2016 OWL Report to the Community

OLIVER WOLCOTT LIBRARYReportto OurCommunity 2016

Letter From the President & Director Thank you for loving your library! Because of the partnership, dedication and vision of our staff, board, patrons and donors, the Oliver Wolcott Library continues to be a vibrant, dynamic and innovative library for all in our community!Thanks to your private donations and your tax dollars, our library is thriving. Wecontinue to strive for excellence in all areas, and your support has allowed us toaccomplish so much! Together, we have initiated new services, improved on existingprograms, and continued to operate efficiently and responsibly.Here are a few highlights, made possible through your generosity and support:x Award Winning Authors: We continue to have one of the best author series in the state, with our ‘Meet the Author’ series featuring notable, bestselling authors.x Trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art: Expanding appreciation of art and literature, our summer book clubs for grades 4 to 9 culminated in a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.x Astronomy Adventures: Borrow one of our two telescopes or attend a lecture, we initiated a new partnership with the Litchfield Hills Amateur Astronomy Club.x Improved Connectivity: We upgraded our wireless network significantly improving speed, reliability, coverage and security.x Reventlow Retrospective: Celebrating a remarkable woman and artist, we were honored to host the late Peggy Reventlow’s Art Opening and Exhibit showcasing selected sculpture and abstract paintings for our patrons and community.In the following pages, you will see a vital and welcoming cultural and communityresource full of activity and meeting the needs of all.Your love for OWL has allowed us to accomplish so much! Thank you!Emily Dalton Ann Marie WhitePresident, Board of Trustees Library Director

Our Core Values x We creatively communicate and attentively listen to ensure that our services are known and relevant to the needs of the community. x We are innovative, dynamic risk-takers who embrace new technologies and ideas. x We select, initiate and promote materials, programs and services that enlighten, entertain, and inform. x We are a welcoming, friendly place for all members of the community. x We continuously improve our efficiency and infrastructure by managing our funds and resources wisely and attracting public and private funding.EVERY DAY EVERY MONTHx 237 patrons visited the library+ x 770 children attended a programx 449 items were borrowed at the library+ x 454 adults attended a program x 229 items were borrowed throughx 337 patrons accessed us through our web resources# our OWL BoxADULT CIRCULATION - THIRD IN THE STATEThe Oliver Wolcott Library is third in the state for total adult circulation per capita! Weare in the top 1% of all public libraries in the State of Connecticut, with 180 publiclibraries reporting.

CULTURAL CENTERAuthor talks, book discussions, live theatrical and musical performances, lectures, workshops,staff book talk events, art openings: each month the library provides a wide-range of culturally-enriching and informative adult program events.An average of 454 adults attended a program each month, an increase of 18%.*AUTHOR TALKSOur author talks let you meet the author in an intimate, engaged setting. Throughout the year,we bring high-quality authors on a range of topics and genres to discuss their work. Each eventincludes the author talking about his/her book for an hour, followed by a reception featuring anopportunity to speak with the author, enjoy light refreshments, and purchase books with apercentage of proceeds benefiting the children’s book clubs.This year authors included:i Senior Fellow at Yale University’s Jackson Institute Emma Sky; renowned author and interior designer Florence de Dampierre; great-great grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt III; frequent contributor to the New York Times Jesse Browner; former Executive Editor of Cooks Illustrated Pam Anderson; Former Executive Producer of TV Guide Television Group Janice Kaplan; former cartoonist for The New Yorker Peter Steiner; humorist William Alexander; author and naturalist Todd McLeish; author and photographer Stacy Bass; author and dressage expert Beth Baumert; and the emerging new voice in fiction Martha Hall Kelly.i We also welcomed several outstanding local authors including Tom Holzel, Andy Thibault, Emery Roth, and Theresa Joseph. “My husband and I enjoyed your speaker and his presentation so much last night! Such an inspiration….Thank you for making him and his story available to our community.” ~Carmen

JAMIE GAGARIN ART GALLERYThrough a juried selection, we introduce the community to varied mediums of art and artists.Five times a year we exhibit artwork for sale with bi-monthly shows where a percentage of allsales directly benefit library services. In January and February, we exhibit student artworkfrom the Litchfield Public Schools and Litchfield Montessori School. This year, we featuredwatercolors, photographs, mixed media painting, and abstract paintings. Artists included MaryHelen Davis, Emily Kennedy, Tom Hlas, Margaret Reventlow, and Jocelyn Regenbogen.REVENTLOW EXHIBITThrough the generosity of the Reventlow Estate, the Library hosted a special exhibit featuringthe artwork of the late Margaret “Peggy” Reventlow. Peggy was a long-time resident ofLitchfield who loved the Oliver Wolcott Library. For many years of her life, she was here at thelibrary on a daily basis working on the second floor of the library in the offices used by theConnecticut Volunteer Services for the Blind and Handicap. She was a true friend of thelibrary: her generous support, her concern that all people have access to information, andfriendly smile always welcomed and inspired us.It was truly an honor for us to be gifted her work of abstract paintings and a select group ofher renowned sculpture to exhibit and sell. We thank the Reventlow Estate for giving us thisopportunity, Lauren Della Monica for her expertise in curating the Gallery Exhibit, andeveryone who joined us at the opening and viewed the exhibit to celebrate her life and art. “I was always afraid to walk into an Art Gallery. They are so intimidating…The library’s gallery makes me feel at ease, that I belonged there… I fell in love with watercolor painting while I sat there for a meeting, and every day it makes me smile when I see it on my wall.” ~Jesse

