The Hungry Ear for August

The Broome County Public Library invites area residents to The Hungry Ear, a monthly program celebrating the art of the short story, on Monday, August 30, 5:30pm. This month’s program focuses on stories from around the globe. A story from Argentina’s Leopolda Lugones, “Yzur,” tells of a scientist who is convinced he can teach a chimpanzee to speak. Pakistan’s Daniyal Mueenuddin's tale of “Nawabdin the Electrician” is an amusing tale of a poor man who has a foolproof technique for cheating the electric company. Our readers will be Bill Taylor and Sandy Monachino. We call it “a cocktail hour for the mind.” Come and be transported! Judy McMahon and the Hungry Ear Readers welcome you. This program is free and open to the public. The Hungry Ear will be held in the Library’s Exhibit Room (185 Court Street, Binghamton). For more information, please call the Library’s Information Desk at 607-778-6451.

Help Fill the Bus with Books!

The Oakdale Mall and Citadel Broadcasting Company are holding a book drive for the Broome County Public Library. Help us fill the bus by bringing your new or gently used books to the Oakdale Mall, August 14 through August 28. When you donate a book, you'll be entered to win an Oakdale Mall gift certificate for $150, $75, or $25!

On Saturdays, August 14, 21, and 28, 11am to 3pm, the bus in the mall parking lot will be open to accept books. At other times, books can be dropped off at the mall office during regular mall hours. Complete rules and regulations for the gift card drawing are available at the mall office.

Free Workshop: "Research Basics"

The Broome County Public Library Information Services Department will host a free workshop entitled “Research Basics” on Tuesday, August 10, 4:00-5:00pm. This workshop will focus on the basics of research, as well as some of the terminology connected with it. It will deal with both paper and online resources, including databases. Registration is required for this event, which will take place in the Library’s Computer Training Lab (185 Court Street, Binghamton). For more information, or to register, please call the Information Services Desk at 607-778-6451.

The Splish Splash Reading Show with Domino the Great!

The Broome County Public Library invites families to “The Splish Splash Reading Show” with Domino the Great on Tuesday, August 3, 6:30pm. This is an action-packed program that will grab the attention of children (and fun-loving adults, too!) with amazing magic tricks, hilarious humor, tons of audience participation, music and more!

While you’re at the Library for the show, you can also sign your family up for the Summer Reading Program, so you can earn prizes for reading during the summer! This event will take place in the Library’s Decker Community Room (185 Court Street, Binghamton). For more information, please call the Library’s Youth Services Department at 607-778-6456.

POSTPONED - Author Visit with Mary Bright Carr

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO ILLNESS. We are hoping to reschedule, but a new date has not yet been set.

The Broome County Public Library invites you to join us as we welcome local author Mary Bright Carr as she discusses memory and traumatic experience in her new novel With The Tide on Thursday, August 5, 6:00-7:30pm. Ms. Carr is a retired SUNY Oneonta professor in the field of cognitive psychology with a primary research interest in memory, and she has published two non-fiction books in this area. This reading and book discussion will take place in the Library’s Exhibit Room. For more information, please call the Library’s Information Services Department at 607-778-6451.

Wet and Wild Science with the Dirtmeister!

The Broome County Public Library invites area families to join us for Wet and Wild Science with The Dirtmeister on Monday, July 26, 6:30pm. Splash into science with this interactive show that looks at the wonders of water! You’ll learn and have fun at the same time!

While you’re at the Library for the show, you can also sign your family up for the Summer Reading Program, so you can earn prizes for reading during the summer! This event will take place in the Library’s Decker Community Room (185 Court Street, Binghamton). For more information, please call the Library’s Youth Services Department at 607-778-6456.

Career Alternatives in Business Ownership through Franchising

In conjunction with FranNet, the Broome County Public Library will host a free workshop entitled “Career Alternatives in Business Ownership through Franchising.” FranNet provides no-cost guidance to qualified clients who are interested in exploring self-employment as a career option through franchised business ownership. This workshop will include information concerning the risks and rewards of business ownership through franchising; franchising vs. start-ups vs. existing businesses; franchise costs and financing options; the franchising research, validation and selection process. It will take place on Thursday, July 22, 5:30-6:30pm in the Library’s Ahearn Business Center. The workshop is open to the public, but registration is required. For more information, or to register, please call the Library’s Reference Desk at 607-778-6451.