New York State funding for public libraries now at less than 1994 levels!

      Community Foundation for South Central New York – Broome Library Foundation’s Diane Brown and Laura Knochen-Davis present a $1250 award to GFJ Library Director, Ed Dunscombe and Village of Endicott Grantwriter Beth Putrino to digitize local newspapers from the 1930’s, as a part of GFJ’s Digital Archives Project.

The George F. Johnson Memorial Library (Endicott) will host a presentation on the New York State of Health Marketplace and Navigator Program on Monday, November 18 from 6:30 till 8:30 P.M. This is a chance for uninsured individuals under the age of 65 to learn more about the new health insurance options available through the…

Shine the spotlight of truth on those rants about the public library being dead!

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!

Our public computers will be unavailable on Tuesday, April 12 due to a planned software upgrade

Jane Yolen, author of over 300 popular children’s books, will visit Binghamton on Tuesday, May 11, 2010.  Sponsored by the Binghamton Area Reading Council, the agenda includes registration & cash bar (5-6 PM); Buffet dinner (6-7 PM); Presentation titled “Poetry for Children and the Three Rs: Reveal, Revision, and Reinvention” (7-8 PM); and door prizes…