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Call to Action for Library Funding!

The New York Library Association has issued a Call to Action to remind our state legislators to sign on to support increases in library operating aid, State Aid for Library Construction, NOVELny, and the stabilization funds for the NYS Division of Library Development (via the Office of Cultural Education.)  This is one of the most

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Affordable Broadband Act

211 New York Inc. recently collaborated with the NYS ConnectALL office in spreading awareness and navigating signups for the Affordable Broadband Act! The Affordable Broadband Act is a New York State law passed in 2025 that requires internet service providers (ISPs) in New York State with at least 20,000 customers to offer reduced-cost plans to

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NYS Federal Impact Interactive Map

Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) – Buffalo Co-Lab’s NYS Federal Impact Interactive Map provides NYS residents, government leaders and staff, businesses, nonprofits, and other stakeholders with data-driven insights on how federal actions in pursuit of government efficiency and domestic economic growth are affecting the State and its diverse geographic areas (including the

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How to be an Advocate on Advocacy Day

Library Advocacy Day is coming up Tuesday, February 3rd! Hundreds of library supporters will fill the halls of the Legislative Office Building in Albany to ask their legislators to Fund, Protect, and Empower New York State libraries.If you are unable to join us in Albany, you can still make your voice heard!Use your social media

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Library Advocacy Day is February 3rd! 

We hope you’ll join us in Albany – your attendance makes a BIG impact. Show up and voice your support for funding and policies that benefit libraries and spend the day with library lovers from around the State.  Get Ready:  Join Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) Executive Director and guest speaker Max Prime,

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Please note: There will be no Bulletin on 12.30.25 – look for the next edition on January 6th!

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Take action now on the Freedom to Read Act

The Freedom to Read Act (S.1099/A.7777) was delivered to Governor Kathy Hochul’s desk on December 9, 2025. The Governor now has until December 19 to render a final decision on the bill. The New York Library Association (NYLA) is calling on #LibraryAdvocates everywhere to contact Governor Hochul and urge her to sign this critical legislation

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Libraries can now access the 2026 Summer Reading Program Manual.

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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We are looking for feedback from Road Trip participants!

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

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Announcement regarding our Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, October 24

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

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