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annual giving report 2011-2012

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Message from the President As global politics and the economy remained volatile this past year, public libraries across the country worked to reposition themselves in order to remain relevant in a new era of financial austerity and the explosion of digital tools. The Westport Library has boldly surged forward, embracing these changes as an opportunity to adapt to the needs of the community. By expanding its definition, it is becoming a hub for people to connect, discover and create. This evolution is made possible by tremendous cooperation between members of the board, donors and friends, volunteers and staff. Change involves an element of risk, and we are fortunate to enjoy a solid collaboration among people who believe in the mission to sustain a Library that is the standard for free and open access to learning in a creative, safe environment. Join me in thanking all of those who have contributed in myriad ways to building an institution that resonates pride. It is this support that allows us to move forward and welcome the challenges ahead.

Eduardo Andrade, President, Board of Trustees

From the Library Director I wake up each day wondering what I will need to learn in order to be on top of things. What I don’t wonder is whether, where, or how I will learn. Why? Because I, like you, count on the Westport Library. Surrounded by the wisdom of the ages and an excellent book collection, people are coming together more than ever before to share insights, information, and community experiences. Foot traffic is up. Why is this happening in a time when so much is only a touch away on our electronic devices? You have answered that question loud and clear. You value being part of a community where people exchange information and inspire each other. You recognize that discovering together can be more effective, productive and fun, than working alone. On behalf of the staff of the Westport Library, I thank you for the privilege of serving one of the most intellectually curious, entrepreneurial, and invigorating communities anywhere. In order to stay ahead in this increasingly complex world, your contributions are a key part of the Westport Library’s ability to provide the most up-to-date resources. We couldn’t do it without you.

Maxine Bleiweis, Library Director

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WESTPORT LIBRARY SUPPORTERS JULY 1, 2011 - JUNE 30, 2012 Everyone who gives to the Library is a Friend of the Library From its beginning, private donations have helped sustain the Westport Library. In 1908, Morris K. Jesup donated funds for a Library building. Thanks to his vision and generosity, and $15,000 in additional private contributions, the Library was officially incorporated. This was the beginning of a public/private partnership between the Town and individual donors that continues to this day. Thank you for your support.

Westport Library Anchor Society The Anchor Society is a group of individuals, families and organizations who have made a commitment to the future of the Westport Library by donating a minimum of $2500 throughout the fiscal year. Leaders Circle ($10,000 +) Christine & Eduardo Andrade Jocelyn & Walter Barandiaran Kathryn Frazer Brooks Susan & Arlo Ellison Renee B. Fisher Foundation, Inc. Eugene J. Gottesman Phyllis & David Komansky John & Evelyn Kossak Foundation, Inc. Susan R. Malloy Marianna & Mark McCall Paula & Tom McInerney Elsa S. Nad and Abraham Nad Foundation, Inc. Nancy Jones Beard Foundation Susan Ross & Andrew Sommer Joseph H. & Irma Klein Schachter The Betty R. & Ralph Sheffer Foundation Jerry A. Tishman The Winston Foundation, Inc. The Great Hall Circle ($5,000 +) Anonymous (1) Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C. Robin & Brad Berggren Maxine Bleiweis The David & Dorothy Carpenter Charitable Trust Jackie & Peter Flatow Leslie & Brian Gold Carol & Albert Hallac Judy Point Charitable Trust Newman’s Own Foundation, Inc. Adolph and Ruth Schnurmacher Foundation, Inc. Muriel B. Schwartz Roz & Bud Siegel Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. Susan Jaffe Tane Foundation Jessica Waldman & Carl Thompson Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Cheryl & Irving Wladawsky

Jesup Circle ($2,500 +) Anonymous (1) The Howard and Katherine Aibel Foundation, Inc. Maureen & Dan Aron Stacy & Howard Bass Eunice & David Bigelow Patty & Tom Cope The Joel Davis Family Fairfield County Community Foundation Theanne & Matthew Feldman The Friezo Family Foundation Amy & Gary Goldberg Stacy Steponate Greenberg & Michael Greenberg Stephen, Charles & Nettie Grosberg Foundation, Inc. Alison Hoffman & Kevin Rakin Gail Pesyna & John Hooper Iridian Asset Management LLC Melissa & Jonathan Kane Shelly & Michael Kassen Sandy & Peter Kolbrener Darlene Krenz Library Ideas, LLC Hedi Ann Lieberman & Victor Teicher Main Street Resources The Carl Marks Foundation Inc. Maggie Mudd & Fulvio Dobrich Alvin & Louise Myerberg Family Foundation, Inc. Tracey & Anil Narang Sandy & Peter Nathan Joyce & Elliott Netherton Frances & Alan Offenberg Joseph Pucci & Dara Lieberson Topsy & Richard Siderowf Claudine & Allen Siegel The Tauck Foundation The TRIP Foundation Susan Thomsen & Norman Trepner Michael Wilens & Carolyn Longacre

For more information about the Anchor Society, contact Cindy Clark, Director of Development 203.291.4824 or [email protected]

On the Cover These are the faces of the Library, your faces. You come in by the hundreds every single day to attend programs, work, create and connect with each other. You are a diverse group who see the Library in different ways and use it for different reasons. In the spirit of viewing the Library from many vantage points, and as a whimsical tribute to our 3D printer and other innovations you have embraced, we decided to make some of the images in this report 3D, viewable with special glasses attached to the inside back cover. Look for 3D next to selected photos, and put on your glasses to see them transformed! If you’d like to learn how we made the 3D images, see page 20. In this era of transition for public libraries, the Westport Library is evolving into a multi-dimensional hub for participatory learning while still offering traditional services and programs. Over the past year, we’ve added sparkle with a dash of risk, and each effort proved successful and enlightening. With generous help from donors and sponsors, the Library becomes a hub for dreaming, discovering and doing things together.

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The Mini Maker Faire A showcase of inventions and crafts inspired by the nationwide Maker movement, the Mini Maker Faire in April attracted 2,200 people from across New York and New England. Organized by the Library in partnership with CLASP Homes, it was a festival of innovation in a hands-on environment, featuring a wide range of creations from arduino projects to homemade marshmallow shooters, a robot and a personal submarine. More than 50 Makers demonstrated their wares on a crisp sunny day on every level of the Library, on Jesup Green and along the banks of a sparkling river.

3D Printer A 3D printer, which produces physical objects from digital files, became a magnet of interest during the summer. Thousands of people saw it at the Library for the first time. The Makerbot “printed” practical items like pieces for a chessboard, model airplanes and tools. Used for years in engineering, industry and technology, they are gaining mainstream popularity.

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Riverwalk Circle ($1,000 +) Anonymous (2) Ann Abram & Steve Novak Georgia & Charlie Adams Malle & Jose Andrade Kate & Chip Andrews Regina Brauer & Raymond Armstrong Arthur & Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation Nancy & Ian Ashken Bonnie & Arthur Ashman Marjie Golden & Russell Baris Amy Bauer & Michael Burns Betsy & Larry Berman Jennifer Wyman & Robert Bowman Vicki & Garry Boxer Wendy & Spencer Brown Linda & Iain Bruce Fran & Paul Burger Peter Cadoux Architects, P.C. Barbara S. and Benjamin M. Cardozo Foundation CCS Fundraising CLASP Homes Cindy & Jim Clark Amy & Mark Coe Cohen and Wolf, P.C. Claudia & Arthur Cohen Anna Czekaj-Farber Kathe & George Damman Carol & Frank Deford Allison & Jack Feuer Laura R. Fishman Kathie & Tim Fording Linda & George Franciscovich Luisa Francoeur & James Goodrich Linda & Michael Gordon Becky & Mike Goss Liz & Marc Greenberg Connie & Stewart Greenfield Phyllis & Stan Groner Candi Savin & Daniel Gross Judith & Michael Guthman Halper-Rawiszer Financial Group Dalma Heyn & Richard Marek Mary-Jane & Terry Hogan Ali Hokin & Glenn Levin Hope Foundation The Horn Family Huisking Foundation Randi & Jeffrey Infusino Heidi & Andrew Kail Liz & Avi Kaner Cari & Keith Kaplan Kate & Bruce Kasanoff Kara & Jay Katz Eve Klein & Robert Owens Anne & Chris Kratky Lillian August Designs, Inc. Christine & Richard Lorusso Lance Lundberg Melissa & Theodore Lunney Julia Marx & Andrew Genser Amy & Howard Matson Richard McColl Nina Sankovitch & John Menz Wendy & Barry Meyer Katherine Michael & Harold Ginsberg

Nancy Tenenbaum Films Jodie & Andrew Nevas Donna & Chris Paisley Meredith Poster & David Bukzin Debbie & Tom Reynolds Robinson & Cole LLP Pegeen & David Rubinstein Ed See Rose & Scott Serels Sharon & Jim Seymour Lucretia & John Sias The Sirlin Family Nina Skaya Soleil Toile Fine Lingerie & Swimwear Gloria & Michael Stashower Debbie & Michael Staw The Sussman Family Danielle & Neil Teplica Mary Sue & Ed Teplitz The Spotted Horse Tavern Anne & Terry Vance Allison Ziering Walmark & Michael Walmark Akihiko F. Washington Ann & Sid Weiner Mary-Lou & Larry Weisman Westport Garden Club Westport Young Woman’s League Nancy & Lynn Wilson Paula & Joseph Ziskin Longshore Circle ($500 +) Anonymous (2) Martha & Larry Aasen Allison Adler & Jon Stashower Allison & Anthony Allott Paula & Mark Argosh Susie & Peter Armstrong Janet & Bill Bangser Margaret D. Barnett Julie & Mike Belaga Terry & Russel Bernard Helen & Jeffrey Block Katherine Brown Joan & Richard Burman Jeanne & Matthew Burris The CW Network, LLC Mary Capaldi

