The symposium takes place Saturday, May 16 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Dutchess BOCES Conference Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. The cost to attend is $30 and includes lunch. For descriptions of the sessions and to register visit the MHLS Calendar. This half-day conference will feature presentations in all capacities of banned and challenged books and
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The Poughkeepsie Public Library District in partnership with the Mid-Hudson Library System and Revolucion Radio Online bring the Consulate on Wheels to the Mid-Hudson Library System Auditorium (105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie) April 28 – May 2. The Consulate General of Mexico provides its Consulate on Wheels in places where it may be difficult to travel
Celebrate Citizen Science Month this April with an inspiring webinar on Wednesday, April 29, at 2 PM hosted by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI)! While many think of libraries solely as quiet spaces for books, they are rapidly becoming vital hubs for global change. We’ve teamed up with SciStarter to showcase how libraries of all
Youth Services Section of NYLA has announced the Ann Gibson Scholarship Award! This scholarship is given annually to honor the memory of Ann Gibson, a dynamic and dedicated librarian, storyteller, and teacher, in recognition of her many contributions to the field of youth service librarianship. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance
The American Library Association (ALA) has released a new landscape report under the Aging Together: An Evaluation of Library Programming for Older Adults initiative to better understand the current state of library programming for older adults. ALA and Knology have conducted a high-level review of the existing literature on this subject, focusing on programs designed to advance health and well-being, social
Digital Navigators are trained, trusted guides who help library patrons with various technology needs. Navigators assist anyone needing a device, secure free or low-cost internet service, and much more. To learn more about the work of Digital Navigators of the Hudson Valley, you can view the website here. Applications for the April 2026 cohort are
Thank you to Assemblymember Didi Barrett, who has donated multiple copies of the 2026 volume of Women’s History in the Hudson Valley: Ten Stories from Columbia and Dutchess Counties to member libraries within the 106th district! The booklet features the stories of Lucy Graves, civil rights activist; Angelica Singleton Van Buren, White House hostess; Laurie
Registration is now open for NYLA’s Spring on the Hill 2026! This one-day mini-conference has something for everyone – even the most experienced advocates. Session topics include navigating the media landscape, storytelling in advocacy, and advocacy trends among others! Lunch will be provided, giving participants a chance to network, catch up with colleagues, and engage
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
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
