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Registration now open for NYLA’s Spring on the Hill 2026!
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
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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America 250
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
Rescheduled dates for MHLS Annual Report Walkthrough
We are rescheduling the MHLS annual report walkthrough for a second time. If you were previously registered, we’ve moved your registration to the new AM or PM date. If you haven’t already registered, please plan to join us for one of the following sessions:New Date: Feb 26th at 10:00-11:00 AM | Register-OR-New Date: Feb 27th
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The next session of the Trustee Handbook Book Club will take place Thursday, April 16th
Trustee Handbook Book Club: Hiring and Evaluating the Library Director with Brian Hildreth OnlineREGISTER HERE Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their role and
The next session of the Trustee Handbook Book Club will take place on Tuesday, February 10th from 5 to 6:30pm.
Join Kristin O’Neill from the NYS Committee on Open Government for a discussion about Freedom of Information Law. This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about a public library’s rights and responsibilities in relation to the Freedom of Information Law. The class will focus on the areas of concern most relevant to you, so bring your questions,
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