Fight for libraries as you do for freedom
A plea for libraries from author Karin Slaughter
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Weather Update
The library has resumed normal hours and will reopen at 9 A.M. on Tuesday, Oct. 30. The Oct. 30 Friends of the Library book review has been cancelled. There will be no preschool storytime today, because the UE schools are closed.
Holiday Hours
Please note our hours for this holiday season. We will be closing at 5:00pm on Wednesday, November 23 and will remain closed on Thursday, November 24. We will be closed on Saturday, December 24 and Monday, December 26. We will be closed on Monday, January 2. Winter story time registration will not begin until Tuesday,…
United Way Community Conversations
United Way & GFJ will host two Community Conversations to give residents an opportunity to share thoughts on our area and your hopes for your family. What kind of community do you want to live in? This is your opportunity to be heard. Sessions will be held in our Scott (basement) Meeting Room on Tuesday,…
Guest Editorial Argues Against Library Funding
After reading the Oct. 14 guest editorial in the Press & Sun Bulletin arguing that libraries are over-funded, would anyone like to send a comment on how you feel about GFJ to the Press? http://static.pressconnects.com/lettertoeditor/
Financial Literacy Workshops
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…
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So absolutely true. Please remember this the next time your municipality wants to cut library funding. My parents allowed my 3 sisters and I to get 10 books every week from the library…we all have advanced degrees and are a minister, a doctor, a teacher and an administrative assistant. Hmmm…wonder if there’s a connection there!