There is a new and easy way to get emergency and weather text alerts from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) for events happening in your county – text 333111 from emergency and weather alerts. It’s FREE to sign up! Text 333111 with your county or borough name After you sign up,
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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
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
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
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 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
The Mid-Hudson Library System has joined with Public Library Systems across the state to host two epic 2025 summer reading program planning workshops. Hear from your colleagues around the state and walk away with ideas for your summer reading program. Hosted by: Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System, Finger Lakes Library System, Mid-Hudson Library System, Mid-York Library System, Mohawk