“The Library is the town’s greatest gift.” Linda & Kevin Collins Pam & Kevin Collins Amanda & Christian Dalzell Carol & Joel Davis William J. Derry Carol & Theodore Diamond Carole Donenfeld Mark Easton Cindy & David Eigen The Epstein Family Daniel R. Fellman Elise Meyer & Henry Feuerstein

Susan & Eric Fleishman Dale C. Fredston & Jonathan K. Bullard Lisa & Ed Friedland Pat & Andy Friendly Sukie Gallagher Lynn & Thomas Goldberg Marianne & Tim Goodell Hope & Al Hageman Dorothy & Gordon Hall Reg Harpur Joann & Fritz Heimann Suzy & Geoff Hooper The Huber Family Lucy Johnson & Bill Klein Peggy & Harold Kamins Sheri & David Katz Joanne & Carl Leaman Sandra & Larry Lefkowitz Jonathan Levin The Mortimer Levitt Foundation, Inc. Ronald Lightstone Tak & Alvin Lim Michael Loeb Eleanor & Richard Lowenstein Nancy & Jeff Lupoff Lux Bond & Green Christine & Niels Lyng-Olsen The McGinley Family David & Nancy McKinney Joan & Michael Miller Lynne & Jerry Minsky John O. Monks Stanley M. Nayer Margaret & James O’Donoghue Caroline & Leonard Peterson Anne B. Pfeiffer Zelie & Andrew Pforzheimer Kimberly Lake & Al Puchala Carol Quinn The Redwoods Group Foundation, Inc. Charles Reilly Jeff Robinov Murphy & Ed Romano Joan & Jack Rotman John Schulman Margaret & Michael Schwabe Harriet & Bob Selverstone Edith D. Sillman Robert Singer Jeffrey Smith Gloria & Franchon Smithson Larry Stein Sybil & Harold Steinberg Elizabeth & Louis Strick Susan & David Teicher Marsha & Stephen Temlock Helen & Nick Thiemann Thiemann-Wicker Foundation Kevin Tsujihara Judith & Howard Udell Mami & George Varghese The Waldman Bass Foundation Carey & Doug Weber Diana Bowes Weller Patricia Wentworth & Mark Fagan Westport Downtown Merchants Association Westport Weston Family Y Hans Wilhelm Stephanie & Craig Willis

June Eichbaum & Kenneth Wirfel Nathan L. Wolfson Minuteman Circle ($250 +) Anonymous (3) Perry Miller & Neil Adato Wendy & Mark Agnew Clara & Colin Ambrose Celeste & Bruce Amlicke Judith Anderson & Nicholas Rudd Judy Kessler & Lee Arthurs Rima Ayas & Ronald Moore Joan & Al Balas Mimi & Larry Bartimer Peggy & Jerry Barton Stephanie Bass Leigh-Anne & Eugene Beavers Jody & Joel Beck Kraemer & Bruce Becker Andrew Blauner Emily Ceisler & Mark Blitzer

“I learned how to use a drill at the Library.”

Susan & Todd Blumenfeld Lee & Duane Bollert Joellen & William Bradford Jane Ross & Ed Brennan Amy & Arthur Buckman Andrea & Fred Busk Hilary & Joseph Califano Sharon & Sam Carpenter Eileen & Barry Cass Karla Cohen & Daniel Fisher Jessica & Leon Cohen Kevin F. Collins Denise & Louis Colosimo Christine & G. Felix Cua Stacie & Jim Curran John C. Davidson Kathleen M. Davidson Mica & Russell Diamond Elizabeth Balch Dickinson Fund Eleanor & Arthur Dinitz Lyn Hogan & Stephen Diorio Simone & Herbert Dubow Carole & Richard Eisner Karen & Larry Ellman Fairfield County Chapter Embroiderers Guild of America Elaine & Samuel Feiner Dorothy & Jon Fox Richard J. Fox Nikola & Todd Freeman Charlotte Friedman Ilene & Alan Frost Carol, Chris, Kit & Jane Gette Nathaniel W. Gibbons Joan & Theodore Gillman Arlene & David Gottlieb Kitty & Jim Graves Jill Greenberg & Mitchell Lester C. Gibson Halloran & Phillip J. Schemel

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Maker Space The Library’s progression towards participatory learning as well as the success of the Mini Maker Faire spawned the creation of a Maker Space in The Great Hall, a place for people to come together to imagine and create. The metal framed structure was designed by Southport resident Joseph Schott. It took seven days to build with the help of many volunteers. Watch the timelapse video on the website to catch all the action. Summer Maker-in-Residence Schott supervised the design and production of two GeeBee airplanes from the 1930s, a project that entertained and educated people from 9 to 90. A Maker Committee was formed to find and schedule demonstrations, speakers and workshops for the Maker Space.

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Westport READS 2012 This year, Westport read I Was Amelia Earhart by Jane Mendelsohn, a poetic novel about the mystery of the legendary pilot’s final flight. The series of events during January, culminating in a tropical island party in The Great Hall, marked the 75th anniversary of Earhart’s disappearance. Westport youth joined in by reading a selection of age-appropriate companion books. Staff made colorful paper airplanes, and planes of different vintages and sizes were on display throughout the building. Westporters brought in their plane related photographs for an inspiring art exhibit on the Riverwalk Level. WestportREADS program is dedicated to strengthening the community through the shared experience of a book or an author.

Get a head start on the WestportREADS 2013 book, The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. 6

Cyd & Chris Hamer Amy & Ed Hulina Donna & David Hyman Constance & Andrew Ippolito Jane & Bob Jacobs The Jacobson/Moskovitz Family Karen Kim & Thomas Jendrock Wilma & Dan Kail Dorian Kail & Sam Leaf Nancy Kail & Marcos Rodriguez The Kalt Family Judith & Melvin Katz Estelle Kesselman Elizabeth & Michael Kessler Dawn & Michael Kinsler Susan & Corey Klein Sidney B. Kramer Heidi Palmer & Robert Kruger Mary Lang Kelly & Andrew Lee Julie Leff & Charles Douthat Nancy Lefkowitz & Noah Hendler Regina Sender Levin Jamie & Eric Lindenbaum John H. Loynes Florence & Andrew Lozyniak Sandra MacLeod & Robert Morrison Carol & Ron Malone Dana & Jason Mandel Judith Marks-White Liz & David Martin Sooo-z Mastropietro & Micah Goldberg Denise McLaughlin & Arthur W. Kirsch Lisa & Bill McManus and families: Peter & Dalva, Matt, Julie, Pat & Kate, Kathleen & Lew Marianne & William McNee Karen McTier Vivian & Herb Meyers Sharon & John Miller Employees of the New York Post Janet & Jacob Navon Janet & Alan Nevas Marsha & George Nichols Maxine & Arnold Nickelsberg Marnie & Jeff Nusbaum Eileen Mollahan & Bill O’Brien The Palumbo Family Joyce & Richard Pauker Penny Pearlman & Robert Minicucci Rina & Bill Pertusi Lea & Bernerd Platt Debby & Shelley Presser Deirdre Price Joan & Tom Richardson The Rispoli Family Danna & Don Rogers Marie & Lew Rose Rachel & Stephen Ross Stephanie & Stuart Ross Felicia & Andy Sale Lucy & Dick Sallick Jayne & Art Schoeller Libby Schreiber & Andy Kaplan The Schreiber Family Foundation Shirlee Schwarz Sunny & Guy Sherman Jane Sherman Ann Sherwood & James Foreman

Marlene & Elliott Siff Cynthia & Bora Sila Doris R. Skutch Harriet Smith Elizabeth & Irwin Sollinger Michelene Spencer Kay Stein Samuel A. Stein Orna & Geoffrey Stern Barbara J. Stevens & James A.F. Stoner Elaine Stibel Allyson & Jeff Stollenwerck

“My library card is the most valuable item in my wallet.” Sandra & Ray Stumberger Diana & Daniel Sussman Karen & Barry Tarshis Faith Taylor & Ted Sullivan Meg & Isidore Tepler Anisha & Lovin Thomas Joyce & David Thompson Ellen Tsangaris Barbara & Paul Van Orden The Vandis Family Nancy & Frank Vener Nicole & Gerard von Dohlen Phyllis & Dan Wallitt Warner Bros. Corporate Business Development & Strategy Astrid Weismann Sheila & John Weiss Rita & Steve Weisskoff Frances S. White Adrienne & Scott Williams Goldie & Paul Winn Karen & Michael Wolfe Jamie & Ping Zhou Jennifer & Gary Zimmerman The Zipkin Family Compo Circle (up to $249) Anonymous (22) Patricia & William Abbott Mildred & Herbert Abrams Wynne & Randy Abrams Lynn & Alan Abramson Linda Adato Alice & Carl Addicks Linda & James Adelman Margie & Arie Adler Carrie & Michael Aitkenhead Katherine Alcorn Nancy & David Allen Kathleen Allen Robert Altschuler Bernardine M. Alward Lucy Ambrosino & John Marchak Carol Anne Ances & Burton Grad Doris E. Anderson

