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What are the improvements?
By extending a portion of the building approximately 7 feet near the library entrance we made the following improvements:
• Created an upstairs meeting room and program space with seating for 25 people
• Installed a Hearing Loop in the meeting room for those who use hearing aids
• Provided 2 more parking spaces
• Created a walkway connecting the Library entrance to Oak Tree Road
• Provide bench seating near the entrance
• Added a rain garden to improve drainage around the front of the building

How will the Library pay for the renovation?
Monetary donations are always welcome at the Library, but the renovation was paid for out of a Capital Building fund that was created in 2006. We have been awarded $146,000 in library building grant funds through New York State and $15,000 in bullet aid through Senator David Carlucci’s efforts. These grants will offset a portion of eligible building expenses such as the new meeting room space, new parking spaces, walkway and improved staff workspace.

Why renovate now?
The Trustees of the Palisades Free Library determined that now is the right time to renovate the building to meet the needs of a growing population. From the 2000 census to the 2010 census the population of Palisades increased nearly 15%.

We have the appropriate funds allocated, the price of labor and materials will increase in the future, and we need to seize the opportunity for New York State grant money.

Special Thanks: To the Building Committee for their time and commitment to the project: Helena Power, Jonathan Plowe and Lisette George and to Paul and Peter Papay of Papay Engineering and Construction for volunteering their services.

Children's Programs

All programs are free and held at the library. Registration is free.

Storycraft Programs for School Age children-
Ages 5 & up
All programs include poems, stories, games and crafts. 4:30 pm Limit: 15

Wednesday, September 25
Pumpkin Fun: Fall into these stories and fun about pumpkins.

Wednesday, October 23
Halloween Spook-tacular! Spooky stories, create a haunted house lantern and Halloween bingo!

Wednesday, November 20
Harvest Happening: Trivia and facts on the first Harvest Celebration. Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Wednesday, December 4

Wednesday, December 11
Gingerbread House Building: Bring a box of graham crackers to construct an edible house with candy and other edible décor. You may only sign up for one session.

Preschool Storycraft Programs All programs include poems, stories, games, and crafts. Ages 2 ½-5 4:30-5:30 Limit: 15

Halloween Happening
Tuesday, October 22 Come in costume and enjoy some Notso scary stories and Spooky crafts.

Winter Holiday Fun
Tuesday, December 10

Stories, crafts and games about holidays in December.

Visit www.palisadeslibrary.org for a complete listing of programs and events.
And you can also find us on Facebook.

Palisades Free Library • 19 Closter Road • Palisades, NY 10964
Phone: 845-359-0136 • Fax: 845-359-6124 • E-mail: pal@rcls.org
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11-9, Fri, Sat. 11-5, Sun. 1-5.
Closed: Columbus Day, Mon, Oct. 14 and Wed. and Thurs., Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving.
Member of the Ramapo Catskill Library System and ANSER Network
www.palisadeslibrary.org

Board of Trustees Meeting: Wed., Oct. 9, 7:30pm at the library. All meetings are open to the public.

Director: Maria Gagliardi; Board of Trustees: Sabelle Frasca, President; Michele Kalotkin, Vice President; Helena Power, Secretary; Holly Seeger, Treasurer; Mary Ann Brueckner; Paul Goldman; Leslie Hayes; Roger Hooker; Jonathan Plowe.