Photos by H&H Photograpy
The Winning Word was: ‘pogonip‘
`pog-uh-nip,” a dense winter fog containing ice particles”, n, Shoshone
The Library and the Friends Appreciate Book Donations!
Only books meeting the requirements of the Library’s acquisitions policy can be added to its holdings, but donations not wanted for the collection are sold by the Friends, and the proceeds go directly to the library! Items we are not able to sell are donated to other non-profit organizations or discarded.
You may bring your donations of one or two cartons or shopping bags (no plastic garbage bags, please!) to the front desk of the library any time the library is open! Books must never be left outside the library, in the vestibule, or in the book drop.
If you wish to donate more than two cartons of books, you must first contact the Friends of the Library so we can arrange for someone to receive them.
BEFORE packing up your books and bringing them to the library, please read the following guidelines carefully. If you have any questions, send an email to the Friends at friends.booksale@gmail.com Please do not phone the library — thanks!
We welcome all the following:
Unfortunately, we are no longer able to accept:
Vintage books are wonderful but please… be thoughtful and DO NOT bring us:
THANK YOU!
Congratulations to winners Ken Rubin, Tim Levin, and Steph Chou of Bespoke Education, to the runners-up Michèle Cella, Jonathan Silverman, and Erik Weiselberg of Irvington High School, and to all the intrepid spellers who showed extraordinary grace under fire and unflagging good humor.
Thank you to all who contributed their many skills and talents – enunciator, judges, scorekeeper, performers, and technicians – to make the evening so entertaining.
And thanks, of course, to the generous volunteers, sponsors and advertisers who showed their support for the Irvington Public Library and made this 9th Bee possible.
THE WINNING WORD: Triskaidekaphobia
THE WINNING TEAM: Bee-Spoke
Photos by Staton Rabin
THANK YOU TO ALL THE INTREPID SPELLERS who made THE 8TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE SPELLING BEE such a tremendous success!
You all showed extraordinary grace under fire and unflagging good humor.
Congratulations to the Wordly Women whose truly impressive orthographic proficiency won them the trophy for the fourth time!
Thank you to all who contributed their many skills and talents – enunciator, judges, scorekeepers, musicians, dancers, and technicians – to make the evening so entertaining.
And thanks, of course, to the generous sponsors and advertisers who showed their support for the Irvington Public Library and made this 8th Bee possible.
The Winning Word
The Winning Team
The winning word: Agglutinate
The winning team: Other Wordly Women
Photos courtesy of Poppy Studio
The winning word: SKEUOMORPH
The winning team: SPELLBINDERS OF DOWNINGWOOD
Read all about it at The Daily Tarrytown.
Many, many thanks go to our generous sponsors, intrepid spellers, and tireless volunteers!
The winning word: Ailurophobia
The winning team: Spellbinders of Downingwood
Many opportunities exist to contribute some time to our cause on a regular, sporadic, or even once-a-year basis. We’re especially seeking people with
…but we welcome anyone and everyone who’d like to participate in our activities in any way at all. The best way to get in touch with us is by email: friends.irvington.library@gmail.com
Hear what Paula Poundstone has to say about becoming a Friend of the Library…then decide on an amount that’s right for you:
…or mail your check to:
Friends of the Irvington Library
12 South Astor Street
Irvington, NY 10533
Please feel free to write to us at
friends.irvington.library@gmail.com
If you need information about the bi-annual book sale, or have a question about donating books, please write to
friends.booksale@gmail.com
The winning word: Ageusia
The winning team: B Train
The winning word: Epergne
The winning team: Wordly Women
Friday, January 29, at 7 p.m.
at the Irvington Town Hall Theater
Information on how to sign up your team, sponsor the event, or buy advertising in the program is right here. Or you can e-mail us at friends.bee@gmail.com.
We welcome volunteers! If you’d like to help organize, promote, or run the event please get in touch with us!
The Friends of the Library has arranged for Irvington Public Library card holders to have access to free passes to a select group of museums in New York City, Westchester, and beyond. Each museum has its own terms and conditions regarding these passes, so check the library website for more information. A limited number of passes is available at any one time, so contact the reference librarian to reserve yours.
FDR Presidential Library and Museum (as available)
The Frick Collection
The Guggenheim Museum (all branches)
The Hudson River Museum
The Intrepid Museum
The Katonah Museum of Art
The New York Historical Society
The New York Transit Museum
Storm King Art Center