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Trustee Handbook Book Club Series

Don’t miss the next session in the Trustee Handbook Book Club Series, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Access & Justice, on October 17th at 5:00 pm. Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series!

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MHLS Annual Membership Meeting

Register today for the in person MHLS Annual Membership Meeting on October 27th at the Henry A. Wallace Center @ FDR Presidential Library and Home in Hyde Park, NY.  Our Keynote speaker will be Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation.

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Summer Food Service Program

This summer, kids and teens ages 18 and under can get free, healthy meals at sites across the state through USDA’s Summer Food Service Program. Most sites are “open” sites, where there is no sign-up or paperwork required; kids can just drop by when meals are served. Your library can help increase the number of

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Access to Mango Languages Ends

REMINDER: Access to Mango Languages ends on July 31st. Transparent Language Online our newest language learning program is is already live so make sure your website is up to date with information and access for your patrons. Marketing materials, trainings and library specific URLs are available on the MHLS Knowledge Base.

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The New York State Committee on Open Government

The New York State Committee on Open Government has two upcoming online sessions:Freedom of Information Law Virtual Training | June 6th | 10:00 – 11:30 am | RegisterThis session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about an agency’s responsibilities in relation to the Freedom of Information Law. The class will provide an opportunity

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NYLA Scholarships

The Library & Leadership Management Section (LAMS) of the New York Library Association (NYLA) is seeking candidates for three scholarships to attend NYLA’s 2023 Conference in Saratoga for first-time attendees. One award will be given to Library Administrators; the second is for Library Assistants/support staff. A third award will be given to a new Director,

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2023 Juneteenth Equity Challenge

The United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region welcomes all members of the Dutchess-Orange community to take part in their 2023 Juneteenth Equity Challenge. Beginning on June 19th you will receive a daily email for the entirety of the 21-Day Challenge with multiple resources including articles, podcasts, and videos to help you understand the importance of

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Digital Literacy Workshops

The Public Library Association (PLA), with support from AT&T, is offering incentives to public libraries to teach digital literacy workshops. Now through June 2nd, libraries can apply for two incentive programs: PLA Digital Literacy Workshop Incentive, supported by AT&TIncentives of $6000 to conduct basic computer skills workshops using DigitalLearn training materials. Learn more. ACP Basics

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Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich

Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MHLS Executive Director & Co-Author of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State is a monthly installment where Rebekkah will answer your questions! Feel free to submit your question here or contact Rebekkah at rsmith@midhudson.org with the subject line: AMA Trustee Question. Q. When do

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MHLS is hiring!

The Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as our Financial Manager & Personnel Officer. This position reports to the Executive Director and directs the organization’s financial planning, banking, and government reporting; serves as the personnel officer; and manages general business office activities. A BA or BS degree in accounting, or

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