Community Foundation Library Fund – The Community Foundation for South Central New York

Created in 2008 upon the dissolution of the Broome Library Foundation, the Community Foundation Library Fund provides grants to public libraries for library services, programming, exhibits and historical exhibitions in conjunction with public libraries, in the region served by the Community Foundation for South Central New York (Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga Counties.)

To apply for a 2020 mini-grant from the Community Foundation Library Fund, the deadline is 4pm Friday March 14, 2020.

Find the 2020 guidelines here.

To submit an inquiry to the Community Foundation Library Fund, log into our on-line grant system here.

September 27th, 9:29 am

The work on Our Space Playground at Recreation Park continues! Restoring the park's surface with user-friendly material is essential for the comfort of everyone. ... See MoreSee Less

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September 25th, 10:18 am

Check out these wonderful opportunities at Fenton Free Library in Hillcrest.At this time, we recognize that many of you have been forced to see this school year a little differently than what you had envisioned. We have heard from many of you that Pre K/Preschool is no longer an option for the 2020-21 school year. Leaving many families frustrated and saddened by this news.

Ms. Debi and I have been working diligently on a plan to help meet this need for our Library Families and the Community.

With the upcoming completion (End of October) of our beautiful new Community Space we have developed a program called “Barnyard Buddies.” A perfect program for our friends to come together in our new “Red Barn.” This will be a two day a week, FREE program filled with an hour and fifteen minutes of structured, educational FUN!!!!

If you have any questions or would like your child to be considered, please contact the library (724-8649) with your child’s name and a phone number where you can be reached. There are limited spots available, so we will be filling spots by lottery. The lottery will take place on October 2nd by members of the library board.

A few things I would like to highlight are...

*Parents MUST stay on Library Grounds while their child is participating in the Barnyard Buddies Program. A Coffee Bar will be provided for Caregivers and remember we have FREE WIFI for our working parents.

Last, but definitely not least, the safety of your child is extremely important to us. Please read over the COVID section of the Packet CAREFULLY. If you have any questions at all contact me (Korin) at #203-767-2104.

We are so happy to hopefully start this New Journey with your Family!!!!

Hope to see you on the Farm,
Korin & Debi

Our Program :
~ Story Time ~ Songs ~ Music & Movement ~
~Crafts ~ Sensory ~ Baking ~
~ Computer “Fun” ~

Barnyard Buddies ~ Ages 3-5

Mondays & Wednesdays
1:00pm ~ 2:15pm
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1:00pm ~ 2:15pm
~ Each 2 Month Session will be limited to 6 Buddies ~

~ Parents ~
* Parents are required to stay on Library ground during their child’s session *
* Please be patient, as we navigate through these uncharted territories....
We will keep you informed of any necessary changes. *

~ Snacks ~
* Each Child will be asked to provide their own snack *

~ Cost ~
* No Cost to the Family *
(Donations Welcomed)
* Supplies will be supplied for each Child *
(Scissors, Crayons, Glue, etc...)

~ Set up in the Space ~
(3) Six Foot Tables, Child Sized Tables to share with a friend *
(For Social Distancing)
* Child Sized Chairs *
* Individual Sit ~ Upons *
* Individual Cubbies containing their own box of supplies *

~ Covid ~
* Anyone entering the Barn is required to wear a Mask *
* Masks must be worn at all times unless Seated and Socially Distanced *
* Sanitizing Stations will be available throughout the Barn *
* Everyone must sanitize upon entering the Barn *
* Barnyard Keepers will be required to wear Masks and Sanitize *
* Temperature Checks *
“6 Feet Apart” Floor Markers *
* Sit ~ Upons & 2 to a Table for Social Distancing *
* Each Child would have their own Cubby and Supplies *
* Cleaning and Sanitizing would be done between each session *

~ Registration Information ~
* Allergy *
* Consent to Photo * ... See MoreSee Less

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September 24th, 7:11 pm

The New York Forward Loan Fund is now available to Paycheck Protection Program recipients who received $50K or less in #PPP assistance. The change helps previously ineligible NYS #smallbiz, #MWBEs & small residential landlords as they continue to recover. Read the full release ➡️ on.ny.gov/3hWQmKF ... See MoreSee Less

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