GATES, TOWN OF. PUBLIC LIBRARY

Contact: Any staff member
http://www.gateslibrary.org/ for general services
247-6446
Fax # 426-5733
Hours and Services line 234-9190

Hours: Monday - Friday  10am - 9pm
           Saturday  10am - 5pm

Library Director, Judy MacKnight jmacknig@gateslibrary.org
Adult Services Librarian - Collection Development,
Nancy Blanda
Children's Services Librarian (P.T.), Mary Jo Smith,
Children's Services and Audio Visual Librarian,
Donna Peasley
Internet & Technology Librarian, Cathy Carstens
Young Adult Librarian - Programming, Heidi Jung
Media Librarian, Melissa McHenry

Library Board of Trustees              Term Expires
Julia Rivoli, President
235 Colwick Road    (24)              12/31/05
Pam Brady, Vice-President
10 Pinehurst Dr. (24)                       12/31/06
Linda Tribotte, Secretary
105 Vendome Drive South (06)     12/31/07
Amy Gardner
261 Miramar Rd  (24)                    12/31/08
Paula LaManna
6 Tibbles Lane  (24)                        12/31/08
 Robert Renehan
9 Dawnhaven Dr (24)                    12/31/04
Steven Murphy
41 Eldora Dr. (24)                        12/31/05

Ralph J. Esposito, Town Board Liason

Continuing activities and services available for Gates residents:
Materials for loan include:
Books
Books-on-cassette
Books on DVD
CD-ROMs
Framed art prints
Italian language books, magazines and recordings
Large print and braille materials
Literacy materials
Magazines
Pamphlets
Paperbacks
Recordings on cassette, CD and records
Toddler board books
Video cassettes (VHS), DVD's,  popular movies and instructional tapes

Reference materials for use in the library include:
Annual reports of local businesses and business clippings file
CAP Book and New York State's Waiting Children
Census Reports (New York State)
City, Suburban & Criss-Cross Directories
Community information table
Consumer Information
Electronic databases (several)
Internet access
Job Information Table
Local history collection
NADA used car guides
New York State Consolidated Law Service
Newspapers
Value Line Investment Survey and many other business reference books
Visiting artist listing of local performers available for booking by outside groups upon request to performer

Special loan services, available upon request:
Interlibrary loan
Reserves
Visual aid equipment for sight handicapped

Reading and reference guidance in person or over the telephone, via mail or fax. 247-6446, fax 247-5733. E-mail: http://www.gateslibrary.org

Programs available in library (ask for program brochure)
Book discussion program (adult): Ideas 'N' Authors
Senior Citizen programs: Live 'N' Learners
Special Young Adult programs
Storytime for ages 18 months to elementary grades
Storytime Line (children's): call 247-5061 (24 hour, free service)
Summer programs (children): playground story hours and reading programs
Tours in Library (all ages)

Outreach services, available upon request:
Book talks
Books-to-people
Library service talks
Speakers available on any library related topic
Shut-in Service

Equipment for public use in the library:
(2) IBM  PC computers and printers
Compact Disc player
Copier (self service)
Microfiche reader
Microfilm reader and printer
Stereo - cassette/record player
Typewriter

Meeting room available for non-profit group use:
Contact Librarian on Duty

Drop point for Gates Lions Club collection of old eye glasses

Publications available upon request:
Gates Human Services Directory
Program and Service Brochures
Gates Business Directory

Volunteer opportunities for adult volunteers and young adult volunteers (Junior Friends of the Gates Public Library)

Coupon exchange

Space for Literacy Volunteer tutors to meet with students

Drive up window services
24 hour return for books, magazines, videocassettes, cassettes, compact discs and DVD's
Pickup service arranged with prior telephone call
Hours: Monday through Friday 3:15 - 8:45 PM
Renewal of library materials

Area served: Town of Gates and cooperative library system of Monroe County

Requirements: Personal identification for loan service

Fees: None for most services

Procedure for referral: Visit, call or write the library

Waiting list: For some materials and activities

See also: Friends of Gates Public Library

UPDATED 6/98; 12/99; 6/01; 5/02; 1/03; 1/04