Search Commences for New Bronxville Public Library Director
By Sarah Underhill, President, Board of Trustees of the Bronxville Public Library
May 13, 2015: Gabriella Radujko resigned as director of the Bronxville Public Library (BPL), effective May 8, to pursue other interests. Gabriella served for three years in this role, during which time she focused her creative energy on programming and community relations.
Most recently she collaborated with fiber artist Anna Upston on a workshop to create temari spheres that was supported by a creative aging grant and the Friends of BPL. Participants in the project had their jewel-like orbs, wrapped in intricate patterns of embroidery thread, displayed in the library.
She also was involved in bringing the FACES of the Westchester Libraries exhibition, which celebrated Westchester librarians in portraits by Reilly League artists, to BPL.
Gabriella worked closely with Karla Diserens, director of the Bronxville Senior Citizens, on a number of projects for the older members of our community, including events during Salute to Seniors week.
The Friends of BPL had a true partner in Gabriella, who embraced and supported their extensive range of literary and musical programs. She also appreciated the importance of our beautiful historic building and brought her significant facilities experience to bear on its care and maintenance.
A search committee has been formed under the leadership of trustee Darcy Kaye, with trustee members Sarah Normand, Ruth Walter, Mary Mackintosh, and Peter Thorp and past president of the Friends Tom Rudd.
Reference librarian Christine Utchel has agreed to serve as interim director. We are fortunate to have an experienced staff, which will keep things running smoothly while we seek new leadership.
The library is buzzing with activity, and we are anticipating another record-breaking attendance for the summer reading program.
Check out the Bronxville Public Library website for the latest Friends programs, best sellers, Kindle titles, children's activities, and more. http://bronxvillelibrary.org/
Picture here: The façade of the Bronxville Public Library.
Photo by A. Warner
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Bronxville is a quaint village (one square mile) located just 16 miles north of midtown Manhattan (roughly 30 minutes on the train) and has a population of approximately 6,500. It is known as a premier community with an excellent public school (K-12) and easy access to Manhattan. Bronxville offers many amenities including an attractive business district, a hospital (Lawrence Hospital), public paddle and tennis courts, fine dining at local restaurants, two private country clubs and a community library.
While the earliest settlers of Bronxville date back to the first half of the 18th century, the history of the modern suburb of Bronxville began in 1890 when William Van Duzer Lawrence purchased a farm and commissioned the architect, William A. Bates, to design a planned community of houses for well-known artists and professionals that became a thriving art colony. This community, now called Lawrence Park, is listed on the National register of Historic Places and many of the homes still have artists’ studios. A neighborhood association within Lawrence Park called “The Hilltop Association” keeps this heritage alive with art shows and other events for neighbors.
Bronxville offers many charming neighborhoods as well as a variety of living options for residents including single family homes, town houses, cooperatives and condominiums. One of the chief benefits of living in “the village” is that your children can attend the Bronxville School.
The Bronxville postal zone (10708, known as “Bronxville PO”) includes the village of Bronxville as well as the Chester Heights section of Eastchester, parts of Tuckahoe and the Lawrence Park West, Cedar Knolls, Armour Villa and Longvale sections of Yonkers. Many of these areas have their own distinct character. For instance, the Armour Villa section has many historic homes and even has its own newsletter called “The Villa Voice” which reports on neighborhood news.
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