Old Newspaper Gold Mine
You can search many old newspapers by using the “Chronicling of America” site hosted by the Library of Congress. Many old Endicott-area newspapers can be searched at via this link. Warning – it’s addicting!
You can search many old newspapers by using the “Chronicling of America” site hosted by the Library of Congress. Many old Endicott-area newspapers can be searched at via this link. Warning – it’s addicting!
Library Job Opening: Library Page. Primary responsibilities are re-shelving books, DVD’s etc., opening and closing the library, running errands, other duties as assigned. 15-19 hours per week, $8.00 per hour increasing to $9.00 on December 31, 2014. Flexible schedule with some evening and Saturday hours. Temporary through May 2015 with possibility for conversion to permanent….
The May 6 Book Sale will feature special pricing of ten cents on all books!
Author Brad Meltzer reflects on the need to defend library funding
The 14th annual Library Quilt Raffle is under way. This year’s raffle quilt, titled “Redwork Sue” is once again crafted by local artist Carol Bunnell. The quilt is on display at the library, with tickets available at the Information Desk. The drawing will be September 11, with proceeds benefitting the library’s children’s services.
Despite a miserable economy, the March 15, 2010 issue of Library Journal reports that 84% of library funding referenda passed in 2009. For New York State, the figure was 100%.
GFJ needs your help! Along with the Your Home Public Library (Johnson City) we have not received an increase in funding since 2008. We hope to place a proposition on this November’s ballot seeking an increase designed to fund the libraries for another four years. But first we need to collect some 2,000 petition signatures. …