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

GFJ’s 2015 Quilt Raffle has begun!  This year’s quilt by Carol Bunnell celebrates our library’s 100th birthday.  Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 and can be purchased at our Information Desk.  Proceeds go to support library children’s programs and services.  The drawing will be December 1.  Participate early and often!  

Please note that there will not be open hours in the Tech Center on Tuesday, September 1. All other Tech Center classes and hours for this week will run as scheduled. We’re sorry for any inconvenience!

United Way & GFJ will host two Community Conversations to give residents an opportunity to share thoughts on our area and your hopes for your family.  What kind of community do you want to live in?  This is your opportunity to be heard.  Sessions will be held in our Scott (basement) Meeting Room on Tuesday,…

The September 2014 meeting of GFJ’s Board of Trustees has been rescheduled.  It will now be held Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 7 PM at the library.

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…

Possible Job Opening: Library Page part-time.  Variable hours up to 19 per week, shelving returned items and other tasks as assigned.  $7.85 per hour.  Deadline for application is Sept. 21, 2013.  Application is available for download at: http://gobroomecounty.com/files/personnel/pdfs/EmployApp.pdf