The Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) is excited to invite more libraries to join the Patron Mobile App roll-out! This innovative app is designed to streamline library services, making it easier for patrons to access resources, manage their accounts, and stay updated on library events. With user-friendly features and seamless integration, the MHLS Mobile App is
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Partners for Climate Action has partnered again with Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Youth Climate Action Fund to provide grants for young people, ages 15 – 24, to design and implement urgent climate actions in the Hudson Valley. Award amounts will range between $1,000 to $5,000. To be considered, submit an online application by March 28, 2025. All
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District in partnership with MHLS and Revolucion Radio Online bring the Consulate on Wheels to the Mid-Hudson Library System Auditorium (105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie) Tuesday, April 8th through Saturday, April 12th. The Consulate General of Mexico provides its Consulate on Wheels in places where it may be difficult to travel to
REMINDER: Deadline for submission is March 21st! The New York Library Association (NYLA) is accepting program submissions for its Annual Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY, November 5-8. This year’s theme, Actionable Advocacy, invites you to share ideas, strategies, and best practices that empower libraries to advocate effectively for their communities. Seeking proposals for:• Program/Workshop: 75-minute
The Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is now accepting requests for Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS), also known as earmarks or Community Project Funding (CPF) in the House of Representatives, for Fiscal Year 2026. The online portal will be open and accepting applications until Monday, March 31st at 11:59pm ET. You can find the link to
The American Library Association (ALA) announces the opening of the third year of the ALA Building Library Capacity Grants that will provide grants to public libraries assisting New Americans (immigrants and refugees). Up to sixteen $10,000 grants will be awarded to successful applicants nationwide. The application site is open now. The application deadline is April 9, 2025, with
Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 2 – 3:30 PM | REGISTERSoutheastern NY Library Resources Council Conference Room, 21 S. Elting Corners Rd., Highland, NY This is an opportunity for academic library staff and others to meet with the President of the New York Library Association (NYLA), Tim Spindler, to discuss the statewide library association. Additionally, this
MHLS Sustainable Funding Series: Sustainable Funding Options for Association & Municipal Public Libraries for Directors and Trustees | April 3 | 5 – 6:30 PM | Online | REGISTER Association and Municipal Public Libraries must take annual action to secure sustainable funding for their libraries that grows to keep up with community demand for services,
The Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) has opened this in-person session to Mid-Hudson Library System members. Join Jen Park, RCLS Government Relations Specialist, and Joanna Goldfarb, RCLS Sustainability Innovation Consultant for BaFa’ BaFa’: Cross-Cultural Competency Training on Thursday, March 27, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm. BaFa’ BaFa’ is a learning simulation designed to improve participants’
The Mid-Hudson Library System has joined with Public Library Systems across the state to host two epic 2025 summer reading program planning workshops. Hear from your colleagues around the state and walk away with ideas for your summer reading program. Hosted by: Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, Finger Lakes Library System, Mid-Hudson Library System, Mid-York Library System, Mohawk
