Binghamton Area Reading Council (BARC)

03/06/2026

Many thanks to Mary Miller, Education Services Director with the New York News Publishers Association, for sharing such an important and informative presentation. Special thanks as well to our friends at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library in Endicott for providing us with such a welcoming space to gather. And a BIG thank you to all who participated in tonight's event!

03/01/2026

If it's been a while since you've joined us for a BARC event, be sure to take advantage of this timely presentation this Thursday, March 5 from 4:30-6:00 PM at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library in Endicott. Register by tomorrow @ https://forms.gle/HnHta8i7B9yiXiATA. Light refreshments will be served. We'll also have door prizes and raffles! We hope you can join us!

03/01/2026

So thankful to Dr. Stephanie Affinito for these wonderful book recommendations that grew out of her Restorative Reading and Writing for Wellness presentation with the Binghamton Area Reading Council. For more on building a personal book collection, check out her latest podcast featuring one of our own, Amy Soto! https://open.spotify.com/episode/0byNso1we8fNfIoFIMXNLX?si=SM0X9-vxRGqNGZg2J936zA&fbclid=IwY2xjawQRZx9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiRGxwdm50cGcyVVlZY2VLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuse4R39-KFgeYjLK1jxdIYr1kNDNeNNrFVjNGDz7l_2BhiQAq54ph-euRbP_aem_2MKqVdpCHa10-AQaJ1iTyQ&nd=1&dlsi=90128918f5da4f0c

02/27/2026

Be sure to register by Monday, March 2 to be part of an engaging and timely discussion on AI, MISINFORMATION, AND THE CLASSROOM featuring MARY MILLER, Education Services Director for the NY News Publishers Association. This event will take place in the beautiful George F. Johnson Memorial Library in Endicott, NY.

Light refreshments will be served. We'll also have door prizes and raffles! Register @ https://forms.gle/HnHta8i7B9yiXiATA

You can learn more about the interesting history of the library by visiting https://www.gfjlibrary.org/history/. We're so fortunate to have this little gem and all its resources in our community!

02/23/2026

Join Us for an Important Conversation on Media Literacy with MARY MILLER, Education Services Director with the New York News Publishers Association.

Whether you're an educator, parent, student, or community member, this event will equip you with actionable strategies you can use right away!

Light fare will be served. Register by 3/2 @ https://forms.gle/HnHta8i7B9yiXiATA

02/12/2026

Join us on March 5 at the George F. Johnson Memorial Library for an engaging and timely presentation with MARY MILLER, Education Services Director with the New York News Publishers Association.

As AI-generated content, biased reporting, and viral misinformation continue to shape our online world, educators and communities are facing new challenges. This session will provide practical, ready-to-use strategies to help students strengthen their media literacy skills and think critically in today’s fast-moving digital landscape.

CTLE credits available for all participants.

REGISTER BY 3/2 @ https://forms.gle/vWdZXQ5dPWpCrPXM6

02/12/2026

A HUGE thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s GREAT LITERACY THROWDOWN! We loved seeing everyone come together to celebrate literacy, learning, and a little friendly competition. Congratulations to our winning team—and a big round of applause to everyone who played along and made the night such a success.

Stay tuned… we have two more events coming up that you won’t want to miss!

02/08/2026

02/08/2026

📚 The Great Literary Throwdown is almost here — and we’re getting excited to see everyone!

We’re just a few days out, and spots are filling fast. If you’ve been on the fence, now’s the time to grab your spot and join us for a fun, grown-ups’ night out where books meet bragging rights.

One of our favorite details we’ve been working on? Blind Date with a Book giveaways for everyone who preregisters 📖💝
We’ve been wrapping a mix of new and gently used donated books, each paired with a few little surprises and a handwritten hint — no judging covers allowed.

There’s something kind of perfect about a blind date with a book. Sometimes you discover a favorite you never would have picked yourself… and sometimes it’s just a fun story to tell later. Either way, it’s part of the fun.

We can’t wait to share trivia, food, laughs, and a room full of book lovers (and competitive thinkers).
👉 Sign up soon using the link or QR code on the poster — we’re almost full!

See you very soon 📚🏆

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02/08/2026

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02/08/2026

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