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News of PCC Partners

Links to news and press articles on libraries receiving grants

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Albany Public Library:
- Library grant extends Internet's reach, Times Union, 9/22/10
Alfred Box of Books Library (Allegany Co.)
- Classes
- Alfred Box of Books Library receives $244,517 in grant funding for new public computing center (Press Release [170k])
- Invitation to October 25, 2010, celebration of the new PCC ( [320k])
- (ePLACE: your technology tool box at Alfred Box of Books Library -- June 2011 class on resume writing with instructor Mark McFadden; click on the image for a larger version)
Amsterdam Free Library:
- Getting up to speed; Library fills local need with computer literacy courses; Recorder, 11/30/10 [547k]
Baldwinsville Public Library:
- visit from Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle, October 17, 2011
- press release [174k]
- Invitation to 11/12/10 open house [298k]
- B'ville Library awarded grant; Messenger, 9/22/10 [407k]
- Library grant; Scotsman Press, 9/24/10 [160k]
- Library expands programs; Post-Standard, 10/7/10 [786k]
- BPL to open Computing and Business Resource Center; Scotsman Press, 10/15/10 [969k]
- BPL to host open house; Library opens public computer center, business resource center; Messenger, 10/20/10 [326k]
- New business resource center opens; Messenger, 11/17/10 [569k]
Carthage Free Library:
- (Professional Development Series flyer April 2012; click on the image for a larger version)
- February 2011 Newsletter and Calendar of Events [1.87 meg]
- March 2011 Newsletter and Calendar of Events [1.78 meg]
- April 2011 Newsletter and Calendar of Events [1.52 meg]
Cheektowaga Public Library, Julia Boyer Reinstein Branch
- Success stories
Cortland Free Library
- Exciting changes at Cortland Free Library; Cortland Standard, 12/9/10 [3 meg]
- (Public Computer Center)
  - brochure [278k]
  - January 2011 Calendar of Events [173k]
  - February 2011 Calendar of Events [157k]
Crandall Public Library (Glens Falls)
- Crandall Public Library receives $244,000 grant for computers; YNN Saratoga / North Country, 10/6/10
- Stimulus funding brings more computers to Glens Falls' Crandall library; PostStar.com, 10/6/10
- Job Hunt Help; LookTV -- Look News On Demand, 10/6/10 (first segment of online video)
- Crandall Public Library computer use on the rise; PostStar.com, 12/15/10
Dunkirk Free Library:
- Report on the PCC Grand Opening on July 6, 2011; pictures (on Flickr)
- Public Service Announcement (.wmv file [2.4 meg])
Geneva Public Library
- Group Classes | One-on-One Classes | Computer Center Calendar
- Geneva library receives $244k grant [533k]; Finger Lakes Times, 7/27/10

press release
Grand Opening Ceremony, 1/4/2011 [105k]