Sherry Anderson Lori Andrews Connie Anstett Stephen Antkiw Dr. & Mrs. Hector Anton Herbert Appleman Elaine & Ernest Arnow Harold Aron Diane Ash Katie & Robert Augustyn Marcia & Jonathan Avirom Denise & Jeffrey Baer William G. Bagley Terri & Ed Bagnulo Marilyn Bakker Kathleen & Charles Balas Sally & William Balch Christa Balzert Lynda & Keith Barber Glenn Bardinelli Victoria Barlow Yvonne & Ron Barnes Robin & Steven Baron Natalie & Tony Barrett Jennifer Barron Linda & Morris Baumstein Dr. & Mrs. Albert S. Beasley Caryl Beatus Arline & Joel Beckoff Amy Beech Demas Bello Amy & Alan Benjamin Colette Marie Bennett Kathleen & Scott Bennewitz Totney & Rick Benson Nina & Richard Bentley Kathy & Robert Berger Marjorie & Arnold Berke Binky Bernard Cynthia & Richard Bernard Alice & Ken Bernhard Barbara & Robert Bernstein M. J. & Jim Berrien Susan & Leonard Berson Constance S. Beskind Joanna & David Betts Holly & Paul Betts Sarah Bevan & Hakija Hrvacic Big Luv Inc. Deborah Billington Jolanta & Frank Bilotti Lynda & Stephen Binet Margaret D. Bishop Rev. Sharon & David Blackburn Shirley Blackman Barbara & Arthur Bleemer Naomi Bleifeld The Blitstein Family Carol & Edward Bloch Lois & Joseph Block Carolyn Bloom Nancy & David Bloom Arlene & Herbert Bloom Isabel M. Boardman Alex Boboc Jill Bodach The children of the Boehmer, Cirillo, Devine, Effman & Myers families Lolle & Glenn Boettcher

Anne & Kurt Bolin Patricia & Ronald Bonenfant Annet & Peter Bonfanti Sarah Bowman & Bill Temko Leslie Boxer Susan Boyar Prill Boyle Isabel & Roger Brach Anne Brandt and the FPP team: Lewis, Sam, Greg, Janice, Naomi & Tiziano Norma & Donald Branson Judyth & John Branson Roy Brayton Frederica & Russell Brenneman Joan & Al Brodax Esther M. Brodie Cecile Brody Amber Brookman Keith Brooks Barbara & Larry Brown Reenie Brown Christina & William Brown Eileen Buckley Alice & Robert Burd Helen Burke Maria S. Burke Dianne Wildman Burns & Eric Burns Miggs Burroughs Joan E. Burry Cary & Philip Butler Rory Butterly Jacqueline & Niall Byrne Karen & Tom Byrne Anita & John Caggiano Ellen & Paul Cahill The Cahn Family Caiati Financial Services, LLC Jean & Bob Cain Joanne & Patrick Caldon Mark Caligaris William F. Canavan Janet & John Canning

“I love visiting the Tech Petting Zoo.”

Marci & Fred Caporizzo Christine & Michael Carey Margaret Carkner Inge & Tord Carmel Roz & Joe Carpentieri Mary & Kevin Carroll Erika Carter Linda R. Cassuto Ellen & John Cavaiuolo Melanie Cecarelli & Michael Smith The Celotto Family Sung & Edward Chao Leigh Chapman Katie & Bill Chase William Cheng Marianne Cirrito Kathy & Bob Clair

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The Tech Petting Zoo & App Slam The Westport Library embraces new resources provided by technological advances, and is committed to sharing knowledge related to new ideas and new formats for exploring them. Two Technology Petting Zoos, one in The Great Hall and one in the Children’s Library, were established as hands-on centers for patrons to tinker with iPads and an assortment of tablets and e-readers. Free personal training was available on a regular basis. An APP Slam in March brought people together to “slam,” or recommend their favorite digital applications. At the end, an iPad was given away in a drawing as part of the launch of a new e-book service, Freading.

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Teens

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Hunger Games Over 100 Westport teenagers survived this re-enactment of the wildly popular book and movie, the story of a postapocalyptic North America in which teens are selected by lottery to take part in a televised survival competition. Supervised by a team of volunteers, the costumed participants played their parts in a transformed Great Hall full of trees, flat screens and plenty of sugary fuel. The event was covered by USA Today and generated interest from around the country.

TEDx Young innovators shared their ideas at the Library’s first TEDx, a locally produced, independently organized TED (recorded talks about Technology, Education and Design) program. Five Westport teenagers produced the program and presented their thoughts on topics including new media journalism, living in a technology-integrated world and an initiative to aid senior citizens.

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Joyce Clarke Freddie Clary Mary Lee Clayton Jennifer Clement Julie Cochran & Stephen Grevious Diane Mangano-Cohen & Bill Cohen Hilda Cole Nancy Coley Drs. Bobbi & Barry Coller Jeanie & Carroll Collier Janis Collins Norman Coltin Compo Commons Homeowners Association Eric C. Compton John R. Condon Ronnie & Mike Conway Carol H. Cook Brenda Cooper Charlotte P. Cooper Betty & Albert Copersino Jack Coplen Kathryn & Michael Corbally Eileen Corcoran Michele Corenman Ruth Cornish Betty L. Corwin Joan Likely-Cosenza Joan Cottingham Liz & Tom Cotton Allan P. Cramer, Esq. Rejinal Cramer Virginia W. Cramer Mary & John Cregan Barbara L. Cross Alice & William Crowther Betty Lou & Tom Cummings Dorothy Curran & Bernard Roesch Robert M. Curtis Joyce & Thomas D’Angelo Cheryl & Steve Daniels Ottillie Danter Denise T. Davidoff Jo Ann Davidson Barry L. Davis Agnes & Robert Davis Sue & Ted Davis Meryl & Harold Daw Janice & Evan Dean Marguerite DeDapper Sandra & Neil DeFeo Joan & Tony DeGregorio Nancy & Glenn DeKraker Paul Delano Mary Kate Delattre Caroline Howard & Vincent Dellavalle Angela & James Delorey Jeanne Warren De Salvo Ray Marie Di Lieto Dialog Marketing Group, Inc. Diamond Realtors LLC Kate & Howard Dickstein Molly Alger & Jay Dirnberger Ginger & Jim Donaher Audrey Doniger Zoe & Chuck Donnell Betty Dorfman Marlene Dorison

Stefanie Dreyfuss Sandra & Samuel DuBoff Trudy & Alan Dubrow The Duchan Family Mary Jane Dunn Liza Durant Martha R. Durham Jo Dutcher Tilly Dutta Emily Duvoisin Beth-Ann & Tony Eason Susan & Peter Eastman Judith & Burton Eden Brianne & Jeff Ehrenkranz Natalie Einson A. & B. Eisenstock Cheryl M. Eldh Joyce Eldh

“The Library is here for everyone.” Amanda & John Elliott Randy & Scott Ellis Susan Ellis The Eloquent Image LLC Ina Chadwick & Richard Epstein Bobbi & Eliot Essagof Mary & Jeff Esser Harry B. Evans Claire V. Everhart Gabrielle & Earle Falvey Al Farans Audrey Farolino Brown Faulkingham Karin & Neil Feingold Amy & Jeffrey Feinman Ruth Fellows Stephanie & Michael Ferdman Jennifer Ferrante & Brett Adams Kurt J. Ferreira Christine & Werner Ferreira Sharon & Jeffrey Fiarman Rochelle Field Lisa & Michael Finn Kathleen Finnigan Bettina & David Fiore Marion K. Fiore Valerie Fischel Marti & Barry Fischer Judy & David Fisher Margery & Leonard Everett Fisher Cindy & John Fitzgerald Ulrich Flemming Heidi & Robert Flicker Elizabeth L. Flint Gladys & Martin Floch Jacqueline S. Flournoy Leslie J. Fodeman, M.D. Terry & Al Fontaine Brenda L. Forry Michael Fortgang Anne Marie & Patrick Fox Foxboro Court Condo Association

