Holiday Closing

You can search many old newspapers by using the “Chronicling of America” site hosted by the Library of Congress.  Many old Endicott-area newspapers can be searched at via this link.  Warning – it’s addicting!

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

Special October Program: Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 PM in the library’s Scott Meeting Room: Noted author, underwater archaeologist and Endicott native Joseph Zarzynski will present a program titled “Assault on the Maritime Zone: Rod Serling’s Movie Screenplay of a Jack Finney Novel.” A 1969 graduate of Union-Endicott High School, Mr. Zarzynski is a maritime…

An overdue note of thanks to Sandy Minehan, winner of our 2015 quilt raffle. Ms. Minehan has donated the quilt, which celebrates our library’s 100th anniversary, back to us, where it will beautify our building until our 200th anniversary. The quilt was crafted and donated for raffle in support of our children’s programs by local…

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…

Tonight’s Chalk Art Extravaganza is on! Come down from 6-8 pm to create great art with Eric Maruscak!