With great pleasure and admiration,we dedicate our 2005-2006 Annual Report to Malcolm S. Whyte Chairman of the Building Committee for the Expansion of the Wilton Library Letter from the President and Director

Dear Friends, Brubeck Room and in the “avenues” that converge at our Circulation Desk; This past year was a banner year for the Library. Construction was completed in the spring and the formal dedication was collections (print and electronic) that are infinitely more held at the Annual Meeting in June, celebrated by State and attractive and accessible to borrowers, users and browsers Town dignitaries, the Board and many friends. Throughout the of all ages in their new setting where carrels, comfortable spring, we heard effusive, grateful compliments from patrons seating, up-to-date workstations and better lighted and young and old: everyone who walked through the Library’s labeled shelving all contribute to increased usage; doors was amazed at the new spaces and excited about the areas where lovers of poetry, literature and the cultures of new capabilities. We acknowledged the tremendous effort other lands can attend far more programs than ever before made by so many — both in dollars contributed and in hours of were possible; volunteer service — to make it all happen. But no one spent more time in leading and overseeing the project than our a place where speakers of other languages can find mater- Building Committee Chairman, Malcolm Whyte . . . and this is ials, software and classes to help them learn and improve why our Annual Report this year is dedicated to him and his English skills; generous, optimistic spirit. assistive technology that is available for young patrons with disabilities who might otherwise not be able to easily use our The Library, forever changed by its expanded structure, has be- computers; come the vibrant center of the Center — where everyone goes, where everyone meets, where everyone continues to expand a drive-up window that provides instant access for the eld- horizons. Libraries are not just about books anymore . . . they are erly, for parents with young children, and for those who are about transforming communities. And the Wilton Library is simply too busy to browse; about strengthening and transforming our community to be . . . and so much more. the best it can be. This first year of the Library’s expansion has set our sights for Wilton Library’s “community” is, of course, more than simply the the future — we certainly can make a difference in the lives of sum of all our individual constituents. Our community has char- those we serve and the possibilities are thrilling. It will be up to acter all its own, creates an environment and a quality of life all of us to maximize the return on the huge investment the that allows residents and employees to exchange, to learn, and community has made by using this amazing resource to its to grow. Within our new spaces we can impact both the com- fullest potential. We are proud to present this annual report munity as a whole and those who live and work here in more not only as a record of the year just passed, but also as a sign of ways than ever before . . . inspiring, challenging and changing all that is to come. lives for the better. We now can offer: creative crafts that teach kids about recycling and conserva- tion are available throughout the week on a “drop-in” basis for busy moms in the new Craft Room; a separate, spacious Story Room to inspire our youngest Katharine H. Welling, President listeners and readers with a lifelong passion for books; Wilton Library Association walls that are a canvas for murals designed and executed by teens in their own special space; meeting rooms that have been used hundreds of times already by businesses and organizations; concerts and lectures and demonstrations for large audi- Kathy Leeds ences that have found a home in our wonderfully designed Wilton Library Director 2 Board of Trustees 2005-2006

The Board of Trustees is Officers Honorary Trustees made up of 24 members, Katharine H. Welling, President Randolph Byers six of whom are appointed David F. Clune, Vice President by the Board of Selectmen. David Dibner* Elections for the remaining Virginia M. Benin, Treasurer Patricia Curran* 18 are held every June at Judith F. Higby, Secretary Jeannette Duke the Annual Meeting of the Nancy Faesy Friends of the Wilton Margaret Gregory Library Association Harriet Hoskinson Class of 2007 Class of 2008 Roberta Irving* Class of 2006 David F. Clune Susan Bauerfeld Gerald Levy Virginia M. Benin Elizabeth Harleman Kevin M. Black Mary Marquardt Ellen Essman Louise Herot Nicki Brown John Pool* Thomas W. Galante Judith F. Higby Jon Ellenthal Philip Reinertsen Patricia Gould Gregory B. Jansen Max Gabrielson Christopher Smith John E. Kennard Colleen Lundwall Karen Kachadoorian C. Andy Pforzheimer Susan J. Sullivan James A. Saxe, Jr. Library Director Katharine H. Welling Malcolm S. Whyte David Waters Kathy Leeds Owen Williams *deceased in 05-06

The new Reference Area, formerly the Main Entrance Lobby of the old Wilton Library building. photo © Paul Warchol

3 Programs July 2005 - June 2006 Fund Raisers • 6th Annual Ladies Soiree:“Just Jewels” • Blue Tulip Benefits the Wilton Library • Open House at Open House to Benefit the Library • Lord & Taylor Benefit Bash Shopping Day • Men’s Night Out • Red Hot and Cool Spring Benefit Art Exhibits • New Children’s Library Opening Art Exhibition • Discover the World (antique maps) • Nash Hyon • Adele Moros • Wooster Community Art Faculty • J. Alden Weir • Norwalk River Watershed Photography • ArtWhirl — Passages: The Journey of Seven Artists • Wilton Arts Council Annual Photography Show Book Discussions • Wilton Library Readers with Susan Boyer (8 sessions) • Senior Center Book Discussions (8 sessions) • International Book Group (on-going series): Literature of Other Lands with Nevine Michaels (Egypt), Laureen Ellen Byrne studies a handknit beaded scarf at “Just Jewels Mody (India), Mary (Wong Heung-Kwan) Holaday . . . and a little more,” our 6th annual Ladies Soirée (China), and Jung Soo Kim (Korea) General Book Sales • Chips ’n‘ Chat: Board of Finance, Board of Education • Ongoing Lobby Book Sale • Board of Selectmen, Planning & Zoning Commission • Ongoing Children’s Book Sale (League of Women Voters and Wilton Chamber of • Annual Book Sale Commerce co-sponsors) • Annual Children’s Book Sale • Wilton Library Discovery Day • Wilton Public School Teachers Development Day Lectures/Programs • Flu Clinics at the Library • Bus trip to The Yale Center for British Art • Used Book Recycling Day • The Life and Times of Beatrix Potter with Betsy Bray • Wilton Holiday Walk • Freshman Frenzy — How to Support Your Teenager’s • Annual Holiday Party for Friends of the Wilton Library Transition to College with Janet Bertoldi, Ph.D. • Community Town Meeting with Congressman • “Divided Minds” with Carolyn Spiro, M.D. and Christopher Shays (2 sessions) Pamela Spiro Wagner • Connecticut Library Consortium: Furniture Fair Expo • Planning and Paying for College with Howard and Matthew Greene • Libratects (co-sponsored with CT State Library) • Fathers and Daughters Talk on Dating Violence • Office Hours with Staff from Congressman Shays’ Office (Domestic Violence Crisis Center co-sponsor) • Wilton Library Association’s Friends of the Library • Pre-Publishing Party for Bob Spitz for Annual Meeting “The Beatles: The Biography” • Wilton Chamber of Commerce Table-Top Expo • Mental Health on Campus with Janet Bertoldi, Ph.D. • Teen play performance of “My Father's Story” • Programs and Workshops co-sponsored with SPED*NET • Town Forum with the Wilton League of Women Voters Testing & Evaluations: Understanding Them and Making Them Useful

4 Understanding Behavior and Learning Challenges • Poetry is a Lot of Fun from a New Perspective • The History of Beer with Gregg Glaser Universal Design for Learning • Journey of the Blankets • Programs and Workshops funded in part by a grant • Symphony in Clay with Peter Rubino from Federal LSTA • “The Certifiable Salesperson” with Laura Laaman (co- Parent/Teacher Resource Center Workshop sponsored with Wilton Chamber of Commerce) Parent/Teacher Resources Open House at the Library • What a Community Farm Can Do for Community Special Needs in Schools with Chris Chambers • Wilton League of Women Voters’ Hot Topics and Pauline Smith The Death Penalty Autism The Central Issues on Wilton Center Disability Awareness • Women's Wellness Series (4-part series) Websites for Those with Disabilities and their Families Are You Weight Loss Resistant? Working with Special Needs Children and their Families Meditation, Reiki and Self-Healing • Digital Photography with Mary Anne & Michael Franco Aging & Menopause — Strategies for Fighting them Digital Camera Basics Naturally with the Blood Type Diet Basic Picture Editing Fitness Program Benefits & Issues Catalog Your Photos Using Adobe Photoshop Elements • Visiting Author Series (7-part series) Fun Creations with Pictures Alan Nierenberg:“Winning the Interview Game” Scan and Restore Your Precious Photos G.G. Carbone:“How to Make a Fortune with Other People’s Junk” • Connecting Boys with Books with Michael Sullivan (Wilton PTA,Wilton Public Schools Special Services, and Jill Fredston:“Snowstruck: In the Grip of Avalanches” SPED*NET co-sponsors) Katharine Weber:“TRIANGLE” • Special Services Parent Advisory Council Parent Coffee Susan E.B. Schwartz:“Into the Unknown: • What I Did on My Summer Vacation The Remarkable Life of Hans Kraus” with Ginger Murtaugh Wayne Coffey:“The Boys of Winter” • Baby Safety and Child Proofing Your Home • Communication Seminar with Dr. Michael Crystal (co-sponsored with Wilton Chamber of Commerce) • Divorce and Family Mediation: An Alternative Approach • Fiction Writing Workshop • Home & Garden Series Adding Character to New Homes Designer Tips: Staging Homes for Selling and Decorating Solutions Finials and Follies: A look at Architectural Garden Features Interior Design 101 Restoring, Remodeling or Adding Additions to Our very first Discovery Day was cool and rainy, but the barbecue went on despite the Antique Homes weather. In the foreground, library trustee Andy Pforzheimer and his son, Tucker, man the grill. • Jewelry 101: Practical Like many Friends of the Wilton Library, the Pforzheimers are exceedingly generous with their Matters time and talents. 5 Lectures/Programs (cont’d) • It’s in the Bag! Scott Chaskey:“This Common Ground” • Edgar Allen Poe for Teens • Read the Book & See the Movie Program (screening, • Teen Poetry Open Mic Night book discussion & movie discussion) • Jewelry Making for Teens “Pride and Prejudice” • Teen Knitting Workshop “The Da Vinci Code” Demystified • Stock Market Game for Teens (1 series: 10 sessions) • Coffee and Conversation for Preschool Parents • Teen Services mural development, painting (2 sessions) and reception • Follow-up Discussion to “ ‘Not Much Just Chillin’: The • Middlebrook Career Day (3 presentations on being a librarian) Hidden Lives of Middleschoolers” (Co-sponsored with SPED*NET,Wilton Youth Services, Wilton Youth Council, • Montessori School Visits (2 sessions) Wilton Public Schools, Parent Connection, and Fathers' Children Forum. Funding provided by United Way of Norwalk & • Story Times in summer, fall, winter and spring for 1’s, Wilton.) 2’s, 3’s, 4/5’s and 1st-3rd grades Seminars • Story Times for Babies 6 months to one year; winter, • Five Poets: Ben Van Vechten (5-part series) spring and fall. • “Revenge: A Dish Better Served Cold”: Ann Martin • Story Time for 5-8’s (one session) (5-part series) • Friday Afternoon Story Times for 3-5’s (2 sessions) • Short Series on Short Stories: Ben Van Vechten • Sleepytime Story Times for 3-5’s (3 sessions) (5-part series) • Folklore and Fantasy Series for grades K-3 (5 sessions) • Homer’s Iliad: Ann Martin (6-part series) • Summer Reading Theme: Passport to Adventure (Stop • More Poetry — Ben Van Vechten:“Five and Three-Fifths & Shop co-sponsor) Poets” (5-part series) Summer Music & More Concert Series (The Village Market sponsor) • Chance Brown and the Twinkies • Flooded and Friends • Jeff Harding with Frank Licari • Bob Riccio and Kix rock ’n‘ roll Operation Respect Film Series (United Way of Norwalk/Wilton co-sponsor) • “Let's Get Real” with Troy Ellen Dixon • “A Peacock in the Land of Penguins” with Andy Mais • “The Essential Blue Eyed” Rev. Mary Grace Williams Wilton Reads! “Snow in August” by Pete Hamill (Wilton Bank, Wilton Bulletin, United Way of Norwalk & Wilton sponsors) • Book discussion with Ben Van Vechten • Book discussion with Susan Boyer • Snow in August movie Screening • Author talk with Pete Hamill Teens • American Red Cross Babysitting Training (5 series) • The New SAT Essay with Dan Hughes • Wilton Teens Speak Out:What Parents Should Know About Dating Violence (Wilton Task Force on Domestic Violence, the Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Wilton The Mime at Discovery Day had everyone’s attention against Father’s Forum, Wilton Parent Connection co-sponsors) the backdrop of an Antique Maps exhibit in the Gallery 6 The Library’s new Teen Room mural was unveiled during a reception dedicating it to the memory of Pat and John Curran, long- standing Wilton Library supporters and volunteers. The teen artists collaborated with staffer and professional artist Tom Swick to come up with the concept and transfer it to the wall. Back row, from left are Shaina Fogel, Lillian Mucci, Peter Kempson, Nick Burgess. Front row, from left are Jilyn Chao, Jihan Chao, Lauren Cody and Katie Lauricella. Missing from picture are Christina Chung, Amber Goold, Marshall Knutson, Jenny Lauricella, Anne Livingston, Sarah Lowy, Katherine Mandia, Miri Park and Barbara Perry.

