Please join us on February 5th in Albany for the New York Library Association (NYLA) Library Advocacy Day! This event brings together library advocates from across New York State to converge on Albany to voice their support for funding and policies that benefit libraries. Your attendance can make a BIG impact. Join us for meetings with your NYS representatives to make the case that libraries should receive funding increases and infrastructure investments that respect our role in the community!
How to get ready for Advocacy Day:
- Register to attend Library Advocacy Day in Albany.
- Register for the MHLS Advocacy Day Briefing | January 30 | 10:00 – 11:30 AM | Online
Join Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) Executive Director and guest speaker Max Prime, Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, NYLA. This event is designed for all library advocates – library directors, staff, trustees, Friends Groups and volunteers – who are interested in speaking up for libraries during the New York budget negotiation season.
- Plan your trip to Albany!
- The Buses Are Back!Take the bus for only $10.00! Please register through the link associated with your desired pickup location.
- Driving Yourself
- Directions & Parking Information
| If you haven’t already, please use this call to action from the NYLA to encourage the Governor to increase funding for libraries and library systems in the executive budget. |
This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for more information and updates leading up to February 5th.
For information and resources about Library Advocacy Day visit https://midhudson.org/library-advocacy-day/.
NYLA will also host Pre-Advocacy Day programs on Tuesday, February 4 | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM.
Join in for programs, meetings, or say “Hi!” at the New Yorker’s For Better Libraries happy hour! The two programs are free, but registration is requested in advance.
