Fun Foreign Language Learning!
Have you tried Mango, GFJ’s online foreign language learning suite? Here’s a brief introduction video. Click the Mango icon on our web site (www.gfjlibrary.org) to begin (requires a GFJ-issued library card).
Have you tried Mango, GFJ’s online foreign language learning suite? Here’s a brief introduction video. Click the Mango icon on our web site (www.gfjlibrary.org) to begin (requires a GFJ-issued library card).
The 14th annual Library Quilt Raffle is under way. This year’s raffle quilt, titled “Redwork Sue” is once again crafted by local artist Carol Bunnell. The quilt is on display at the library, with tickets available at the Information Desk. The drawing will be September 11, with proceeds benefitting the library’s children’s services.
Digitized copies of Endicott & Union-area newspapers from 1857-1922 are now available at www.fultonhistory.com. Jump right to the “Union NY Union News” at: http://fultonhistory.com/my%20photo%20albums/All%20Newspapers/page4.html
We’ve just added the Endicott Daily Bulletin newspaper years 1947-1951 to our Digital Archives. Our local newspaper coverage now includes years 1856-1951, along with the fantastic Endicott-Johnson Workers Review magazine and other E-J and U-E publications. It’s a portal in time – Enter the Time Machine!
The library is seeking applicants for a seat on its Board of Trustees. Interested parties must be residents of the Town of Union, and should complete the application and return it care of Library Director Ed Dunscombe, George F. Johnson Memorial Library, 1001 Park St., Endicott NY 13760 (en.ed@4cls.org; fax 757-2491) October 12, 2010.
Tonight’s Chalk Art Extravaganza is on! Come down from 6-8 pm to create great art with Eric Maruscak!
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…