May
11
Tue
Tick & Lyme Prevention Education @ William B. Ogden Free Library
May 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Avoiding Lyme and other tick-borne diseases requires avoiding a tick bite! Join the New York State Integrated Pest Management Program’s Joellen Lampman as she talks about the different ticks in our area and their biology, the diseases they carry, and how to protect yourself and others from being bitten.

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Meeting ID: 868 4690 5708

May
25
Tue
Board of Trustee Meeting @ William B Ogden Free Library
May 25 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Board of Trustees will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday March 23, at 7:00 PM. The public is encouraged to attend.

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Meeting ID: 871 19380529

Jun
1
Tue
Bookmobile – Curbside Service @ Catskill Center
Jun 1 @ 10:20 am – 10:40 am

Until full bookmobile service can be resumed, we will be offering curbside delivery to bookmobile patrons.

We will take requests for the books that you would like to borrow. Contact Noelle (607-723-8236, ext. 322) with your requests at least a week before the date of delivery. (You can leave a voicemail with your request.)

At the bookmobile stop, please remain in your vehicle, and the driver will bring your items to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch!

Bookmobile – Curbside Service @ Halcottsville Firehouse
Jun 1 @ 10:50 am – 11:00 am

Until full bookmobile service can be resumed, we will be offering curbside delivery to bookmobile patrons.

We will take requests for the books that you would like to borrow. Contact Noelle (607-723-8236, ext. 322) with your requests at least a week before the date of delivery. (You can leave a voicemail with your request.)

At the bookmobile stop, please remain in your vehicle, and the driver will bring your items to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch!

Bookmobile – Curbside Service @ NBT Bank (Hobart)
Jun 1 @ 11:40 am – 12:00 pm

Until full bookmobile service can be resumed, we will be offering curbside delivery to bookmobile patrons.

We will take requests for the books that you would like to borrow. Contact Noelle (607-723-8236, ext. 322) with your requests at least a week before the date of delivery. (You can leave a voicemail with your request.)

At the bookmobile stop, please remain in your vehicle, and the driver will bring your items to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch!

Bookmobile – Curbside Service @ Davenport Fire House
Jun 1 @ 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Until full bookmobile service can be resumed, we will be offering curbside delivery to bookmobile patrons.

We will take requests for the books that you would like to borrow. Contact Noelle (607-723-8236, ext. 322) with your requests at least a week before the date of delivery. (You can leave a voicemail with your request.)

At the bookmobile stop, please remain in your vehicle, and the driver will bring your items to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch!

Bookmobile – Curbside Service @ Meridale Firehouse
Jun 1 @ 1:45 pm – 2:00 pm

Until full bookmobile service can be resumed, we will be offering curbside delivery to bookmobile patrons.

We will take requests for the books that you would like to borrow. Contact Noelle (607-723-8236, ext. 322) with your requests at least a week before the date of delivery. (You can leave a voicemail with your request.)

At the bookmobile stop, please remain in your vehicle, and the driver will bring your items to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch!

Bookmobile – Curbside Service @ Croton House
Jun 1 @ 2:20 pm – 2:40 pm

Until full bookmobile service can be resumed, we will be offering curbside delivery to bookmobile patrons.

We will take requests for the books that you would like to borrow. Contact Noelle (607-723-8236, ext. 322) with your requests at least a week before the date of delivery. (You can leave a voicemail with your request.)

At the bookmobile stop, please remain in your vehicle, and the driver will bring your items to you. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch!

Sep
17
Fri
Lego Club
Sep 17 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

join us after school in the lower level of the library. Your creative abilities will be put to the test with a new building challenge each month. This month we will be recreating your furry friends. It could be your pet or just your favorite animal. Hope to see you there!

Sep
30
Thu
Fact or False? How Can We Know if What We Read Online is True? @ Virtual
Sep 30 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Anyone can post information on the Internet, but how can we tell what is true, and what is a scam? This class will explore and discuss tips and tools that we can use to help verify information on the Internet, and to help us become more discerning readers. you will be able to follow along and ask questions. Visit gfjlibrary.org/tc for login information.

