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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…

Public Internet service at the GFJ Library will be down on Tuesday October 14 due to a scheduled upgrade.  The library’s Wi-Fi network will not be affected.

 Award-winning journalist, author and Endwell native David J. Figura will discuss his book “So What are the Guys Doing” in a talk at GFJ on Tuesday, November 11 at 7 P.M. Figura shares his transformational journey and captures the narrative of 50 middle-aged men regarding real life subjects such as career, friendship, marriage, religion, sex…

First Investors will be presenting a series of financial programs at GFJ over the coming months.  The series will debut on Tuesday, May 19 with “Financial Literacy 101.”  Topics to be covered include setting financial goals; budgeting & controlling debt; saving & investing; and assets vs. liabilities.  The program begins at 7 PM and should…

Cindy Rounds from Wealth By Design Financial will present a program titled “Be Aware – Share With Care” at GFJ on Wednesday, May 1 at 3:30.  Idendity theft is a real problem in our connected socity.  Learn how to protect yourself at this free program.  For more information or to RSVP please call 607-239-6033.

NPR ran a story last week on the future of libraries in the e-book age