Fun Foreign Language Learning!
Have you tried Mango, GFJ’s online foreign language learning suite? Here’s a brief introduction video. Click the Mango icon on our web site (www.gfjlibrary.org) to begin (requires a GFJ-issued library card).
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USA Today article on libraries
The Thursday February 25 USA Today featured an article on the changing role of libraries: http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-02-25-overdue25_ST_N.htm
Governor Cuomo Proposes Cut in Library Funding
Governor Cuomo has proposed $81.6M in Library Aid, which removes the additional $4M provided by the Legislature in the 2013-14 Budget ($85.6M). This represents a 4.7% cut in Library Aid! TAKE ACTION NOW! … The Executive Budget is not yet finalized – the Governor can restore this funding by amending his budget by February…
Library Board Meetings
Library Board meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 7 PM in one of the library’s meeting rooms. There is no regularly scheduled August meeting. The public is welcome to attend. If you have business you would like to discuss we request that you ask the Library Director to place you on…
Digitized old Endicott-area newspapers now available!
GFJ has started digitizing parts of its collections. We started with old local newspapers, a treasure trove of local history and genealogy. The collection will eventually be expanded, but 1855-1915 issues are now available at: www.endicott.advantage-preservation.com
New Yorkers for Better Libraries PAC Releases Voter’s Guide
The New Yorker’s for Better Libraries Political Action Committee has released its 2010 Voter’s Guide. The Guide scores New York State legislators based on how strongly they voted in support of library-friendly legislation. While you’re at their site consider a donation and subscribe to their online newsletter. Strong libraries don’t just happen!