer terminals. What we need now is the public’s financial contributions to help to fill in the rest, from the shelving that will house the collection, to comfortable new furniture to relax in while seeking ‘the adventure, comfort, inspiration and hope’ that can all be found under a single roof: that of the public library.”
Applications to apply for or nominate a candidate to The Mount Kisco Public Library Foundation can be found online at the Foundation’s Web site (www.mtklibraryfoundation.org), at the library’s temporary facility at 55 Maple Ave., or from the Village Manager’s office.
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