SUNDAY SERIESOur Sunday Series offers monthly book discussions led by a scholar or author. This year, topicsincluded: three-part series on Willa Cather led by author and former English Professor at SaintEdward University Mark Scarbrough, three-part series on The Irish in Fiction led by Professorof History at CCSU John Tully, two-part series on Shakespeare’s Comedies led by SeniorAssociate Dean of Yale College Mark Schenker, and a two-part series on Civil Rights MovementThrough Novels also led by John Tully.MONDAY SCHOLARSCombining the best of online learning with the best of classroom discussion, our MondayScholars program explores a topic in-depth over the course of several weeks. Reports indicatethat massive open online courses tend to average 7 to 15% retention rate. Our Monday Scholarshas an average retention rate of 65 to 75%. Topics included: The Kennedy Half Century,England in the Time of King Richard III, Shakespeare: Comedies and Histories, and TheMeaning of Life: Perspectives from the World’s Greatest Intellectual Traditions. “Monday Scholars selects fascinating subjects that enlighten my mind.” ~Deanna

FRIENDLY, PERSONALIZED SERVICEOur whole library team is dedicated to offering friendly, personalized service. We’re here tohelp! This year an average of 237 people walked through the doors of the Oliver Wolcott Libraryeach day.BOOK-A-LIBRARIANBook-a-Librarian ensures that everyone in our community is computer literate andtechnologically savvy with free, one-on-one instruction with our Adult Services Librarian. Thisyear, we provided 311 sessions, or an average of 26 sessions each month, an increase of 7%from last year.QUIET SPACE & MEETING ROOMThe Emslie Room offers patrons a quiet space to read, study or work. The Jamie GagarinCommunity Room and Gallery offers patrons and organizations a place to meet. Free wifiaccess compliments both spaces. “I received an iPad for my 81st birthday and never used a computer before. I really appreciate the Book-a-Librarian program, and the new world I found though my iPad!“ ~ Eileen

CHILDREN & TEEN SERVICESThroughout the year, the library provides a wide-range of engaging and informative childrenand teen events. We also offer materials in various formats for all ages, interest levels andreading levels. We partner with the school to compliment educational initiatives. We continueto look for innovative ways to reach and engage children and teens in our community such asintroducing museum trips for those attending our summer book clubs, and expanding ouroutreach to go where the preschoolers are.PRESCHOOL EDUCATIONWe provide storytime sessions for infants through age five that incorporate kindergartenreadiness through our weekly programs at the library and our monthly outreach to areapreschools.This year, circulation of preschool books (picture and beginning reader books) increased by 5%with 15,015 books being borrowed compared to 14,306 last year. “OWL inspired my child to be passionate about books. Each week, he can’t wait to select and take out new books. I don’t know what we would do without it! ~Patti

AFTER-SCHOOL & SUMMER EVENTSOur after-school and summer events engage children’s minds and creativity without the burdenof tests and homework. We also partner with the schools to help students get their summerreading assignments completed by offering summer book clubs that feature assigned books.From classic favorites like Winnie the Pooh to new favorites such as Billy Miller and ChasingVermeer to lively family shows like Mr. Magic, our book clubs and summer events let childrenexperience the power and delight of the written word and excitement of a live event.MUSEUM TRIPS FOR GRADES 4 TO 9Last summer, we offered all students in grades 4 to 9 who participated in our summer readingbook clubs the opportunity to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Eachbook club read a novel about Vermeer, and then had the chance to view the Vermeer Collectionat the museum.Connecting literature and art, our museum trip to the MET was a grand success. Almost 50students participated, with most telling us it was their first time visiting a large museum, andall telling us what a powerful experience it was to read about Vermeer and then see his work. “I can’t think of a better way to get our children interested in art and literature and understanding the connection.” ~Maura

OWL BOXThe OWL Box is a branch of the library located inside the Bantam Market in Bantam. It is avending machine filled with books, DVDs and audio books. Anyone with a Connecticut publiclibrary card may use the machine. Materials may be returned in the drop box located outsidethe Market or at the main library on South Street.This year, 2,748 items, or an average of 229 items each month, circulated from the OWL Boxcompared to 2,215 last year, an increase of 24%.OUTREACH TO SENIORSEach month, we reach out to seniors with visits to Senior Lunch, Bantam Falls, andBrandywine. We also provide home delivery for seniors in need. All seniors age 65 or older whovisit us at the library or through our outreach are eligible to receive a free senior bag filled withvaluable information about local senior services.Through our outreach, we reached 151 seniors and circulated 416 items this year and provideda total of 59 home deliveries for the fiscal year. “The OWL Box is very convenient - close to my home and available after hours. It’s always a treat and a surprise to see what’s in!” ~Jill

IMPROVED WIFIThe library’s wireless network has been significantly improved offering faster and morereliable connections as well as improved security. This was made possible from fundinggranted through the Seherr-Thoss Foundations.WEB RESOURCESOur website includes current information and registration for our events, access to MyAccount, staff picks, book guides, original podcast recordings, information about the libraryand policies, access to resources like Consumer Reports and Morningstar online; and muchmore. Our weekly blogs offer suggestions for reading with our Spotlight on the Stacks. Oure-newsletter keeps you informed about programs, services, and more. Wowbrary highlights thelatest acquisitions with a one-click feature to place a new item on hold.This year, we logged 122,906 web resource visits compared to 96,211 last year, an increase of28%. + “OWL Staff was incredibly helpful to me in writing my book, and I truly appreciate that, and all the wonderful programs and services OWL provides.” ~Pete