Jonathan Fraade Jeanne & John Franklin Judge & Mrs. Frederick Freedman Mari Freeman Shirley Freifeld Iris & Carl Frey Sophie & Nate Fridland Patricia Fried Katherine B. Friedlander Alfred Friedman Steffi Friedman Nancye Fritz Sherry Knable & Anthony Fuori Tanya Futoryan Caren & Louis Gagliano Sue Galati Sherie & Bob Gale Anita Galvan-Henkin Marie & Tony Galvao Ellen & Art Gang Bettina Gangi Enid & Arnold Ganz Martin Garment Rochelle & Philip Garrison Catherine & Edward Garrity Linda & Ralph Gates The Gendell Family Foundation Inc. Gloria Pinza & Andy Geoghegan Ernest Gergely Susan & Steve Gersh Beatrice & Herbert Gershberg Meredith Gershon & Howard Fetner Nancy Gershon Arline P. Gertzoff June Getraer Emma Gibbons Hilary & Will Gibson Lester R. Giegerich Valentina & Kirk Gillies Marilyn Anne Gingras Girl Scouts of America Brownie Troop 50053 Maria R. Giunta Patricia Givan Bruce Glaser Scott Glaser Robert Gleicher Sara & Phil Glick Katharine & Stephen Gluck Carol N. Gluckman Lori Goertz August Gold & Carol Logen Peter A. Gold Susan Gold Harris Goldblat Frederick Golden Estelle Goldman Frances Goldman Hedda & Lewis Goldman Sheila Goldman Katy Goldschmidt Louisa Goldsmith Lynne & Stephen Goldstein Jennifer & Steven Goldstein Kathy & Micky Golomb Barbara Good Rachel & Tom Good Gloria & James Goodenough Jacqueline Gordon

Timothy Gordon Nancy & Larry Gorkin Mary Gorsuch Conrad Gosset Jeffress Gouverneur Stephen J. Govoni Donna & Joe Grace Ellen Graff, Martin Fox & Sarah Fox Susan Granger Deborah Green Diane Green Eve & Tom Green The Greenberg Family Joyce & Howard Greene Leslie Greene Cathryn & Matthew Greene Betsy & Walter Greene Nancy Greenfield Mimi & Chuck Greenlee Monique & Phil Greenspan Cathy Utz & Tom Greenwald Betty & Louis Grey Marilyn & Jack Grogins Madeleine & Edward Grossman Alberta & Larry Grossman Syma Gruss Lois Guberman Deanna & Andre Guilbert Marjorie L. Gurr Susan & Richard Hagan Blanche & Dave Haid Lorraine S. Halasz Linda J. Hall Nancy Hallas Rose & Charles Halper Arlene & Fred Halpern Rosemary & Steve Halstead Susan & A.J. Hand

“I can always get something done here.”

Beth & Sanjeev Handa Gladys Handelman Patricia Hanley Bonnie J. Hanna Thea & Josephine Hardigg Mary & Ronald Harding Anne & Jim Hardy Kim & Niv Harizman Karen Harman Kelly Harmuth Elaine & Charles Harris William Hart Kathleen & Emmett Harty Jean Haynes Harriet Heineman Carol Heins Valerie & Jerry Held Joanne & Grant Heller Eleanor G. Herman Myra Hess Clarinda Higgins & William Armstrong Eileen Hill

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Kids

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Children’s Library The Children’s Library recorded the highest attendance ever — almost 36,000 people at 945 programs. One of the most revered by children and parents alike is the Summer Reading Club, which enrolled 1,916 children who read almost 13,000 books! So much more happened over the course of the year—fourth graders made over 80 book trailers (many posted on the website), dozens enjoyed an art reception for pre-schoolers, toddlers rocked to music, first-graders toured the Library, and hundreds of new readers read to certified therapy dogs. In the spirit of making, children built structures with boxes and spaceships with an assortment of materials. Librarians introduced technology along the way, implementing new tools for interacting with children, like picture book apps on tablets, scanned books for big-screen viewing and smartboard games.

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Jean Hill Candace Hines Evelyn & Clyde Hinman Karen & Andrew Hirschberg Phyllis Hirschfield & Sidney Schnoll Liz & David Hirsh Mary & Dan Hoffman Jean Holden Ann & John Holmes Laurie Holst Beverly R. Hoover Eva & Jonathan Horowitz Madeline & Scott Howard Mary Jo Lombardo & Dean Hubbard Linda Hudson Jenn Bond Huisking Rita Reagan Hulme Joan Hume & Marvin Cohen Rebecca Ann Huston Frances & Leon Hyman Judith Israel Jimmy A. Izzo - Crossroads Hardware Fred Jackson Karen F. Jacobs Francoise & Richard Jaffe Sheryl G. Jagerson Barbara Jay & Saul Haffner JBO Inc. The Jenal Family Tammy & Brian Jersey Ann D. Jevne Nora & Alex Jinishian Karen & Walter Joelson Patricia Johnson Phyllis I. Johnson Sandra L. Johnson Tina Jones Robert F. Jones Jane & Peter Jordan Gordon F. Joseloff Amy & Gary Julien The Jumper Family Bena & Charles Kallick Susan & David Kalman Elizabeth A. Kamar Lisa & Mark Kammert Philip Kann Suzanne Kanner Deirdre Kantor Susan & Ted Kantor Meryl & Andrew Kaplan Lesley & Peter Kaplan Irene & Edward Karazin Sue & Andy Karlbergs Marilyn Katz Debra Kaufman Deborah Kaye Elisabeth & Peter Keane Katie Keefe Leo F. Keehan Barbara Kellerman Barbara Kelley Gail Kelly & Bruce Gaylord James Kempner The Kenny Family Sandra Kent Dorothy & Arthur Kesten Barbara Kezur & John Mason Sonali Khandekar & Madhu Subbarao

Constance W. Kiermaier Amanda, John & Alicia King Sue & Bob King Sue & Bill Kirby Kate & Joshua Kislevitz Rita & Lou Klein Sandra Klein Lucy Klinga Jeanne & Jack Klinge Arthur S. Knies Betty Kogen Dorothy Kohn Beth & Seth Konheim Rachel Konstantin Rosaria Konstantin The Koster Family Susan & Daryle Kowalsky Julie Koziarz Lisa & Roger Krakoff Alyse Kramarow & Brian Saed Shirley Kranick Hilda Kraus Sandi & Tom Kretsch Ellen S. Krieger & Peter Krieger Lisa Krosse Donna & Mark Krystal Jonathan S. Lach Elfriede Lafferty Kristin & Robert LaFleur Ann & Noor Lakhdhir Patricia & James Lamb Alice Lamberson Leona G. Lamberson Susan & David Land Betty Landau & Mark Kornbluth Carolyn & Alan Landis Willow Landon Laurie B. Lapa Dorothy Larson Nicole & Andrew Laskin Kelly Lau Kee Ellen Lautenberg & Douglas Hendel Jean K. Lebedeff Alexandra & Juan Lebrija Valerie Leff & Joseph Godden Kathleen L. Lehn Emily & Louis Lemond

“We love the Library because of Story Time!” Rita & Frank Lener Whitney & Michael Lenoce Carla & Roger Levien Virginia C. Levin Harold Levine Anne & Robert Levine Doris Levinson Sandy Levinson Paul Levitz Barbara & Hal Levy Janice & David Levy Robyn Levy & James Weisz Elizabeth Lewin

Elizabeth Lewis & Robert Abramson Nancy Lewis Bill Leyden Barbara Libove Helmy Lichtman Barbara Licker Michelle & Eric Lieberson Rhona Lieberson Teresa Lin & Craig Knight Deborah Lipman Susan & Shelly Lipsett Lipton Foundation Inc. Ann Lloyd Susan Lloyd & John Karrel William T. Lloyd Phyllis Lodato-Suppa Marcia Logan & Dan Goodgame John Lomartire Priscilla & Dan Long Longshore Ladies 9 Hole Golf Association Longshore Women’s Golf Assn. Rosalind & Jeffrey Looby Joan & Bob Loomis Helene & Ralph Green Elizabeth & John Lorusso Elizabeth W. Love Joy & Russell Lowe Diane L. Lowman Ina Lozyniak Eileen & Jay Ludy Jo Fuchs Luscombe & John Luscombe Bernice & Bernard Luskin Janice & James Macauda Julie & Jim MacDonald The Mace Family Cynthia & David Machata Hilary & Roger Machlis Frances C. MacIlvain Carol & Peter Mack Susan Madeo Patricia Maestri Vilma & Carlos Magan Laura & Alexis Maged Helen & Charles Maggio Audrey & Nat Magida Brenda A. Maher Marion & Lloyd Mahone Dabney & Michael Mahoney Sitara, Leslie & Sunil Mahtani Jeanne & Robert Maisonpierre Phyllis & Ken Makovsky Jane Malakoff Harriet Malbin William Malik Julia & Edward Mally Nancy P. Manby Virginia Mangan Jane E. Mangold Harriet Manning Marie & Michael Marcante Pearl Marcus Marge’s Book Group Estelle Margolis Phyllis & Del Markoff Dean Marks Melissa Marlowe & Brett Reiner Trevor J. Marshall Susanne & Edward Martin

John K. Martin Renae Martin Ada Katherine Martinez Nancy Mason AnnMarie & Matthew Massie Ann & Craig Matheson Ann & David Matlow Ann Matlow Jayne Mauborgne Mary & Howard Maynard Mary Anne Mayo William S. Mazo Arlene & Horace Mazzone Marie McBennett Ellen & Richard McBride Elaine McCarthy Arline & Richard McGowan Mary V. McGrath

“It’s a great place to go with the kids!” Elizabeth & Robert McGrath Jean McGurk Mary Parkes & Brian McHose Marie McHugh Joan & Hank McIver Tona McKenna Bernicestine & Harold Bailey, Jr. Richard J. McNamara Ellen & Don McNees Viola McNeill Titiana McTigue John Meehan Linda Meisel Regina Mello Carla Menikoff Joan & Scott Merlis Patricia Merrow Bonita & Leonard Messman Mary Ann & Robert Meyer Maxine Meyerhardt Michael Lord & Company LLC Toby Michaels Mid-Fairfield County Assn. of Realtors, Inc. Ronald Miele Carol Mikesell Erika Miller Rachel Miller Violet & Milan Milosevic Cindy & Leora Mindell-Wong James Minerly Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Mitchell Ruth Mitteldorf Dorothy & Anthony Mobilia Madeline Monde Linda Monteiro-Hopper Susan Mooallem Helen & John Morrow Toni Morton Myra & Hector Motroni Elaine & Stan Mrus Michael Mugnolo

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Insights from Entrepreneurs This series focused on local entrepreneurs and their personal stories. Doug Bernstein, long-time Westport resident and co-founder of Melissa & Doug toy company, spoke about how he and his wife started and grew their tremendously successful company over the course of 23 years. Rick Smilow, president and principal owner of the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE), discussed the challenges and rewards of managing a dynamic service and education business. Both conversations were moderated by journalist and NPR host Alison Freeland.

