Celebrate Revolutionary history in your own backyard with the help of a new comprehensive guide from the NYS Library! New York at 250: A Resource Guide for Public Libraries and Partners provides a practical framework, offering information and support materials for libraries and cultural institutions interested in developing public programs for the 250th commemoration. Organized into three
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The New York State Archives is pleased to announce the availability of the guidelines and application for the 2026-2027 Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) Grants funding cycle. DHP grants are designed to build more comprehensive and equitable documentation of New York State’s history and culture by supporting projects that identify, survey, collect, arrange, describe, and make
Want to have fun while supporting your community? It’s easy when you take part in The Great Give Back, a community service initiative developed by the Suffolk Cooperative Library System in 2017 to connect library patrons to meaningful volunteer experiences. This year, The Great Give Back will be bigger than ever before. As the country
The Northeast Summit for Climate Adaptation for Library Facilities invites you to join in as we shift focus to the suitability of the site, as it profoundly affects the design, resilience, and user experience of a resulting library project. Speakers and topic discussions will include: While the webinar features larger projects, the information presented can
MHLS libraries are invited to apply! The CT State Library Division of Library Development (CTDLD) has been selected as a grant recipient of the Young Futures’ Oops!… AI Did It Again Challenge, its first dedicated funding initiative for nonprofits at the intersection of youth and AI. CTDLD is also recruiting libraries in and outside of
Would you like an opportunity to honor an active library supporter, a community volunteer, or your Friends of the Library? The Friends of Libraries Section offers the FLS Daniel W. Casey Library Advocacy Award to honor the efforts of volunteers who have contributed to the growth of libraries or Friends groups. The deadline to submit
Library staff members are invited to join Dia Beacon (3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508) for their annual Spring Library Information Session – Friday, April 24th, 10 AM – 12 PM. The day will begin with a light breakfast, followed by an overview of Dia, their upcoming programmatic offerings, and their Library membership program. After
The 2025 Annual Report is still CLOSED at this time. All Libraries should wait for a formal announcement of the questionnaire’s opening before attempting to enter information. The software is still being worked on & tested, data entered before the official announcement may be wiped out and could disrupt finalization efforts. This post will be
This is a new grant program administered by the New York State Library (NYSL). The intent of the program is to improve the capacity of library systems and public and association libraries to offer services and information resources in their communities in the areas of outreach and community engagement; best practices in literacy; and social
This year New York joins the nation in America250, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Find out what your colleagues have done (or plan on doing) to recognize and explore this historic milestone in their communities in shaping New York’s history at 2 PM Tuesday, April 28, at the next Adult Program Swap. Has your library begun
