First Ward Action Council (FWAC) provides assistance to Binghamton First and Second Ward residents with issues affecting neighborhoods, such as neighborhood re-development and improvement. Maintains information on housing and provides referrals. Provides assistance to neighborhood watch groups and other community organizations. Offers internships in conjunction with Binghamton University.

• Gives members opportunities to participate in arts programs in their communities at for free or at a low cost.

• Must be on public assistance and present an active benefits card when using the pass.

• Pass allows participants to reserve two tickets.

• Wheelchair transportation available upon request. Call for more details.

Are you looking for cultural performances or speakers from the refugee community for your event? Do you appreciate dance and music? We can help you connect with refugee artists from Utica, NY.

Community Arts programs offer creative, social, and recreational opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Roberson Museum and Science Center offers classes for adults/children in drawing, painting, ceramics, computer design, and photography. Programs available in astronomy and other scientific pursuits. Facilities include: Roberson Mansion, Edwin A Link Gallery, Heritage Area Visitor Center, Planetarium, exhibit galleries, Kopernick Observatory. Exhibitions vary, call for more information.

Overseen by Broome County Parks and Recreation, the Forum Theater is available for diversified arts & entertainment, including: Broadway Theater League, Binghamton Philharmonic, and Tri-Cities Opera.

The Broome County Arts Council is a local arts advocate and cultural information resource for the art community and general public. They collaborate on and encourage participation in projects and initiatives that promote the arts as an engine of cultural growth and economic development in Greater Binghamton and Broome County.

Overseen by Broome County Parks and Recreation, the arena is available for sports events, conventions, concerts, etc. Home of American Hockey League Binghamton Black Bears hockey team.

The National Purple Heart Hall of Honor offers educational programs as well as organized tours. Events and activities throughout the year to commemorate significant military-related anniversaries or historic events related to the Purple Heart and its history. Offers a "Roll of Honor" database of Purple Heart recipients.

Museum, Aquarium, Parks (MAP) Passes offer free or reduced admission, are available to Poughkeepsie Public Library District residents who are 18 years of age or older, have a valid email address, and have no outstanding fines. Passes to FDR Presidential Library & Museum are available for all Mid-Hudson Library System patrons.

Book up to two (2) passes for the same day to combine visits to nearby venues. These may be local places or destinations on getaway trips to the Adirondacks, Albany, Berkshires, Boston, CT coastline, Danbury or Hartford, NYC, Springfield, and Vermont. Always confirm hours and visiting information on destination’s website. Failure to cancel a pass you do not use may result in suspension of pass privileges.

Passes are available in two formats: Print on Demand and Pick Up/Return at Library. Print on Demand pass: Reserve for day of visit and marked “Closed” when Destination is closed. Print pass when reserving at home or contact the Library to print it for you after reserving pass. Pick Up/Return at Library passes are reserved for the day of pick up, and marked “Closed” when Destination is closed. These can be borrowed for three (3) days (including pick up date), must be returned to library branch where checked out, and a $5.00 per day fine is charged if returned after due date.

For questions, view website or call the Reference Desk at (845) 485-3445 x 3702.