Libraries and Business IBM executive Mark Loughridge’s talk about the company’s 100th anniversary was followed by a panel discussion about the correlation between IBM’s development and the evolution of libraries.

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Patricia C. Mulligan Gerry & Howard Munce Elizabeth Munro Linda & Steve Murray Robin Myers Ellen & Mark Naftalin The Naggar Family Irene M. Nale Pat & John Nallen Neena & Raghav Nandagopal Joan R. Nathan National Association of Social Workers National Charity League Westport Chapter Monique & Ralph Nebelung Pamela & Brad Neel Janet & Andrew Neilly Helen & Melvin Neisloss Christine Nelson Margaret B. Nesbitt New England Home Care Tony Nicholson William T. Norton Audrey & Salvador Novoa Lory Nurenberg & Frank Hall Gail A. Nye Dina & Millard Ochs Janet O’Connell Nancy L. O’Connor Peggy & Glenn O’Grady Marianna Oliver Thomas Oliver Judith Hardy Olson, CSB Yuen Yuen Ong Catherine & Clement Onyemelukwe Joseph Ormand Raymond J. Orr Jan O’Sullivan Kathleen O’Sullivan Marilyn & Mario Ottaviano Irina D. Pabst Marcie & Thomas Pajolek Susan & Michael Parent Amanda & Gregory Parker Karen & Michael Parrella Michelle Partner & Family Carolyn A. Passero Elizabeth & Richard Paul Barbara & Roland Paul Michael T. Pavlicin Ann & Lock Pawlick The Pecoriello Family Elizabeth & John Peloso Irene & Greg Penny PEO Chapter B PepsiCo Foundation Bernie L. Perry Jane & Gregory Perry Joy Kony Peshkin Mary Elizabeth & Matthew Peterson Allison & John Peyton Mirabella Pisani Florence Pittu Colleen Plantinga Susan Fisher Plotner & Judah Plotner & Family Bernice Polan Esther Poliner Jane Pollak

Nancy & Larry Portman Sabra Gallo & Frederick Post Joan & Dennis Poster Ann Potter Marjorie & Edwin Potter Peter R. Powell Jonathan Prager - The Serious Comic Lithia Prezkop Lisa Price Laurie & Richard Price Jerome Priest Suzanne & Peter Propp Linda & David Pryde

“I always run into someone I know.”

Sarah & Greg Puhy Kristin & Terrence Purcell The Putman Family Evelyn & David Quigley Mr. Douglas Quine Barbara & Stephen Raffel Melissa Ramin Rancho Co-op Nursery School Beth & Jay Rand Susan Raphael Sandy & Mark Rappaport Harriette & Dick Rauh Carolyn & Charles Raymond Kathryn J. Reese Joyce Rehling Judith & Charles Reid Jodi & Jeff Reiner Barbara Reis Andrea & David Reiser Donna Reisner Donna & Joseph Renzulli Martin Resnick Laura Resnikoff Ridgefield Administrators Association Ronnie Riker The Ritter Family Alison Rivard Maria Rivera Ann M. Roberts Janet Roberts Susan & Todd Robison Jenny & Tim Robson Isabel Rodriguez & Abe Curdumi Barbara & Stuart Rogan June & David Rogers Holly Rogers Janet & Tim Rogers & Family Jaye & John Rogovin Edith & Daniel Romanello Jeannette K. Rook Tracy & Greg Rosen Celie Rosenau Sandra Rosenberg Olga Rosenfield Judith Rosenkrantz & Martin Levine The Rosenkranz Family Judy & Bob Rosenkranz

Amy & Charles Rosoff Lois K. Ross Penelope Ross Shelley & Richard Ross Francine Rubenstein Susan & Franklin Rubenstein Elizabeth K. Rubidge Cheryl Rubin Sue & Jeff Rubin Judith Y. Runnette Leonard & Linda Russ Glen Ryan Sara & Arthur Sachs Jane & Martin Sachs Teresa & Mario Sa’Couto Monica Sadlowski & James MacDonald Claire Safran McNally & David Sagal Suzanne & Gary Salamone Maria E. Salgar Deborah Salomon Susan Saltus Patricia & James Samuels Janet & Steven Samuels The Samuels Family Rosemarie & Donald San Souci Barbara A. Sanders Linda & Don Sanders Cheryl Sandler Peggy & Ed Sanford Judith & Donald Sappern Nicholas T. Saviano Arnie Sawyer Dorothy Schaeffer Amy, Richard, Allie & Sara Schafrann Steven L. Scher, D.D.S., P.C. Sylvia Schiffman Donna Schlegel & Gregory Knowles Barbara Schmerzler Susan & Thomas Schmidt Carolyn Schogol Judythe & Bennet Schonfeld Schor Associates, LLC Cheri & Fred Schriever Carolyn & Andrew Schulz & Mia & Neal Roy Budd S. Schwartz Laura & Joshua Schwartz Sheryl & Lawrence Schwartz Lisa & William Schwartz Sharon Schweitzer Karen Wendell & Joe Scordato Scotts Ridge Middle School PTA Robert A. Searles Rita & Dick Seclow Madeline & Bill Selden Mr. Jeffrey Selikoff Surya Shah Barbara W. Sheehan Melissa & Alon Shein Barbara & Robert Sheldon Shelter Partnership, Inc. Kathi, Carl & Andrea Sherman Ruth & Larry Sherman Shelly & Len Sherman Doris B. Shiller Elissa Moses & Mark Shornick Lisa & Mark Shufro Jessica & Joel Siegel

Carolin & Lloyd Sigal Charles Silberman, M.D. Margery S. Silk Phyllis & Mort Silverberg Theresa & Vinod Sinha Adriana Jardim & Gary Skolnick Judith Sloan & Bruce Katz Allan Sloane Samuel Small The Smith Family Barbara L. Smith Elizabeth C. Smith Chandy & Geoff Smith Linda Gramatky & Kendall Smith Marylyn R. Smith Emily & Robert Smith Sue & Steve Smith Katherine & Donald Snook Marc Solomon Eleanor & Norman Solovay The Southworth Family The Spear Family Merrill & Randy Spector Robie & Scott Spector Joan & Richard Speer Olga B. Spencer, Ph.D. Merle Spiegel Paul H. Spiekermann Patricia P. Spoor Barbara & Jules Sprung Char & Chuck Stabinsky Stacy & Lloyd Stableford Cathleen S. Stack Rhoda Stamm Staples High School PTA Dot & David Starkweather Lee Starr Ed Stein Francine Stein Sonja Stein Marilyn & George Steinberg Jane & Stuart Steinman Mrs. Richard Steinschneider Joan & Bill Stephanak Stanley Stern Jean & Alec Stevens Doris L. Stevens Susan Stevenson Elizabeth Stillinger Rita & Carl Stitzer Sandy Stoddard Lillian & Fred Stone Barbara & Tony Storace Kris Story & Jim Healy Marion Strauss

“I always feel smarter when I leave.” Nina Streitfeld Lauren & Joseph Strickland Janice & Harris Strizever Dora & Burton Stuttman Gloria & Tracy Sugarman

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Learning Together The Library is a venue for programs and events, but it is also becoming a place for people to learn from each other in self-directed groups. The Library’s new Language Conversation Groups, informal gatherings for people to speak in a specific language, were extremely popular. Speakers of French, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian and other languages met regularly in various parts of the building.

“The language groups are the best thing the Library’s ever done!” The monthly Book Chat continued to gain popularity. And a new iPad User Group program was established for people interested in teaching each other how to use the iPad.

