JAMESTOWN - One of the democratic candidates for congress has picked up another local endorsement. Jamestown city councilman and city Democratic Committee Chair Vince DeJoy has come out in support of Nate Shinagawa (D-Ithaca). Shinagawa is one of … [Read more...]
Library to Hold Annual Booksale this Weekend, will Close Early on Thursday
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library will close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 7, to set up for its 33rd annual two-day book sale. No regular library services will be available during the event. The sale will be held Friday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Board Meets Today
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library Board of Trustees will hold its monthly meeting later today at the library. Library officials have not sent out an agenda for the meeting - even after being requested yesterday by WRFA - so it is not known … [Read more...]
Prendergast Board, Staff to Attend Workshop on Open Meeting, FOI Laws
JAMESTOWN - Members of the James Prendergast Library Board of Trustees, along with some staff members, will be meeting tonight for a refresher course on open meetings law. Starting at 7 p.m., Robert Freeman – who serves as the executive director of … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Board Considers Renovations During Recent Board Meeting
The James Prendergast Library board of directors held a lengthy meeting on Thursday afternoon, with a variety of issues being discussed. In addition, the board also received a presentation from the Habiterra architect firm, which offered some ideas … [Read more...]
Library Board, Officials Respond to Public Concerns
JAMESTOWN - A group of concerned residents are continuing to air their grievances over changes being made at the James Prendergast Library. Last night, the library board held a work session meeting that served more as a community forum, with those … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library Board to Hold Work Session This Evening
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library board of trustees will be holding a work session tonight in the Fire Place Room of the library. The meeting will most likely involve reviewing and discussing items that will be acted on during the library’s … [Read more...]
Prendergast Hosts Second ‘Meet the Director’ Forum Tonight
JAMESTOWN – Tonight is the second of three evenings the Prendergast Library will host a “Meet the Library Director” forum. The event will feature director Linda Mielke and will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Prendergast Library Fireplace Room. … [Read more...]
Prendergast Library to Extend Hours of Operation Starting Next Monday
JAMESTOWN - The James Prendergast Library is about to extend its hours. According to Director Linda Mielke, this will result in an additional 10 hours of public service per week. Beginning Monday, April 2, the library will be open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 … [Read more...]
Meet the Director Forum Set for Tonight at Prendergast Library
JAMESTOWN - Tonight is the first of three evenings the Prendergast Library will host a “Meet the Library Director” forum. The event will feature director Linda Mielke and will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Prendergast Library Fireplace Room. … [Read more...]

