Libraries Working with Vulnerable Patrons | May 30 | 10 – 11 AM | Online | REGISTER Join the New York State Library for another session in the Libraries Working with Vulnerable Patrons series, led by New York State Library Excelsior Service Fellow Antonia Bruno. Sessions in this series are structured as guided conversations on various topics and
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Hunger Solutions New York (HSNY) is asking for input on their WIC partnership survey to help them understand how community partners refer families to WIC and how they can reach more eligible families through partnership activities. At the end of this 5-10 minute survey, you can opt into a raffle to win a $50 gift card.
The New York State Archives has announced the 2025–26 Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) grant application cycle. DHP grants are designed to build a more comprehensive and equitable documentation of New York State’s history and culture by supporting projects that identify, survey, collect, arrange, describe, and make available records that relate to groups and topics traditionally
The NYS Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 has been finalized. Thank you all for your efforts to advocate for these funds! Despite our wishes for higher operating aid, this was still a successful advocacy year, resulting in around a 2% increase for categorical aid. Given that the Governor started higher than the previous year and both
We are pleased to share the news that the Nominating Committee of the New York Library Association (NYLA) has invited our very own Kerstin Cruger to run for NYLA President in the upcoming election. Kerstin was formerly the President of the Friends of Libraries Section of NYLA which she led with distinction. The NYLA President
Join us for a quick and fun session to learn everything you need to know to help patrons hit the road and collect stamps, swag and stories. We’ll cover how the program works, what to expect at your library and how you can join in on the fun too! Tuesday, May 6 | 2:00 –
Summer Reading is right around the corner – check out the following resources to help you wrap up your planning. Summer Reading at New York Libraries The New York State (NYS) Division of Library Development has a Summer Reading Resources web page. Access reading lists, activity ideas, statewide partners, NYS branded promotional materials and information
NYLA is our valued partner in advocating for state funds, advancing legislation important to your library, and the provider of one of the best professional development opportunities available – the Annual NYLA Conference. Membership in NYLA is an investment in your library. As this will be the first renewal in their new database, they want
The Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) is holding our first ever Library Road Trip, beginning in June. This initiative encourages community members to visit the 70 library buildings of our member libraries during the program timeframe, from June 6 through October 18, 2025. The MHLS Road Trip aims to achieve several key goals: MHLS staff has