George F. Johnson Memorial Library (Endicott)
- April Steenburgh describes the picture (right; click on the picture for a larger version): "She [PCC Trainer Sydney Botts] was the brain behind our Computer Star program, so we took a picture of her in front of the bulk of the certificates from patrons that completed the workshop and wanted their award displayed within the PCC. It really does sum up one of the bigger successes of our location!"
- "The PCC has been open since Monday after the [recent] flooding...working to reach out to flood victims in the area. We put together two flyers...to spread the word that the PCC was open, had computers and internet [92k], and would be able to assist community members with FEMA online functions [114k]."
- Workforce Resource Guide
- Workforce Resources Links
- George F. Johnson Memorial Library...Awarded Broadband Grant (press release) [42k]
- Library offers help with looking for new job; pressconnects.com, 2/18/11
- Grand Opening, April 28, 2011:
  - Invitation [435k]; Press Release [135k]; Program [204k]
  - photos from the Grand Opening
Greater Poughkeepsie Library District
- The Rotunda, Volume II, Issue I, Fall 2010 (article on the new PCC)
- Library District to Launch Public Computing Center on September 27; in .PDF [1.2 meg]
- PCC Class Catalog, Fall 2010 [191k]
- Dutchess County jobless rate drops for 6th month in a row, Poughkeepsie Journal, 11/19/10
Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library:
- Class calendar [116k]
- Open Door Lab; May Hours [202k]
- "welcome" poster [345k; original poster size is 28" x 18"]
- JobNow poster [3.22 meg; poster size 17" x 22"]
- All are welcome! ... | ¡Todos son bienvenidos! ... [522k]
- ¿Está pensando en quedarse en los EE.UU.?... [202k]
- Laboratorio abierto par todos (Open Door Lab) [160k]
- Bilingual Classes for Adults | Las clases bilingües para adultos... [544k]
- Invitation to December 10 opening of PCC [202k]
James Prendergast Library Association (Jamestown)
- Prendergast Library To Open New Computer Lab; Post-Journal, 9/17/10. Invitation [226k]
- Brochure: New! Public Computer Center [349k]
- Flyers: Visit the New Public Computer Center (English [314k]) / Visite el nuevo centro público de computadoras (Spanish [354k])
- Public Service Announcement (.wmv file [2.4 meg])
- Speaker Describes Library Literacy Project, The Post-Journal, 11/21/10
- Meeting Goals; Public Computer Center Helping People Find Jobs, The Post-Journal, 4/12/11
Lockport Public Library:
- YouTube Channel -- Tutorials
- KEY: Knowledge, Employment & You!
- KEY Corner flyer -- Need Help on the Computer? [308k]
- KEY: 1-on-1 Pre-Session Questionnaire [146k] | Post-Session Questionnaire [137k]
- "Money in Motion" program lobby display poster (click on image at right to see a larger version)
- Bookmark to promote Lockport's second "Christmas Technologies" program on January 23, 2012: help for those with new mobile devices and e-book readers! (click on image at left to see a larger version)
- Calendars: class listings also are featured on the Lockport Community Events Calendar
Mahopac Public Library
- Presenting the PCC
- Calendar
- Computing Center Offers Free Job, Skills Programs; Putnam County Times 12/15/10 [772k]
- PCC Facebook link
- Photo Album
- Mahopac opens new computer center; LoHud.com Book by Book blog, 1/20/11
- Mahopac Public Library unveils new computer lab, February 10, 2011 [62k]
Mid-York Library System and Utica Public Library:
- Learning Express
- Mid-York Library System and Utica Public Library investing $744,464 toward computer centers; WKTV News Channel 2, Utica, 7/21/10
- BTOP Training Calendar of Events
Moore Memorial Library (Greene, Chenango Co.)
- Class Schedules
- Bookmarks [289k]
- Public Computer Center (tri-fold brochure) [238k]
- Press Releases:
- Moore Library Unveils Computer Center; The Chenango American, 12/9/10 [408k]
- Free Computer Classes at Moore Library; The Chenango American, 1/6/11 [1.65 meg]
- Nook Training at Moore Memorial Library; The Chenango American, 2/10/11 [67k]
- Class Descriptions [62k]
- April 2011 newsletter [225k]
- National Library Week at Moore Memorial Library; published in The Chenango American, Whitney Point Reporter and Oxford Review Times 4/7/11 [140k]
New Rochelle Public Library
- New Rochelle library snags $244k federal grant; LoHud.com/Journal News, 8/26/10
- New Rochelle launches upgraded computer center; LoHud.com/Book by Book Blog , 12/3/10
- New Rochelle Public Library Awarded $244,000 Grant to Develop Public Computer Center; "Talk of the Sound" web site, 9/27/10
- New Rochelle Public Library [...to receive funding....]; Soundview Rising, 8/20/10 [708k]
- New Rochelle Public Library [...assorted news item....]; Soundview Rising, 12/31/10 [547k]
- New Rochelle Public Library Launches Computer Center; Soundview Rising, 1/7/11 [685k]
- Free Computer Training; NewRochellePatch.com, 1/13/11 (also in .PDF [287k])
- [Library] News and Events, from The Sound Report, November 12 & 19, 2010
- Invitation to "...expanded, free services, beginning December 6, 2010"
- NRPL launches state computer center; from The New Rochelle Sound & Town Report, 1/7/11 [627k]
- NRPL expands free computer training opportunities; from The New Rochelle Sound & Town Report, 1/28/11 [627k]
- Formal Invitation to Grand Opening [420k]
- PCC Information Sheet [49k]
- Calendars:
  - December 2010 PCC Calendar and flyer [146k]; December 2010 PCC Calendar -- Spanish [85k]
  - January-February 2011 PCC Calendar [146k]
  - March-April 2011 PCC Calendar [146k]
North Country Library System
- North Country Library System to Offer Free Computer Classes; newzjunky.com, 11/26/10
Olean Public Library
- Flyer for "Gender & the Workplace: Beyond the Divide" courses [213k]
- Public Service Announcement (.wmv file [2.4 meg])
- PCC Facebook page
- PCC Blog
- Public Computer Center open; Olean Times Herald, 1/24/11 [.jpg file only]
- Job Now! Database now at Olean Library; Olean Times Herald, 7/31/11 [.jpg file only]
- Generations on Line; Learn how to use the Internet easily!!! (trifold brochure) [159k]
- Need Help on the Computer? Book a Librarian for One on One Tutoring; (flyer) [141k]
Oswego School District Public Library:
- New Director Joins Public Computing Center, April 26, 2011 [200k]
- Oswego Library Sets Opening of New Public Computing Center; Oswego County Today.com, 10/14/10
- Library’s Public Computing Center Features Video Conferencing; Oswego County Today.com, 6/20/11
- The Oswego Public Library Opens New Computer Center; announcement in .PDF [197k]
- New Year = new hours, new courses at the Oswego Public Library's PCC! [371k]
- Tri-fold: Oswego Public Library Computer Learning Lab [332k]; also available here
- "Would you like help with a computer? Do you have questions?" flyer [90k]
- Oswego PCC Classes
- Links to Literacy Resources
Plattsburgh Public Library:
- Community Computer and Employment Resource Center Workshops (about halfway down the page)
- New computer center coming...; Plattsburgh Press-Republican, 9/1/10
- library gets grant; Plattsburgh Press-Republican, 8/25/10

