How Green Is My e-reader?
An interesting article from the NY Times comparing the ecological impact of books vs. e-readers. Their conclusion?: Borrow a book from your library!
An interesting article from the NY Times comparing the ecological impact of books vs. e-readers. Their conclusion?: Borrow a book from your library!
Studies have proved that learning a second language improves brain function and can slow the onset of dementia. Bilingual people benefit from these effects no matter at what age they learn a second language. GFJ offers Mango Languages, a free online language-learning suite with over sixty languages, including a free phone app. And it’s fun!…
Some popular authors are advocating for libraries
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. …
Join us tomorrow, Oct. 11 @ 1PM in the downstairs meeting room for a free screening of: Live from Lincoln Center: New York Philharmonic: Opening Night with Lang Lang. Doors open at 12:45. Bring a friend!
The library’s September board meeting will be held on Thursday, September 15th at 7:00pm. It has postponed because of the storm. Thank you for your patience!
The Two Rivers Photography Club will be returning to the PCC with two classes on digital photography! On May 22 and May 23, from 6pm- 8pm, join us for workshops on using point and shoot type digital cameras. Participants will need to bring their own cameras and manuals, and to make sure all batteries are…