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
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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
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
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
The 2025 Annual Report is still CLOSED at this time. All Libraries should wait for a formal announcement of the questionnaire’s opening before attempting to enter information. The software is still being worked on & tested, data entered before the official announcement may be wiped out and could disrupt finalization efforts. This post will be
This is a new grant program administered by the New York State Library (NYSL). The intent of the program is to improve the capacity of library systems and public and association libraries to offer services and information resources in their communities in the areas of outreach and community engagement; best practices in literacy; and social
This year New York joins the nation in America250, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Find out what your colleagues have done (or plan on doing) to recognize and explore this historic milestone in their communities in shaping New York’s history at 2 PM Tuesday, April 28, at the next Adult Program Swap. Has your library begun
We are rescheduling the MHLS annual report walkthrough for a second time. If you were previously registered, we’ve moved your registration to the new AM or PM date. If you haven’t already registered, please plan to join us for one of the following sessions:New Date: Feb 26th at 10:00-11:00 AM | Register-OR-New Date: Feb 27th
February 23 | 2 – 2:45 PM | Online In this one-hour online session New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) Senior Librarian Laurenne Teachout (she/her) will share recent updates to the program, provide an overview of services focusing on institution membership and the important role public libraries play in connecting community members
Digging Into dPlan | ArtsReady | February 11 | 2 -3 PM | Online All member libraries have a free account to dPlan in 2026 thanks to the Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley funding of The Library of Local Project. This one-hour webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the dPlan|ArtsReady tool and offer
