JAMESTOWN - The issue of whether or not to sell artwork from the Prendergast Library’s Art Collection will again take center stage today when the library board holds its monthly meeting. The board of trustees is considering auctioning off several … [Read more...]
American Library Association President Says Transformation is Key for Survival of Libraries in 21st Century
JAMESTOWN - If a library wants to flourish in the 21st century, it needs to transform the way it interacts with its community. That was the message Tuesday night from Sari Feldman, president of the American Library Association, who was the … [Read more...]
President of American Library Association Speaks at Prendergast Tuesday Night
JAMESTOWN - The president of the American Library Association, will deliver the 11th annual Murray L. Bob Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday Night, Oct. 20, in the Prendergast Library. In addition to serving as ALA president, Sari Feldman is also … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Board President Addresses Art Collection in Letter to Library Members
JAMESTOWN - The president of the James Prendergast Library board of trustees, Tom Rankin, recently sent out a letter to members of the library to address the issue regarding the Prendergast Library art collection. In the letter, Rankin said, "We … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Library Officials Hear from Public Regarding Fate of Art Collection
JAMESTOWN - About 50 people showed up for a public input session Thursday night at the James Prendergast Library to discuss the future of its art collection. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE The library board hosted the meeting to hear from the … [Read more...]
Prendergast to Hold Public Input Meeting on Future of Art Collection Thursday Night
JAMESTOWN – The James Prendergast Library will hold a public input session involving the future of its Art Collection Thursday night at the library. The library board of trustees made the decision to hold the input session last month after a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Prendergast Library Holds off on Art Auction, Schedules Public Input Session
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will hold off on auctioning any of its artwork until after a public input session is held to identify other possible alternatives. That was the decision made Thursday afternoon by the board of trustees … [Read more...]
Library Board to Discuss, Likely Act on Selling Portion of Art Collection Thursday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - A Large number of people are expected to be on hand Thursday at the James Prendergast Library when its board of trustees is expected to act on deaccessioning several pieces of valuable artwork. The library board has been discussing the … [Read more...]
City Council Hears from Residents Concerned with Plan to Sell Library Art Collection
Jamestown Resident Lily Grice talks to Jamestown City Council members during the Sept. 14, 2015 work session, requesting its support to save the Prendergast Library art collection.JAMESTOWN - A group of residents concerned with the Prendergast … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Paul Leone Discusses His Upcoming Program ‘Requiem’
Originally airing Friday, April 10, 2015. This week on Arts on Fire we talk with Jamestown's Paul Leone about his presentation of Walt Whitman's elegy to President Lincoln, following his assassination in April 1865. Leone will partner with they … [Read more...]
