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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
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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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
NYS Talking Book and Braille Library Informational Session
February 23 | 2 – 2:45 PM | Online In this one-hour online session New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) Senior Librarian Laurenne Teachout (she/her) will share recent updates to the program, provide an overview of services focusing on institution membership and the important role public libraries play in connecting community members
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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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