The LaGrange Association Library is lucky number 53! Effective April 1st, overdue fines were no longer charged for items checked out at the LaGrange Association Library. LaGrange is celebrating National Library Week (April 23-29) and their new Fine Free status by offering patrons the return of overdue items with all fines waived with no questions
Blog Archives
The Office of Cultural Education has availability of $168,000 in scholarship opportunities for middle and high school students to attend regional arts programs this summer. Students may apply to receive a scholarship by completing the online application before May 1st. To be eligible to apply, students must be entering 6th – 12th grade in fall
Looking for last-minute ideas for National Library Week? Visit the American Library Association’s National Library Week web page for social media posts and celebration ideas. National Library Week is a great time to tell your library’s multi-faceted story.
On Tuesday, April 19th at 2:00 pm join MHLS Director Rebekkah Smith Aldrich for an information session on Applying for Funds Through the State Aid for Library Construction Program. This webinar is designed for Mid-Hudson Library System member library directors and trustees who would like an introduction to the New York State Aid for Public
Join MHLS Executive Director Rebekkah Smith Aldrich for a 414 Vote Libraries Meetup on April 12 at 2:00 pm. At this online meetup we’ll check in with MHLS member library teams going for a 414 vote this year, share best practices and ensure your team is on track to hit all of the required milestones
Join Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, co-author of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State for the next session of Trustee Handbook Book Club: The Board-Director Relationship! This session will take place on Tuesday, April 18th, from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to
The Board of the Mid-Hudson Library System met on Saturday, March 11th, 2023 and:• Received a report on the status of advocacy to combat the proposed cuts to library aid and construction aid in the state budget;• Approved the priorities for funding within the State Aid for Library Construction Program;• Recognized MHLS Executive Director, Rebekkah
REMINDER: To effectively communicate with our members the Mid-Hudson Library System maintains a database of contact information for our member libraries. Once a year we request an update of this information, to keep our records accurate. All member library directors are asked to please complete and submit their form for Action Memo #23-01 by Friday,
Hunger Solutions NY is hosting a statewide webinar, Getting Ready for Summer Meals on March 21st at 1:00 pm. Whether you’re starting a new summer meal program this year or building on existing programs, join Hunger Solutions NY to learn about new resources and best practices for reaching more kids and teens this summer. The
REMINDER: The NYS Library’s LibGuides have moved the following publications to support accessibility, improve navigation, and streamline content management. Please update your links and communicate this with folks in your organization who may use these publications – we don’t want anyone to be disconnected from these great resources!• Public Library District Toolkit: Strategies to Assure