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Karin & Jim Sugerman Timothy C. Sullivan Sun Products Corporation Karen E. Sussman Lois Sussman Robert Sussman Sustainer Book Group of JLEFC Patria & Peter Swann Karen Swanson & Michael Lombardo Vi Takahashi Terry & Charles Tannen Mary F. Tanner Louisa & Timothy Tanner Arthur Tauder Margaret & Alan Temple Wubneh Tessema The Waring Team LLC Arlene & David Thrope Kay Timmis Mary & Larry Tirreno Betsy & Howard Tobak Ginger M. Tobey The Toeplitz Family Mr. Keith Tomlinson Kris & John Toohey Top Notch Ski & Sports Club Priscilla M. Toumey Audrey & Ira Tumpowsky Jan & David Turiel Phyllis & Michael Turin Lucy Ullmann Unilever United States, Inc. Nikki & Larry Untermeyer Up Your Assets of Westport The Utter Family Barbra & Kenneth Utting Mitzi & Ed Vaimberg Eileen & Anthony Valenti Inge & Ed Van Gelder Tonnie & Barend Vandenbrink The Varsano Family Linda V. Velez John Verel Patricia A. Vezendy Scilla & Steve Vincini Karen Von Haam Betsy & Watts Wacker George Wagner Shari & Ron Wainshal Cathy Waldman & Paul Levi Cynthia Wallace Kathleen Wardrip Ken Warner Bryan Washburn Olga & John Washburn Ellen & Joel Wasserman Lawrence N. Waterbury Carol & John Waxman Joan F. Webb Nance Weenick Paulette & Otto Weibel Pamela Weil Miriam Weinstein Elaine & Stewart Weisberg Jacqueline & Kenneth Weisburger The Weiss / Yankovich Family Sylvia & Robert Weiss Robin & Peter Welling The Wessan Family

Ellen & Miles West Susan & James Westphal Westport Community Gardens Westport Police Benevolent Association Patricia Wettach Julie & James Whamond Joan G. White The Garber/Whitney Family Whitney Glen Condominium Association Whitney Glen Tax District Hermione H. Wickenden Barbara & David Wiederecht Pat & Jeff Wieser Michelle & Joseph Wiles Barbara Williams Michele Williams & Mark Loughridge Patricia A. Williams

“ This is the greatest library in Connecticut.” Betty & Phillip Williamson Ruth Willick Aliza & Maury Wind Ruth & Alan Winnick Musette R. Winton Wish List, Inc. Women @ Work Network, LLC Elizabeth & James Wong Thomas Woodman Mary Lou Woodruff Dan Woog Jo Woog Sage Wright Myra & Charles Wrubel Sarah Wunsch Elaine Wyden Margaret Yingling Arlene & Martin Yolles Sandy & Brian Young Diana & Leonard Zaslow Tammy & Richard Zelkowitz The Joyce & Bernie Zimmerman Foundation Britt & Richard Zimmerman Irene & Robert Zincone Cheryl Zive 16 Meeting Room Gifts MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES Alliance Bernstein Bank of America BlackRock Colgate-Palmolive Company ExxonMobil Foundation FactSet Research Systems Inc. GE Foundation Goldman Sachs IBM International Foundation Macy’s Foundation The Moody’s Foundation

PepsiCo Foundation Pacific Life Pitney Bowes Prudential Foundation TimeWarner Unilever United States, Inc. United Technologies ENDOWMENTS Anne Eyes Endowment Margery & Leonard Everett Fisher Endowment for Children’s Books in the Arts Annette Heyman Foundation Endowment for International Films Reader’s Digest Endowed Book Fund The Betty R. Sheffer Foundation Endowment for Books in the Visual & Performing Arts Joan & Joel Smilow Endowment for Services to Children John and Kay Stein Endowment GRANTS Nancy Jones Beard Foundation Renee B. Fisher Foundation, Inc. Newman’s Own Foundation, Inc. Adolph and Ruth Schnurmacher Foundation, Inc. Westport Young Woman’s League GIFTS-IN-KIND Black Bear Wines & Spirits of Westport Diageo Thomas Dublin Susan & Arlo Ellison The Farmer’s Cow Floors by Marvin LLC Kathie & Tim Fording Izzi B’s Allergen Free Cupcakes Gayle L. Mattson McDonald’s Wave Hill Breads Bakery & Café Westport Pizzeria Savor Fine Foods Sunny Daes TRIBUTES To Celebrate the Anniversary of Carol and Ted Diamond Dorothy and Arthur Kesten Karen & Barry Tarshis To Celebrate the Birthday of Maureen Aron Stacy Bass Regina Brauer Elena Byrne Carol Diamond Jean Holden Robert Jones Meredith Poster Allen Siegel

Get Well Wishes for Nick Rudd In Honor of Eduardo Andrade Stacy Waldman Bass Julie Belaga Anna Butler to benefit the Children’s Library Erica & Alec Foege Sharon Frey Hedi Lieberman Ellie & Dick Lowenstein Susan Madeo Rachel, Micah & Andrew Meisel Annie Reuter “Miss Annie” Ann Sheffer Steve Temlock Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Wachtel Nancy Greenspan Wilson In Memory of Dexter Brooks Marjorie Dowd Nemat El Matary Jim Fine Dorothy Gambaccini Gene Girden Keith David Graham Dorothy Herzog Phyllis Herskowitz Florence Howitt Esther Kramer Janice Lalich Joe Lamartine Daniel Mangan Manny Margolis Tess Tanner Meisel Martta Pohjalainen Gerda Poll Kate Reardon Ed Schwarz Steven Solomon Robert Thomsen Joyce Vitali Morris K. Jesup Society Recognizing those who have included the Library in their estate plans. Martha Aasen G. Kenneth Bernhard Ben Luden Bonnie Moon Alan Nevas Irma & Joe Schachter Ann Sheffer Jerry A. Tishman Marty Yellin Photography credits Meg Barone Phyllis Groner Dave Matlow Lynne Miller Larry Untermeyer

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Book Sales Friends of the Westport Library receive and process about 100,000 items each year, which include books, DVDs, CDs, videos and LP records. Book sale income helps support the Westport Library’s programs, projects, and collection. The Friends also provide book kiosks with free books at the Westport Train Station and during the summer at Joey’s at Compo Beach. Gently used books that are recent or of current interest are sold year-round on book sale shelves located on the main level across from the Circulation Desk, and in the lobby outside of the AudioVisual Department on the Riverwalk Level. The Library accepts items at the circulation desk any time the Library is open. If you have a large donation and need help, a volunteer can pick up your donation. Call 203.291.4840 to make arrangements.

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BOOK SALE SORTERS Lucy Ambrosino Elizabeth Armbruster Robert Augustyn Dawn Chiang Fred Caporizzo Liz Cotton Peter Coveney Dan Delehanty Sukie Gallagher Tina Gangi Paige Gillies Bill Gluckman Carol Gluckman Kathy Golomb Mimi Greenlee Diane Herman Ellie Herman Suzy Hooper Deirdre Kantor Sharon Kenney Susan Land Kathy Lehn Doris Levinson Norbie Longman Dick Lowenstein Michaela MacColl Robert McGrath Anne Pfeiffer India Penney Sal Porio Joan Richardson Susan Ritter Jenny Robson Linda Sanders Patricia Skelly Faith Taylor Debby Tiede Laura Vouse Marty Yellin 2011-12 BOOK SALE Volunteers Zoey Altis Lucy Ambrosino Eduardo Andrade Siri Andrews Jorge Arteaga Alexandra Arvantis Betty Auber Dick Auber Robert Augustyn Lynda Banthin Jocelyn Barandiaran Mary Barrett Shannon Barry Tammy Barry Peggy Bartolotta Jill Beres Binky Bernard Laura Betlow Holly Betts

Laura Blair Russ Blair Bill Blaufuss Woody Bliss Arlene Bloom Donna Blosser Joe Bodak Hunter Bohn Ilene Boyar Julie Bram Ronald Brandman Nicole Brill Nicola Brown Keith Buckler Scott Bullard Mildred Bunche Carol Burgess Elena Byrne Margo Calano Fred Caporizzo Nick Carrero Andrew Chappo Bill Chase Renee Chase JoAnn Ciavarelli Jerome Clair Cindy Clark Clare Clark Hayes Clark Nick Clarke Michaela Cohen Marvin Cohen Matt Cohn Linda Collins Karen Como Maryalice Cooke Darielle Cooper Samantha Cooper Lydia Costello Liz Cotton Rejje Cramer Danielle Cunitz Carol Davis Catherine Delaurentis Ann Delaurentis Dan Delehanty Carol Demont Bill Derry Bob Despres Brian Donlon Justin Donlon Matthew Donlon Lynn Duchan Phyllis Dunn Paul Duvivier Jean Dwyer Arlo Ellison Eric Falkenstein Pat Farmer Laura Feder David Feliciano Mary Field Peter Flatow Anne Fogel

Arline Foodman Sherl Forest Cynthia Fox Dorothy Fox Jon Fox Dorothy Francis John Francis Linda Franciscovich Dale Fredston Judy Frey Roy Fuchs Jackie Fuchs Caren Gagliano Daniel Gagliano Sue Galati Sukie Gallagher Bettina Gangi Tommy Garzillo Karl Gates Arline Gertzoff Carol Gluckman Bill Gluckman Kathy Golomb Kitty Graves Lois Green Kathryn Green Connie Greenfield Stan Groner Alex Gurvets Rebecca Gurvets Ellie Guzewicz Charlie Haberstroh Shelley Hall Gladys Handelman Jeff Hare Julia Harris Francesca Hart Joe Hawley George He Jerry Held Grant Heller Joanne Heller Betty Heller Jasmine Henry Diane Herman Ellie Herman Susan Herrmann Alec Hilton Judy Hinkle Phyllis Hirschfield Aron Holewinski Devin Holewinski Peter Holewinski Jane Horton Bernard Huelbert Joan Hume Amelia Hunt Sophie Hunt Nick Hunter Nomi Jacobs Doris Jacoby Frank Jacoby Phil Johnson Florence Kadagian

