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Women’s History in the Hudson Valley
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 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
Director Resources
Applications are now open for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Competitive Grant Program.
This is a new grant program administered by the New York State Library (NYSL). The intent of the program is to improve the capacity of library systems and public and association libraries to offer services and information resources in their communities in the areas of outreach and community engagement; best practices in literacy; and social
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
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Trustee Resources
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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