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Library Quilt Raffle

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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.

Click on the graphic below to read and comment on the second draft of Creating the Future, a 2020 Vision and Plan for Library Services in New York State: Preliminary Recommendations of the New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries to the New York State Board of Regents. The deadline is Feb. 15.

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National Library Week April 11-17

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Every day 300,000 Americans get job-seeking help at their public library.  There are more Wi-Fi hotspots at public libraries (12,000)  than at Barnes & Noble and Borders book stores combined.  Every month 2.8 million business owners and employees use resources at public libraries to support their small businesses.  Every day Americans borrow 2.1 million DVD’s…

History of Endicott’s Libraries 2-Part Program (with cake!)

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Join former Village of Endicott Historian Tim Main for a two-part presentation on the “History of Endicott’s Public Libraries.” Part 1: Tuesday, October. 14, 7-8:30 and Part 2: Tuesday October 28, 7-8:30 in the Scott Meeting Room. Endicott’s first public library opened March 15, 1915 with the support of its namesake George F. Johnson. With…