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Job Openings Announced

  

BroadbandUSA

 

The George F. Johnson Memorial Library announces the following  positions.  These are temporary (18-month) professional and para-professional appointments in our Public Computing Center.  The PCC is scheduled to open this fall, with funding from a federal government American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Broadband Technolocy Opportunity Program (BTOP) award. 

Public Computing Center Director (Librarian I)
Public Computing Center Instructor (Library Assistant)


Library Board Vacancy

The library is seeking applicants for a seat on its Board of Trustees.  Interested parties must be residents of the Town of Union, and should complete the application and return it care of Library Director Ed Dunscombe, George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott NY 13760 (en.ed@4cls.org; fax 757-2491) by August 31, 2010. 


Old local newspapers now searchable

Digitized copies of Endicott & Union-area newspapers from 1857-1922 are now available at www.fultonhistory.com.  Jump right to the “Union NY Union News” at: http://fultonhistory.com/my%20photo%20albums/All%20Newspapers/page4.html


Library Quilt Raffle

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.


Splish Splash Reading Bash

Don’t forget to join us this Monday, June 28, from 5-8 pm for the Splish Splash Reading Bash! Join us on the library lawn for games, crafts, activities, music by Johnny Only, art by Eric Maruscak, and more. Kids can also sign up for the summer reading clubs to win prizes for reading books!

In case of rain, the program will be held inside the library.


Summer Hours Have Started

The library will be closed on Saturdays from June 26 through September 4.  We will reopen for Saturdays on September 11.  The Broome County Public Library (185 Court St., Binghamton) is open from 9 AM till 5 PM on Saturdays throughout the summer.


Summer 2010!

Our summer program listing has arrived!
Check out our special summer programs and events page or the youth services and teen pages for more information about all of our great programs! It all starts on Monday, June 28 with the Splish Splash Reading Bash! Join us from 5-8pm on the library lawn for games, crafts, activities, music and more! It’s fun for the whole family!


Holiday Closing

The library will be closed on Monday, May 31 in honor of Memorial Day.
We will reopen Tuesday, June 1 @ 9:00 AM.
Stop in to get info on our many summer programs!


Importance of Summer Reading

A research brief on the importance of summer reading and public library summer reading programs


Gates Foundation, IMLS Research Proves Value of Online Access at Libraries

The report reaffirms that library technology services have created opportunity for millions of Americans.