• Adventurous Entertainment — Across the Americas • Anime Movie Day (Louis Dreyfus Corp. co-sponsor) with Roger Tincknell; Won-Ldy Paye, Liberian Storyteller; • Thanksgiving Story Time and Craft The Lost Ark: Animals of the World; Mohegan Tribe of • Tellabration with Barbara Jeffries, Glenn Harper Connecticut represented by Shane Long; The Irish and Lesley Keogh Minstrel with Richard Stillman • “The Day After” Film Fun (Louis Dreyfus Corporation • Cultural Crafts — Antarctic Antics, Native Americans, co-sponsor) Down Under • Twelve Days of Christmas/Hannukkah Crafts • Holiday & Theme Drop-in Crafts: St. Valentine’s Day, St. • The Many Hats of Benjamin Franklin Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, May Day, • Karate for Kids Olympics, Spring, and Summer • Chess Instruction for Kids (2 series: 6 sessions each) • Drop in Story Times — Travelers, Explorers, • The Prevailing Winds of Connecticut Children's Concert Globetrotters, Adventurers • Read to Rover • Special Guest Reader Story Times • Girl Scout and Cub Scout Tours • Harry Potter Returns • Atka the Arctic Wolf and Wolf Craft (part of the “Read, • Tidbits from “The Taming of the Shrew” Recycle & Renew” Summer Reading Program sponsored • Reel Wednesdays movie series by the Betsy and Jesse Fink Family) • Robert the Guitar Guy • Big Kids Reading to Little Kids conducted by members • Create Your Own Pumpkin Project of Wilton High School's National Honor Society • Halloween at Hogwarts! • Book Talks with Lesley Keogh at Miller/Driscoll and Our • Connecticut Bluegrass Music Lady of Fatima Schools (12 sessions) • Norwalk Symphony Family Program (Not) Just for Kids • Young Readers: All About Books (4-part series) • “Lights Out at the Library” Sleepover

7 Friends of the Wilton Library The following list comprises the names of all Friends of the with an individual’s or family’s contribution where appropri- Library who contributed between July 1, 2005 and June 30, ate. Building Campaign donations are listed starting on page 2006. Any contribution made after June 30, 2006 will be rec- 15. Businesses and organizations, memorial and honor gifts, in- ognized in the 2006-2007 Annual Report. Corporate matching kind donations and funds of all types are listed on page 12. gifts received during fiscal 2005-2006 have been combined Life Members Joe & Kelly Lash* Mr. & Mrs. Gary Skiba Franca & Mark McGowan* Bruce & Elizabeth Likly* Heather Wilcauskas & Rick Smith Lauren McLaughlin* Mr. Robert D. Duke Pam & Gerry Lillis* Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Sollmann, Jr.* Nan Merolla Mrs. Sylvia Keiser The Lumpkin Family Foundation Dr. Howard Steinberg* Geoffrey & Christina Norman* Mrs. Jane Muhlethaler Maurice Goodman Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Chris C. Stroup* A. & B. Petrikas Henry G. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Jack Mitchell* Mr. & Mrs. Jan Van Eck* Saul & Anne Pollack Leadership Circle Todd & Rachel Mitchell* Frank & Joan Waldie* Mr. & Mrs. Mark P. Quinn* ($2,500 and up) Robert & Carol Russell Linda & John Whitton* Ms. Stephanie L. Reardon Ms. Marion Schmelk* Margaret Reeves Rick & Susan Bauerfeld* Sternheim-Gardner Family First Edition ($500-$999) Mr. & Mrs. Robert Reif Benin Family* Hope H. Swenson Dr. Philip J. Reinertsen John & Mary Brock* Jane & Moses Alexander Catherine D. Wood* Mr. & Mrs. J. Paul Rodriguez Maureen & David Canary* Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Allers* Donna & Nicholas Sargeantson* Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Corrigan* Ms. Ellen Andrews Classic ($1,000-$1,499) Jim, Patty & Dana Scott Jeff, Allison, Justin & Ryan Cross* Mr. & Mrs. Todd M. Armstrong 1 anonymous donor Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sebes Patricia A. Curran John & Jeannie Bain Mr. & Mrs. Ray Bartoszek Catarina Tsang & Andrew & Susan DiLoreto* Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Baird Marc & Margie Beebe* Patrick Seymour* Ray & Mary Eckert* Peter & Kathy Balderston* Ms. Larysa M. Bemko* Hon. Michael E. & Marilyn L. Shay Jesse & Betsy Fink* Shirley L. Beck Bruce & Nicki Brown Thomas L. & Anne Smith* Helen E. Foster Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bendheim* Mr. & Mrs. William B. Buchanan* Mr. & Mrs. Norman Snyder* Michael & Mary Anne Franco Lisa Bettke* Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Carney* Mr. & Mrs. L. Wesley Stout* George & KC Fuller* Peers & Carolyn Brewer Joseph & Shelly Curran Sue & Dick Sullivan* Elissa & Charles Grodin* Nunnie & Randy Byers The George Davala Family* Ross & Karen Tartell Judy & Hal Higby* Mr. & Mrs. John M. Campbell, Jr. Thomas J. & Judith Dryden Ms. Constance A. Tate* Ms. Michele Ward & Alison & Larry Comstock* Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Duke* Carole Schwartz & Robert Vonick* Mr. Ken Hoffman* Susan & Ivan Crowther* Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Fadner Judith B. White Mrs. Malcolm Irving Dan & Chris Delmar Tracy & John Flannery* Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H. White* Gregory & Gina Jansen* Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dubiel* Mrs. Deborah K. Flavin Brad & Dorothy Williams Scott & Ellen Lewis* Brian & Ellen Essman Mr. & Mrs. Michael Fleitz* Mark & Susan Wilterding Mr. & Mrs. James Manley* Ms. Mary B. Evans Mr. & Mrs. Jerry P. Goodwin Ann & Michael Zucker E. Wellford & Elizabeth F. Mason* Mr. & Mrs. James M. Fitzpatrick* Steven & Holly Beth Gorenbergh Ms. Dolores M. Monteleone* Bob & Andrea Forster Mr. & Mrs. E. Bulkeley Griswold* Bestseller ($250-$499) Mr. Paul Newman* Dominick & Joanne Fusco The Hamilton Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Albert G. Nickel* Christina Gifford 3 anonymous donors Ms. Doreen M. Kelly & Mr. & Mrs. Patrick B. O'Meara* Charles & Camille Gilroy Mr. Monroe S. Alechman Mr. Thomas B. Harris Mr. & Mrs. John F.H. Ong* Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Goldsmith* The Araldi Family Peter & Joan Kaskell* Edward & Catherine Romer Mr. & Mrs. F. Lawrence Goodwin Jeff Bassock Family* Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Kirmser* Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Waldron* Alan & Pat Gould* Stephen & Susan Bates Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Lagnese* Curtis & Kathy Welling* Mr. & Mrs. Barry Gutknecht* Mr. & Mrs. David Bell Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. Lavin Ms. Frederica S. Wiseman Mr. & Mrs. William Harris* Ms. Isabel Bell Pamela Hovland & Barry & Leslie Hines* Jon & Mariann Bigelow Rare Find ($1,500-$2,499) Steven Lawrence* Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Hogan Mr. & Mrs. Paul Breitenbach Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Leeds* Dr. & Mrs. Allen Brings* Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Holmén* Alice B. & James T. Brown, Jr. Marion & Gerald Levy* Mr. & Mrs. Mark A. Brown* Harriet T. Hoskinson Rob & Meg Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Donald Lowy Patricia & Greg Caggainello Richard C. & Ann D. Hottelet* John & Susan Christian Timothy & Leslie Lucas The David Clune Family* Dorothy & John Ingersoll Circle of Friends Book Club Ellen & Thomas Mann* Donna & Jonathan Conway* Ms. Loretta Kelleher* Mr. & Mrs. Devereaux Clifford* Sandra E. Mintz Dr. & Mrs. Michael Crystal* Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kistler* John & Heather Collier John & Karen Morneau Frances K. Dibner* Mr. & Mrs. Craig Knutson* Lloyd & Suzanne Crossland* Ms. Nancy Nelson Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Dibner — The Louis & Nicole Kouvaris* Mr. John A. Curran Mr. & Mrs. James G. O’Brien Dragon Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert LaBant* Ms. Daphne Deeds* Mr. & Mrs. Stephen W. Pettit* Woodson & Christina Duncan* John D. Lethbridge Ms. Aurelina Diaz Jeffrey Riecker Jonathan & Suzanne Ellenthal* Mrs. Alice N. Levin Jeb & Michelle Doggett* Will & Anne Rowlands* Tom & Margaret Glynn* Brian & Sandi Lincoln* Matthew Ellenthal Charles D. Safford Howard & Laurie Greene* Doug & Alicia Lindgren* Meg Fitts Lynn Savitzky Robert & Elizabeth Harleman* Ms. Allison Mark & Charlie & Ruth-Ann Flynn The Schiff Family* Mr. & Mrs. Michael Hess* Mr. Tim Malburg* The Gallagher Family Shannon Family Mrs. John F. Mannix Mr. & Mrs. Frederick K. Gaston, III *Red, Hot & Cool Gala Supporter 8 photo ©Paul Warchol photo ©Paul

Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H. Gluck Gary & Carol Schuler Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. Fort Robert & Allison Sanders John & Suzanne Hammond Annette & Louis Sciarretta Jim & Lisa Furnivall Jonathan & Susan Saxon Bill & Cathy Harding Louise & Erv Shames Jennifer Gabrielson Eugene & Jean Schlesinger Julia & Pat Harris The Sheinmans Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Galante Mr. & Mrs. Lyle F. Schultz J. Casey & Kelly Q. Healy David Sherwood Al & Jan Galletly* Mr. & Mrs. Keith C. Shoemaker Barbara & Jerry Holdridge Mr. & Mrs. Rajinder Singh Mrs. Mary-Emory Haberstock Frank & Jane Simone Donald M. Husted Drs. Michael Sarezky & Dr. & Mrs. Francis Hamilton The Sitinas Family Ms. Nash Hyon Virginia Smith Russell J. Handelman Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Smith* Mr. & Mrs. Craig Johnson Timothy R. Stepnowski Fred & Louise Herot Ms. Marilyn Spence Florrie Johnson* Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Stow* Jan & Ira Hersh Albert & Helen Stauderman Judith & Madison Jones Joe & Kathy Torg Clyde & Evelyn Hinman John & Vivian Stewart Betty Jones Mrs. Barbara B. Valk Hank & Collette Huidekoper The Sutka Family The Kearns Family Mr. & Mrs. Paul Vanderslice* Mr. & Mrs. Richard Iacono* Neil W. Sutton The Kennard Family Ryan & Amanda Walter Paul & Leny Jacobson Ron & Nancy Toothaker Mr. & Mrs. William W. Kingston Louise Washer & Mary Clay Flynn John & Kathleen Kalamarides Carol & Peter Van Alstyne The Kovak