Stolen Library Books Caused the Civil War

Join former Village of Endicott Historian Tim Main for a two-part presentation on the “History of Endicott’s Public Libraries.” Part 1: Tuesday, October. 14, 7-8:30 and Part 2: Tuesday October 28, 7-8:30 in the Scott Meeting Room. Endicott’s first public library opened March 15, 1915 with the support of its namesake George F. Johnson. With…

No foolin’: GFJ’s own Sara-Jo Sites has three, count ’em, three book reviews published in the April 1, 2013 issue of School Library Journal, with our library name below hers on the byline.   SLJ is a major library publication and widely read by the national library community; featuring professional articles as well as reviews libraries…

The New Yorker’s for Better Libraries Political Action Committee has released its 2010 Voter’s Guide.  The Guide scores New York State legislators based on how strongly they voted in support of library-friendly legislation.  While you’re at their site consider a donation and subscribe to their online newsletter.  Strong libraries don’t just happen!

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…

Just a reminder that the library will be closed on Friday, January 25th due to the replacement of our heating and air conditioning system. We plan to reopen at 9:00am on Saturday 1/26. However, please call or check the website before visiting as a delay in construction could prevent our opening on this day.

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!