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Mission
Statement
The mission of the New Woodstock Library is to provide free unrestricted
access to publicly available library and information resources, so that
opportunities for personal growth and enrichment are available to all. As a
fully participating member of the three-county Mid-York Library System, New
Woodstock shares resources with more than 40 public libraries in Madison, Oneida, and Herkimer
counties. Through inter-library loan, shared technical expertise, and
inter-library cooperation, New Woodstock makes available to residents
virtually all the materials owned by system member libraries.
New Woodstock has been designated an Advanced
Electronic Doorway Library by the State Education Department. Copying,
faxing, computing, and other essential community information services are
available on-site. Modern information technologies blend with personal
attention to bring the advantages of the information age to this traditional
rural family-oriented public library. The World-Wide-Web, online information
access, and numerous topical databases are available for research, education,
and entertainment.
Programs for children and adults are scheduled throughout the year. A
series of art and cultural themed exhibits run continuously during the year.
The library has books, large print books, magazines, books on audiocassette
and CD, music audiocassette and CD, videos and DVDs for all ages and reading
abilities. Also, bestsellers, classics, art books, encyclopedias and
reference materials are available. Children are encouraged to use the library
for homework, research, and reading.
The library also retains a certified professional librarian and part-time
staff. A seven-member Board of Trustees develops long range plans and
policies and oversees library operations.
LONG RANGE MISSION AND GOALS
In support of the mission of the New Woodstock Free Library “to
provide free unrestricted access to publicly available library and
information resources, so that opportunities for personal growth and enrichment
are available to all,” the library will cooperate closely with Head
Start and the local school districts to promote literacy and continuous
learning for children. Programs to encourage childhood reading will be held
weekly for preschoolers and once a month for school age children. Support of
Head Start will include exchange visits between Head Start and the library. A
summer reading skills continuation packet is provided to Head Start students.
Home schooling families are encouraged to promote reading by regarding the
library as the source of supplemental reading materials, in support of
curricular plans. The library promotes life-long learning through the maintenance
of a collection of historical, reference and resource materials, as well as a
dedicated family research room. The library is committed to providing all citizens
with the resources necessary to continue intellectual and cultural growth
through a series of art and information exhibits on a broad variety of
subjects.
The library is open Monday through Friday 1 to 5, Monday and Wednesday
evenings from 7 to 9, and Saturdays from 10 to 1. The library number is (315)
662-3134.
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