Annual Supporters The following section lists donors who contributed to the annual fund, annual Festival of Trees, grants, sponsorships and special projects. All contributions were received between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016.Oliver Wolcott Library Giving Circle Mitchell Fishman & Mary Ellen Spiegel Drew HarlowMembers are recognized for their Deborah C. Foord Patricia Hearn & Charles Walkonisextraordinary generosity. Rosalie & Richard Furniss Jane & Paul Hinkel Carole Gibney Maria & John HonigmannOWL DIAMOND CIRCLE Elizabeth Gilbert Lynn & Dallett Hoopes Gifts of $10,000 or more Martha Green & Alan Cohen Luce & John Jakimetz Courtney Hagen & Michael Wilson John JancoOWL PLATINUM CIRCLE Kate & Bill Honan Theresa & Peter Joseph GIFTS OF $5,000 - $9,999 Daniel & Barbra Kraut Dwight Keeney Lawrence Jeffrey Estate Jewelers Dottie KernOWL GOLD CIRCLE Litchfield Bancorp Anne & Frank Kerrigon Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999 Michael R. Margitich Euan & Sophie King Kevin & Katerina McCarthy John & JoAnna KosterOWL SILVER CIRCLE Joseph Montebello & Ron Leal Jim Lamond Gifts of $1,000 - $2,499 Deborah & Declan Murphy Lauretano Sign Group Sheila Nevins & Sidney Koch Susan & Jedd LevineOWL BRONZE CIRCLE Northwest Connecticut Community Gifts of $500 - $999 Litchfield Distillery Foundation Eileen & Peter LitwinFESTIVAL PARTY HOSTS & LIVE O & G Industries, Inc. Albert Macchioni & Laura CardelloAUCTION CONTRIBUTORS Roderic M. Oneglia Consuelo & Walter Mack Susan & Tony Pasquariello Mrs. Charles W. MarshallDIAMOND CIRCLE Praxair, Inc. Marie McFadden Humphry & Paula Rolleston Laurellee McKiernanPeter Gagarin Philip G. Samponaro Jane McMahon & Peter HirshfieldMatthew Karpas & Emily Dalton Deborah & Selvyn Seidel Philip & Jacqueline MillerSeherr-Thoss Foundations Dennis Sherva & Elena Ivanova Robert C. & Carol H. Miller Fund Craig & Debbie Stapleton John & Joanie MorosaniPLATINUM CIRCLE Stuart Building Products, LLC Barbara A. Newcomb & Charles Frank R. Vanoni, M.D.Arethusa Farm Dairy Vermont Community Foundation E. Coates IIIElizabeth Garber Daniels D'jan & Grace Yagtug John & Nancy NewtonArmand & Lauren Della Monica Kevin & Susan O'BrienFriendship Fund BRONZE CIRCLE Daniel & Elizabeth OnegliaFaye & Jim Preston Francis J. & Louisa J. Oneglia Andre S. BishopGOLD CIRCLE Cara & Ken Blazier Foundation, Inc. Dr. Matthew & Audrey Blondin Gregory & Catherine OnegliaMae Casali Bonvicini Charitable Dr. & Mrs. Egils K. Bogdanovics William O'Shaughnessy & Gregorio Foundation John & Colette Boyd Joyce G. Briggs AlvarezRobert G. Nathan James Bush & Joel Peck Wendy & Fred ParkinJan & Bob Petricone Carmody, Torrance, Sandak & Dirk & Marla PattersonDick & Susan Saint James Ebersol Susan W. Pearsall Hennessey, LLP Dr. Michael C. QuadlandSILVER CIRCLE Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Richard Quay Copes Waste Solutions Susan ReaAnonymous Cramer & Anderson LLP Rosemary L. Ripley & Peter GrubsteinBantam Home & Energy Ann Marie Crossman Nancy Ross & FamilyBantam Market Kara Dowling & Andrew Roraback Betsy & John SchmidAnne & Philip Bergan Susan & Michael Eanes Maggie & Adrian SelbyRobert & Martha Bernstein Ebersol, McCormick & Steck, LLC Frank & Coco SellmanPatrick & Nancy Boland Kirstin Etela & James TullyTom & Michele Bouchard Lida & Michael Exstein Lois & Marc ShafirPolly Brooks & Reto Morosani The Fay Family Audrey & Ben SolnitMarybeth Burke & Sam Lambroza Frank Fontana & Andrew Becker Susan & Chip SpencerConcrete Reinforcing Products L. Cleveland Fuessenich Stedronsky & Meter, LLCConnecticut Community Foundation John & Lynn Fulkerson Mr. & Mrs. William C. SullivanRichard R. Davis Gerald & Sara Gault Mr. & Mrs. William J. SweetmanArthur & Tara Diedrick Lea G. Gordon Jim & Cynthia Tompkins & FamilyAnthea Disney & Peter Howe Greater Litchfield Preservation Trust Jonathan & Susan TorrantE.J. Murphy Realty, LLC Anne & Ken Green Torrington Savings BankEbersol-Saint James Family Trust J. B. Hamel Bibby VeermanJohn & Kate Fahey Jack & Doreen Tango Hampton Jeffery W. Wacker & Julia A. Metcalf Brooke Harlow & Kevin Lynyak Joan Tremp Waldo David & Margot Wick Thomas & Elaine G. Witherspoon