Foundation* Malcolm & Nancy Whyte* Mr. & Mrs. Peter Keating* Mr. & Mrs. Martin S. Wagner Bill & Fran Lenich Carolan & Peter Workman Dr. & Mrs. Tammron Jay Kleeman Sara & Tom Wells & Family Roger & Edythe Levy Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wrobel* Mr. & Mrs. R. P. Krass Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wilkinson* Robert & Magdalen Livesey Peter & Kirsten Zaffino Mrs. Judith P. Lavin Paul & Betty Yoder Gordon & Suzanne Lucey Judith Zucker Joseph F. Longo Daniel & Lisa Zucker Russ & Wendy Lynch Colleen Lundwall Andrew & Susan Mais Collectible ($150-$249) Mr. & Mrs. Thomas M. Lupinski Bibliophile (to $149) Linnea P. Martin Inta & Taggert Adams The Lyons Family 6 anonymous donors The Mavis Family Polly & Scott Akers Mr. & Mrs. Murdock M. Mr. & Mrs. John D. Abel Douglas & Paula McGraime Claude & Jennifer Amadeo MacGregor, III Mr. & Mrs. F. Abi-Karam Albert & Pamela Miller Fred & Steph Barnard Joe & Catherine Magnano Mr. & Mrs. Peter Adams Stephanie & Gary Moore Linda & Morris Baumstein Mr. & Mrs. Edward Makin Dr. & Mrs. Dominick P. Agostin Ms. Adele Moros Bruce E. & Cynthia B. Beebe Mr. & Mrs. Mark Miskinis Flora Aharonovitz Mr. Andrew H. Neilly Mr. & Mrs. Robert P. Benjamin Mr. Joe Monachino Ms. Carol Andrews Adrian E. & Mary Offinger Robert M. & Susan H. Biondi Fred & Ann Morris Ms. Christine Arnese Mr. & Mrs. Joseph O'Handley Susan K. Boyar Karen & Chris Myers Armen & Mona Arslanian Ms. Martha Outlaw Joe & Zelda Brenner The Nachemson Family M.A. Arvanitakis Ms. Lenore Margaret Palmer Carol Bullard Sara Napoleon Alice L. Ayers Joan Pendergast Harold & Paula Byrdy Thomas Nixon Family Sandra Bacher Ms. Kelly Peraino Andy & Claire Camelio Tierney & Denise O'Hearn Elizabeth A. Baker Nancy & Wilfred Perez H. Frazier Caner Erik & Kathleen Olstein Mary Kay Porter & The Pfeffer Family Mr. William E. Cross, Jr. Joseph & Nancy Pantoliano* William B. Barnett Mr. & Mrs. Andy Pforzheimer* Sue & Bruce Cruikshank Carol S. Portlock The Barnett Family Joe & Lynn Philbrick Evelyn & David Cunningham Amy W. Quigley Ms. Ellen Barr The Pogust Family Julienne & Jack Daniels, Col. Mr. & Mrs. Greig Rance Mr. & Mrs. Harold R. Barton Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Price Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Dodd Mr. & Mrs. Edward F. Raposa Walter W. Bassett Larry & Liz Reid Marie W. Donahue Mr. & Mrs. Gary W. Rauch Mr. & Mrs. Alfredo I. Basurto Mr. & Mrs. Philip C. Richards Mr. & Mrs. Robert Faesy Mr. & Mrs. Richard Rauh The Bauman Family Beverly W. Rimer Mr. Matthew Fair Richard & Diana Reische Doug & Liz Bayer Mike & Jeanne Robertson Mr. & Mrs. M. Sean Fernandez Mr. & Mrs. Frederick G. Roberts Carol & John Becker* Mr. & Mrs. Francis F. Rosenbaum, Jr.* David & Christine Finkelstein Leslie Rogers Ann & Jonathan Bell Jeffrey & Elizabeth Salguero* Joseph & Ann Fiteni Mrs. R. J. Ruffio in memory of Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Berg Ralph Salter The Floyd Family Raymond J. Ruffio Sally Bergwerk, M.D. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Saphire Diane & Stephen Fogerty Patrick & Mary Russo Richard & Jana Bertkau *Red, Hot & Cool Gala Supporter 9 Bibliophile (cont’d) Mr. John H. Halbrook Mr. & Mrs. John Ross Hall, II Ms. Cynthia H. Biagiotti Ms. Phyllis J. Hall Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Bihuniak Jeane & John Hancock Gerlinde M. Blank Ross & Paula Hand Mr. David Blessing Martin & Rhoda Hanig Mrs. Lois Block Nancy C. Hansen Henry & Gladys Blundin Sally Harlow Gorel Bogarde & Ulf Runquist Don & Linda Hartrick Regina & Bruce Borden Allan & Priscilla Harvey Mr. & Mrs. David Borglum Randy & Judy Hatch David & Tina Boudreau Catherine D. Hayden William G. Bradley Patrick & Suzanne Helbach Mr. & Mrs. William F. Brennan Maria Jarreau-Heller Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Brennan Gary & Nancy Helmig Alan & Marie Brenner Hersch Family Alison F. Brewster Romaine Hetz Ms. Sylvia V.A. Brown Ralph Walker & Jamie Hewitt Lawrence I. & Barbara Brown Kenneth T. & Helene Hickey Jean & Jonathan Brown Erin & Jonathan Higby Mrs. Jordice G. Browning Mary Ann & Brian Higgins Lois L. Bruce Anthony Higgins Lynn & Kenn Bruno Mr. Harry A. Hilbert Mrs. Janet Bucciero Hippo herders coax this heavy animal out of the courtyard Mr. & Mrs. John Hinshaw Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Lee Bucky created from the old entryway to her new home. There, by Clement C. Hipkins Ms. Amy E. Burke the new entrance, she joins her elephant friend in offering a Anita & Hiro Hiranandani Bob & Beth Burns back to ride on to generations of Wiltonians and Wilton Library Esme Hoban Mr. Jeffrey S. Busch lovers. Philip J. Hoffman Ms. Erica Buse Mr. Robert N. Hoffman Carolyn & Peter Butler Christopher & Elizabeth Deardoff Richard Fober Joan H. Holmes Mr. & Mrs. Gary J. Caggainello Mrs. Virginia D. DeBenigno Al & Terry Fontaine Hans E. Hopf Ms. Helen Caggainello Louis & Karen DeCarlo Michael & Janet Foster* Stephen & Rebecca Hudspeth Mr. Chris Capelle Craig DeJager Joseph & Mary Foulke Nancy D. Humiston Mr. & Mrs. George W. Carmany, III Barbara A. Dempsey George & Catherine Fraise Nancy Husta Sally Carta Carol A. Devine Mr. David Noel Franklin Mr. Paul Iffland The Case Family Ms. Nina Cave Devine Vincent Frascino Bruce & Ruth Ipe Mr. & Mrs. Larry Case Batya & Ricky Diamond Margaret W. French Virginia D. & Richard D. Irwin Andrew & Elizabeth Castaldi Michael & Andrea DiBari Russell & Irene Friedman Mr. Richard P. Iseman John Cathcart Ms. Connie Jo Dickerson Ms. Suzanne Friedman Ms. Judith Israel Caroline Chiappetta C. Dickinson Chris & Megan Fuentes Dennis & Maureen Jackson M. Shen-Zhuang Chien Sharon D. Diehl Andrew P. Gaillard L.C. Jacox Ms. Dol Christison The Dineen Family Dr. & Mrs. Richard H. Gast Mrs. Margaret T. Jebsen Dr. & Mrs. Craig Clabaugh Beth & Robert Diskin Frank & Carol Gavel Janet L. Johnson Cynthia Clair Ms. Troy Ellen Dixon Joanna Genovese Wendell & Barbara Jones Rosemarie & Jerry Clarke The Doug Owen Family Jan & Ken Geremia Joel Jones Bob & Maureen Clyne John & Patricia Doumas Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Gidley Brian Kabcenell Mr. & Mrs. Martin J. Cohen Ms. Suzanne H. Dreyer Mr. & Mrs. James Gifas Ms. Gillian Kaeyer Virginia W. Collier Richard & Anna Jo Dubow Mr. & Mrs. B. Scott Gioffre Mr. & Mrs. David Kahal Mrs. E. H. Concannon Jim & Betsy Duncan Frank & Ida Giordano Drs. Ronald & Betsy Kahan Melinda Conrad-Cooke Rob & Joanna Ecke Mr. & Mrs. William O. Glass, Jr. Ms. Diane Kaiden Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Conte Thomas & Marjorie Edwards Mr. George R. Glines Steve & Sally Kalin Michael & Tamara Conway Ms. Penny Edwards John & Suzanne Glomb Winnie & John Kane Ms. Irene Corsaro Ms. Elizabeth Elliott Ms. Esther Goldsen David & Susan Kanigan Mr. & Mrs. Andrew T. Cox Ms. Pamela D. Ely Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gorlin Linda & James Kaylor Cynthia & Michael Crawford Maria & Richard Erario Ms. Samantha Gosein Mr. & Mrs. James F. Kehoe Ms. Claudia M. Crawford Rudy Escalante Ms. Jacqueline K. Gray Spen & Win Kellogg/ Elaine & James Crimmins Hanna G. Evans Larry Greeley Nutmeg Resources Mrs. E. J. Cronin, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. George Farago Daniel & Rhonda Greenberg Ken & Catharine Kempson Barbara Dahm Claire Fennessey Lynn & David Greenberg Ken & Patti Sylvia Nancy N. Dailey Donna & John Ferries Edward E. Greene Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Kim Mr. & Mrs. Robert C. Dalldorf Ms. Irene Festa Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Greene Robert & Ann Kim John & Mary Lee Danaher Jim & Barbara Findley Dr. Jerome Gristina Andrew & Nancy Kingman Daughters of the Rick & Julie Fingeret Syma Gruss Robert & Jennifer Kleiber American Revolution George & Debbie Fink Mrs. Mary Guggeis Mrs. Rita Kolb Thomas & Jerre Dawson Rhoda G. Fisher Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Hackett Mickey Koleszar *Red, Hot & Cool Gala Supporter 10 Bibliophile (cont’d) Chris & Lori Miller Mr. & Mrs. L. Christian Rigby Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Stevenson Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Mineo Mr. & Mrs. Richard O. Robbins Kathleen Stolar Koleszar Family Ellen & Quentin Moore Greg & Beverly Rodiger Mr. & Mrs. Mark Strickrodt Mark & Michele Kolier David & Eileen Moriarty Robin O. Roscillo Jim & Christine Stroup Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Konrad Mr. & Mrs. Okie-Fouracre Chris Rosen Lynne Swanson Mr. & Mrs. Eugene R. Kopfmann John & Barbara Myers Dr. Russell D. Robbins & Sarah L. Taffel Mr. & Mrs. Stephen V. Kosonocky Mac & Wendy Nadel Ms. Valerie T. Rosenson Mr. & Mrs. Steven Tafuro Kraft Family Kesav & Saraswathi Nair, MD Alan & Morrie Ross Diego & Denise Tamayo Camille & Alan Kramer Donald W. Nelson Cecile Roth William & Margaret Taylor Dr. Maurice Krasnow Ms. Irene Newman Andrea Rothenberg Terence McMorrow Marianne Krumm James & Ann Newton Jim & Vida Rothschild* Mae K. Tighe M.D & Andrea & Peter Kryworuczko Mr. Erik Nielsen Brian & Beth Routledge Thomas J. Bronner Lois & Leo Kuperschmid The Nightingale Family Mr. & Mrs. Peter Rubino* Benjamin & Rebecca Thompson Mrs. Melissa Kyle Mike & Doris Noonan Rubsam Family Mr. John K. Toal Jane Lee Lade Ed & Nita Nordgaard Mr. & Mrs. L. Michael Rudolph Vivian Agura & John Thompson George R. Lamb Katie Nuro Doug & Laura Rumbough Ruth B. Tobin Larry & Toni Landry* Ellen & John O'Byrne E.P. Runge Lou & Connie Toffolo Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Larsen Mr. & Mrs. Kenichi Ogasawara W. Henry Russell, M.D. Ms. Nancy J. Toll Mr. & Mrs. Stephen H. LaSala, Jr. Ogden House The Ruterman Family The Torkelsen Family The Lauricella Family Anne & John Oliver Robert & Georgina Sackstein Stephen & Ellen P.Tower Ms. Andrea Lawson Donald E. & Ruth G. Orr Suzanne Sapia-Sabo Carl & Rebecka Tucker John D. & Charlotte P. Layne