Sentences with phrase «of library branches»

Before you can use your library card, you must visit one of our library branches and validate your card within 30 days by showing a government - issued ID that includes your name and present address.
I hope the winners (and the patrons of their library branches) enjoy the books.
According to the Swedish Book Review, she advocated for animal rights, protected threatened trees and campaigned against the closure of library branches, but was especially vocal about her views of world peace.
Judge Wolff and other Bexar Countians, however, should look beyond the current vision of a library branch whose possible appearance brings to mind an Apple Store.
Before going to Charlotte, he worked in San Mateo County Library as the manager of the library branch that I am now the manager of.

Not exact matches

The library is embarking on a $ 135 million capital plan to upgrade the Central Library, in addition to its plan to rebuild more than a dozen of its 59 neighborhood branches.
This particular library, the main branch of the public library in Newark, New Jersey, means a lot to Roth.
If you fly out the back window and hopscotch a roof or two, you'll likely land on the Chinatown branch of the San Francisco library.
Be part of the Weekes Branch TAG and help plan teen library events, meet cool people, and more!
All of the activities highlighted for this week have two things in common: They're FREE and they're all located at local library branches.
But recently, library officials have seen a dip in the circulation of children's materials at the 95th Street branch, and they have shifted staff at all the community's libraries to accommodate what seem to be the bigger populations today: teens and seniors.
Good habits start young — and affordably — at any of our city's neighborhood library branches; one of our favorites is the gigantic Conrad Sulzer Regional Library, with plenty of sunny nooks, a welcoming children's section and even a spot for your kid to (ahem) school you at chess.
In fact, I have found it to be such an asset that I personally bought ten copies and donated one to each of the branch libraries in my county!
The same holds true for books — often branches within a metropolitan library system will specialize a bit, catering to the population of their neighborhoods.
The Brooklyn Public Library is about to refurbish the 76 - year - old central library and tackle deferred maintenance at some of its 59 branch libraries.
McClure was the director of the Collins Branch for eight years, having worked in the library system for nearly 25 years.
I work very closely with the library branch directors in my district to host my Hot Dog Fundraisers and they tell me how appreciative they are of those funds because they are desperately needed.
«I am excited to once again partner with the libraries in my district to host the Hot Dog Roast Fundraisers and support the branches» efforts to meet the needs of the community.
You have developers of luxury housing that have been coming in for a number of years and they will not be paying taxes for decades and that's taxes not paid to the school districts of Albany County or our library branches
Important Expansions, Renovations and Technology Across 12 Branches QUEENS, NY — Borough President Melinda Katz announced an allocation of $ 14 million of her Fiscal Year 2016 discretionary capital funds for important expansions, renovations and technology across 12 library branches throughout the Branches QUEENS, NY — Borough President Melinda Katz announced an allocation of $ 14 million of her Fiscal Year 2016 discretionary capital funds for important expansions, renovations and technology across 12 library branches throughout the branches throughout the borough.
An IDNYC card can also be used at all branches of all three of New York City's public library systems and be used to obtain discounts and other benefits at museums and cultural institutions, entertainment venues, pharmacies and fitness centers.
This June, officials added $ 43 million in funding for New York City's three public library systems to the fiscal year 2016 budget, allowing for expansion of branch operating hours and a return to six - day service for the first time in nearly a decade.
Ongoing to work with contracting library directors, ACT (Association of Contracting Library Boards of Trustees) board members, branch managers, administrators and department heads to streamline governance; restructure our organization; seek alternate revenue streams; and rethink the way in which we provide services; and
Though visitation and circulation has dropped at Erie County's public libraries between 2012 and 2015, officials are seeking to expand their system of 37 branches, with the hope of landing a state grant to help cover the costs.
Renovations will take place at «in - need branches» such as Coney Island, where the library's second floor will undergo a full makeover, according to Brett Robinson, executive vice president of finance and administration for the borough's libraries.
The Sunset Park branch will get $ 500,000 for its expansion and $ 875,000 will go toward heating, ventilation and replacement of air conditioning at Gravesend's Ulmer Park library.
