Tully Free Library

Tully Library Report to the Community

Greetings from the Tully Free Library! Once again we'd like to take a moment to share with the Tully Community the details of what we've been up to in the past year.

What's New
Lots of new and exciting things have been happening at the Tully Free Library in the past year. To keep up with the ever-changing times, we have started a collection of Books-on-CD. We have also put our computer software into circulation for Library patrons to check out and use at home. Finally, our Children's Story Hour for 3-5 year olds has been so successful that we have made it a weekly event. The Children's Story Hour is held every Friday morning from 10:30am - 11:30am throughout the school year.

Our Cardholders and Circulation
We are pleased to announce that we have added 232 new patrons this year. Approximately 400 members pass through our doors weekly. Our total circulation for 2000 was 47,624, which is up more than 5.8% from 1999. Total holdings in 2000 reached 16,188.

Our Funding
Being a "Free" library actually means that we are totally responsible for our services. Our operational funding comes from the local area and beyond. Our 2000 funding consisted of:

The annual library proposition on the Tully School District Budget	$ 30,000.00
The Town of Tully	$ 9,000.00
The Village of Tully	$ 3,300.00
The Town of Fabius	$ 500.00
The New York State Local Library Sponsor Aid (LLSA)	$ 5,158.00
Fines & Fees	$ 5,750.00
The Annual Fund Drive	$ 7,506.00
The Annual Book & Bake Sale	$ 1,429.00
Private contributions / Endowment	$ 716.00

Our Collection
In 2000 the Tully Free Library spent a total of $19043.00 on books, AV materials and periodicals. The Library purchases its own books and other materials; title selections are made by the Director and Assistant Librarian. New items are purchased weekly, and throughout the year we continue to build all sections of our Library collection. This includes adult, young adult, and juvenile fiction and non-fiction; picture books; books-on-tape; books-on-CD, videos and computer software. Picture books, adult mysteries, large print books, and books-on-tape continue to be our most popular items. Our reference section is another area that receives continual updates. Many of our newest reference materials are in computer software format. We also receive 54 different magazines. Some are donations from patrons; eight have been donated by Ballweg and Lunsford Funeral Home.

Part of the Onondaga County Public Library System
The Tully Free Library is a member of the Onondaga County Public Library System. This provides many benefits for both the Library and our patrons. Our automated system makes it easy to check materials in and out, access patrons' records, conduct searches, check the status of any item, or place a hold on any item throughout the whole 31 member library system. Tully Free Library patrons can also access the Onondaga Library web page from their home computers to do all of the above. (www.ocpl.lib.ny.us)

The Tully Free Library also offers several services that provide our patrons with access to a wider variety of books. The Library borrows material on a three month loan from the Central Library. Books, tapes and research materials from any library in the system can also be ordered and picked up here at the Tully Free Library. We have delivery services Monday through Thursday throughout the year. Finally, the Interlibrary loan department service allows patrons to borrow books from outside the system on a one month, no renewal basis.

Tully Free Library Children's Programs
The Tully Free Library held 30 Children's Story Hour sessions for 3-5 year olds in 2000. We averaged 14-16 children per session. Our Summer Reading Program was also a great success, with approximately 50 active participants. The younger children earned tickets for weekly drawings based on how many books they read. For every 200 pages they read, the older children received clues to solve a mystery. Again this year, the Library received so many donations for prizes from our volunteers and patrons that we didn't need to request the generosity of our local businesses. OCPL also supplied wonderful raffle tickets and gift certificates for the older participants.

The Tully Free Library Endowment Fund
The Tully Free Library Endowment Fund was established in 1990. In the past decade, the Fund has continued to grow gradually. We ask our patrons and friends of the Library to remember the Fund when the time comes for estate planning and/or memorial gifts. All donations to the Fund are tax deductible. As a condition of the Fund, its principal must be maintained. Therefore all donations provide on-going support for the Library through the interest earnings on the principal.

