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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Construction Has Begun
Renovation work has begun on the library restrooms and upstairs meeting room. The front entrance will be periodically unavailable. Please use the rear entrance as necessary.
Library Closing
The library will be closing at 4:00 today (Thursday, February 13) due to the inclement weather.
GFJ Celebrates 100 Years
Local historian Tim Main and Library Director Ed Dunscombe following Tim’s March 31st program on the history of Endicott’s libraries.
Public Internet Service Unavailable Oct. 14
Public Internet service at the GFJ Library will be down on Tuesday October 14 due to a scheduled upgrade. The library’s Wi-Fi network will not be affected.
Governor Cuomo Proposes Cut in Library Funding
Governor Cuomo has proposed $81.6M in Library Aid, which removes the additional $4M provided by the Legislature in the 2013-14 Budget ($85.6M). This represents a 4.7% cut in Library Aid! TAKE ACTION NOW! … The Executive Budget is not yet finalized – the Governor can restore this funding by amending his budget by February…
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.