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The Northeast Summit for Climate Adaptation for Library Facilities invites you to join in as we shift focus to the suitability of the site, as it profoundly affects the design, resilience, and user experience of a resulting library project. Speakers and topic discussions will include: While the webinar features larger projects, the information presented can
The symposium takes place Saturday, May 16 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Dutchess BOCES Conference Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. The cost to attend is $30 and includes lunch. For descriptions of the sessions and to register visit the MHLS Calendar. This half-day conference will feature presentations in all capacities of banned and challenged books and
REGISTER HERE Ensuring your library is in compliance with laws and regulations is a tall order, while you’re not expected to be an expert, you will want to be familiar with the most common areas of law that intersect with your responsibilities as a library trustee. Join Trustee Handbook co-author Rebekkah Smith Aldrich for an
MHLS libraries are invited to apply! The CT State Library Division of Library Development (CTDLD) has been selected as a grant recipient of the Young Futures’ Oops!… AI Did It Again Challenge, its first dedicated funding initiative for nonprofits at the intersection of youth and AI. CTDLD is also recruiting libraries in and outside of
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District in partnership with the Mid-Hudson Library System and Revolucion Radio Online bring the Consulate on Wheels to the Mid-Hudson Library System Auditorium (105 Market Street, Poughkeepsie) April 28 – May 2. The Consulate General of Mexico provides its Consulate on Wheels in places where it may be difficult to travel
Would you like an opportunity to honor an active library supporter, a community volunteer, or your Friends of the Library? The Friends of Libraries Section offers the FLS Daniel W. Casey Library Advocacy Award to honor the efforts of volunteers who have contributed to the growth of libraries or Friends groups. The deadline to submit
Celebrate Citizen Science Month this April with an inspiring webinar on Wednesday, April 29, at 2 PM hosted by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI)! While many think of libraries solely as quiet spaces for books, they are rapidly becoming vital hubs for global change. We’ve teamed up with SciStarter to showcase how libraries of all
Youth Services Section of NYLA has announced the Ann Gibson Scholarship Award! This scholarship is given annually to honor the memory of Ann Gibson, a dynamic and dedicated librarian, storyteller, and teacher, in recognition of her many contributions to the field of youth service librarianship. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance
Library staff members are invited to join Dia Beacon (3 Beekman Street, Beacon, NY 12508) for their annual Spring Library Information Session – Friday, April 24th, 10 AM – 12 PM. The day will begin with a light breakfast, followed by an overview of Dia, their upcoming programmatic offerings, and their Library membership program. After