John & Barbara Osterholm Robert & Joan Saraniero Bob & Peggy Turchyn The Lebek Family Mrs. Stephen R. Otis Mr. James Sarantidis Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Vadas Nick & Jane Lee Bill & Hannes Overgard Elizabeth Sauter Aase S. van Dyke Jean & Jim Leet Ms. Tommie Pardue* Mr. & Mrs. E. Savinelli Marilyn Van Raalte Jean & Louise Leinroth Ellen Lewis Parisot Ms. Gay Luster Sawabini Ben & Suzanne Van Vechten Robert Lilienthal Patricia Sweeney Mr. & Mrs. James A. Saxe, Jr. Ms. Pamela Venn Mr. & Mrs. James M. Liptrot Mr. & Mrs. William Patty Mr. James A. Saxe Mr. & Mrs. Philip Verdi Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Littleton Yvonne & Nickolas Paturynski Mr. & Mrs. Gene R. Scaperotta Rose Marie Verrilli The Livingstone Family Judy & Karamjeet Paul Anna M. Schlichting Jimena A. Vignola Gordon & Midge Loery Mr. & Mrs. Alfred N. Paul David & Joan Schmitt Damon & Maria Vocke Rita Ann Lofink Mr. & Mrs. Robert Paylor Beth A. Schneider Bob & Liz Volatile Mr. Anthony LoFrisco Fenella Pearson Margaret Schneider George & Mary Voss Dan & Sheila Loggins William & Lorah Perlee The Schneider Family Gary & Sheila Wakoff Terry R. Lynn Christopher & Alison Perry Richard & Bonnie Schoonmaker Julia & Tom Walker Mr. Alexander MacCormick Mr. & Mrs. Brian C. Perry Andrew Schopick Mr. & Mrs. James L. Wallis Ed & Jan MacEwen Sharon L. Petro Steve & Amy Schott Larry & Dona Waskom Adele & Mac MacGregor Richard H. Petrocelli Mr. & Mrs. Gerard W. Schuh Ralph & Grace Webber Dr. & Mrs. Max Maerowitz Valerie & Tom Pettit Ms. Susan Jean Schulte Juliette & Jim Weiland LTC Frank Maguire John & Sarah Pinkham Bob Hoch & Laura Schwemm Pat & Fred Wernig Andrew N. A. Mais Samuel Polis Ms. Olga B. Selleck Ms. Judith White Mr. & Mrs. Paul W. Majane Ms. Kristina Polkko Mary Jane Setter Janice Whitney Jack & Doris Majesky Sally Post Bobbie Shavel Eunice S. Whittlesey Stan & Amy Makson Sherman K. Poultney Patrick & Jane Shea Lance C. Wilcox Ms. Ann Margaret Mannix Mr. & Mrs. James G. Powell Jen Shelley The Reverend Mary Richard & Isobel Mansfield Mr. & Mrs. Barry Powlishen Dan & Julie Shevchik Grace Williams Bill & Susan Mathews Mr. & Mrs. Howard E. Pratt Robert & Sally Siebert Ms. Karen Williams Ms. Pauline Mayberger Ms. Gavrielle Price Mr. & Mrs. Anthony F. M. Skey Mrs. Kara P.Williams Jack & Ann McDonald Dana Mack Prinz Mr. & Mrs. Walter R.T. Smith Theresia Willumsen Mr. Michael A. McEneaney Mary Lou Pruden Sylvia & Doug Smith David & Caroline Wilson Mary Jane McEneaney Barbara B. Quincy The Smolen Family Carolyn T. Wissinger Dr. & Mrs. Brian McGovern Lynn & Gerry Rakos Sharon & Ken Sobel Dr. & Mrs. Michael Wolfman Barbara McGreevy Ellen Raleigh Harry & Meg Somerdyk Albert Wood Ms. Nancy Woodrow McKelvy Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Ramsey Truxtun & Linda Southworth Carole & David Wood* Sean & Caroline McNeill Mr. & Mrs. Roland R. Randall Mr. & Mrs. Barrie D. Sparling Alice & Jonathan Woods John & Sherry McReynolds Mr. Ray Rauth Jennifer & Alan Spirer Walker & Marissa Woodworth Mady McSweeney Margaret A. Reed & Denise Stack Mr. & Mrs. Sandy Woolard Bill & Barbara Meehan Patricia W. Reed Lynn Stack Ms. Katherine J. Woolhouse Nicole Meek Mike & Katie Regan Ann & Andrew Stark Paul & Dorothy Wright John R. Meek Fergus & Susan Reid The Stebbins Family Carl & Elfriede Yoder Jim & Genia Meinhold Mr. & Mrs. George R. Reid In honor of Suzanne Steinberg's Mr. & Mrs. William A. Ziegler Laurie Shahon & Kenneth Meister Kathleen C. Reilly 80th Birthday Stephen & Lynn Zimmermann Donna Merrill Curt Reinhold Mr. & Mrs. Edward W. Steiner Mr. & Mrs. Jay T. Zitz Tom & Caroline Mickle William & Elizabeth Reiss Mr. & Mrs. G. Barnes & Mr. Michael Miller* Gary & Sheri Richards* Diane K. Stevenson *Red, Hot & Cool Gala Supporter 11 Business, Organizations, Funds & Special Thanks The Library receives most of its funds for purchasing books ices that provide support and enable us to serve the commu- and other collection materials from the Friends of the Wilton nity in enriched and enhanced ways. We recognize and thank Library. However, there are many other funds, gifts and serv- them here. Business Benefactors CMP Community Connection David Dibner Family Children’s In Memory of Lillian Schneider ($1,000 and up) Foundation Science Book Fund Erwin F. Schoenbrunn Mem. Fund Centre In Memory of Tom Donahue In Memory of Pauline Seigel General Electric Company* Creeth, Richman & Associates, Inc. Clayton Ecke Mem. Fund The Shavel Fund Gregory and Adams PC* CRT Capital Group William & Alice Fallon Mem. Fund The Spencer Fund HEH Associates, Inc.* Diageo North America In Memory of Ian T. Filaski In Honor of Suzanne Steinberg Hersam Acorn Newspapers/ ExxonMobil Matching Theodora Fleming Mem. Fund Sternheim-Gardner Family Fund The Wilton Bulletin Gifts Programs Evan Allen Foster Fund Jean Scott Warren Mem. Fund Marianne Wilson’s Financial Security Assurance In Memory of Philip Gethin-Jones Henry G. Thomson Mem. Fund Complete Catering Fuji Photo Film U.S.A Claire Giler Mem. Fund Peter Van Alstyne Mem. Fund Prosperous Printing LLC Gartner, Inc. Gorenbergh Family Fund In Memory of Loretta Venditti Stewart Flowers GE Foundation John Robert Gregg Fund In Honor of Barbara Wasserman Stop & Shop General Re Corporation In Memory of John Robert Virginia Merritt Welty Mem. Fund Tai Soo Kim Partners* Georgia-Pacific Corporation Gregory Susan F. Wilterding Fund Turner Construction Co.* IBM Corporation In Honor of Elizabeth & Robert Wiseman-Schanz Audio and Large Village Market, Inc.* The J.P. Morgan Chase Foundation Harleman Type Book Funds The Wilton Bank* Merrill Lynch & Co. Foundation Eleanor Davenport Hart Fund In Memory of Dorothy D. Business Friends Pepsi Bottling Group Foundation In Memory of Ginny Headden Wurtmann Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts In Honor of Mr. & Mrs. Clyde In Memory of Jon Young (to $999) Rockefeller Brothers Fund D. Hinman Zuccaro Family Fund Caraluzzi's Markets Tyco Matching Gifts Program History Room Endowment Fund Dr. Richard A. Zucker Mem. Fund Commercial Markets Group, UBS Matching Gifts Program The ILA Foundation/ Woody Citigroup Commercial Unilever United States Foundation Herman Fund Community Banking Group Wachovia Foundation The Hull Fund Organizations Citigroup NA Bobbie Irving Mem. Fund The following generous Creeth, Richman & Associates, Inc. Grants Hilary Ann Jones Mem. Fund and thoughtful community Deloitte & Touche LLP* Connecticut Humanities Council David S. Keiser Mem. Fund organizations have donated Kellogg Bros., Inc. Connecticut State Library (LSTA) Bernice M. Kolier Mem. Fund Faye Kim Designs Fairfield County Community Eva Ogden Lambert Mem. Fund money for materials and Frances Hills Antiques Foundation In Honor of Kathy Leeds services in fiscal 2005-2006: The Golf Digest Companies Jesse & Betsy Fink Foundation Helene R. Lilienthal Mem. Fund Circle of Friends Book Club Hoffman Landscapes United Way of Norwalk & Wilton Helen Littauer Mem. Fund Rotary Club of Wilton In Phase Audio Shumer Lonoff Mem. Fund SPED*NET John Findorak & Sons Bequests In Memory of Marcia Maher Wilton Arts Council Juliette Weiland & Co. Estate of Roberta R. Irving Beth Mason Fund Wilton Candlelight Concerts, Inc. Kellogg Bros. Inc. Estates of Eleanor & Emma Hope McGowan Fund Wilton Garden Club Lord & Taylor Osgood Nichols Eugenia Melia Mem. Fund Wilton Education Foundation Morley Companies, Inc. Suzanne I.Walter Trust Anna Mendola Mem. Fund Wilton Historical Society Myriad Development Timothy T. Merwin Jr. Mem. Fund Wilton Land Conservation Trust Nail Expression Memorial/Honor Joseph P. Monteleone Mem. Fund Wilton League of Women Voters National Granite 1031 Services Inc. Gifts & Funds Jane Muhlethaler Fund Wilton PTA Council Northeast Automatic Sprinkler Co. Melissa F. Nickel Mem. Fund Library materials and services Wilton Woman’s Club Open House, Inc. Edward C. Oberstar Mem. Fund RBS Greenwich Capital are supported from the fol- Mary Ann Ottavi Mem. Fund In-Kind Contributions lowing funds and gifts. We Regency Limousine, Inc. Ann Jameson Peet Mem. Fund Throughout the year the appreciate the generosity of Ridgefield Bank/ Fairfield County In Honor of Zelie & Andy Library receives contributions Bank Corp. those who have contributed Pforzheimer of goods and services for a R.J. Davis, Inc. to them. Dr. John Pool Mem. Fund Security Solutions, Inc. Eduardo Quintana Mem. Fund myriad of purposes. Many Jane Gillespie Agnew & Charles thanks to the following indi- Wallflowers D. Agnew Mem. Fund In Memory of Donald Reilly viduals and businesses: Wilton Center Travel, Ltd.