FESTIVAL OF TREES PARTY HOSTS Antoinette K. Hatfield $100 - $249& LIVE AUCTION CONTRIBUTORS Glenn & June Helterbran Richard & Anna Heys Christina Morse Alexander & ChrisJennifer Abbott & Jeffrey Tillou Hunter's Chase at Litchfield KornRobert & Martha Bernstein Susan Jordan & Jay YounglingJoyce Briggs Junior Women's Club of Litchfield Hills Joan & Stephen AltschulerMary Beth Burke & Sam Lambroza Karpas Strategies, LLC Anonymous (3)Lauren & Armand Della Monica Karen & Bob Kenagy Appletree Design Depot, Inc.Anthea Disney & Peter Howe Susan & Tom Kendall Jane & Steven BaileyJudy & Charlie Eaton Lakeview Accounting Services, LLC Barron & Company, LLPEllen & Wilmot Ebbs Gayle & Russell Larrabee Michael G. BartoliniEmily Eisen Litchfield Catering Company, LLC Conrad & Lisa BauerKirsten Etela & James Tully Paul Genarelli Phyllis & Henry BeharFairmont Scottsdale Princess Litchfield Hills Dermatology Helen L. BergerCourtney Hagen & Michael Wilson Litchfield Hills Food Systems Tina M. BernackiJane & Paul Hinkel Litchfield Hills Kitchen & Bath Linda & William BianowiczCara & Win Hotchkiss Litchfield Hills Rowing Club Mary Ellen & Dean BirdsallDmitri Ilyinsky Litchfield Horticultural Center Bolus PoolsMatthew Karpas & Emily Dalton Litchfield Montessori School Leslie BorisLitchfield Distillery Michael Lougheed & Karmen Isa Couret Beth & Oren BoyntonSusan & Sky Magary M. Lahart & Company, Ltd. Brandywine Senior Living at LitchfieldJane McMahon & Peter Hirshfield Susan & Sky Magary Britt & Debbie BriaticoMaryanne McNeill & John M. Dasher Stephen & Maura Malo Brierwood Nurseries, Inc.Chris Meredith & Stuart Saunders Market Place Kitchen & Bar Rose & Byron BrooksBrigid & Mark Merriman Matson Financial Advisors, Inc. William J. Buckley, Jr.Kenneth Merz & Denise Pratt The Matthews Group Joseph & Mary Ellen BudnyMockingbird Kitchen & Bar Pamela McCann & James Nadler Ronald C. BudnyJoanie & John Morosani Wendy & Fred McGaffey Marion & Tom BurkeDeborah & Declan Murphy Ann M. McKinney Jack & Helen CareyNew York Yankees Mitchell Volvo Carole Peck's Good News CaféBarbara Newcomb & Terry Coates III Robert & Elizabeth Ober Kay Carroll & Mark HarranNancy & John Newton Morgan & Joan O'Brien Janet L. CasadeiCatherine Oneglia John M. O'Neil Paul & Donna CasaliSusan Rea Gerry & Seton O'Reilly Julie F. CaseyNancy & Ed Schuler Kevin & Martha Phillips CFK InteriorsSusi Stone & Russell Barton Prospect Mountain Builders Frank Chiaramonte & Girvice Archer, Jr.Bibby Veerman Quinoco, Inc. Diana ChristopherMargot Wick Richard & Lee Reese Mary D. CiancioloRobin Willink Charlie & Molly Roraback Anthony N. CicchettiSarah & Nathaniel Worden Rotary Club of Litchfield-Morris Sue Clarkin & Tim Breslin Sylvia Saarnijoki Daniel Coleman$250- $499 James & Victoria Sansing Harold L. Colvocoresses John H. Staub II Susan & Tom CoolidgeJohn & Judy Acerbi Still River Gardens Chris & Betty CosgroveArbor Services of CT, Inc. Sunshine Car Repair Drs. Coutant, Sederquist, Nebor & Clauss,Berkshire Alarm The Swimming Pool StoreBrooks, Todd & McNeil Insurance Thomaston Savings Bank Dentists, LLCMichael & Dianne Cicchetti Towne & Aurell Excavating Judith G. CramerCivic Family Services Union Savings Bank Veronica E. CrookWilliam & Linda Conti Village Wine Cellar Richard Cseh & Vivian NesbittAgatha M. Dobbins Shirley Vorisek Stephen & Tonja CurryEricson Insurance Advisors Eliot & Annick Wadsworth Mary CurtissDr. William F. Fabbri Eliot Wadsworth & Helen Shu Peter & June Dalton-MorrisStephanie Fenwick Washington Montessori School William & Jeanne DanaherEileen & Jack Field Elizabeth Whalen & Terrence Ryan Vickie DauphinaisThe Forman School Ann Marie & Harry White Bill & Sandy DeaconZay McColl Foster David R. Wilson David & Ginger DeanFounders Insurance Group, Inc. Woodmaster Builders Fran DevlinDavid Geiger & Carroll Murphy Zero Odor LLC Elizabeth DeVosArdian & Anna Gill Jeff & Elaine Zullo Margaret J. DillonZeus Goldberg Andrew & Jane DolkartHaight Brown Vineyard Louis & Deborah DonneClaire & Bill Hartman Pat Donovan Sharon Doty