audio report from radio station WAMC
Plattsburgh Public Library HI-LIGHTS newsletter, January-March 2011 [240k]
Community Computer and Employment Resource Center tri-fold brochure [637k]
Community Computer and Employment Resource Center, February 2011 calendar [171k]
Frustrated with your job search? We're here to help! flyer [435k]
PPL is community resource center; North Country This Week, 2/23-3/1/11 [535k]

Port Jervis Free Library
- New center to help job seekers (text and video); hudsonvalley.ynn.com, 1/8/11
- Calendar of Events
Potsdam Public Library
- Class Schedule
- Free Computer Classes!; three ads for upcoming classes placed in North Country This Week [217k]
- "Be a Lifelong Learner for Personal or Professional Reasons!" flyer [619k]
- New PPL Computing Center Booted Up, Daily Courier-Observer, 1/13/11
- Computer Center Helps Public at Potsdam Library; wwnytv.com, 1/18/11
- Want to Learn More About Computers, Algorithms, Networking or Websites? (classes to be taught by personnel from Fused Solutions ®) [250k]
- Collaborative Efforts Help (January 2012 press release and photos) [248k]
Southeast Steuben County Library
- BE:LAB (Broadband Experience: Library Accessible Broadband) PowerPoint promotion ; PowerPoint slide show [1.94 meg] or .PDF [1.31 meg]
- Invitation to the December 3 launch of their broadbandexpress@yourlibrary participation [556k]
- Library to offer grant workshop, The Leader, 11/27/10 [593k]
- Library grant opens up Internet access, The Leader, 11/30/10 [896k]
- Corning library to expand broadband services, YNN, 12/4/10 (video)
- Southeast Steuben Library To Get Broadband (VIDEO), WENY-TV, 12/3/10
- Stimulus funds boost library's broadband access efforts, from The-LEADER.com, 12/4/10
- BE:Lab (Broadband Experience: Library Accessible Broadband; graphic presentation)
- Facebook; Twitter
Utica Public Library; SEE: Mid-York Library System and Utica Public Library above
Wayland Free Library:
- Public Computer Center -- links to news, staff, events, schedule and courses
Western Sullivan Public Library
- WSPL Offers Free Evening Computer Series (beginning December 2011) [126k]
- "It's a party! Celebrating WSPL's free new public computer program"; in The Idea (newsletter), Volume 3, Issue 2, February 2011 [853k]
- Challenged by computers? Libraries are ready to help; Sullivan County Democrat, 1/25/11
- Invitation to the opening of their PCC on January 21, 2011 [366k]
- Press release announcing the opening of their PCC on January 21, 2011 [304k]

Last Updated: August 28, 2012