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GFJ has started digitizing parts of its collections. We started with old local newspapers, a treasure trove of local history and genealogy. The collection will eventually be expanded, but 1855-1915 issues are now available at: |
GFJ is crazy with quilts again this summer. Quilter Carol Bunnell has donated her latest creation Baltimore Fantasy” (pictured) to this year’s quilt raffle. Tickets are a dollar each of 6 for 5. The drawing will be held September 11, with proceeds going to support GFJ’s youth services. Many other quilts are also on display…
StarWalk Kids is offering their Summer PopUp Library of eBooks FREE for the month of July! Click here to visit the site and experience over 500 free eBooks for kids!
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…
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…
Take the library with you, wherever you go! With BookMyne you can search the catalog, check your account, place a hold, read book reviews, and more! Click here to visit our BookMyne page for more info!
The GFJ Library, in conjunction with the Four County Library System, will be offering downloadable e-books and audio books starting in early 2011. The service will be through our relationship with Overdrive, a leading provider of digital content to libraries. If you’re thinking of buying (or receiving!) an e-reader for the holidays, you may want …