The Rosamond Gifford Community Room
During 2000, the Rosamond Gifford Community Room was used an average of 5 times a week. The room was used for a variety of teacher meetings, tutoring, all levels of Scouting, after school programs, board meetings, club meetings, dog obedience school, adult training seminars, the Library's Annual Book & Bake Sale, and the Library's weekly Story Hour.

Although there is no charge for use of the room, the Library always appreciates a donation to help offset the expenses of heat, lights and general upkeep. The room must be reserved in advance, as it is a popular meeting place. Questions or requests to reserve the Rosamond Gifford Community Room should be addressed to the Library Director at 315-696-8606.

Our Services
The Tully Free Library has two Internet accessible computers and one word processor that are available for use by our patrons. We also have a 3.1 Windows computer and a brand new Windows 95 computer used by our younger patrons to access our very popular interactive storybook programs. For a small fee to offset expenses, copy and fax services are available. Our bulletin board is also at hand to promote local community events.

Our Staff
The Tully Free Library has two part-time employees: Lorraine Tickner, Director; and Sonja Shepherd, Assistant Librarian. Our dedicated volunteers are vital to the Library's continuing success. During the year 2000, our volunteers donated over 1,900 hours of service.

Tully Free Library Volunteers

Ann Carlsen	Lynn Fisher	Jennifer King	Phyllis Opalat
Donna Christianson	Marilyn Howlett	Elsie Leonard	Anne Padget
Eleanor Clawson	Marilyn Jenkins	Betsy Mazanek	Norma Richards
Judy Conklin	Janet Keller	Nancy O'Neil	Marcia Swan
Patti Ehlers	Marcia Reed

2000 Tully Free Library Board of Trustees

Bonnie Silvernail, President	Marley Barduhn, Secretary
Wilma Park, Vice President	Barbara Pollock, Treasurer

Marty Brophy	Jeannette Stiteler	Carol Gleason
Kevin Clark	Donna Christianson

The Board meets six times a year on the third Saturday of the month.

Our Hours
The Tully Free Library is open 38 hours each week. On request, we can also open by appointment for special group visits, such as nursery schools or elementary schools.

Mondays & Wednesdays	12pm - 8pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays	12pm - 5pm
Fridays	10am - 6pm
Saturdays	10am - 2pm / closed Saturdays during the summer

Thank You
The Tully Free Library wishes to send a heartfelt "thank you" to all who donated time, money or materials to the Library in 2000. Specific services that were provided for the Library include:

John Fishlock	Landscaping
Riehlman, Shafer & Shafer	Lawn service

We appreciate your interest in the Tully Free Library Comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Gold Patron:
Donna & Brian Christianson
Clark Concrete Co.
Andrew & Rosalie Fox
Dr. & Mrs. Peter Huntington
Riehlman Shafer & Shafer
Mrs. Jeannette Stiteler

Silver Patron:
Mr. & Mrs. John Bagdovitz
Neil & Barbara Casey
Mrs. Virginia Doolittle
Ms. Helen Edinger
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick T. Fessenden
Mrs. Peg Hamlin
Steven & Rebecca Harris
Dr. Edwin N. Leonard
Ms. Linda K. Massey
Mr. John S. McCarthy
McNerney Chevrolet
James & Mary Nicholas
Paul & Ann Padget
Walter & Katherine Pfiester
Mrs. Barbara W. Pollock
Mr. Frank J. Pulaski
Margie & Kevin Ragosta
Mr. Stuart Sanderson
Ms. Mary A. Shafer
Ms. Janet C. Shahan
Ms. Ellen T. Shirley
Mrs. Bonnie Silvernail
Ms. Anne D. Springston
Lorraine & David Tickner
Erwin & Cheryl Willner