* In Memory of Maysie Vadas In Memory of Wilton Family Eye Care Aussenhofer Larry & Margaret Resen Addessi Jewelers Wilton Medical Walk-In Clinic, Inc. In Memory of Vincent Caporizzo The Richards Fund Polly & Scott Akers Wilton Woodworking In Memory of Amy Carter Barbara Rossmassler Mem. Fund Alden Interiors *Red, Hot & Cool Gala Supporter In Memory of James Crofts In Memory of Raymond J. Ruffio Amnesty International The Rundel Fund Committee of Fairfield County Matching Gifts Elisabeth (Van) Crouse Mem. Fund John J. & Patricia A. Curran Teen In Honor of Lynn Savitzky Ancona’s Wines & Liquors American International Group Services Program Fund Savitzky Family Science and Ms. Carol Andrews AXA Foundation In Memory of Mrs. Davis Technology Book Fund Ms. Christine Arnese 12 Mr. & Mrs. Gerald D. Levy Ryan Lewis Joanne LoGiurato/ Dancing on Grapes Ms. Deborah Low Luca’s Ristorante Italiano Mr. & Mrs. Edward MacEwen Mr. & Mrs. Murdoch M. MacGregor Marianne Wilson’s Complete Catering Mary Alice Fisher Photography Beth & Chip Mason Mikol & Company Mitchells of Westport Dale Murena Mr. & Mrs. Albert G. Nickel Niko Niko Salon Open House, Inc. Outdoor Sports Center Pagano’s Inc. Palace Oriental Rugs of Wilton Ms.Lenore Margaret Palmer Ms. Fenella Pearson Pelligrini Jewelers Perrot Library The Pforzheimer Family Mrs. John Pinkham Portofino II Restaurant The Book Cellar during preparation for the Annual Book Sale held in April. Hundreds of Prosperous Printing LLC volunteers sort through thousands of books to make the sale one of our largest fundraisers. RBC Dain Rauscher The huge mural on the back wall of the Book Cellar was conceived by Ed MacEwan and Regency Limousine executed by a happy group of brightly paint-splattered volunteers under Ed’s guidance. John Reznikov Mrs. Beverly W. Rimer Mr. Richard L. Aquan Connecticut Marketing Associates Ms. Margaret A. Garbus Ms. Kathleen Risley Mr. Robert T. Augustyn Ms. Sharon Cowley Mr. & Mrs. Brooks Garis Mr. Angelo J. Robles Aux Delices/Debra Ponzek Craig’s Jewelers Mr. Terrance Gardet Ms. Roseanne Rodriguez-Ali Barcelona Restaurants Dr. & Mrs. Michael Crystal Ms. Ruth Glendenning Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ruah Ms. Stephanie Barksdale D.B. Gillaugh, Inc. Ellisa & Daniel Goldsmith Ms. Amy Kahn Russell Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bauerfeld Dave Pelz Golf School Mr. Stuart L. Goosman Ms. Regina Servidio Beadworks Ms. Laurie Davis Greenfield Cleaners Sky Bar & Grill Carol & John Becker Mr. & Mrs. James DeMott Lila, Buck & Andy Griswold Stewart Flowers Kathy & Tom Bendheim Mr. Robert J. DeMott Mr. & Mrs. Charles Grodin Chris & Catherine Stroup Mr. & Mrs. Peter Benin Ms. Margaret DeRose Ms. Elizabeth Harleman Tom-E-Toes Bernard’s of Ridgefield Mr. & Mrs. Karl Dolnier Mr. & Mrs. Pat B. Harris The Toy Chest Birdie Bags DulingKing LLC Mr. David Hartman Tsang Seymour Design Blue Tulip Mr. & Mrs. James D. Duncan Hal & Judy Higby Mr. Robert Urbain Borders Books & Music Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Ecke Erin & Jonathan Higby/Blue Bear Village Market — Mr. Sushi State Rep. Toni Boucher Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Ellenthal Mr. & Mrs. Richard N. Hoag Vista Wines & Spirits LLC Sara Bouissou Catering Elmer’s All the Best Wines Michele Ward & Ken Hoffman Ms. Susan L. Wall Mr. & Mrs. Paul Breitenbach Mrs. Joan Faulkner Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Hottelet Mr. & Mrs. Todd Watson Mr. & Mrs. Edward P. Brennan Faye Kim Designs Ms. Nancy Howard Kathy & Curt Welling Dr. Allen S. Brings Mr. Marc Feuer George & Marilyn Hutfilz Mrs. Kathleen Whamond Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Brubeck Betsy & Jesse Fink In Phase Audio Malcolm Whyte Cake Boutique Mary Alice Fisher Photography ITN Networks/Todd Watson Wilton Food Company Mr. & Mrs. David Canary Anne & Jim Fitzpatrick Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Jones Wilton Open Book Shop Carolee Tracy & John Flannery Kasson Jewelers Wilton Pizza & Pasta Casa Bella Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Fleming Ms. Sylvia Kaufman Wilton Youth Council Mr. & Mrs. Irving Chann Frank & Katherine Forelle Courtney Nelson Kleeman / Winged Monkey Chico’s Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Foulke Niskwear Erin Woolard Chocopologie Four Seasons Resort: Scottsdale Laurie Klein Photography Sister Joseph Mary Zimmer Mr. & Mrs. David M. Close at Troon North Suzanne &. Craig Knutson Mr. & Mrs. David F. Clune Mr. & Mrs. Michael Franco Ms. Laura Laaman Commonfund Mr. & Mrs. Alan Galletly Tim LaBant Catering

13 The Brubeck Room, the jewel in the crown of the new Wilton Library. photo © Paul Warchol

14 Building Campaign We are grateful for all the gifts and pledges received for the Campaign’s conclusion we will publish a more detailed report. Library’s renovation and expansion. Most donations have been Corporate matching funds are included as part of an individ- unrestricted, while others have named specific new spaces or ual’s or family’s total gift where appropriate. have supported the new Brubeck Community Room. At the Town of The Bazarian Family William McQuillan Karl & Nancy Dolnier Wilton $4,800,000 June & Bruce Boggs Mr. & Mrs. John Mitchell Richard & Anna Jo Dubow Toni & Bud Boucher Mr. David Ostergren Mr. & Mrs. Christopher J. State of Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Brown Ms. Lenore Margaret Palmer Dubrowski Connecticut $500,000 Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence A. Comstock Andy & Zelie Pforzheimer Jim & Betsy Duncan Challenge Grants Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Corrigan Mr. & Mrs. Saul Pollack Mary Evans Betsy & Jesse Fink $250,000 Frances & David Dibner Mr. & Mrs. Michael Robertson Peter & Claire Ewing The Elizabeth Raymond Mr. & Mrs. John C. Ferries Ms. Catarina Tsang & Mr. & Mrs. A. Robert Faesy, Jr. Ambler Trust $225,000 Ruth-Ann K. Flynn & Charles Flynn Mr. Patrick Seymour Mr. & Mrs. David A. Finkelstein The Kresge Foundation $200,000 Evan Foster Memorial Fund Michael E. & Marilyn L. Shay Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Fiteni, Jr. Kris & Marc Granetz Mr. & Mrs. Christopher W. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Mark Fitzpatrick Leadership Mr. & Mrs. Charles Grodin Mr. & Mrs. John T. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Max Gabrielson ($100,000 and up) Doreen M. Kelly & Thomas B. U.S. Trust Company, N.A. Thomas W. & Jeanne M. Galante Mr. & Mrs. Paul Breitenbach Harris Frank & Joan Waldie Bob & Rita Garland Mr. & Mrs. John F. Brock, III Mr. & Mrs. Gregory B. Jansen Jim & Lydia Wallis General Electric Corporate Craig & Vicki Brown Kiwanis Club of Wilton Owen & Jennifer Williams Financial Services The Carl and Lily Pforzheimer The Kovak Foundation Wilson Commercial Real Estate, Inc. Margaret & Tom Glynn The Lash Family Mr. & Mrs. Jerry P. Goodwin Foundation, Inc. Special Mr. & Mrs. Andrew DiLoreto The Lavins and The Ruttkamps Mr. & Mrs. F. Lawrence Goodwin & Family Mr. & Mrs. Bruce M. Likly ($3,000 to $9,999) Mr. & Mrs. Howard R. Greene Mr. & Mrs. John S. DiRocco Mr. & Mrs. E. Wellford Mason, Jr. 2 anonymous donors Mr. & Mrs. Brent O. Gunts, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. John L. Flannery, Jr. Minnie Parker Charitable Trust Janet. R. Adams & Annie Bettie & Bonner Herren Mr. & Mrs. Eric R. Giler The Mulroy Family Richard C. Hollyday Barry & Leslie Hines Mr. & Mrs. James H. Higby John & Helen Ong Mr. & Mrs. Scott Akers Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Hogan Leon Lowenstein Foundation, Inc. Edward & Catherine Romer Annette & John Ambler Barbara & Jerry Holdridge Mr. & Mrs. James E. Manley In Loving Memory of Brenda & Bob Anderegg Mr. & Mrs. Mark E. Holmén Mr. & Mrs. Albert G. Nickel Cheryl Sickler Don & Rosemary Araldi The Hour Publishing Co. Village Market, Inc. and The Rotary Club of Wilton Mr. & Mrs. Scott Robert Arnold George & Marilyn Hutfilz Wilton Bank in memory Roger & Virginia Valkenburgh Ashford Castle Edward & Dorothy Hyde of Marcelino Lavin Virginia G. Perry Charitable Barbara & Louis Baker Mr. & Mrs. Kevin C. Johnson The Suzanne Walter Trust Lead Trust The Barbour Family Mr. & Mrs. Steven N. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Curtis R. Welling Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey C. Walker Susan & Richard Bauerfeld Mr. & Mrs. James W. Mr. Robert R. Wood Linda & John Whitton The Betty R. Sheffer Foundation Kachadoorian Mr. & Mrs. John W.Wiseman Blue Tulip In memory of David Major Mr. & Mrs. William F. Brennan Spencer Keiser ($50,000 to $99,999) Special Chris, Karen, Tim & Scott Brown Luisa & Robert Kelso John J. & Patricia A. Curran ($10,000 to $24,999) Mark & Tammy Brown The Kennard Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Duke 1 anonymous donor Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Bryant Kenneth Lynch & Sons, Inc. Woodson & Christina Duncan Mr. Thomas T. Adams The Butler Family The Kielty Family The Eleanor Naylor Dana Mr. & Mrs. Peter Balderston Mr. & Mrs. Randolph K. Byers, Jr. Ms. Diana J. King & Charitable Trust Benin Family Greg & Trish Caggainello Mr. Robert Hancox Jonathan & Suzanne Ellenthal Mr. & Mrs. H.P. Brewer Mr. & Mrs. David K. Carmichael Burton & Hildegard Kloster Chris & Vicki Frankenhoff Mr. & Mrs. Willard C. Butcher Mr. & Mrs. Michael J. Chapey Mark & Michele Kolier Carolyn M. & Arthur A. Goldsmith Maureen & David Canary Marylynn & David F. Clune Rose & Bill Krivoshik Mr. & Mrs. E. Bulkeley Griswold Crane Foundation, Inc. David K. & Robin D. Clune Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Landry Mr. & Mrs. Robert I.H. Harleman The Dibner Fund John & Heather Collier Lavish Landscapes & Peter & Joan Kaskell Mr. & Mrs. Brian Essman Paul & Chris Collins Garden Design Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. MacEwen Paul Faraca Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Conway Pamela Hovland & Ridgefield Bank Mr. & Mrs. John Foster Dr. & Mrs. Kevin J. Craw Steven Lawrence Mrs. Beverly W. Rimer Mr. & Mrs. James C. Furnivall Cynthia & Michael Crawford Marion & Gerald Levy Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Russell Patrick & Janienne Hackett Jeff, Allison, Justin & Ryan Cross Scott & Ellen Lewis Dr. Howard Steinberg & Harriet T. Hoskinson The Crystal Family Arthur W. & Ruth E. Linden Dr. Karen Ann Scappaticci Joanna & Ivan Husovsky William & Amy Curley Walter P. & Catherine Loughlin Mr. & Mrs. John L. Ingersoll Mr. & Mrs. George A. Davala The Lumpkin Family Foundation Major Jane T. Muhlethaler Foundation Dorie & Nick Davatzes Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Magnano ($25,000 to $49,999) Mr. & Mrs. Gary Leeds Gerard & Kathleen Davis Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. Mann 1 anonymous gift Marcia Brady Tucker Foundation Daniel & Christine Delmar Matthew C. & Derrel M. Mason Jane & Moses Alexander Donald & Mary Marquardt DEW Foundation, Inc. Maurice Goodman Foundation 15 Special (cont’d) Dr. Allen Brings Carol & Michael Kaelin Ms. Marci Sternheim Mr. & Mrs. Douglas L. Brown Joseph & Louise Kastenholz Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas Stevenson