«Throughout my tenure, I have been a strong advocate of the libraries, understanding that the services provided by the neighborhood branches are vital to our community.
The 10 foot entryway smoke free policy is also in effect at all Buffalo & Erie County branch public libraries located in the City of Buffalo.
Enlisting the assistance of contracting library directors and ACT (Association of Contracting Library Boards of Trustees) board members, branch managers, administrators and department heads to restructure our organization; seek alternate revenue streams; and rethink the way in which we provide services and handle internal administrative responsibilities;
The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library System Board of Trustees is the governing body for the downtown Central Library, and the eight branch libraries located in the city of Buffalo.
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He also noted that proceeds from the sale of any air rights related to library sites should be piped to other branches.
Located at 633 Elmwood Avenue at Highland, the Crane Branch is one of the 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Libraries.
A Forest Hills congressman took the Republican Party to task Tuesday for the millions of dollars in proposed budget cuts that would harm the working - class and senior citizens of Queens and the borough president bemoaned belt - tightening at the city level after $ 5 million of funding for the long - awaited Queens West library branch become embroiled in -LSB-...]
Hizzoner read from the illustrated children's book «Secret Pizza Party» at the Woodside branch of the Queens Library alongside library boss Dennis Walcott and City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer.
The commitment of the Borough President to support our libraries is evidenced by all that she provides to our worthy branches.
QUEENS, NY — Borough President Melinda Katz announced an allocation of $ 14 million of her Fiscal Year 2016 discretionary capital funds for important expansions, renovations and technology across 12 library branches throughout the borough.
Copies of the amendment are available at the following locations: Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, 95 Franklin Street, Room 1053, Buffalo; Public Libraries in the Cities of Buffalo (Main Branch), Lackawanna and Tonawanda; Villages of Akron, Angola, and Hamburg; and the Towns of Concord and Lancaster.
The first phase would convert 51 % of the Library's collection housed in the Central, Buffalo branch and Amherst Libraries using funds from an Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority (ECFSA) efficiency grant, which would provide the opportunity to use technology to improve public service and achieve staffing savings realized as attrition occurs.
An IDNYC card can be used at all branches of New York City's three public library systems.
The Brooklyn Public Library will receive $ 52 million from the sale, about $ 40 million of which will fund improvements at other branches, according to David Woloch, the library's executive vice president for external affairs.
After a slew of budget hearings focused on smaller allocations for libraries, the budget deal tonight includes an extra $ 39 million for libraries — which will mean universal six - day library service and extended hours at some branches.
The library is set to break ground this year on new branches in Far Rockaway, East Elmhurst, Glen Oaks and Hunters Point, as well as an expansion to the Kew Gardens Hills branch in honor of late activist Pat Dolan.
«These resources should be going toward providing library services to communities like the Rockaways who still have their branch being run out of a trailer.»
While libraries had been warning of devastation, the final budget restores $ 36.7 million of the $ 40 million proposed cut, which will allow all Manhattan branches to remain open, though hours will likely be cut, a library spokeswoman said.
Desperate for money, Mary takes a job as a clerk at the small branch library where Judy works, but is flummoxed by the complexities of the Dewey decimal system.
Limiting himself to 11 of the New York Public Library's 92 branches, and returning continually to its fabled flagship building on Fifth Avenue opposite East 41st Street, Wiseman sifts through lectures, classes, Q&A s, policy meetings, tutoring sessions and stage performances to build a mighty case for the library as the city's social and intellectual lifeblood.
I know that the folks at my local branch of the NYPL were happy to help me register and download my first library e-book.
Information about the program (and area schools) is available at health centers and local preschools, and a partnership with 27 branches of the local library system helps parents get connected to school services — in addition to registering them for library cards to encourage reading at home.
Teachers well qualified to give elementary instruction in all the branches of useful knowledge, should be employed; and small school libraries, maps, globes, and requisite scientific apparatus should be furnished.
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