November 2011 Art Wall

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!

An interesting article from the NY Times comparing the ecological impact of books vs. e-readers.  Their conclusion?: Borrow a book from your library!

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 …

Due to the holiday the July 5 book sale has been cancelled.  The library will be open that day.  The next book sale is Friday, July 19.  Please note we are not open Saturdays for the summer until September 7.

After reading the Oct. 14 guest editorial in the Press & Sun Bulletin arguing that libraries are over-funded, would anyone like to send a comment on how you feel about GFJ to the Press? http://static.pressconnects.com/lettertoeditor/    

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,…