Highland Park Winter Blast

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.

Thanks to all library supporters and especially to those who took time to sign or to carry GFJ’s funding petition. Thanks to you we surpassed our goal and the petitions have been submitted to the Town of Union for certification. This clears the way for the community to vote on the first increase in funding…

The May 6 Book Sale will feature special pricing of ten cents on all books!

NPR ran a story last week on the future of libraries in the e-book age

GFJ needs your help!  Along with the Your Home Public Library (Johnson City) we have not received an increase in funding since 2008.  We hope to place a proposition on this November’s ballot seeking an increase designed to fund the libraries for another four years.  But first we need to collect some 2,000 petition signatures. …

Main floor restrooms will be undergoing renovation and unavailable from December 13 until well into January.  A unisex restroom will be available on the second floor.  Facilities are also available at the Municipal and Police buildings, across the street from the library.  Access to the adult audiovisual collection will also be limited during the week…