Author John Grisham on the Value of Libraries & Librarians

    March 16 is GFJ’s 100th Birthday! Stop-by for a slice of birthday cake and help us celebrate. Historian Tim Main will offer his two-part slide-show history of our library on March 24 and March 31 at 7 P.M. in our Scott basement meeting room. More cake!  

This is the Johnson Rose. George F. had roses growing on his property (which is where the library stands now). One day he told his gardner to get rid of them. The gardner took them home and replanted them. Or so the story goes… This one was donated back to the library a few years…

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

Jane Yolen, author of over 300 popular children’s books, will visit Binghamton on Tuesday, May 11, 2010.  Sponsored by the Binghamton Area Reading Council, the agenda includes registration & cash bar (5-6 PM); Buffet dinner (6-7 PM); Presentation titled “Poetry for Children and the Three Rs: Reveal, Revision, and Reinvention” (7-8 PM); and door prizes…

GFJ has started digitizing parts of its collections. We started with old local newspapers,  a treasure trove of local history and genealogy. The collection will eventually be expanded, but 1855-1915 issues are now available at: www.endicott.advantage-preservation.com

The PCC is happy to welcome back the Two Rivers Photography Club! On Monday October 22 and 29 they will be leading a workshop on editing digital photos from 9:30- 11:30am. Seating is limited, so please do register ahead for this special opportunity. Stop by the PCC or call (607) 757-5359 to register.