Author Scott Turow on Cuts in Library Funding
As Congress debates dropping funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and eliminating the National Endowment for the Humanities, author Scott Turow decries nationwide cuts in liabrary funding
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January Library Board Meetings
There will be a special meeting of the GFJ Library Board of Trustees on Wednesday, January 11 at 6:30 PM to interview board candidates. The regular January 19 monthly meeting will begin at 6:30 instead of 7:00 in order to interview another candidate. The regular meeting on the 19th will follow immediately at 7 PM.
Popular Authors Speak Up for Libraries
Some popular authors are advocating for libraries
Electronic Formats Now Display In Online Catalog
e-book and audiobook fans: GFJ is pleased to announce that our downloadable e-books and downloadable audiobooks now display in our online catalog as well as in our Download Zone-specific catalog for those formats. Look for the “down arrow” symbol (for e-books) and the “earphone” symbol (for audiobooks). You can limit your search to these formats…
Old local newspapers now searchable
Digitized copies of Endicott & Union-area newspapers from 1857-1922 are now available at www.fultonhistory.com. Jump right to the “Union NY Union News” at: http://fultonhistory.com/my%20photo%20albums/All%20Newspapers/page4.html
Nightingale Sings Book Talk
Author Anne Crowley will give a talk on her book “The Nightingale Sings” on Saturday, February 11 at 1 PM in the library’s Scott (basement) meeting room. The book is the compelling true story of one woman’s courage, determination, and triumph over tragedy.
Tax Form Newsflash
DUE TO I.R.S. CUTBACKS THE ONLY FEDERAL FORMS WE WILL DISTRIBUTE THIS YEAR ARE: 1040, 1040A, 1040EZ – FORMS ONLY – NO INSTRUCTION BOOKLETS! You may order instruction booklets by calling: 1-800-829-3676