Thursday, April 3 from 10 – 11 AM | Register here Learn about the new partnership between the Mid-Hudson Library System and The Tempestry Project [https://www.tempestryproject.com/]. We are on a mission to leverage the amazing fiber arts communities throughout our member libraries to recruit over 100 knitters across the Hudson Valley to help with a community
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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
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
This year, the Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) is producing a series of events for library trustees and directors to help strengthen the financial future of your library. This series is designed to meet directors and board members where they are, providing assistance for a range of developmental activities such as: All events for trustees count
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’
