DUNKIRK FREE LIBRARY
536 Central Ave.
Dunkirk NY 14048
716-366-2511
fax # 716-366-8517
library hours
WINTER HOURS
Monday 9am to 8pm
Tuesday 9am to 8pm
Wednesday 9am to 6pm
Thursday 9am to 8pm
Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday 9am to 5 pm
Sunday CLOSED
SUMMER HOURS
Monday 9am to 8pm
Tuesday 9am to 6pm
Wednesday 9am to 6pm
Thursday 9am to 6pm
Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday CLOSED
Sunday CLOSED
*************** EVERYTHING IS FREE OF CHARGE ******************
| Staff | Board Members | Library History | Adult & Youth | Children's Room |
WHAT WE OFFER:
RULES AND REGULATIONS for the Adult & youth:
BOOKS:
Adults -10 books
youth -5 books
14 day loans, Reserves accepted, also Renewals by Phone accepted
Over due's are .10 cents a day each
Special area books (NEW BOOKS) are limited to 3 per visit
MAGAZINES:
total of 10 magazines per checkout
NEW magazines (6 months old) 5 per person
OLD magazines (over 6 months old) 10 per person
7 day loan on NEW magazines
14 day loan on OLD magazines, Renewals only accepted on OLD magazines
over due's are .10 cents a day each
MOVIES:
18 yrs. old +
3 movies TOTAL per household
7 day loan ONLY
NO RENEWALS, NO RESERVES, & PLEASE do not return in book drop
$1.50 late charge a day each, Including SUNDAYS and HOLIDAYS
DVD format - 1 per household
VHS format - 3 per household
for new card holders 1 movie for the first month and 3 thereafter
MUSIC:
Adults & Youth - 5 per card
14 day loan
Renewals Accepted, Reserves accepted & PLEASE DO NOT return in book drop
Over dues are 10 cents a day each
Cassette and/or CD format available
CD-ROM for PC's
Adult & Youth - 2 per household
14 day loan
Renewals Accepted, Reserves accepted & PLEASE DO NOT return in book drop
Over dues are 10 cents a day each
TALKING BOOKS
Adults - 5 per card
Youth - 2 per card
14 day loan
Renewals accepted, Reserves accepted & Please DO NOT return in book drop
Over Dues are 10 cents a day each
Cassette & CD format available
CHILDREN'S ROOM
CHILDREN'S ROOM STORY HOURS: (September - June)
TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS ~~ 10am ~~ ALL AGES
**during summer months - story time hours as scheduled**
RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE CHILDREN'S ROOM
New card holders may take out 2 books the very first time they check books out thereafter they may check out 7 books.
14 day loans
Computer games available (MAY NOT be checked out) Limit up to 30 mins. of computer usage per visit.
Toddlers must be supervised on computers
PLEASE DO NOT leave children unsupervised for more than 1 hour
Internet-ready computers available
Children's room is available for children 5th grade and under, 6th grade to adult more than welcome but must have ADULT (upstairs) card
Only children with a fine FREE card may use the computers
HISTORY OF THE DUNKIRK FREE LIBRARY
The Dunkirk free library was built in 1904 with $25,000 seed money from Andrew Carnegie. Over the years changes have occurred. From 1985-1987 major repairs and energy saving renovations were made to the building with library services and Construction Grants. In 1980 the downstairs storage area was converted into a children's room and a full time Children's Librarian was hired to help develop children's programs.
The mission of our Library is to advance the quality of life in the community and provide unrestricted access to information in a a variety of formats. The library assists users of all ages by developing its collections, providing services and developing programs that support the development of an individuals full potential.
Our Library services the city of Dunkirk and northern Chautauqua county. In January 1997 the library was hooked up to the internet and began answering references questions using the internet. Also at the end of 1997 we were able to provide a computer for public use with a grant from Lake Shore Savings & Loan and the Northern Chautauqua community foundation working in partnership. That one computer was booked almost every hour the library was open.
In 2000, our library received 4 computers through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. A grant from Senator Pat McGee provided free computer instruction for adults on these computers. In 5 years 5,000 adults signed up for free computer classes. today free computer classes are still offered through other ongoing grants. the Library now has 12 computers and they are used between 800-1,000 times a month.