Bronze Patron:
Ms. Eileen Aungier
Ronald & Pam Blocklin
Nicholas & Gail C. Brennan
Mr. William F. Bruette
Mr. William Burke
Edward & Barbara Bursch
Thomas & Ann Carlsen
Mr. Scott F. Chatfield
Ms. Linda D. Cleminshaw
Robert & Rita Cooper
Lawrence & Martha Cummings
Ms. Mary Lou Dickinson
Russell & Emily Fudge
Mr. & Mrs. Richard B. Goodwin
Joseph & Dorothy Grace
Mr. Edward M. Greeley
Ms. Catherine Haines
Robert & Ellen Hynes
Mr. & Mrs. Paul Keller
Mrs. Jean Klem
Ted & Helen Knapp
Ms. Barbara Lamson
Stan & Patricia Lowell
Mr. & Mrs. William A. Lund
Ms. Nanette S. Nelson
Mr. & Mrs. Fred E. Odhner
Thomas & Norma Richards
Ms. Cindy H. Shore
Ms. Eileen D. Stone
Ms. Kathleen Warner
Ms. Helga M. Wedemeyer
Ms. Barbara K. Wheeler
Ms. Gisela E. White
Ms. Helen H. Williams

Patron:
Ms. Elaine W. Amidon
Lewis & Deborah Ayers
Ms. Barbara Bailey
David & Jayne Baritell
Mrs. Hazel H. Beebe
Ms. Lynn C. Bloodgood
Ms. Anne Bowen
Ms. Elizabeth Burdzy
Ms. Shirley H. Caraher
Joyce & Douglas Casper
Mrs. Judith G. Conklin
Lynn B. Cumings
Roy & Ruth Cummings
Ms. Doris Cummings
Ms. Cleo A. Denkenberger
Ms. Sylvia R. Driscoll
Ms. Angela Earley
Mrs. Gwendolyn K. Eichorn
Ms. Edith L. Fenlon
Thomas & Odette Fetzner
James & Nancy Frakes
Russell & Emily Fudge
Mrs. Carolyn Gambell
Ms. Natalia G. Garcia
Mrs. JoAnn E. Gates
Ms. Louise E. Glamm
Julia Gregg
Mr. & Mrs. Roger D. Haskins
Wistar & Mary Ellen Hatch
Mr. Thomas Heffernan
Mr. Robert N. Hilfinger
M. Lindsay & Kathie Hurn
Michael & Elaine Hutson
Neal & Judith Janaushek
Ms. Marian Jerose
Ms. Rowena Kather
Mr. & Mrs. Walter M. Ketcham
Ms. Edythe D. Knapp
Steven & Christine Kruth
Ms. Ruth Lamb
Ms. Theda Lamb
Mr. Robert K. LaMondia
Mr. Michael Lamson
Ms. Elsie G. Leonard
Mr. & Mrs. Walter F. Liszewski
Ms. Diane M. Lo Dolce
Gwen & Michael Lopez
Barry & Carolyn Lyon
Ms. Elizabeth W. Mazanek
Ms. Judith McClennan
Robert & Mary Anne McCloskey
Ms. Janet D. McKnight
David & Mary Meixell
Mrs. Mary Kay Molnar
Ms. Betsy G. Moore
Carl & Janet Muscarella
Michael & Katherine Naples
Ms. Judith S. Nelson
Ms. Annabelle Nicklas
Ms. Margery Nurenberg
Richard & Hannah Nye
Ms. Phyllis Opalat
Ms. Mary Jane Osier
Mrs. Brenda Pace
Mrs. Wilma Park
Mr. Jeffrey M. Park
Ms. Charlene Prosser
Mrs. Dorothy Pytko
Ms. Jeanne E. Randazzo
Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert A. Russell
Ms. Mary K. Ruszczak
Ms. Beth B. Salisbury
Ms. Virginia Scida
Ms. Charles F. Shea
Mr. Robert Snavlin
Mrs. Lisa Snyder
Ms. Annette Sproul
Ms. Carolyn G. Stafford
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth D. Steiger
Ms. Lucille A. Sullivan
Marcia & Shaileen Swan
Jack & Barbara Swartz
Louis & Gertrude Ubiles
Michael & Susan Vaccaro
Mr. & Mrs. James Vandermolen
Mr. Steven D. Ward
Ms. Norma L. White
Keith & Janice Wimmersberger
Mr. & Mrs. Francis M. Winters
Ms. Stephanie A. Woodland
David & Colleen Zawadzki