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Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their role and responsibilities as a library trustee.

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Have questions for the panelists? Submit them here.

This event qualifies as trustee education and may be applied towards the NYS Trustee Education Requirements.

Meeting of the Dutchess County Directors Association.

Meeting of the Putnam County Library Association.

Save the date for the Annual Fall Into Books Children’s and Teen Literature Conference. This full day event brings together school and public librarians from eight counties within the Hudson Valley. This collaborative event features book discussion sessions – ranging from picture books to young adult as well as author presentations. This conference provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to engage in collaborative discussions on children’s and teen literature.

Location: Newburgh Armory, 321 S. William Street, Newburgh, NY 12550

Updated information about this event including registration will be posted on https://fallintobooks.org/.

65th Annual Membership Meeting: Details to come.

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Multiyear financial planning is a vital tool for library boards and directors, particularly those struggling with difficult financial conditions. It can aid decision-makers to set long-term priorities and work toward goals, rather than making choices based only on what funds are available today. This is important when resources are limited and can also be beneficial to avoiding future stress. Join Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MHLS Executive Director & Co-Author of the Handbook for Library Trustees in New York State to review the Office of the State Comptroller’s multi-year financial planning process and helpful data sources to help strengthen your library’s financial position and ability to meet community needs.

New York Library Association Annual Conference and Trade Show.

Details Coming Soon.

Meeting of the Columbia County Library Association.

MHLS will be closed on November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day.

There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.

The current Directors Association Meeting Packet will be available at Mid-Hudson Library System Directors Association page.