In honor of Mitchell Rabbino National Healthcare Decisions Day, the Broome County Public Library will host a free workshop entitled “Your Annual Legal Checklist” on Friday, April 16, 10:00am. Jamye Lindsey, Esq., will give a presentation about legal documents that every New Yorker should know about. Highlights of this workshop include the following: Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and Living Wills, DNR, Organ Donations, and Probate. This workshop, sponsored by the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, will take place in the Ahearn Room of the Broome County Public Library (185 Court Street, Binghamton). Registration is requested. For more information, or to register, please call the Library’s Information Services Department at 607-778-6451.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Free Workshop: "Your Annual Legal Checklist"
In honor of Mitchell Rabbino National Healthcare Decisions Day, the Broome County Public Library will host a free workshop entitled “Your Annual Legal Checklist” on Friday, April 16, 10:00am. Jamye Lindsey, Esq., will give a presentation about legal documents that every New Yorker should know about. Highlights of this workshop include the following: Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxy and Living Wills, DNR, Organ Donations, and Probate. This workshop, sponsored by the Elder Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, will take place in the Ahearn Room of the Broome County Public Library (185 Court Street, Binghamton). Registration is requested. For more information, or to register, please call the Library’s Information Services Department at 607-778-6451.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Library Board Vacancies
The Broome County Public Library Board of Trustees is now accepting resumes for two positions on the Library Board. One must be a Broome County resident, and the other must be a resident of the City of Binghamton. Resumes may be submitted through April 16, 2010, to the Broome County Public Library Administrative Offices at 185 Court Street, Binghamton, NY 13901.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Library to Host Author Bryan Davis
The Broome County Public Library invites young people and their parents to join us in a visit with author Bryan Davis on Thursday, January 14, at 6:30pm. Mr. Davis is the author of the Dragons in Our Midst and Oracles of Fire series, contemporary/fantasy books for young adults. During his visit at the library, he will be sharing his insights about the fantasy genre and its importance for young readers.
This program is intended for youth ages 10 and older, along with their parents. It will take place in the library’s Exhibit Room. For more information, please contact Sarah at 607-778-3564 or teen@bclibrary.info.
This program is intended for youth ages 10 and older, along with their parents. It will take place in the library’s Exhibit Room. For more information, please contact Sarah at 607-778-3564 or teen@bclibrary.info.
Monday, December 28, 2009
Library Knitting Group Donates to SOS Shelter
Just as the weather has been dipping into the frigid temperatures, the Broome County Public Library Knitting Group has donated items to help the clients of the SOS Shelter stay warm.
During the fall months, Sherry (our Head of Reference Services and the leader of the Library Knitting Group) encouraged group members to work on projects that could be shared with individuals and families who are in need of the services provided by the SOS Shelter. The group responded enthusiastically and got right to work, producing many items to donate.
All in all, the Library Knitting Group knitted 6 blankets, 5 pairs of socks, 39 scarves, 37 hats, 11 pairs of mittens, and one baby sweater for the SOS Shelter.
During the fall months, Sherry (our Head of Reference Services and the leader of the Library Knitting Group) encouraged group members to work on projects that could be shared with individuals and families who are in need of the services provided by the SOS Shelter. The group responded enthusiastically and got right to work, producing many items to donate.
All in all, the Library Knitting Group knitted 6 blankets, 5 pairs of socks, 39 scarves, 37 hats, 11 pairs of mittens, and one baby sweater for the SOS Shelter.
The Library Knitting Group usually meets on the third Thursday evening of each month. The next meeting will be on Thursday, January 21, 6:00-7:30pm. For more information about the Knitting Group, you call call the Information Services Desk at 607-778-6451.
Monday, December 21, 2009
We've got over 1,000 cranes!
According to Japanese legend, if you fold a thousand origami cranes, a wish will be granted. At the beginning of November, the Broome County Public Library asked area youth to help fold 1,000 paper cranes as a wish of hope for our community. Seven weeks after the folding began, the cranes have been counted, and the total is over 1,200 origami cranes!
This project involved community members of all ages—from preschool children through adults. Two teens folded over 100 cranes each, adding their hard work to the display of cranes that now hangs in the library. As people young and old folded the cranes, they added to a collective wish for peace, safety, and prosperity for our community. As one young person wrote on her crane’s wings, “This is our cry. This is our prayer…peace in the world.”
Some of the cranes were folded in the library, but many were folded at area high schools, and some young people folded cranes at home and brought them to the library. Special thanks go to the Chenango Forks High School Library Club and the Vestal Senior High School Library Media Center staff, who folded cranes and inspired others to fold hundreds more!
The cranes will be on display in the library through the middle of January.
This project involved community members of all ages—from preschool children through adults. Two teens folded over 100 cranes each, adding their hard work to the display of cranes that now hangs in the library. As people young and old folded the cranes, they added to a collective wish for peace, safety, and prosperity for our community. As one young person wrote on her crane’s wings, “This is our cry. This is our prayer…peace in the world.”
Some of the cranes were folded in the library, but many were folded at area high schools, and some young people folded cranes at home and brought them to the library. Special thanks go to the Chenango Forks High School Library Club and the Vestal Senior High School Library Media Center staff, who folded cranes and inspired others to fold hundreds more!
The cranes will be on display in the library through the middle of January.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Winter Art Program for Children
Are you looking for something fun to do during your winter break from school??
Come and make some art at the library!
Staff from The Art School will be leading us in a winter-themed art project.
Suggested ages 7 to 12
Tuesday, December 29, 2:00pm
Broome County Public Library--Children's Room
Free registration is required.
To register, or for more information,
please call the Youth Services Department at 607-778-6456.
This program is made possible through funding from Senator Tom Libous's BOOKS Program.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Poetry Reading and Workshop
The Broome County Public Library is pleased to host accomplished writer and poet, Andrei Guruianu, Broome County's Poet Laureate, on Saturday, December 12, 1:00-3:00pm. Mr. Guruianu will offer a poetry reading and workshop, which will be free and open to the public.Andrei Guruianu works to bring poetry to the people of the Southern Tier and he has established a literary journal, The Broome Review. For more information about Mr. Guruianu and his work, you can visit his website by clicking here.
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