Events - February 15 2022

Meeting of the Greene County Libraries Association.

Meeting of the Ulster County Library Association.

The Library of Local is expanding in 2022, and MHLS libraries have the opportunity to sign up to be part of the program as Micro-Hubs. Join Matt Stinchcomb and Casey Conlin of the LoL Project Team for a look at what to expect from the Library of Local in 2022, and how your library can become part of this program and help build resilience in your community.

This session will review the expectations for and benefits of participation in the LoL program.

Libraries interested in participating can apply using the LoL Micro-Hub Application.

More Information about the Library of Local:

The Library of Local (LoL), a collaboration between Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley and the Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS), which builds community resilience and local self-sufficiency through books, tools, resources, and programming.

In 2022, LoL is going to be even bigger, supporting more communities through the addition of ten (10) Micro-Hub Libraries that will each host a table-top kiosk with a curated collection of LoL materials and quarterly events that focus on Regenerative Land Use, Green Building, Renewable Energy, and Climate Change. These Micro-Hub Libraries will join the LoL anchor libraries, Kingston Library, Hudson Area Library, Morton Memorial Library, and Mountain Top Library, who piloted a successful first year amid the COVID-19 pandemic to deliver tools, books, seeds, and programming around the theme Sow, Grow, Reap, Repeat! Gardening and Foraging for Resilience. In 2022, the hub at Morton Memorial Library will move to the Howland Public Library, which will join the LoL as an anchor library. Anchor library collections will also be expanded to include AV equipment that can be checked out by local community organizations and initiatives to support community organization efforts.

Libraries selected for Year 2 of LoL will receive:

• A collection of materials to support patrons and community leaders in furthering their work and understanding of this year’s topics
• Access to a curated speakers bureau of local experts relevant to these topics
• Event promotion through LoL communication channels
• Resources and support for hosting a seed library
• Support to develop partnerships with local community groups and leaders working to address climate change at the local level through the NYS Climate Smart Communities Program
• Access to the LoL listserv
• Support from MHLS and the LoL Project Team at monthly LoL library calls to share and develop ideas to create more resilient communities.

Additionally, all MHLS member libraries will be welcome to invite patrons to and develop local programming around four Library of Local Climate Solutions events, which will be broadcast live from LoL anchor libraries throughout 2022.

Interested libraries can check out the upcoming LoL Information Session or apply now using the LoL Mico-Hub Application. Applications must be completed by February 21. For more information contact MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator, Casey Conlin.