Annual Supporters$100 - $249 - CONTINUED Litchfield Organizing and Staging, LLC Ann & Grover Raap Litchfield Veterinary Hospital Denise & Greg RaapMr. & Mrs. Richard M. Ducci John & Geraldine Loureiro Hitchy RahillyKristine & Charles Dyson Mary & Dick Loyer G. Eileen RindosWilliam Ellis Frank & Margherita Luzzi Michael & Margaret SavageJohn Endicott Barbara MacDonald William & Ellen SavoiaF. North Clark Insurance Agency, Inc. David MacKenzie Boris & Susan SawulaF+H Architectural Design & Consulting Audra & Geoff MacLaren Tom & Deborah SchaafTracie Ferrucci Michael & Janet Magnifico Herbert & Linda SchettlerDoyle Finan Roger & Judith Mahieu Marie & Joe SciricaJeanne M. FitzGerald Beth & Adam Man Lisa & Don ShaiaMalcolm & Ingely Forbes Julia Marenghi Dr. Michael & Rose Blondin SheaSuzi Funnell Carolyn C. Martin Alan & Lynne ShermanMr. & Mrs. Anthony GalganoMitch & Kelly Garden Pucci & Michael McGill Dr. Steven Sideris D.D.S.Bette & Jerry Geci Ann P. McGurk Herbert SiegelHon. & Mrs. Charles Gill Maryanne McNeill & John Dasher Joanne & Fred SiegmundIsobel Glover Eileen & David Mehr Wendy & Jim SimoncelliGoff's Equipment Service, Inc. Al Messer Nan SkeieJane & Gary Golding Janice Metro The Slepoy FamilyGreenwood Trails Summer Camp MoMA Nails Gerry & Susan SmithKaren & Perley Grimes William & Susanna Moorhead Margaret D. SmithNorman & Trudie Hamilton Mrs. Martin Moraghan Nancy W. SouthardAlbert & Sally Harnicar The Neary Family Gail P. SperryKyra & Robertson Hartnett Margaret & Robert Nessler Virginia & Downey StancsFlo & Keith Hatcher Darrin & Sandra Newbury Alinda & Bevan StanleyFran Hauser Jocelyn Nightingale & John Pirro Dr. Jonathan Stern & Ms. Sandra WaughRichard & Janet Healy Robert & Penny Noble Domenic StolfiHelen Heilshorn Faith Ohms Jill & Jim StrubRuth & Don Henderson David & Irene Oneglia Helena & Zachary SweetGina Hind Hodgson The Pantry Laura SweetmanJack Black, LLCEleanor Jacobs Doug & Denise Parker Carla & Steven TanzJulia Metcalf Architecture & Interior Leonore Patterson Mary & Peter Tavino Laura & David Pavlick David & Patricia Thomas Design Frank & Virginia Pekar Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. TiemanJoe & Terry Kaiser Lori Petricone William & Sharon TorrantJaishri & Vikas Kapoor Michael Petricone & Laura Rawlings True Value Hardware of LitchfieldJacqueline & Richard Katzin Stephen Petricone & Laura Cramer Michael & Sondra TruszJames & Phoebe Katzin Betsy & Joel Pitter Rev. Robert F. TuckerStacie & Ed Kavle Nancy & Sky Post Laura TurnerKEE Limosine Dr. Joseph H. Privitera J. Wyatt & Sandra C. UhleinCharlotte H. Keller Richard W. UptonKennedy Horticultural, Inc. Van Engelen, Inc.Bill & Marie Kennedy Cathy Van SteenChris & Caroline King Peter & Jill VermilyeaRandy & Susan Kinkade Sandra VitielloMrs. Lewis C. Kleinhans Nancy R. WadhamsWendy Kuhne Seth & Virginia WarnerSteven & Suzanne Kukolla Beverly & Mark WawerMr. & Mrs. Donald B. Lake Arthur B. WebsterMichael & Irene Landry Edward J. WeikLaw Offices of Conti & Levy West Street Barber Shop, LLCC.J. Li Heather WilderSanna Lillie Dennie & Ina WilliamsLitchfield County Pediatrics Robin & John WillinkLitchfield Democratic Town Committee Jimmy WongLitchfield Housing Trust, Inc. Wood's Pit BBQ & Mexican CaféLitchfield Interiors Bill & Natalie ZapponeLitchfield Locker

