Frank J. Basloe Public Library
Useful Links
Midyork Library System : A great resource to see what is going on in other libraries! Also provides access to online databases and websites available only to library users.
Ask Us 24/7: Get assistance with reference questions 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Qualified librarians will answer you questions in a timely manner - and you may even get a librarian you know, since many of our local libraries staff this program.
The Herkimer Evening Telegram : Want to know what is going on in the Herkimer area? Check out the local newspaper!
The Observer Dispatch : The O-D provides news about the Mohawk Valley.
Herkimer County Website : Need to take a county test? Find out about taxes? Have other questions? Check out the county website!
Town of Herkimer : Want to find out what departments provide local services and who to contact? Take a look at the town of Herkimer's website.
New York State Library: Use online databases? Then the State Library is for you! It's free to join if you are a NYS resident; get a library card and get instant access to useful information and resources throughout the state!
New York Public Library: One of the largest public libraries in the world. Check it out; users can sign up for a NYPL card and take advantage of being a library patron in one of the largest cities in the world. Please note: have to visit a NYPL once to activate card, and then can use online resources from home.
New York State Benefits: This website offers quick, easy, and confidential pre-screening for individuals to determine if they are eligible for assistance - these include nutritional assistance, tax credit, health insurance programs, and more.
Books 'N' Bytes Mystery and Science Fiction Authors: A great website for information on mystery and science fiction authors. Breaks down by genre, author, and then series by author. A great resource for keeping up-to-date on favorite authors, and finding new ones.
Literacy Volunteers of America @ Midyork: LVA provide free one on one tutoring to adults in Basic Literacy and English for Speakers of other languages. All tutors are volunteers meet on average twice a week for one hour at each session with their student. Hours vary depending on the availability of tutors, although ease of access for students is of prime importance. Local libraries schools, churches, etc. are used for meeting places. Tutors do not go into the home. For more information call (315) 733-4529.
The Literacy Zone 215 S. Main St. in Herkimer. Phone: 315-866-7956. To qualify, you must live in the 13350 zip code. In addition to improving literacy skills, the Zone helps people find a way out of poverty, enables at risk school youth to complete high school and transition to college, improve employment opportunities for individuals in poverty or who are transitioning from incarceration, support for veterans transition to the workforce, find pathways to citizenship and English language proficiency, support individuals with disabilities and their families, enable senior citizens to stay out of poverty, and discover workforce development programs, including apprenticeship and career pathways.
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