Board of Trustees William Saum, President
Charles Shimel, Treasurer
Gerry Miras, Secretary
Sabelle Frasca
Lisette George
Mary Ellen Ledwith
Susan Nemesdy
Holly Seeger
Kathryn Shattuck
David Shire
Dr. Lynn Sykes

As a small community we are blessed with a wonderful asset in the Palisades Free Library. The Library is 119 years old. It has evolved over these years under the care of four previous directors – Mary Quidor, Edith Cooley, Mildred Rippey, and Beatrice Agnew, and our present Director, Maria Gagliardi. That said, the Library truly thrives because of the immense contributions and support from three groups: Palisades residents, the talented and devoted staff and its Board of Trustees. Every year as required by law, at its February Meeting the Board of Trustees elects its officers.

We are happy to report the results: — Bill Saum replaces Mary Ellen Ledwith as President who is stepping down after five years of illustrious service.
— Charles Shimel takes on the Treasurer position replacing Lisette George.
— Gerry Miras takes on the role of Board Secretary replacing Dr. Carol Stewart who is stepping down after 5 years. We thank Carol for her untiring service and in particular her leadership in chairing the Board’s Search Committee for our new Director.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

Mother’s Day Stories and Crafts
Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 4:30-6:00pm
Make a card and gift for your Mom or Grandma. Ages 5+. Please register.

Father’s Day Stories and Crafts Wednesday, June 9, 2010, 4:30-6:00pm
Bring a picture of yourself to design a great gift for your Dad or Grandpa. Ages 5+. Registration required.

Teen Movie Night
Thursday, May 6, 2010, 6:45pm
The Blind Side, rated PG Ages 10+

Summer Reading Program
Before you know it, summer will be here. Once again, the Palisades Free Library will offer our Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Make a Splash, Read!” Each week Carolyn Travers will offer activities relating to the theme along with many reading suggestions. Students can have fun and continue to improve their reading skills.

On Monday, June 28, we will kick off our summer programs with a performance at TZHS of Flow Circus. This is a vaudeville style oneman show combining physical comedy, magic, juggling and much more. Look for future announcements regarding all our programs throughout the summer.

New Website for the Library!
Check out the new library website. The user friendly format will keep you abreast of upcoming events, new books and DVDs. Find us at our new cyber address: www.palisadeslibrary.org.

New for Kids
Periodicals: American Girl, Nick, Jr., Nintendo Power and Sports Illustrated for Kids.
Books: Center Field, Robert Lipsyte; Roberto & Me, Dan Gutman; Shakespeare Makes the Playoffs, Ron Koertge.

New for Adults
Periodicals: Atlantic Monthly, Fine Gardening, Harpers Magazine
Books: Solar, Ian McEwan; The Language God Talks, Herman Wouk; Staying True, Jenny Sandford; Every Last One, Anna Quindlen; Imperfect Birds, Anne Lamott