Each public library in NY state has access to the CSLP manual online. The CSLP manual is an idea book of programs, booklists, printables, artwork and other resources that you may use in planning and delivering your summer library program. It also includes a collection of posters, banners, art spots, and other graphic files to accompany the Unearth a Story™ theme.
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In addition to the data survey we sent to Library Directors, we are asking anyone who participated in the 2025 MHLS Road Trip Challenge to complete this evaluation survey. This survey is open to anyone who attempted to complete the challenge, regardless of the progress they made. This includes member library staff that participated. Anyone completing
Due to the impact of the federal government shutdown on the FDR Presidential Museum & Library, where The Wallace Center is located, we will hold the meeting on the same date: Friday, October 24, with the same schedule, at The Academy, 33 Academy Street, Poughkeepsie. Parking: A municipal parking lot is available directly across the street
Remember: October 18th is the FINAL day to earn stamps & souvenirs! June 6th through October 18th, we are inviting everyone to visit as many MHLS Member Library locations as they can – learn about the different programs and services each library offers & earn souvenirs along the way! Check out the details and how
The Board of the Mid-Hudson Library System met on May 13 at the Highland Public Library. The next meeting of the MHLS Board will be Friday, July 18 in the MHLS Auditorium. All board documents are available at https://board.midhudson.org
The NYS Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 has been finalized. Thank you all for your efforts to advocate for these funds! Despite our wishes for higher operating aid, this was still a successful advocacy year, resulting in around a 2% increase for categorical aid. Given that the Governor started higher than the previous year and both
We are pleased to share the news that the Nominating Committee of the New York Library Association (NYLA) has invited our very own Kerstin Cruger to run for NYLA President in the upcoming election. Kerstin was formerly the President of the Friends of Libraries Section of NYLA which she led with distinction. The NYLA President
Join us for a quick and fun session to learn everything you need to know to help patrons hit the road and collect stamps, swag and stories. We’ll cover how the program works, what to expect at your library and how you can join in on the fun too! Tuesday, May 6 | 2:00 –
NYLA is our valued partner in advocating for state funds, advancing legislation important to your library, and the provider of one of the best professional development opportunities available – the Annual NYLA Conference. Membership in NYLA is an investment in your library. As this will be the first renewal in their new database, they want