Mr. & Mrs. Thomas F. McDevitt Mr. & Mrs. David W. Brubeck Annamarie & J.P. Kealy Mr. & Mrs. Richard D. Stow Dr. & Mrs. Brian R. McGovern Burke Catering LLC Sylvia K. Keiser Hal & Margaret Strack Peter & Laurie McTeague Iris Busch Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Kirmser Mr. & Mrs. Chris C. Stroup Mr. & Mrs. David Michael Tim & Laura Callahan Mr. & Mrs. John P. Kistler Cindy & Stan Twardy Sandra E. Mintz Mr. & Mrs. James M. Campbell Albert Kleban Mr. & Mrs. John M. Underwood Kathleen & Peter Murphy Rob & Meg Campbell Dr. & Mrs. Tammron Jay Kleeman Mr. & Mrs. Paul Vanderslice Wendy & Mac Nadel and Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert T. Carney Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell L. Kornblit George & Mary Voss Mr. & Mrs. Denis J. Nayden Mr. & Mrs. Irving K. Chann Mr. & Mrs. Louis Kouvaris Mr. & Mrs. Richard Wacker Mr. & Mrs. Kevin O’Brien Mr. & Mrs. Peter Cholnoky Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Krinsley Mrs. Mary W.Warburg Mr. & Mrs. Mark Olson Connecticut Outdoor Lighting LLC Mr. & Mrs. Douglas A. Lindgren Ms. Damaris Wescott Outback Steakhouse Connecticut School of Music A.V. Liventals Ann & Steve White Jim & Del Overby Dr. & Mrs. James W. Cooper Mr. & Mrs. Ernest L. Loser The Wiggins Foundation Paul’s Prosperous Printing Country Living Associates Mr. & Mrs. Donald B. Lowy Wilton Candlelight Concerts, Inc. John B. & Sarah M. Pinkham Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Cuddy Mr. & Mrs. Gordon M. Lucey Wilton Children’s Theater Dr. John L. Pool Mr. & Mrs. Jason Dahl Mr. & Mrs. Russell M. Lynch Wilton Garden Club Laurie & Bill Reighley Mr. & Mrs. John G. Danaher Mr. & Mrs. Theodore W. Macri Wilton Newcomers Club, Inc. Richard & Diana Reische Mr. & Mrs. George N. Davatzes Ms. Helen C. Martin Albert Wood Fred & Betsy Rhines Christopher & Elizabeth Deardoff Ms. Linnea P. Martin Wooden Boat Workshop Mr. & Mrs. Michael F. Rieser Paul & Julie Derrico James & Brenda McCurry of Norwalk Mr. & Mrs. William P. Robertson Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Devine Ms. Deborah L. McElroy Alice Woods & Jonathan Woods Mr. & Mrs. J. Paul Rodriguez Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Dibner Mr. & Mrs. Mark B. McGowan Richard Woodward Linda & Mark Rubinstein Mr. & Mrs. Robert Dubiel Ms. Lauren McLaughlin Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Wulffleff Susan & Michael Safko Clint & Dina Eastwood Nan Merolla Young’s Nurseries Matt & Betsy Salinger Robert & Joanna Ecke Mr. & Mrs. Robert K. Meyers William A. & Glenn C. Ziegler Mr. & Mrs. Gary H. Schuler Mr. & Mrs. Raymond A. Eckert Ms. Beverly M. Montgomery Jesus & Jeanne Zornoza In Memory of George Scimone Fairfield County Investment Co. LLC Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Moskow Ms. Judith B. Zucker Jim, Patty & Dana Scott Mr. & Mrs. Raymond J. Faltinsky Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Napier Mr. & Mrs. Robert Sebes Mr. & Mrs. John Fields Paul Newman & Community (to $999) Mr. & Mrs. Warren Serenbetz Mr. & Mrs. James M. Fitzpatrick Joanne Woodward 4 anonymous donors Mr. & Mrs. James Shannon Mr. & Mrs. Thomas C. Fleming Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. O’Handley Jennifer J. Abernathey Mr. & Mrs. JR Sherman Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. Forger Open House, Inc. Mr. $ Mrs. B.H. Adams Ralph & Cynthia Slater Michael & Janet Foster Outdoor Sports Center Mr. & Mrs. Douglas T. Adams Mr. & Mrs. Thomas L. Smith, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Franco Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Peak Samuel Adler Mr. & Mrs. Norman E. Snyder Francos Wine & Liquor Merchants Mrs. Albert L. Perry Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Allegretta Dr. Kelly Harkins-Squitieri & Freeman & Co. LLC Betsy & Steve Pettit Mr. & Mrs. Charles Alessi Dr. Rafael Squitieri Mr. & Mrs. Alan Galletly Mr. & Mrs. Mark P. Quinn Alice Snyder Real Estate Albert & Helen Stauderman Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Gaudino Barbara & Ron Quist Claude & Jennifer Amadeo Dick & Sue Sullivan Charles & Camille Gilroy RBS Greenwich Capital Steven & Ann Marie Amelio Ross & Karen Tartell The Golf Digest Companies Mr. & Mrs. Robert W. Reeves Ancona’s Wine & Liquors Virgin Atlantic Mr. & Mrs. Steven M. Gorenbergh Mr. & Mrs. Peter Reifsnyder Gordon & Kathy Anderson Viridis Mr. & Mrs. Alan B. Gould Ring’s End Lumber Annabel Green Flowers & Finery Rachel & Richard Wagle Mrs. Margaret P. Gregory Mr. & Mrs. Joseph A. Ripp Mr. & Mrs. Todd M. Armstrong Gary & Sheila Wakoff Gregory and Adams, P.C. Ms. Kathleen Risley Mr. Kevin Arnone Julia & Tom Walker The Hamilton Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard O. Robbins Mr. & Mrs. William Arnone Malcolm & Nancy Whyte Kathleen T. Harleman in honor of Robustelli World Travel ASCAP Ash & Jan Williams Robert & Elizabeth Harleman Greg & Beverly Rodiger Mr. Harry B. Ash Mark & Susan Wilterding Casey & Kelly Healy Mr. & Mrs. Francis F. Rosenbaum Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Karim T. Assef Wilton Motors Corporation Ms. Beverly Ann Hermann Mr. & Mrs. Douglas M. Rumbough B.R. Guest Restaurants Carolan & Peter Workman Ms. Dorothy Pitman Hill Mr. Charles Safford Mr John M. Bailey Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zuccaro Ms. Michele Ward & Allison & Rob Sanders Mr. & Mrs. Frank Ball Community Mr. Ken Hoffman Drs. Michael Sarezky & Pete Ballard Mr. Stephen J. Hollingsworth Virginia Smith Ms. Stephanie Barksdale ($1,000 to $2,999) Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Hottelet Donna & Nicholas Sargeantson The Barnett Family Ms. Khedjia Nottingham & Stephen & Rebecca Hudspeth Mr. & Mrs. James A. Saxe, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Christopher P. Barrett Mr. Maurice Acuna Mr. & Mrs. Desmond J. Hussey Mr. & Mrs. Louis Sciarretta, Jr. Mary Catherine Bateson Inta & Taggart Adams Donald Husted The Seelert Family Dr. & Mrs. Stephen J. Batter The Anne Claire Lester Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Richard Iacono/ Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Sheridan / Doug & Liz Bayer Walter W. Bassett Iacono & Associates Sheridan Interiors Bob & Alice Beals Mr. & Mrs. Stephen W. Bates Roberta M. Irving The Skip Barber Racing School Mr. & Mrs. John Becker Marc & Margie Beebe L.C. Jacox Lights Out at the Library Kim & Gene Becker Richard & Jana Bertkau Peter & Dottie Jankowski Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Sollmann Jr. Mr. & Mrs. David Bell Bill & Jackie Bishop Mr. & Mrs. Eric P. Johnson George & Betty Sternad Mr. & Mrs. Dexter R. Below Gilmore & Patricia Bray Mr. & Mrs. Philip L. Juliano Mr. Sam Gardner & Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bendheim 16 Community (cont’d) Cigar Factory Outlet Environmental Design Associates PC Stephen & Diana Gray Dr. & Mrs. Craig C. Clabaugh Donald Tupman & Mr. & Mrs. Paul Greeley Carolyn H. Benjamin Mr. & Mrs. Thomas S. Clark Glenn Epperson Larry Greeley Mr. & Mrs. Dan Berg Rosemarie & Jerry Clarke Betsy Epperson Edward E. Greene Mr. & Mrs. Robert H. Berg Anne R. Clarke Maria & Richard Erario Mr. & Mrs. Marvin H. Greene Mr. & Mrs. Joseph J. Berger Jay & Joan Cohen Mrs. Jeanne S. Erskine Ted Greene & Sharon Taraska Mr. Rowley Bialla Peter & Laurie Collins Mr. & Mrs. Dean W. Ervin Kenneth & Cheryl Grey Betsy & Hank Bianco Mr. & Mrs. Howard O. Colwell Faberge Collection Sylvia H. Griffith Mr. & Mrs. Matthew G. Bibbens Sandra H. Comas Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Farber Mr. Michael L. Grissom The Bickell Family Mr. & Mrs. Matthew P. Connolly Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Favale Dr. & Mrs. Jerome Gristina Mr & Mrs. Joseph F. Biersack Mr. Walter Corcoran Philip Feick Susie Gross Susan H. Biondi Mrs. Sylvia R. Corrigan Ms. Christal Ferrandino Jaime Gualy Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Bishop Mr. & Mrs. James J. Costello Ms. Betty Jo Ferriter The Gumins Family Raymond & Margaret Black Country Liquor Store Mr. Marc Feuer The Gundell Family Ms. Joy Scannel Blair Richard Creeth / Creeth, Richman Fino Leatherware Mrs. Mary-Emory Haberstock Mr. & Mrs. Kurt V.C. Blankmeyer & Associates, Inc. Fisk & Co. Floral Decorations Mr. & Mrs. Clifford P. Hackett Mr. & Mrs. C. Richard Blundell Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Crimmins Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Flanagan Mrs. Cheryll Hadley Mr. & Mrs. Richard Boas Mrs. Celestine H. Cronin Sally & Dick Fleming Mr. & Mrs. Martin Hamar Boat U.S. Norwalk Marine Center Susan Cruikshank Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Flynn Mr. & Mrs. John P. Hammond Bob Sharp Motors, Inc. Cucina Casalinga Mr. & Mrs. Stephen P. Fogerty Ross & Paula Hand Mr. & Mrs. Frederick T. Boehm Mr. & Mrs. Jim Culnane Jonathan & Isabel Foltz Mr. Russell J. Handelman Lisa & Scott Bogan Bryan E. Cummins Jeanette Fomon Mr. & Mrs. Paul F. Hannah, Jr. Ulf Runquist & Gorel Bogarde Mr. Edmund H. Damon Dr. & Mrs. Carl G. 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Fuller Diana & Charles Healy David & Cornelia Brubeck Jeffrey S. DeMond & Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Fusco Mr. & Mrs. Joseph F. Healy Jim & Barbie Brubeck Helene R. Sullivan Andrew L. Gaboriault Sally & Thom Healy Norman & Marjorie Brubeck Mr. & Mrs. Frank DeRosa Mr. Andrew P. Gaillard HEH Associates, Inc. Thomas & Katherine Brubeck Victoria DeToledo Penny Von Eschen & Kevin Gaines Ms. Maria Jarreau Heller The Howard R. Brubeck Family Alberto & Marjory C. DeToledo The Gallagher Family Ed B. Hendricks Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth R. Bruno Caron Dickinson Peter & Leslie Gambee Mr. & Mrs. Gerard Henesy Mr. & Mrs. Charles R. Bruschi Ms. Sharon D. Diehl Brooks & Adair Garis Steve & Sheryl Hersch Mr. & Mrs. Edward C. Bryant Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Digennaro Joan F. Gartner Jan & Ira Hersh Mr. & Mrs. William B. Buchanan Mr. & Mrs. Tim Dineen Miriam & Daniel Gates Romaine Hetz Buffalo Brake Beam Co. Dr. & Mrs. Robert K. Dix Kathy Gebbia Kenneth T. & Helene Hickey Carol H. 