Fall Program Registration
Fall program registration began this week and there are only a few spots left! Call the library today to register for our story times and book clubs!
Fall program registration began this week and there are only a few spots left! Call the library today to register for our story times and book clubs!
The Tompkins County Public Library is seeking a full-time Librarian I for the Youth Services Department. Duties will include working with Youth Services staff on all aspects of collection development including the selection and management of children’s fiction, nonfiction, and young adult fiction, providing friendly and exceptional references services to children and parents, assisting patrons…
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!
A planned software upgrade by the Four County Library System will affect area libraries, from Sunday, June 21 through Thursday, June 25. We regret any inconvenience. Sunday, June 21: The online catalog may be unavailable from 9:30 pm till 11:00 pm. Monday, June 22: The online catalog may be unavailable from 10:30 pm till 11:30…
Interested in Water Color? Join us for 5 weeks beginning February 22 – March 22 from 10-12 in the downstairs meeting room of the library. This class is for the very beginner. Students will learn about basic colors, water color materials, basic forms and textures. Supplies are included but a small fee of $5.00 will…
The Rolling Stones guitarist reveals his love of libraries: He once said: “‘When you are growing up there are two institutional places that affect you most powerfully: the church, which belongs to God and the public library, which belongs to you. The public library is a great equaliser.” The rock ‘n roll legend even considered…
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!