Library Funding News
Check out our new “Library Funding News” page for the latest information on library funding, petition carrying, and the November 2014 vote. |
Check out our new “Library Funding News” page for the latest information on library funding, petition carrying, and the November 2014 vote. |
Every day 300,000 Americans get job-seeking help at their public library. There are more Wi-Fi hotspots at public libraries (12,000) than at Barnes & Noble and Borders book stores combined. Every month 2.8 million business owners and employees use resources at public libraries to support their small businesses. Every day Americans borrow 2.1 million DVD’s…
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!…
Chalk artists: we have had sunny skies over the library all afternoon so the Chalk Art Extravaganza will happen as scheduled tonight at 6 pm! Hope you can join us!
The Phenomenon & Paranormal Investigations Team returns to GFJ to discuss their ghost-hunting experiences. Thursday, Nov. 1 from 7:00 till 8:30 P.M. in the basement meeting room (Yes, the day after Halloween…)
Senator Tom Libous and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo sponsored a resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of our library (see below, or stop by the see the original). We also received a note of recognition from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. a beautiful plaque presented by Town of Union Supervisor Rose Sotak, and a visit from Endicott Mayor John…
Thanks to all library supporters and especially to those who took time to sign or to carry GFJ’s funding petition. Thanks to you we surpassed our goal and the petitions have been submitted to the Town of Union for certification. This clears the way for the community to vote on the first increase in funding…