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Gonzalez The Hoelzl Family Margaret Capra Mr. & Mrs. Frank Duemmler Mr. & Mrs. Michael Goodwin Mr. Joseph L. Hoermann, III Caraluzzi’s Markets Mr. Walter Dungan Neil & Stephanie Gordon Mr. & Mrs. Carl R. Hohl Mr. & Mrs. Gregg Carney Claire Durand-Racamato Alan & Nancy Gorkin Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Hollyday William F. Case, Jr. Thomas & Jacqueline Durels Mr. & Mrs. David Gortz Joan H. Holmes Celebrations Jim & Laurie Durkin Lillian F. Gourley Neil & Sheila Holt Cerabino Family Earth Garden Mr. & Mrs. Robert J. Graham Mr. Warren Holt Dr. & Mrs. Gregory S. C. Chann Mr. & Mrs. Garth Edwards The Gramercy Brass / The Home Depot Mr. & Mrs. Stephen B. Chase Nancy & Taylor Eigsti John Henry Lambert Mr. & Mrs. Richard W. Hood Children Give Change For Change Elmer’s All the Best Wines The Grand Crew Wine Club Jack Hood Ms. Dol Christison Mr. & Mrs. Peter M. Engstrom Mr. & Mrs. Anthony P. Grassi Horizon Glass Co. Inc. CIG International, LLC 17 Community (cont’d) The Langhoff Family Stan R. McVicker William & Eliot Patty Annbeth & Rob Lattimer Mr. Marshall Meade Judy & Karamjeet Paul How Sweet It Is Mr. & Mrs. David H. Laubisch Mr. & Mrs. Brian M. Meany Mr. & Mrs. Robert Paylor Mr. & Mrs. Barney Hughes Elizabeth & Louis Lauer Mr. & Mrs. Donald M. Mecca Fenella Pearson Elizabeth A. Hughes In Honor of John & Charlotte Layne Mrs. Margarita Medici Mr. & Mrs. Rodney E. Pelletier Taylor Burke Mr. & Mrs. J. R. Le Page, Jr. Nicole Meek Joan Pendergast Nancy D. Humiston William & Marion Drew Leach Ms. Helen L. Menz PEO Sisterhood Pauline Hutchinson Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. LeBeau Beverly Evans Messer Mr. & Mrs. G. Willing Pepper Joan & Ralph Izzi Mr. & Mrs. Nicholas F. Lee Microwave Engineering Mr. Albert Perry, III William & Bettie Jacobs Alexandra Lee, in honor of Services Corp. Mr. & Mrs. Brian C. Perry Mr. & Mrs. Ben James Jane Lee Ms. Nelyda Miguel Chris & Alison Perry Ms. Robin James Frank Lee Bobby Militello Gregory M. Perry, Esq. Nina Monaco & Lawrence Janes Ms. Margaret T. Lee Millenium U.N. Plaza Hotel Jim & Jackie Perry Jana & Whitney Janeway Beth Leegant Lori & Chris Miller Mr. & Mrs. Joseph C. Peters Joanne Rile Artists Mgmt., Inc. Mr. & Mrs. James Leet Ms. Elizabeth Mills Nancy Marie Peterson John F. Goetjen & Son, Inc. Gino & Jane Legaz Mr. & Mrs. Randolph Mineo Mr. & Mrs. Shaun M. Pettit Mr. & Mrs. Peter Johnson The Lenihan Family Mr. & Mrs. Walter E. Misdom Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Pettit Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Mark Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Leonard Mr. & Mrs. Todd Mitchell The Pfeffer Family Mr. Alan L. Jones Mrs. Alice R. Levin Mr. & Mrs. Shawn O. Monks Joe & Lynn Philbrick Ms. Helen M. Jones David & Heather Levy Ms. Julia Monroe Mr. & Mrs. Bengt A. Pihl Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Jones J. Reilly Lewis Ellen & Quentin Moore Polo Ralph Lauren Golf Joel Jones Lime Rock Park Mr. & Mrs. Gary L. Moore Sally Post Wendell & Barbara Jones Mr. & Mrs. Brian C. Lincoln Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Moore Joan M. Poultney Bill Joyner Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. 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Lyons Joseph & Lynn Nemia Andrea M. Ragusa John & Anne Kelly Judy & Frank Mabley Dr. Terrance E. Nessif Anna & David Rain Rick Kenneally & Pat Hoeg Donald & Helen MacAusland Lynne S. Nestler Mr. & Mrs. Roland R. Randall Mr. & Mrs. Patrick M. Kerin Mr. & Mrs. Murdoch M. MacGregor Ms. Kathryn J. Campbell & Nancy Buck Ransom Mr. & Mrs. Cleveland C. Kern, Jr. Ms. Heather Magliozzi Mr. James H. Newhouse Marcelyn J. Ratner Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. King LTC & Mrs. Frank J. Maguire Mr. & Mrs. Jon Newman Dick & Harriette Rauh Mr. & Mrs. Nathan T. Kirkpatrick Jeff Maher Ms. Kristine Taikina Newman Mr. & Mrs. George Ravich Klehm’s Song Sparrow Nursery Mrs. Anne Maidman* Ms. Ruth A. Nichols Paula & Lou Reens Barbara & John Klein Jack & Doris Majesky Maria Nieman & Jim Nieman Mike & Katie Regan Heather P. Klein Amy & Stan Makson Dave & Sharon Nightingale Regency Limousine, Inc. 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Wilkey Staffordshire Investment Corp. Twombly Nursery Brad & Dorothy Williams Dr. Mary Etta Rose Mr. & Mrs. John A. Stalfort United House Wrecking Mr. & Mrs. Douglas L. Williams Ms. Bari Ross Ms. Rachel Stanzione University of the Pacific: Alma Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Williams, III Mr. & Mrs. John Roten Starbucks Mater of Dave & Iola Brubeck The Reverend Mary Grace Mr. Arnold Roth Mr. & Mrs. Frederic Stark Georgia Urban Williams Anita & Ari Rothman The Stebbins Family Bob & Pat Vadas Jim & Noveita Wilson Rothschild Financial Consulting Mr. & Mrs. Timothy R. Stepnowsky Peggy & Jamie Van Acker Mr. & Mrs. David C. Wilson Mr. & Mrs. John Ruane Frank & Janice Sterbenz Peter & Carol Van Alstyne Mr. Erik M. Wilterding Rubsam Family John Stewart Mr. & Mrs. Christopher C. The Wilton Bulletin (Hersam Mr. & Mrs. L. Michael Rudolph Stew Leonard’s Wine Shop Van Collie Acorn Newspapers) Vanessa Ruloff Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stock Mr. & Mrs. Jan Van Eck Wilton Center Travel, Ltd. Patrick & Mary Russo Kathleen S. Stolar Marilyn Van Raalte Wilton Family Y The Ruterman Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Stone Senator John B. Vasconcellos Wilton Food Company Patrick & Katie Ryan Family Mr. & Mrs. Robert Stoner Ms. Emily T. Starr & Wilton Meadows Health Dr. Martin P. Sachs Mr. & Mrs. L. Wesley Stout Mr. Stephen T. Vehslage Care Center Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Salguero Mark & Diane Strickrodt Vineyard Vines Wilton Medical Walk-In Clinic, Inc. Allison & Rob Sanders Mr. & Mrs. James A. Stroup Ms. Carole Schwartz & Wilton Open Book Shop David & Lila Sandoe Mr. & Mrs. David C. Strouse Mr. Robert Vonick Wilton Physical Therapy Sandy Deck’s Parties Sunrise Assisted Living of Wilton Harold & Susan Vordos Wilton Plumbing & Heating Mr. & Mrs. Richard N. Sanford Gilbert E. 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Michael Chapey Geoff Keating Rouleau Children Brendan Chapey Meghan Keating Carlos Salguero Eliza Chapey Paige Keating Amanda Salguero Lauren Chiappetta Zoe Kim Julianna Salguero Ellen Chiappetta Dean Kim Ian Sanders Peter J. Collins Harrison Koch Alex Scaperotta Ryan Collins Peter Koch Allison Sciarretta Liam Collins Margerite Koch Andrew Sciarretta Patrick Collins Nicholas Koleszar Lilla Seymour Shelby E. Connor Haley Kolier Maud Seymour Brendan B. Connor Katarina Kranjc Jordan Sitinas David Conway Kristin Kranjc Nicholas Sitinas Lelah Conway Trent Larsen Kathleen Smith Scott Conway Preston Larsen Ian Smith Sophia H. Corsaro Benjamin Lindgren Ben Spivak Maria Cox Liza Lindgren Kace Stewart Beatrice Crawford Alexandra G. Lupinski Emma Stewart George Crawford Gillian A. Lupinski Halli Stewart Justin R. Cross Sarah Magnano Philip Sypolt Ryan C. Cross Alex Mahoney Austin Sypolt Alexandra Curtin Sean Mahoney Ellen Sypolt Sean DeJager Matthew Sauter Martin Michael Tartell Claire Dilworth Andrew Sauter Martin Devon Sofia Thompson Emma Dilworth James Sauter Martin Oliver Thompson James Erario Caitrin Masone Alexandra Troy David Farago Seamus Masone Brennan Troy Josh Fennessey Madeline Massari Madeline Vocke Sarah Fennessey Nicholas Massari Elise Vocke Acacia Fernandez Jonathan Massari Claire Vocke Aurora Fernandez Victoria Anne Muniz Lauren Walter Taylor Floyd Matthew Robert Muniz Allison Walter Erynn Floyd Sarah Nachbar Seaver Wang Sarah Stroup (left) and Avery Langhoff Drew Floyd Evan Owen Jessica Wang at the “Halloween at Hogwarts” party Claire Fraise Endy Perry Ingrid Wang Tristan Fraise Amanda Perry Alexander Ward Willson Gallagher Amanda Perry Kathleen Ward Harry Amadeo Lucas Genovese Meredith Piro Elizabeth Ward Katherine Barbour Dylan Genovese Graham Piro Caroline Wilson Jack Bayer William Glynn Megan Purvis Christopher Wilson Dylan Bayer Daniel Glynn Sean Purvis Alexa C. Wolf Matthew Becker Savannah Gonzalez Alison Purvis Andrew Woods Natalie Becker Enzo Gonzalez Fergus Reid Teddy Woods Sam Bell Shelby Greeley Isabel Reid Jack Bender Christine Greeley Natalie Riecker Ian Bender Andrew Gumins Daniel Riecker Griffen Bender Jayna Gumins Olivia Borden David Gumins Hannah Borden Greg Halbrook Erin E. Bronner Irish Harvey Grace M. Bronner Cassius Harvey Troy Bucciero Peter Hermann Andrew Bucciero Brooke Hermann Ryan Burke Rob Hermann Ryan Caracciolo Rebecca Hersch Steven Caracciolo Melissa Hersch Erin Carroll Catie Hinshaw Frank Carroll Eleanor Hoch Molly Carroll Margaret Hoch Ryan Case Jordan Holmen Kevin Case Henry Lawrence Hovland, Shannon Case Christopher Hume Audrey Case Ally and Stephen Batter test the computers in the new Joo Joo Hume Meghan Chapey Children’s Services area on opening day 20 Volunteers For Circulation: shelf reading, cutting scrap paper, creating processing and spine labels; for the Children’s & Teen welcome packets, sharpening pencils and “At Your Service” de- Departments: organizing, clerical assistance, crafts help and liveries. for Facilities: sweeping, weeding, planting, mulching movie help; for Development: stuffing, sealing, labeling, sort- and moving; for the Booksale: sorting, pricing, sale preparation ing, special event help, Friends & Young Reader projects; for and sale day help; for Public Relations: stuffing, sealing, label- the Board: committees, governance, special events and ing, sorting, copying and archiving; for Technical Services: A/V fundraising. We’d be lost without our volunteers!