Oct
1
Fri
Teen Fall Learning Program @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library
Oct 1 @ 9:00 am – Nov 1 @ 5:00 pm

Join the Teen Fall Learning Program!!! For teens in grades 7th -12th, which runs from October 1st to November 1st. Register online at gfjlibraryny09.Readsquared.com, use the READsquared APP, or pick up a paper copy at the library. At the end of the program, a winner will be selected from the pool of finishers for a $25 Barnes and Noble Gift Card! Contact the library at 607-757-5350 if you have any questions.

Oct
6
Wed
Top Ten Ways to Use your Smart Speaker with Alexa @ Virtual
Oct 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Alexa is a voice assistant that is available on Amazon Echo devices as well as many third-party devices. Join us as we explore the Alexa app, the mastermind behind your devices. Knowing how to use and customize the Alexa app will help you make the most of your virtual assistant. Set up your Alex smart speaker to play music and podcasts, read books, turn on lights and recite the latest news plus do many more skills that are linked to the Alexa app.

Oct
14
Thu
What Should I Read Next? How to Find your Next Great Read @ Virtual
Oct 14 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This presentation is for anyone who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Together we will explore websites, apps, printed lists and more that will not only help us find our Next Great Read, but let us keep track of books that we have read or want to read, and to share the best ones with friends.

Oct
21
Thu
eCoupons, Rebates and More! Save Money When you Shop! @ Virtual
Oct 21 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Paper coupons and store flyers are disappearing, and apps are taking their place. There are hundreds of terrific, free apps that are easy to use and that will help you save money every time you shop. Log in to learn how to use digital coupons, store ads, rebates and comparison shopping on your phone to make shopping easier and save you time too.

Oct
27
Wed
Browser Tips: Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge @ Virtual
Oct 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Thanks to the internet, a browser such as Chrome or Microsoft Edge is one of the most-used programs on our computers, but many people don’t really understand browsers. Find out how to get the most out of your browser with a few simple tricks. We’ll cover settings, tabs, special features and bookmarks in Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Next month we will cover Safari. Tune in to find out how to customize your browser and improve your browsing skills.

Nov
3
Thu
Google Photos Basics @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library
Nov 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Google Photos Basics @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library

Join us in person OR via Zoom for this free tech class! (In person registration required)

Don’t keep your photos trapped on your phone or camera! Google Photos is an easy way to keep photos safe and organized, and to free up space on your phone. This introductory class will show you how to get started with Google Photos and will offer tips and tricks that can help you easily save, edit, and share your digital photos.

Nov
9
Wed
Shop Smarter and Safer Online @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library
Nov 9 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Shop Smarter and Safer Online @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library

Join us via Zoom for this free tech class!

Looking to save money and shop safer? Online shopping has never been easier or more convenient for consumers. You can purchase almost anything online. If you follow a few simple rules, you can save money and have a safe, secure online shopping experience. Join us for a look at the ins and outs of how to shop smarter online.

Nov
10
Thu
Microsoft Word Online for Beginners @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library
Nov 10 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Microsoft Word Online for Beginners @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library

Join us in person or via Zoom for this free tech class!

Have you ever wanted to try Microsoft Office, but not wanted to pay for the software? Microsoft Online is a free and easy-to-use alternative! Join us to learn how to make a Microsoft Online account and to get started using Word Online.

Nov
18
Fri
Dealing with Financial Stress @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library
Nov 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Dealing with Financial Stress @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library

Join us in person for this free event! Registration required.

This class will help you identify several stressors that are caused by financial stress. We will provide helpful ways to combat this stress, ways to navigate a financially stressful situation, and how to get yourself in good financial standing. Presented by Visions Federal Credit Union.
Nov
29
Tue
Discover the Power of YouTube @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library
Nov 29 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Discover the Power of YouTube @ George F. Johnson Memorial Library

Join us via Zoom for this free tech class!

YouTube provides a source for free videos about basically everything, from historical news footage to current events, technology advice, shopping tips, how to fix just about anything, and much more. Videos can be viewed on smartphones, tablets, laptops, Alexa- or Google-powered smart displays, smart TVs, and video game consoles. Best of all—it’s FREE! Join us and learn some easy-to-use tricks to help you get more out of this video-sharing service.

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