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...]
National Library Week Underway at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - Prendergast Library will celebrate National Library Week April 12-18 by offering a variety of activities for children and adults and performances by two special guests. Mayor Sam Teresi will share “Green Eggs and Ham” and “The Giving … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Tina Scott from the Prendergast Library
Originally airing Thursday, Feb. 12. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Tina Scott, director of the James Prendergast Library as part of Love Your Library Week. Scott provides an update on phase 1 renovation efforts at the library … [Read more...]
Red Cross to Offer Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Session Wednesday at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - Prendergast Library will offer a Citizen Preparedness Corps training session at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, on the topic “Prepare, Respond, Recover: What to do When Disaster Strikes.” The event is offered in partnership with New York … [Read more...]
