Library Funding Referenda
Despite a miserable economy, the March 15, 2010 issue of Library Journal reports that 84% of library funding referenda passed in 2009. For New York State, the figure was 100%.
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Downton Abbey withdrawal
OK Downton lovers. If you haven’t had enough of Lord Grantham running Downton into the ground, you might try these, all owned by GFJ (along with the first three seasons of Downton): Books Bentley, Nicolas. Edwardian album: a photographic excursion into a lost age. Carnarvon, Countess of. Lady Almina & the real Downton Abbey Fellows,…
Library Closing
The library will be closing at 4:00 today (Thursday, February 13) due to the inclement weather.
Introducing Playaways!
Our youth services and teen departments are bringing you all-in-one audiobooks in an easy-to-use player! Join us on Thursday, January 16th from 2:30-4:30 pm for the launch of our new Playaway collection! Learn how to use a Playaway and get some free accessories.
Credit Card Payment of Fines
As of December 1, 2014 you can pay your library fines with a credit card, using your online account (credit card payments cannot be accepted at the library’s Circulation Desk). Please see our flier explain the process.
Children’s Librarian opening at Tompkins County Public Library (Ithaca)
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…