UP TO $99 Peter & Patricia Dauten Vic & Marcey Hladik Robert & Paige Davenport James & Sharon HollindenJean Adams The Deleppo Family Thomas & Dianne HolzelAlliance Française of NW CT Cheryl Della Pelle & Ed Donahue Christine & Eugene HorriganJames & Nancy Amrich Sondra Destival Housatonic River OutfittersAnderson Family Joan E. Dignacco Jim Huffstetler & Patricia O'ReillyBerta & Matt Andrulis Mette Lea H. Dmytryck Johanna HurkmansAnonymous (3) John & Janice D'Orio Marilla H. IvesBetsy Antonucci Bob & Rita-Clare Doyle Francis Jacovino, Sr.Steve Z. Ardussi Janet Duchaine & Jonathan Fauver Dr. Luci Juvan & Mr. Mark ZapponeKenneth D. Arfman Francis X. & Geraldine Dunne Anne-Monique KalognomosJudy Atkiss Bradford R. Durrell Raymond & Loretta KaufmanOscar & Inga Auer Eastside Electric, Inc. Nancy KayKatherine A. Aziz Ellen EberleDanielle Baechle & Jules Finker Daniel & Ellen KeefeMr. & Mrs. John C. Baker Dr. Paul & Cornelia J. Ellner Patricia KennedyFranco & Charlene Barbacci Mrs. Jean F. Erickson Howard E. KerpelmanMary C. Bartnett Mr. & Mrs. Gary Fagan Drs. Marilyn & Laura KickmanDavid & Deborah Beauregard Fahey Associates, Realtors Diane KnoxRichard & Lois Benfer Gail L. Fairclough James & Ellen KoserBennett Motor Werks Donald & Barbara Falcetti Steven G. Kukla & Cindy D. SwopeLincoln & Joan Bertaccini Margaret Federovitch Thomas & Lynette KyaskyRenee Betar Marcia & Daniel Fowler Donald LafayetteLenore Blake Friends of Hospice, Inc. Elayne LandauLinda Blick Toni & Jim Giarnese Laura LaskerJohn & Anna Bobko Max Godec Regine Laverge-SchadeBoden Counseling, LLC Amy & Frank Gorman Diane Lavoie & Nick GabrieleAnastasia Borowski Grateful Residents Irene LeffertsBosson Optical Grunders Farm Equipment Dr. Charles B. LernerDick & Patti Brennan Carlos & Sarai Gutierrez Ivy Nicole LillieJessica & Benjamin Buck Tia & John Haberern Diane LiottaEdward & Eileen Burns Georgeann & Richard HajnalScott & Denise Butwill Litchfield Hills Family Dental PracticeMitzi Cappello Karen D. Halpert Craig & Suzanne LitwinRachel Carley Stephen & Deborah Hanecak Walter & Phyllis LowellPeter & Susan Carpenter The Happy Media Network Ed & Kay MacLeodJim & Dona Casey Margaret Hunt Hartshorn Joel & Linda MalkoffLinda Cattey Mrs. Joan F. Hayward Eileen Manela, LCSWAdrienne Cavarly Debbie Helck Ashley & Andrew MarchandCelebrity Chef Cooking Classes - Norman and Sofy Henschke John & Darcey Markelon Barbara & Peter Herbst Mary Floyd Tallmadge Chapter, DAR John Ferrucci Herbst & Herbst, LLC Burt & Laura MashburnCharles C. & Susan A. Cheney Tom Hines & Mary Ann Poinelli Sandra & Bruce MasonPeter & Linda Chidsey Hinkel Design Group Kerwin MayersMrs. B. Woodruff Clark Diane & Rod McAlpinFrances Clem Alice McDermottMr. & Mrs. Ernest Clock Jamie & Matt McDevittCloud Based Payroll, LLC Nancy & Art McFerranThe Clouther Agency, LLC Andrea Lake MehargJill CodyAlbert & Teresa Coffill Helen MerliSusan Cole Merritt Clarke's StoreRev. John M. Cooney Carmine Mignone & Marilynn SheaClifford A. Cooper, Architecture James & Joanne MooreClifford & Jeannine Cooper Marjorie MorrisEileen E. Cooper Frances V. MoulderPeter & Karleen Cordeau Louise H. MoynihanLee Cordon Mrs. Dennis E. MurphyMichael & Vivian Courtney Nancy NealKeith Cudworth & Jane Coughlin Alex NeaveCathy Czachorowski Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Neri

Annual SupportersUP TO $99 - CONTINUED Frank & Kathleen VanOrmer FESTIVAL SILENT AUCTION & Robert J. VanWyck D.D.S. TREE CONTRIBUTORSRonald & Nancy NurnbergEdward M. O'Connell Dr. & Mrs. Robert VanWyck @ the CornerJohn J. Oddy & Jane B. McNamara 9 MainDavid & Maura O'Hara Marcelene Vingo Accents Accessories of DistinctionOliva on Main Bantam BreadVirginia Pakenas Marie H. Wallace Bantam CinemaThe Parker Family Helen Wasti Bantam TileworksDan and Jennifer Parsons Becoming BalancedKelsey Kerr Pascoe Alec Waters Bees, Fleas & TreesPearson Door Laurel BengeMeredith A. Penfield Webster Bank Martha & Robert BernsteinAntoinette Pikosky Lois I. Weir May BogdanovicsSusan V. W. Pollock Bosson OpticalBarbara Protzmann Lloyd & Doris Wellnitz Bowwow Portraits by Laura LaskerLeanne Pundt BraeValMr. & Mrs. Richard Query West Shore Seafood Bramasole Wellness CenterR & M Insulation, LLC Rose & Byron BrooksGeorge Reid Stephen M. Wilusz Virginia BudneyPeggy Richard Wisdom House Reymond K. BudnyPeggy Ricker Mary Beth Burke & Sam LambrozaJudith Rifkin Yarrish Family C. Smyth SalonLea-Karoline Ritzenhoff Mitzi CappelloJane & Emery Roth II Nancy F. Young Dyanne CastelliRussell Electric Nate & Shirley Zimmerman Charym Yoga & FitnessJennifer Sabella Sally CuattoEileen B. Salatto da Capo RestaurantJames Sardo DiFranco’sGene & Barbara Saska Doggie StylesLeo & Theresa Sass Domaney's Liquors & Fine WinesLaura Jean Scanlon Janice D’OrioArt & Eileen Schmidt Dutch Epicure Shop, LLCDavid & Barbara Schultz Ella's LimitedTerry Sheron Faces-in-ThymeWilliam & Linda Shuhi Robert Fenton HouserHelen Simko Fitness Therapists Inc.Rhoda & Al Singer Heather FordCarol & Paul Sinnott The Forman SchoolMatthew & Joanne Sivilla Ben FosterNancy Skilton Rosalie FurnissDavid M. Skonieczny GW TavernWilliam R. & Mary H. Smith Heather GanancaEva St. John Gateway Limousine, Inc.The Stop & Shop Supermarket John Geci Glass Elizabeth Gilbert Company LLC John & Carol GilbertMelaine & Raymond Stupak Joan GillDavid & Mary Sweeney Amanda GloverNancy Takahashi Karen GrimesRobert & Joelene Teittinen Ash & Madelyn GulliverYaeko Sue Telman Drew HarlowTenney Family Jennifer HarrisKevin & Kim Tessier Richard HeysThe Thomaston Garage Hickory Stick BookshopWalter & Kathy Thompson Jane HinkelToce Bros. Hometown PizzaRoy & Nina Tourtellotte The Hopkins InnAnne S. Tyrrell Housatonic River OutfittersBeverly E. Usher

