Wednesday, February 5 in Albany  |  Who, me? Yes! You!

Fund – Protect – Empower

Be an activist. Join hundreds of library advocates from around the state in Albany. MHLS makes the day easy. We make the appointments with legislators for you. We just ask that you join us in fighting for library aid. Your voice matters!

Make the day easy! Printable documents to carry with you. COMING SOON!

• Mid-Hudson Library System Advocacy Day Quick Guides includes:
  • Schedule of appointments (MHLS Service Area)
  • Map of the Concourse
  • Budget Priorities
  • Legislative Priorities
  • History of Library Aid Chart

Sign up to attend Library Advocacy Day in Albany

• Register to attend Library Advocacy Day!
  • Schedule of appointments and Advocacy Day Packet will be emailed to you before Advocacy Day (You must register through the MHLS online calendar to receive this email.)

Traveling to Albany

• Take the bus for only $10.00! Please register through the link associated with your desired pickup location.  
  • Bus Pick-Up Locations
    • West Nyack – Leaving from West Nyack Park and Ride at Palisades Mall at 7:00 am
    • Newburgh – Leaving from Newburgh Mall at 7:45 am
    • Elmsford – Leaving from Westchester Library System at 570 Taxter Road at 6:45 am
    • Brewster – Leaving from Brewster Park and Ride on NY-312 at 7:15 am
    • New Paltz – Leaving from New Paltz Park and Ride (Thruway Exit 18) at 7:45 am
    • Kingston – Leaving from Kingston Park and Ride (Thruway Exit 19) at 8:15 am
    • Catskill – Leaving Catskill Park and Ride (Thruway Exit 21) at 8:40 am
• Driving Yourself
  • Directions & Parking Information
  • Map of the Empire State Plaza

Consider coming up the day before, for Pre-Advocacy Day, February 4 there are workshops and gatherings of like minded folks!

What to Say

No one is born a library advocate but everyone has a story to tell. Brush up on the basics with these resources:

• Register for the MHLS Advocacy Day Briefing webinar held on January 30th.
• 2025 Talking Points from the New York Library Association (NYLA)
• 2025 Advocacy Guide (MHLS)
• How to Participate from Anywhere (NYLA)
• Tell Your Story: Persuading Decision Makers (ALA)
• Find your Legislator (MHLS Service Area)

Social Media Tools

• Hashtags: #LibraryAdvocate #LAD25
• New York Library Association – Includes cut and paste posts for X as well as the X directory for NYS Assembly members and Senators.
• Mid-Hudson Library System – Shareable graphics to use on your library’s or your personal Facebook and Instagram accounts.