The Library is in the process of automating and bar-coding its 50,000 books and non book items. This process began in the children's room several years ago and has now moved on to the adult and youth collection.
The children's room was upgraded with a $20,000 grant from the Dunkirk Rotary and District Rotary in 2004. Ten Oak bookshelves were built by a master carpenter and new carpeting was installed.
A three year Capital Campaign for handicapped access was successful and Piccone Construction was hired to begin the project April 7, 2007 and it will be completed by September 26, 2007.
MEET THE STAFF
ADULT & YOUTH
DIRECTOR MARY JANE COVLEY WALKER-- I am the Director of the Dunkirk Free Library. I have a pilot's license, and belts in karate and judo. I have been president of the Dunkirk-Fredonia business & Professional Women's Club, Dunkirk Kiwanis Club and Dunkirk Rotary Club.
Tizzy Price -- I have worked at the Dunkirk free library for 6 yrs. I do the circulation statistics records and take care of the overdues. I enjoy spending time with my three beautiful children and husband. I coach my older 2 children's tee ball and baseball teams during summer months. My youngest child and I enjoy taking walks in the afternoon.
Tammy Hockenbury -- I have been with the Dunkirk Free Library for the past 7 yrs. My job entails Inter-Library Loans and Processing the new books when they arrive.
Judy sobilo -- I have worked at the Dunkirk free library for the past 8 yrs. Just some of my jobs include; Typing out library card applications, Assisting with reference information, automation & entering ALL paperback books in the adult and youth section. My interest include advocating for the developmentally disabled, advocating for the senior citizens, baking, sewing, babysitting and spending time with my family and friends.
Diane Kaszuba -- I have been at the Dunkirk Free Library over 10yrs. as a library clerk. I also help the director with memorials & discarding old books. I enjoy traveling to North Carolina to see family & spending time in Florida to escape the snowflakes.
Hannelore (hanna) Russell -- I have worked at the dunkirk free library for more than 5 yrs. I enjoy ordering the new books, and processing the memorial books and especially working behind the main desk, meeting and helping people with book selections, reference questions and general information.
Cathy Wojcinski -- I currently process the non-book items, (talking books in cassette and CD, DVD's, VHS movies, music, and magazine intakes.) I also help with the library's bar-coding. My oldest son and his family just moved back to the area so I'm really enjoying my role as a grandma along with sailing, crafts & gardening.
CHILDREN'S ROOM
CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN NATHAN HAYES-- I've been with the library for over 17yrs., 10 of which as the children's librarian. I enjoy reading to the children and picking out new materials. each day at work is a new adventure that I look forward to. In my spare time I read comics and hang out with my many pets.
Pam Czarniak -- I have worked at the Dunkirk free library, in the children's room for 5 yrs. My duties include assisting children on the computer, checking out books, typing new applications cards, and maintaining patron card files. I also create art work for display and teach arts and crafts classes. My interest outside of work include working on children's illustrations, taking classes in digital art, and road trips to see plays and musicals.
Amy Fuller -- I have worked at the Dunkirk free library for the past 3 yrs. my job consists of many things, I assist the children with the computers along with checking out books and helping with our many pets. I also maintain the current webpage along with bar-coding and other computer related tasks. In my spare time I enjoy working outdoors.
Jessica Winder -- I am the newest member of the library staff and have found my brief time here to be quite enjoyable. In my spare time I concentrate on my studies and take part in many extracurricular activities.
STAFF
Dale Davis -- I take care of the building and grounds maintenance I enjoy building and driving muscle cars in my spare time. I also enjoy spending my time with my family.
Carol Davis -- My job is cleaning and stocking the "sale" books. Helping out anywhere I'm needed. My favorite thing to do is travel to visit my daughter in San Diego, CA.
Board Members
Gary Damico -- Board President
Patricia Frey -- Vice President
David Mancuso -- Treasurer
Paul Renckens -- Asst. Treasurer
Edmund Schober
Alona Forbes
J. Brien Murphy
Ron Halicki
Kevin Muldowney