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Library to host free bird identification program

  • Post author:dharkness
  • Post published:March 28, 2024
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will host the free program, “Bird Identification for Beginners” from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 13. The program will be…

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Library receives highest recognition for nonprofit organizations

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  • Post published:February 28, 2024
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently was awarded the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, a…

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Library adds Wonderbooks to children’s collection

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  • Post published:February 28, 2024
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently added 59 Wonderbooks to the children’s collection. Wonderbooks are print books with a ready-to-play audiobook inside. Kids will…

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Library receives three grants from local Foundation

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  • Post published:February 28, 2024
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., recently was the recipient of three grants from the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania. The first grant was…

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Library to open private lactation room

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  • Post published:February 6, 2024
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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Welch Children’s…

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Library to host workshop for small business owners

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  • Post published:January 30, 2024
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The James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has announced a free workshop for small business owners. From 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, February 12, April Line will offer the program, “Small Business Personnel: Having Hard Conversations.”

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Library Lover’s Month

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  • Post published:January 30, 2024
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February may be known for Valentine’s Day, but did you know it’s also Library Lovers Month? That’s right, this is the month when you really get to express how much you appreciate all that libraries can do for you.

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Library highlights collection during Braille Literacy Month

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  • Post published:January 4, 2024
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January is National Braille Literacy Month and the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., has resources available for families to learn more about Louis Braille and how essential Braille is for those who are visually impaired.

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Library’s annual fund campaign begins

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  • Post published:November 30, 2023
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Local families use the James V. Brown Library, 19 E. Fourth St., every day to meet their learning and leisure needs. And that is especially true for the Waugh family.

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Local author to hold reading at library

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  • Post published:November 30, 2023
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Local author Michael Cooper will host a free reading from his experimental novel, “Reap Violet Hiss,” from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, December 16 in the Lowry Room of the James V. Brown Library.

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