Absentee Ballots

Absentee ballots are available for voters unable to vote in person on the Library's levy proposition and trustee seats.  Election is Tuesday, May 6 from 11am-8pm.  Unless already on the Fulton County Board of Election's absentee voter list, a voter must first complete an application requesting an absentee ballot and return the application to the Library to receive an absentee ballot.  All absentee ballots are due by 8pm on May 6th to be included.

Library Vote

On Tuesday, May 6 the voters of the Gloversville Enlarged School District will go to the polls to approve the 2014-15 tax levy and elect trustees.

The proposed levy increase is $5,903, which is within the 2% tax cap.

A public hearing on the budget will take place at the Library on Tuesday, April 15th at 6:30pm.

Trustees running for re-election are Jay Ephraim and Robin Lair.  There will be one write-in spot on the ballot.

Polling time change for this year:  11 AM-8 PM.  In previous years the polls have been open from 12 Noon-9 PM.

RailRoad Program

The F,J. & G Railroad program listed in the LH for tonight (Monday 3/31) is scheduled for tomorrow night (Tuesday 4/1) at 5:30pm.

Author and presenter Paul Larner will be on hand at 5pm with copies of his book.

Gloversville READS! 2014 Kick off

We are jump starting this year's READ on Saturday, March 29 from 1-3pm 60's style with root beer floats, tie-dye, games and activities. 

The entire month of April will be filled with events so check out our READ page for all the details.

Here it is folks. The moment you've all been waiting for; the unveiling of our 2014 title.

This year we will be focusing on what is closest to home, Gloversville: Past, Present and Future as we read....Mohawk by Richard Russo and explore our little peace of the planet history, literature, food and fun.

The program schedule will appear soon. In the meantime, visit the Library or Mysteries on Main Street to get a copy of Mohawk.

Openings on Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the Gloversville Public Library will have 3 openings on this year's ballot.  Trustees must be 18 years old and residents of the Gloversville Enlarge School District.  Terms begin July 1, 2014.  2 openings for 5 years, 1 opening for 1 year. 

Anyone interested in running, election is by the voters of the Gloversville Enlarged School District, must turn in a petition with 25 or more legal signatures.  Petitions and information can be obtained here or picked up at the Library. Packet. Petition (8 1/2" x 14" paper needed).

The election will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 in the Library.