Housatonic Trading Company OWL Board of Trustees Warner TheatreHunter’s Chase Peaches n Cream West Street GrillAbigail Huntoon Perfect Picnic NYC Margot WickInfinity Music Hall Personal Touch Car Wash William Pitt/Sotheby's International,J. Seitz R. Derwin ClothiersJack Black LLC Lee Reese Litchfield OfficeBarbara Jacklin Kathleen & Jamie Reidy Jocko WillinkDeborah Janssens The Ripe Tomato Robin & John WillinkMatthew Karpas & Emily Dalton The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay Winvian Farm Relais & ChateauKatja Eilers Dressage Betsy Rogers-Knox Wood's Pit BBQDeanna Katten Charlie & Molly Roraback The WorkshopKitchenworks & Gourmet Gifts Rumsey Hall School Molly WordenElla Knox Salon 202 Sarah WordenJim & Tony Korn Gib Sansing Bette WuBarbra Clark Kraut Victoria SansingSuki Kraut Tori Greene Savage SPECIAL FESTIVAL CONTRIBUTORSL Horne Design Ronnie Schoelzel School on the Green Bantam Home & EnergyLakeville Interiors Serendipity Bantam MarketJim Lamond Silly Sprout Crystal Peak, CateringJeoffrey Langill Helen Simko Lawrence Jeffrey Estate JewelersLitchfield Athletic Club Spa at Litchfield Hills Litchfield Farm Fresh MarketLitchfield Distillery Litchfield PTOLitchfield Filling Station Pamela Stockamore Litchfield Stop & ShopLitchfield GeoThermal Wendy & Richard Story Litchfield.bzLitchfield Hills Wine Market Emily Swomley John McKennaLitchfield Montessori School Holly Taylor Murphy’s PharmacyLitchfield Piano Works Thorncrest Farm & Milk House Patty’s RestaurantPeter Litwin Sir SpeedyDanielle Mailer Chocolates Still River GardensElaine Marshall Amy Tobin Tents UnlimitedChristine McGrath Sharon Torrant True Value of LitchfieldMeraki Torrington Agway Father TuckerTrish Messenger Touch Therapy Studio Jon Veleas, PhotographerMOMIX Jessica Travelstead Peter Carpenter, Village Wine Cellar True Value Hardware of Litchfield WZBG FM 97.3Nancy Neal Caroline Wilcox UgurluNew York Jets United Technologies Corporation BEQUESTSJohn & Nancy Newton Van Engelen, Inc.Nutmeg Conservatory Dr. Robert VanWyck Ronald C. BudnySusan O'Brien Variety WorldwideFaith Ohms The Venetian Restaurant, Inc. MATCHING GIFTSOliphant Design Audra ViehlandOliva Village Hair Studio Exxon MobilOllie's Pizza The Village Restaurant Torrington Savings BankEllen Oneglia Village Wine CellarMolly O'Neill-Lally VOZ ApparelSeton O'Reilly Wakeen Fine Art Studio & Gallery

