How Green Is My e-reader?
An interesting article from the NY Times comparing the ecological impact of books vs. e-readers. Their conclusion?: Borrow a book from your library!
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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.
Last Chance Health Insurance Sign-up
Health Insurance at GFJ: One final session on Monday, March 31 from 9 AM till 4 PM for anyone wanting to do a last-minute enrollment in health insurance before penalties kick in (or before you get sick and need it!). Registration is required. To register call The Mothers and Babies Perinatal Network at 772-0517.
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
USA Today article on libraries
The Thursday February 25 USA Today featured an article on the changing role of libraries: http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2010-02-25-overdue25_ST_N.htm
National Library Week April 11-17
Every day 300,000 Americans get job-seeking help at their public library. There are more Wi-Fi hotspots at public libraries (12,000) than at Barnes & Noble and Borders book stores combined. Every month 2.8 million business owners and employees use resources at public libraries to support their small businesses. Every day Americans borrow 2.1 million DVD’s…
Attention Downton Abbey Fans
Can’t get enough of the PBS series “Downton Abbey”? Try these.