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10 Ways Libraries Matter in a Digital Age
Submitted by Greg Landgraf on Wed, 05/04/2011 – 09:26 After “10 Reasons Why the Internet is No Substitute for a Library,” a 2001 article in American Libraries, received some unwelcome attention two weeks ago, we sought your feedback to help create an updated version. Based on reader comments and staff discussions, we’ve drafted this list of reasons why libraries matter in a digital age. We welcome your additions to this list. Libraries serve the disenfranchised. You don’t need to be the proper age, or the proper race, or have enough money, or know the right politicians, or believe in the “right” things to use the library’s resources. Libraries are a gathering place. The physical structures and the programs within them make possible social and cultural discourse with friends and strangers. “They are a safe place … Read entire article »
A Story Long Overdue
I found this interesting information on Why Libraries Matter, and thought I would share it with you. … Read entire article »
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Be An Advocate!
Speak up! Speak out! Take Action and be an advocate! We all have issues that we are passionate about. Issues that, when raised, cause our hair to raise, our teeth to grind, and nostrils to flare. Sometimes we will even say something, but when we do it is usually to our friends, the guys or gals at the beauty or barber shop. Taking our concerns or grievances to someone who may be able to do something about them—well……… Simply being upset or angry is not enough, expressing our anger to friends, family and associates, is not enough; unless we just simply want to feel better. If we want something to change, we must take action! Being an advocate for the library means taking action; finding the proper forums to take our concerns. Taking action … Read entire article »
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National Friends of Libraries Week Events: Oct 16th – Oct 23rd
Sun Oct 16th at 2pm – Children’s Program – Eyes of the Wild – An amazing wildlife show for children and the whole family. Tue Oct 18th at 3pm – A Garden of One’s Own – Start your own container garden with Maureen Melick. Tue Oct 18th at 7pm – JITTERZ: A Coffee Experience – A slide show and tasting presented by Troy of COSMIC CUP COFFEE SHOP. Wed Oct 19th at 2pm – Jersey Shore History and Facts with Kevin Woyce – Tour the coastal history with vintage photos and stories. Thu Oct 20th at 7pm – Ghosts: What They Are and How to Investigate Them – Combining many years of involvement in the level-headed investigation of haunted locations with a unique, spiritual perspective on the topic, Gordon Ward will share his experiences … Read entire article »
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Take the Scare out of Medicare
If navigating the Medicare system seems intimidating or confusing, join us on Thursday October 13th at 1PM with Warren County Medicare counselor Richard Grabowski. Refreshments will be served. … Read entire article »
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Website Hacked
Will we must have hit the big the time, because sometime this afternoon we were hacked. … Read entire article »
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Friends Annual Meeting and Elections – October 13th
Mark your calendar for Thursday October 13 at 7PM for the Friends Annual Meeting where we will review the year’s activities and accomplishments and elect Officers and Directors for 2012. On Sunday October 23rd at 2pm we will have a reception at the library with music and refreshments to celebrate our accomplishments, thank those who have served and welcome our newly elected FPFPL officers. … Read entire article »
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NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Interested in being more active and participating in guiding and steering the organization? Nominations are open for all offices: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and three directors. Details of responsibilities can be found in the By-Laws: http://fpfpl.org/about/our-bylaws. Please submit your nominations (self-nominations are allowed) to info@fpfpl.org. … Read entire article »
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Events for 2011
January Friends Meeting – January 13th 7pm February Friends Meeting – February 10th 7pm Valentine’s Celebration – February 13th March Friends Meeting – March 10th 7pm April Friends Meeting – April14th 7pm Book Sale Set Up- April 18th 2starting at 1pm and April 19th – April 21st, April 26th Book Sale (Members Only) – April 27th 6pm – 8pm Book Sale (Preview Night, $10 buy in) – April 28th 6pm – 8pm Book Sale – April 29th-30th 9:30am – 4:30pm May Friends Meeting – May 12th 7pm 150th Anniversary of the Library June Genealogy Series – June 8th, 15th, 22nd Friends Meeting – June 9th 7pm Adult Summer Reading Program – June 20th – August 12th Children Summer Reading Starts – June 27th Young Adult Summer Program Kickoff – June 30th Township Days* July Friends Meeting – CANCELLED Children Summer Reading Program – Amazing Events by Linda Holiday July 19 at 10AM Olde Towne Festival – … Read entire article »
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Where There’s a Will There’s a Way
Join us on Thursday August 18 from 1pm to 3pm. Kevin O’Neill, Warren County Surrogate will speak on the pitfalls to avoid when creating a will and other important information regarding probation of wills and estate information. Refreshments will be served. Register at the Phillipsburg Free Public Library 200 Frost Avenue, Phillipsburg, NJ. … Read entire article »
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