2015 FESTIVAL OF TREES HIGHLIGHTS...

2015 FESTIVAL OF TREES HIGHLIGHTS...

Memorials & HonorariumsIn memory of Carolyn Baldwin In memory of Ellen Garrison In honor of Janet & John BakerAnne S. Tyrrell Kevin M. Comer Jan & Bob Petricone Cynthia & William DickinsonIn memory of Walter G. Brundage George & Phyllis Dickinson In honor of Susi Stone & Russell BartonJack & Helen Carey Eric & Becky Garrison Harriet SaltzmanNorman & Sofy Henschke Judith S. GarrisonMarilyn Drs & Laura Kickman Susanna Gilbert In honor of Joyce BriggsWalter & Phyllis Lowell Matthew Golding Jan & Bob PetriconeJeanie Pakenas Jane & Gary GoldingShirley Vorisek Marion Golding-Newman In honor of Gina MortaraAnn Marie & Harry White Richard & Janet Healy Tony & Susan Pasquariello Craig & Suzanne LitwinIn memory of Mary Ann Coll Alice McDermott In honor of Gerry & Seton O’ReillyJoan Tremp Waldo Brenda & Linden Morassini Jim Huffstetler & Patricia O’Reilly Susan W. PearsallIn memory of Mary Delahunty Timothy & Linda Potter In honor of Bill & Sue PerssonattiJimmy Wong Thomas & Sarah Sutliff Renee Betar Thomaston GarageIn memory of Dorothy Dooman Charles & Beth Wellman In honor of Marie WallaceAnonymous Jan & Bob Petricone In memory of Ray GibneyIn memory of William Ellis Susan & Tony Pasquariello In honor of Jeanette ZuraitisKarl Berger Jan & Bob PetriconeBonner & David Elwell In memory of William P. Jacobs Hon. Anne C. DranginisIn memory of Robert M. FitzGeraldJeanne M. FitzGerald In memory of Ellen Rennie Keeney Dwight KeeneyIn memory of Alice Dorn FlynnJan & Bob Petricone In memory of Dorothy Kennedy Chris Korn & Christina Morse AlexanderIn memory of Jamie Porter GagarinAndre Bishop In memory of Dick KramerWilliam A. & Helga B. Butler Bette & Jerry GeciArthur & Tara DiedrickPeter S. Gagarin In memory of Anita MatthewGuion, Stevens & Rybak, LLP Lynn & Dallett HoopesRegine Laverge-SchadeClark & Sari Maxfield In memory of Marjorie B. QuayJan & Bob Petricone Richard QuayPhilip G. SamponaroCraig & Debbie Stapleton In memory of June & David ThomasF. Peter Swanson, M.D. Lynn & Dallett HoopesSpecial thanks to all who supported us through theConnecticut Community Foundation’s Give Local CampaignChristina Morse Alexander & Chris Korn Zay McColl Foster Mrs. Dennis E. MurphyTina M. Bernacki David Geiger & Carroll Murphy Dan and Jennifer ParsonsJanet L. Casadei Jim Huffstetler & Patricia O'Reilly Kevin & Martha PhillipsClifford & Jeannine Cooper Eleanor Jacobs Betsy & Joel PitterChris & Betty Cosgrove Matthew Karpas & Emily Dalton Judith RifkinElizabeth DeVos Susan & Tom Kendall Humphry & Paula RollestonSusan & Michael Eanes Regine Laverge-Schade Sylvia SaarnijokiTracie Ferrucci Sanna Lillie Nancy SkiltonJohn Ferrucci Eileen & Peter Litwin David & Mary SweeneyJeanne M. FitzGerald Ann M. McKinney Dr. & Mrs. Robert VanWyckMalcolm & Ingely Forbes

OWL’s Board & Staff2015-2016 LIBRARY STAFF Part-time Staff:BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ann Marie White, MLS Cameron Bove Library Director Book Club LiaisonEmily Dalton Cara Blazier Audra MacLaren, MLS Elizabeth DeVosPresident Egils Bogdanovics Adult Services Librarian Development DirectorPhilip Miller Stuart Chapman Lisa Shaia, MLS Deborah JanssensVice-President Carole Gibney Children’s Librarian BookkeeperPatrick Boland Kyra Hartnett Heather Wilder Caroline KingTreasurer Todd Johnson Technology Coordinator Library Asst. & Art LiaisonMaura Malo Daniel Kraut Caitlin Costa, MLS Tricia MessengerSecretary Susan Pasquariello Librarian Library Assistant Jacqueline Zdanis Patricia Moore, MLS Library Assistant Librarian Karen Pasternak Library Assistant+ Based on days open# We improved the accuracy of our reporting with improved statistical information from Wowbrary. Wefelt it was more accurate to count only Wowbrary views rather than counting all Wowbrary e-receipts.We modified last year’s number so that it also reflected this change.* The OWL is an innovator. We were one of the first libraries in the country to offer personalized servicelike our Book-a-Librarian program. As a result, the State Library originally asked us to count this serviceas a program statistic, as they continued to explore where this service should be allocated. The federaland state libraries recently determined that one-on-one services such as our Book-a-Librarian should notbe counted as a program. (It is now counted as a reference question). As a result, the number of adults wereached through Book a Librarian and exam proctoring (a one-on-one service) was not counted this year.In order to compare \"apples to apples,” we removed that number from our FY14-15, reducing the numberfrom an average of 423 per month to 385 per month.

Financial Review July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2016SOURCE OF FUNDS USE OF FUNDSTown of Litchfield $342,350 Salary, Benefits & Taxes $513,706Contributions & Fundraising 289,654 Books, Media & Periodicals 93,106Endowment 112,139 Technology & Programs 53,843Fees Maintenance & Capital 84,172Grants & Restricted Funds 20,509 Utilities & Operating 58,858 39,033Total: $803,685 Total: $803,685 Revenue ExpensesPrivate Fees Books, MediaFunding 2% & Periodicals 55% 12% Technology & Programs 7% Town of Maintenance Salaries Litchfield & Capital 52% 43% 10% Utilities & Operating 7% Payroll Taxes 5% Benefits 7% Financial information is subject to audit. Grant funds are reported as expended in the year that they are received.Staff Efficiency x Using total circulation based on full time equivalent, the Oliver Wolcott Library is in the top 5% of all public libraries in the State for staff efficiency. We continue to look for ways to be fiscally responsible while maintaining excellence in service.



OLIVER WOLCOTT LIBRARY 160 South Street, P.O. Box 187 Litchfield, CT 06759 (860) 567-8030www.owlibrary.org “Dear Ms. Shaia, I just want to thank you for giving me my love for reading. I have known you since I was little...and I love the OWL library. ~Anna Rose