JAMESTOWN - Members of the public who wish to comment on Jamestown’s 2016 budget will have the opportunity to do so Monday during the city council’s budget hearing. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 in the council … [Read more...]
Former City Resident To Release New Brooklyn Square Book
JAMESTOWN - Joan V. Cusimano Lindquist, a Jamestown native who has written two previous books about the city’s past, will discuss and sign copies of her latest book, “Remembering Brooklyn Square: The 1930s to The 1960s,” at three local venues on … [Read more...]
Fundraising Meeting for Library Scheduled for Tuesday Afternoon
JAMESTOWN - Residents who want to help the Prendergast Library develop a plan to close a six-figure budget gap for 2016 will want to attend a follow-up meeting on Tuesday. A fundraising meeting has been scheduled at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday to discuss … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Prendergast Library October Meeting
JAMESTOWN, NY - During the Oct. 22 episode of Community Matters, WRFA provided a detailed recap of the October 2015 board of trustees meeting for the Prendergast Library in Jamestown, NY. The meeting focused on several cuts to the 2016 budget in … [Read more...]
Art Patrons Offer Financial Support to Help Save Library’s Art Collection
JAMESTOWN, NY - Art Patrons Cathy and Jesse Marion want to help save the Prendergast Library's Art Collection. Jesse Marion attended Thursday's board meeting of the James Prendergast Library. During public comment, Marion explained to the board … [Read more...]
Library Budget Takes Center Stage During October Board Meeting
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...]
