Take Advantage of Library Databases

As part of our ongoing advocacy efforts, and in advance of our March 5th Library Advocacy Day  visit to Albany, it would be very helpful for library users to take action in support of full funding for libraries. Go to  4CLS.org and click the red, white and blue “Become a Library Advocate” button at the bottom of…

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…

Author John Grisham speaks up for libraries

We are delighted to announce that Amazon’s “Kindle” e-reader can now be used to read books downloaded from GFJ’s “Overdrive” service.  Click on the “Download Overdrive” icon at www.gfjlibrary.org and start reading.  The collection is growing at a rate of about 40 titles per month.

Celebrate at the GFJ with board games, Wii games, and more! Help us compete with other libraries all over the country with Mario Kart Time Trials and enjoy snacks and prizes. Saturday, November 3rd from 2:00 to 4:00pm No registration is required. Bring a friend and join in the fun!

The Download Zone is here! Click here to visit the Download Zone and learn about downloading e-books and audiobooks from your library!