Joan Kahn Dan Kail Zachary Kaiser Jean Kaiser Deirdre Kantor John Karrel Hal Kendig Sharon Kenney Karen Kim Annette Kirban Karen Kleine Peter Knight Betty Kogen Peter Kolbrener Patty Kondub Sylvia Kronick Murray Kronick Nicholas Krosse Jonny Lach Griffin Lach Shelby Lake Francesca Lam Susan Land Carolyn Landis Alan Landis Nicole Laskin Michelle Lee Madeline Lee Kathy Lehn Doris Levinson Liz Lewin Barbara Libove Larry Lich Barbara Licker Hedi Lieberman Anya Liftig Max Liotta Ann Lloyd Norbie Longman Ellie Lowenstein Dick Lowenstein Michaela MacColl Sitara Mahtani Susan Malloy Deanna Maneker Jane Mangold David Mangold Toni Marhoffer Roann Markel Gabriella Marone Janet Martin Michael Mathis Celia Mattison Tamar Mays Finn McCartin Maddy McCartin Teresa McCartin Mary McGee Brenda McGee Robert McGrath Jean McGurk Ross McIntire Carla Menikoff Michael Menz

Petey Menz Evelyn Messerli Elise Meyer Carolyn Meyer Bill Meyer III Paz Meyers Heidi Meyers Frank Michels Abigail Miller Susie Miller Paul Miller Lynne Minsky Susan Mooallem Bonnie Moon Pat Mooney Maggie Mudd Gary Mulkowsky John Murphy Wafaa Naggar Anil Nair Nathan Nandagopal Sandy Nathan Peter Nathan National Charity League Joyce Netherton Adam Oestreicher Christa Panny India Penney Anne Pfeiffer Sal Porio Trip Propper Sarah Puhy Annie Purcell Dick Rauh Michael Reid Jacqueline Reilly Peter Reilly Joe Renzulli Laura Resnikoff Eileen Riley Ruth-Anne Ring-Perliss Susan Ritter Janet Roberts Jenny Robson Idalia Rodriguez Joshua Rosenberg Bill Rosenberg Jeremy Rubel Janet Rubel Nick Rudd Benji Ruscoe Cathy Ryan Monica Sadlowski Greg Salamone Harold Salm Linda Sanders Donald Sanders Peggy Sanford Madeline Saxonmeyer Craig Schiavone Amy Schneider Margie Schorr Micki Schwartz Lea Sellon

Ben Seltzer Service League of Boys Christopher Severini Robert Severini Christine Shaffer Valeria Shea Phyllis Silverberg Pat Skelly Doris Skutch Linda Smith Gloria Smithson Lori Snow Nick Snow Rhoda Stamm Staples Football Team Staples Key Club Michael Stashower Debbie Staw Francine Stein Jonathan Steinberg Richard Steinschneider Joan Stern Doris Stevens Toby Stewart Ramesh Subramanian Karin Sugerman Sowbhasri Suresh Terry Surette Peter Swann Vi Takahashi Faith Taylor Fran Thomas Susan Thomsen Andrea Tomberg Beatrice Torchon CeCe Torchon Norm Trepner Geroge Underhill Nikki Untermeyer Steve Violette Marie Vitucci Laura Vouse Manny Vouse Sage Vouse Betty Walker Mary-Frances Walsh John Washburn Anna Waz Brent Weaver John Weiss Sheila Weiss Westport Sunrise Rotary Westport Weston Y’s Men Pauline Wexler Dennis Wong Katherine Wynkoop Natalie Yannopoulos Marty Yellin Sandy Young Bill Young Cindy Zuckerbrod

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Honorary Chairs Nancy Lefkowitz & Noah Hendler Sapphire Sponsors Paula & Tom McInerney Emerald Sponsor Kathryn Frazer Brooks Ruby Sponsors Jocelyn & Walter Barandiaran Platinum Sponsors Chris & Eduardo Andrade Roz & Bud Siegel Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.

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Academy Award-winning director, screenwriter, and producer Barry Levinson was presented the Westport Library Award which honors those whose work reflects the mission of the Library: to nurture the love of learning and to enhance our understanding of the world. Levinson’s long list of productions includes the film Diner, which was shot in his hometown Baltimore and caused a fundamental shift in popular film culture. He is credited with multiple box office hits including Rain Man, Avalon, The Natural, Wag the Dog, What Just Happened, Bugsy, Sleepers, Bandits, ...And Justice for All, You Don’t Know Jack and Good Morning, Vietnam. His career has spanned three decades, during which time he has consistently enriched the art of American film.

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Gold Sponsors Carol & Andy Boas Theanne & Matthew Feldman Amelia & Stephen Grosberg Carol & Al Hallac Alison Hoffman & Kevin Rakin Shelly & Michael Kassen Evelyn K. Kossak Hedi Lieberman & Victor Teicher Carolyn Longacre & Michael Wilens Marianna & Mark McCall Henry Myerberg on behalf of the Alvin & Louise Myerberg Foundation Elsa & Abe Nad Tracey & Anil Narang Betty R. and Ralph Sheffer Foundation Claudine & Allen Siegel The TRIP Foundation Sandra Wagenfeld Silver Sponsors Howard Aibel Kate & Chip Andrews Maureen & Dan Aron The Ashken Family Bonnie & Arthur Ashman Stacy & Howard Bass Robin & Brad Berggren Betsy & Larry Berman Bernstein Global Wealth Management Vicki & Garry Boxer Linda & Iain Bruce Fran & Paul Burger CCS Fundraising Sally & Peter Cadoux

Coe Development LLC Anna Czekaj-Farber Susan & Arlo Ellison Jackie & Peter Flatow Kathie & Tim Fording Amy & Gary Goldberg Becky & Michael Goss Liz & Marc Greenberg Connie & Stewart Greenfield Halper-Rawiszer Financial Group Dalma Heyn & Richard Marek Ali Hokin & Glenn Levin Melissa & Jon Kane Darlene Krenz Library Ideas, LLC Lillian August Designs, Inc. Julia Marx & Andrew Genser Maggie Mudd & Fulvio Dobrich Frances & Alan Offenberg Gail Pesyna & John Hooper Meredith Poster & David Bukzin Joe Pucci & Dara Lieberson Robinson & Cole LLP Pegeen & David Rubinstein Candice Savin & Daniel Gross Lauren & David Sussman Susan Thomsen & Norman Trepner Jessica Waldman & Carl Thompson Yvette & David Waldman Allison Ziering Walmark & Michael Walmark Ann & Sid Weiner Mary-Lou & Larry Weisman Bronze Sponsors Ann Abram & Steve Novak Georgia & Charlie Adams Malle & Jose Andrade Paula & Mark Argosh Regina Brauer & Raymond Armstrong Wendy & Spencer Brown Catamount Wealth Management Cohen and Wolf, P.C. Allison & Jack Feuer Linda & George Franciscovich Luisa Francoeur & Jim Goodrich Marjorie Golden & Russell Baris Linda & Michael Gordon Liz & Avi Kaner Cari & Keith Kaplan Kara & Jay Katz Sandy & Peter Kolbrener

Lance Lundberg Main Street Resources/ Green Village Initiative (GVI) Howard Matson/Wells Fargo Advisors LLC Nancy Tenenbaum Films Susan Ross & Andrew Sommer Nina Sankovitch & Jack Menz Rose & Scott Serels Soleil Toile Fine Lingerie & Swimwear The Spotted Horse Tavern Gloria & Michael Stashower Debbie & Michael Staw Danielle & Neil Teplica Mary Sue & Ed Teplitz Arthur & Phyllis Wachtel Family Foundation Jennifer Wyman & Rob Bowman Media Sponsor Westport Magazine In-Kind Sponsor Lux Bond & Green Benefit CO-CHAIRS Hedi Lieberman Candice Savin GALA COMMITTEE Martha Aasen Stacy Bass Wendy Brown Theanne Feldman Melissa Kane Marianna McCall David Rubinstein Tricia Schwartz Norman Trepner Benefit Committee Allison Adler & Jon Stashower Paula & Mark Argosh Robin & Brad Berggren Wendy & Spencer Brown Jessica & Leon Cohen Susan & Ted Davis Mica & Russell Diamond Amy & Gary Goldberg Linda & Michael Gordon Liz & Marc Greenberg Cyd & Chris Hamer

Ali Hokin & Glenn Levin Dorian Kail & Sam Leaf Peggy & Harold Kamins Melissa & Jonathan Kane Elizabeth & Michael Kessler Darlene Krenz Nancy Lefkowitz & Noah Hendler Sandy & Larry Lef kowitz Dana & Jason Mandel Bonnie & Andrew Marcus Liz & David Martin Julia Marx & Andrew Genser Elise Meyer & Henry Feuerstein Tracey & Anil Narang Celia & Ron Offir Meredith Poster & David Bukzin Joe Pucci & Dara Lieberson Danna & Don Rogers Nina Sankovitch Candice Savin & Daniel Gross Orna & Geoffrey Stern Diana & Daniel Sussman Lauren & David Sussman Christina & Robert Trauber Nicole & Gerard von Dohlen Carey & Doug Weber Astrid & Paul Weismann Diana Bowes Weller Nancy & Lynn Wilson Special thanks Douglas Tirola, 4th Row Films Catering by: Country House Cuisine Lighting & Sound by: M Communications Previous honorees: Tom Brokaw - 1999 E. L. Doctorow - 2000 Calvin Trillin - 2001 Wendy Wasserstein - 2002 Pete Hamill - 2003 Martin Scorsese - 2004 Arthur Mitchell - 2005 Doris Kearns Goodwin - 2006 David Halberstam - 2007 Oscar Hijuelos - 2008 Adam Gopnik - 2009 Will Shortz - 2010 Patti Smith - 2011