Jackie Algon, Jennifer Arnone- Hemmerle, Fred & Louise Herot, Lincoln, Alicia B. Lindgren, Coleen Perez, Andy & Zelie Pforzheimer, Underwood, Ed Ashway, Lynn Devon Higby, Jonathan & Erin Lundwall, Wendy P. Lynch, Frank Jeremy Philbrick, Lynn Philbrick, Ashworth, John Bain, Susan Higby, Judy & Hal Higby, Charles Mabley, Wendy Macedo, Ed & Jan Tyler Philbrick, Robert A. Bauerfeld, Paula Belknap, Betsy D. Hogan, Mary Hogan, Barbara MacEwen, Murdoch M. Pingarron, Saul Pollack, David Bell, Kathryn Bendheim, Gini Holdridge, Stacy Holmen, Harriet MacGregor, Arthur Maher, Doris Pool, Pam Pooley, Catherine Benin, Kevin Black, June Boggs, Hoskinson, Joanna Husovsky, H. Majesky, Amy F. Makson, Prescott, Amy W. Quigley, Ellen J. Sally Bordonaro, Christine Jennifer Iacono, Thomas Ito, L.C. Marybeth Manley, Ellen Mann, Raleigh, William Rider, Shirley Boudreau, Keith Brooks, Lin & Ron Jacox, Gregory B. Jansen, Betty R. Helen Sperry Mannix, Nancy O. Robbins, J. Paul Rodriguez, Marnie Brotherton, Nicki Brown, Sara Lee Johnson, Eugene Jones, Wendell Marino, Don & Mary Marquardt, Ruane, Michael Rubino, Peter Browne, Chris & Tish Brubeck, Jo H. Jones, Karen Kachadoorian, Linnea P. Martin, Chip & Beth Rubino, Carol & Bob Russell, Ann Bullinger, Mary Campbell, Joan & Peter Kaskell, Diane Mason, Owen McEvoy, Lauren Patrick J. Russo, Bonnie & Dan Meg & Bullets Campbell, Veronica Keeping, Doreen M. Kelly, John McLaughlin, Nevine Michaels, Sailer, Marlene Salvatore, Donna Campbell, Maureen & David Kennard, John Keogh, Jung Soo Randy Mineo, Fiona Mittag, Sargeantson, Gay Luster Sawabini, Canary, Linda Cannella, Anthony Kim, Courtney Kleeman, Nicole Stephanie Moore, Raymond Jim Saxe, Terry Scarborough, Carey, Jerry Carney, Sally Carta, Kouvaris, Ann Kromer, Lois Moskow, Sandy Mumbach, Kathy Eugene R. Schlesinger, Jean B. Scott Case, Gregory Chann, Irving Kuperschmid, Edith R. Lamb, Murphy, Al & Dana Nickel, Edgar Schlesinger, Beth A. Schneider, Lee K. Chann, Katherine L. Chann, Ivor Alison Langhoff, Christopher J. N. Nordgaard Jr., Katie Nugent, Ann Schneider, Pauline Schneider, Chapman, Susan D. Christian, Lavin, Priscilla R. Lawrence, Jane Navio Ottavi, Delphine J. Overby, Carole Schwartz, Annette Anne R. Clarke, David M. Close, Cameron Lee, Gary & Kathy Leeds, Joey & Nancy Shepard Pantoliano, Sciarretta, Alice Ayers & Glenn David F. Clune, Heather Collier, Alice N. Levin, Bob Lilienthal, Sandi William Patton, Judy Paul, Nancy Shattuck, Marilyn L. Shay, Jen Alison Alden Comstock, Donna Shelley, Tom Sheridan, Christine Conway, Jeanne Corrigan, Michael Sherwood, David W. Sherwood, Crystal, Laurie Davis, Shelley Elaine Shields, Anne Smith, Dempsey, Anne Deware, Ray Maureen Smith, Helen DiGiorgio, Joanna Ecke, Jonathan Stauderman, George C. Sternad, Ellenthal, Ellen Essman, Mary MaryBeth Stow, Sue Sullivan, John Evans, Nancy Faesy, Chris & Tom A. Taylor, Ian Tesar, Philip M. Favale, Linda Fein, Michael Fein, Thawley, Pamela E. Thompson, Donna & John Ferries, Robin A. Brandon Scott Touhey, Giedra Fields, Mary Jane Fitzgibbon, Tom Troncone, James Ullom, Carol Van Fleming, Charles P. Flynn, Thomas Alstyne, Marilyn Van Raalte, F. Flynn, Gisela Fort, Doon Foster, Benjamin D. Van Vechten, George Janet W. Foster, Michael Franco, C. Voss, Joan Waldie, Julia C. Melissa Friedman, James C. Walker, Lydia & Jim Wallis, Susan Furnivall, Lisa Furnivall, Max Walker, Sue Wall, David Fite Gabrielson, Thomas W. Galante, Al Waters, Curt & Kathy Welling, , &, Jan Galletly, John B. Gardiner, Fred Wernig, Ann White, Steve Julia Goggin Gardiner, Sara White, Malcolm S. Whyte, Katie Gardner, Adair Garis, Kenneth P. Wilbur, Robert Wilkinson, Owen Geremia, Kevin G. Gilmartin, Elissa Williams, John K. Wilson, Susan Goldsmith, Patricia A. Gould, Wilterding, Betsy Wolfe, Erin E. David J. Graybill, Howard R. Woolard, Carl E. Yoder, Bill Ziegler, Greene, Lila Griswold, Denise Donna Ferries (left) and Lydia Wallis, Garden Club members Bill Zieman Gutknecht, Nancy Cliggott and landscape committee chairs, plan and oversee the instal- Hansen, Catherine C. Harding, lation of new trees, shrubs, perennial borders, ground cover, Very Special Thanks to all the Junior Elizabeth Harleman, Thomas B. mulch and irrigation donated to the Library by the Garden Volunteers, Teen Volunteers and espe- cially the Wilton High School Students Harrington, Gil Hauff, Kurt Club’s members, area businesses, and made possible by who helped us in 2005-2006. There is Heinemann, Louise & Glenn donations from “Garden Angels.” no room left to list them all! 21 Summary of Revenues and Expenses Circulation Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Adult 2005-2006 Operating Funds Summary Books ...... 81,888 Revenue Audiobooks ...... 17,580 Town Grant $1,717,906 Music CDs ...... 11,583 State Grant 1,854 Music Records ...... 9 Book Sale 54,875 Periodicals ...... 2,324 Investment Income 26,634 Videos ...... 27,807 Late Fees 35,589 Total Adult Facilities Rental 16,028 Circulation ...... 141,191 Programs 14,487 Copier 5,747 Children’s Unrestricted Gifts 5,000 Books ...... 95,085 Other 10,320 Audiobooks ...... 4,194 Total Operating Revenue $1,888,440 Music CDs ...... 325 Periodicals ...... 435 Expenses Videos ...... 11,251 Salaries & Related Expenses $1,515,126 CD-ROMs ...... 234 Building 162,565 Public Service 95,500 Total Children’s Administration 98,784 Circulation ...... 111,524 Fund-raising 12,358 Teens Interest (Goslee Property) 8,239 Books ...... 7,093 Other 2,275 Audio Books ...... 394 Total Operating Expenses $1,894,847 Music CDs ...... 1,203 $(6,407) Periodicals ...... 161 Excess/(Deficit) of Operating Funds DVDs ...... 1,131 Total Teen Circulation ...... 9,982 Restricted Funds Summary Other- Pamphlets, Revenue Museum Passes ...... 151 Annual Appeal $129,571 Restricted Gifts 86,550 TOTAL Video Rental 31,271 CIRCULATION . . . . 262,848 Fund-Raising Events 249,936 Town Grant for Technology 21,000 Town Grant for Bond Principal 20,433 Services Total Restricted Revenue $538,761 Adult Programs2005-2006 Expenses Collection Materials $192,624 Number of Programs ...... 146 Technology 106,015 Attendance ...... 6,932 Bond Principal 20,433 Children’s Programs Furnishing, Equip’t & Programs 58,643 Number of Programs ...... 332 Fund-Raising Events 41,356 Attendance ...... 8,122 Total Restricted Expenses $419,071 Teen Programs $119,690 Excess (Deficit) of Restricted Funds Number of Programs ...... 74 Attendance ...... 1,276 Long Term Commitment (Goslee Property) Reference Service ...... 26,273 Town Bond Principal Balance $161,969 Interlibrary Loan Borrowed . 690 Interlibrary Loan Loaned . . . . . 816 Library Expansion Funds Summary Community Room Use ...... 155 Revenue Donations & Pledge Payments 1,613,863 Town Bond 1,892,597 Library Use Gross Pledges Receivable 694,971 2005-2006 Total Expansion Revenue $4,201,431 Registered Patrons ...... 23,053 Patrons Served ...... 266,226 Total Expansion $3,637,234 Web Site Visits ...... 539,766 Expenses In-House Computer Use . . 23,539 This financial information is unaudited. Audited financial information is available upon request. 22 Library Staff Administration Development Kathy Leeds Director Anne Rowlands: Development Director Lauren McLaughlin Assistant Director Allison Cross, Grants Manager; Devon Higby Carol Becker Financial Manager Janet Crystal Publicist Maintenance Fran McGowan Program Manager Jose Marquez: Head of Maintenance Maria Caceres, David Palmieri Adult Services/Reference Lauren McLaughlin: Head of Reference Network Services Carolyn Benjamin, Mary Anne Mendola Franco, Melissa Mary Anne Mendola Franco: Head of Network Services Friedman, Rick Frisone, Kathy Leeds, David Ostergren, Michael McEneaney, David Palmieri Jeanne Zornoza Technical Services Children’s Services Carolyn Benjamin: Head of Technical Services Laura Schwemm: Acting Head of Children’s Services Heather Collier, Betsy Goodwin, Jacqueline F. Mineo, Patricia Bergin, Barbara Jones, Lesley Keogh, Matthew David Ostergren, Dorothy Schoenbrunn, Tom Swick McCarty, Kettie Muschler, Whitney Walker Teen Services Circulation Susan Lauricella: Head of Teen Services Melissa Friedman: Head of Circulation Devon Higby, Whitney Walker Carol Berg, Heather Collier, Chris Falkner, Betsy Goodwin, Denise Gutknecht, Lynda Kerin, Carol Lenihan, Adam Retired, Resigned, Medical Leave 2005-2006 Lupo, Dylan Lupo, Matthew McCarty, Nevine Michaels, Sharrie Alechman, Beth Mason, Stacey Sapper Jackie Mineo, Dawn Nostin, Kelly Robinson, Seema Saksena, Julie Smith, Catherine Steele, Tom Swick, Collection Jason Toris, Russell Toris, Anita Waxberg Adult 2005-2006 Books ...... 73,019 Audiobooks ...... 4,057 Music CDs ...... 3,001 Music Records ...... 2,229 Magazine Subscriptions . . . . . 158 Newspaper Subscriptions . . . . 27 Videos ...... 5,360 Total Adult Collection ...... 87,851 Children’s Books ...... 46,541 Audiobooks ...... 1,507 Music CDs ...... 124 Magazine Subscriptions ...... 36 Videos ...... 1,893 CD-ROMs ...... 40 Total Children’s Collection ...... 50,141 Teens Books ...... 4,187 Audiobooks ...... 249 Music CDs ...... 228 Magazine Subscriptions ...... 8 Videos ...... 177 Total Teen Collection ...... 4,849 Museum Passes ...... 22 Pamphlets ...... 29 Total Collection ...... 142,892

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