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Longtime GFJ employee Jim “Par” Panella passed away suddenly this week.  His buddy “Roxy”, a familiar face at the library,  came by for a visit today. Roxy is now living with Jim’s sister-in-law. Everyone at GFJ deeply misses them both.

Your GFJ library card gives you access to Atomic Training, a suite of more than 40,000 free, online, software and device training videos. Improve your computer skills from the comfort of your home!  Office, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, GarageBand, iTunes, WordPress, Google Docs, Picasa, HTML and about 39, 991 more!  Just click on the “Atomic Training” logo on…

There are only 2 weeks left to view the video from the Clearwater Marine Aquarium where they answered questions from our summer “Good Sports” participants. Check out the following info to watch before it’s too late!

Have you been a victim of a crime? The Center for Human Services Research at SUNY Albany has asked libraries to help publicize a survey it is conducting for crime victims. Respondents will be entered in a lottery with a chance to win a $150 gift card. The online survey is available at: http://bit.ly/cvsurveynys A…

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…

Is Social Security on your horizon?  Deciding when and how to file can be a  puzzling decision.  A mistake could potentially cost you thousands.  A representative from First Investors will present a “Savvy Social Security Planning” workshop at GFJ on Wednesday, July 29 at 7 PM.  Join us in our Scott (basement) meeting room for…