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How to create a 3D image 3D images (anaglyphs) require special glasses with colored filters for viewing. The process does require that you have good vision in both eyes, otherwise you cannot see the 3D effect. Anaglyphs are still or moving pictures where the red and blue channels have been split and then reassembled so that the image appears threedimensional when viewed through 3D glasses. To understand how anaglyphs work, we first must realize that the image that we see as blue and red lines is really two different pictures. There are two pictures superimposed over top of each other. One picture for each eye. The special colored glasses do two things. First, each lens makes one of the images dark so that one of your eyes can see it well. Second, each lens filters out the other image so that each eye only sees one of the two pictures. It is the difference in the pictures that creates the effect. The basic rules are: 1. Lines that are drawn right on top of each other are seen on the picture plane. 2. Lines that shift the blue to the left are seen behind the picture plane.



3. Lines that shift the blue to the right are seen in front of the picture plane. 4. The greater the shift, the farther from the picture plane the lines are perceived.



5. You never want to shift your lines farther apart than the distance between both eyes. 6. Shifts are always horizontal (side to side) and NEVER vertical (up and down).

Create a fun 3D effect that will pop off the page and screen. Grab your 3D glasses, and either Photoshop or GIMP. Or you can download free 3D Photo Maker software that’s available for Windows. You can use any kind of image, but you’ll need to be in RGB Color mode. So if you start in Grayscale, or CMYK, you should convert to RGB by going to Image > Mode > RGB Color (in Photoshop) This method works for any image program that lets you play around in channels, like Photoshop or GIMP. Photoshop Elements and Paint.NET do not allow this sort of image editing . Start editing your image by making multiple copies of your photograph. Layer > Duplicate Layer With two copies made, select the topmost one, and go to your channels panel. Window > Channels. In the channels panel, pick your RED channel. Select the entire canvas (Select All) . The RED channel will look like a grayscale version of your image, see below. Select your Move Tool and move the red channel over to the left. Save file and enjoy your 3D image.

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shift shift back back

shift shift forward forward

To move image back shift blue to the left

To move image forward shift blue to the right

Report of the Treasurer

Important Statistics

Revenue and expenses for July 1, 2011- June 30, 2012 are summarized below. A complete financial report will be on file at the Library and available for inspection after the completion of the Town audit.

Population of Westport 

REVENUE Town appropriation Contributions Temporarily restricted gifts Interest income Dividend income Fines Connecticard reimbursement State grant Friends of the Library contribution Meeting room contributions Copy machine & Internet printing Café income Miscellaneous  Net realized & unrealized gains Transferred from reserves Capital - temporarily restricted Author programs TOTAL

$4,152,798 594,824 295,684 18,188 44,232 103,448 84,663 1,266 167,143 2,773 11,961 109,634 4,277 (86,457) -3,011,046 19,270 $ $8,534,750

Total number of items checked out or downloaded  828,892 Adult books  223,865 Teen books 8,187 Children’s books  172,994 Audio-visual materials  395,893 Other  38,674 Items checked out / downloaded per capita  31 items Items checked out / downloaded daily average  2,368

EXPENSES Compensation Materials/programs Building and grounds Supplies Insurance Postage Telephone Professional fees Computer services Development Training/travel Memberships Miscellaneous Café Investment & bank fees Capital expenditures - depreciation TOTAL

$ 3,890,770 539,998 328,626 41,277 76,377 10,400 7,306 299,525 79,472 83,062 16,259 1,845 6,148 63,920 10,884 114,931 $5,570,800

SPECIAL ACCOUNTS Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted Material/programs funded from restricted accounts 

$ 3,918,702 3,070,073 635,218

26,420

People entering the building daily (average)  1,352 People visiting the library website daily (average)  1,047

Website visits  Public computer sessions  Catalog searches  Database searches  Total electronic use of library resources 

611,092 55,516 548,467 132,577 1,347,652

Westporters with active library cards Adults  Children 

12,176 5,630

Number of people attending library programs Adults  18,596 Children  35,998 Summer Reading Club enrollment  1,916 Number of book clubs served Number of reference questions answered 

53 214,060

The Library Collection Adult books  Teen books  Children’s books  DVDs / Blu-rays  Audio books  Music compact discs  Toys  Picture file items  Periodicals *  Newspapers * 

136,229 2,600 56,929 18,812 7,751 6,472 182 500,000 335 41

*Plus thousands more accessible through the Library website at westportlibrary.org

$ 128,666

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Board of Trustees Eduardo Andrade Jocelyn Barandiaran Russell Baris Julie Belaga Wendy Brown Arlo Ellison Peter Flatow Linda R. Franciscovich Gary Goldberg Daniel Gross John Hooper Jonathan S. Lach Marianna McCall Sandy Nathan Andrew B. Nevas Joe Pucci Susan Ross Cliff Sirlin Terry Vance Cindy Zuckerbrod

Advisory Council The members of the Westport Library Advisory Council are appointed by the President of the Library Board of Trustees. The Council’s purpose is to bring insight and expertise from the community to assist the Library in defining and meeting its goals. We are proud to have the participation of: Joel Davis, Chairman; Laszlo Birinyi, Joseph A. Califano, Jr., Frank Deford, Lawrence K. Grossman, Erica Jong, Jeffrey B. Kindler, David Komansky, Venetia Kontogouris, Evelyn Kossak, Sidney Kramer, Harold Levine, Arthur Levitt, David McKinney, William S. McNee, Michael Miller, David Pogue, Ann Sheffer, John Sias, Joel Smilow, Sybil Steinberg, Susan Tane, Jerry A. Tishman, Michael Wilens, Irving Wladawsky-Berger and Joanne Woodward.

Development Office Cindy Clark Barbara Durham Suzy Hooper

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3D Glasses

Use the attached special glasses to view the 3D images in this Annual Giving Report. NOTE: The images will only work correctly if the RED lens is over the LEFT eye.

Westport Library Staff

Celeste Arvanitis Kaira Ayad Kyungmi Ayad Glenn Bardinelli Rachel Baron Dennis Barrow Margaret Bartolotta Demas Bello Juan Benitez Doris Benton Christopher Bertini Maxine Bleiweis Julie Bonington Karen Bruce Marta S. Campbell Virginia Campbell Deborah A. Celia Phoebe Chang Yen-Ting Chi Constance Chien Cindy Clark Diane Conroy Helen Cosgrove Marla Cowden Lynn Crager Kimberly Cuthbert-Holmes

Benjamin Daily Peggy Daily Leslie DeCruccio Kimberly DelBianco William J. Derry Patrica Duncan Barbara Durham Tilly Dutta Amanda Ferrari Mari Freeman Marjorie Freilich-Den Caryn E. Friedman Sukie Gallagher Julia Gang Christina Garrity Ben Gerstein Penny Gerstein Mary Beth Goodwin William Grosner Nishat Gul Zahoor Gul Matthew Gutierrez Elizabeth Hagan Michael Holmes Suzy Hooper Jesse Hubbard

Lynn M. Hudock Joan Hume Li-Hui Hung Marjorie Jones Elizabeth B. Kenyon Elizabeth King Jillian Korte Erica Kruczkiewicz Nancy Kuhn-Clark Lynne LeBarron Jaina Lewis Yee Liu Marcia Logan Julie Loparo Christine Lorusso James Lundy Sandra Lundgren Janice Macauda Susan Madeo Sitara Mahtani Brian Makowski Kathleen Malloy Joanne Marshall Janet H. Martin Bertha S. Matis Paul R. Mazzaccaro

Anne Mazzone Benjamin Meyers Melanie Mignucci Allen Moore Jane Murphy Wafaa Naggar Kristan M. Nash Dianne Naughton Glenn Newman George N. Nichols Dolores Noble-Steadly Sarah O’Donoghue Anna Parmelee Mary Parmelee Elizabeth H. Paul Lisa Perone Lynne Perrigo Andrew Petrone Cathy B. Petrone Lily Philpott Richard E. Queen Linda Quinn Mary Rauner Anne M. Reuter Eileen Riley Logan Rosen

Constance Scalise Sylvia Schulman Andrea Sherman Catherine E. Smith Heli Stagg Isobel Steele Rachel Steinberg Christine Strong Charlotte Stroud Leisa Taylor Christine Timmons Beatrice Torchon Betty Tsang Tamar Tsitsishvili Sarah Tunney MarySue Waterman Paulette Weibel Deborah White Rebecca Willis Malia Wong Francis Wylie Sandra Young Melissa Yurechko Tina Zangrillo Carolyn Zygmont

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