The Office of the State Comptroller announced that the property tax levy growth will again (for the second year) be capped at 2% for 2023 for impacted entities that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year. The inflation factor calculation is 7.17%. In the press release, the Comptroller acknowledged that costs will be higher than “expected
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REMINDER: Let us know if your library will participate in The Great Give Back (TGGB) 2022! This year, TGGB will take place on Saturday, October 15th but if you want to choose a different date or create a longer-running program, you can still participate. Please use this form to sign up your library for the
Let us know if your library will participate in The Great Give Back (TGGB) 2022! This year, TGGB will take place on Saturday, October 15th but if you want to choose a different date or create a longer-running program, you can still participate. Please use this form to sign up your library for the 2022
You are not alone! Join us for an in-person, informal gathering on Friday, July 22nd at 10:00 am in the MHLS Auditorium of New Directors (in your role for 3 years or less) to discuss relevant topics related to finding your path as a new director. Facilitated by MHLS Executive Director, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, author
The New York Library Association (NYLA) honors individuals and organizations for their tireless support, leadership, and advocacy for libraries at their Annual Conference. If you are interested in nominating someone you know that is deserving of recognition for one of the following awards, please complete this form and submit your nomination by July 15th. The
MHLS Executive Director Rebekkah Smith Aldrich will hold the MHLS Construction Grant Technical Assistance Workshop on Tuesday, June 21st at 2:00 pm. This workshop is designed to assist member libraries who plan to apply for the next cycle of State Aid for Library Construction program and will focus on filling out the online application and
The New Directors Forum will take place online at 12:30 pm after the Directors Association Meeting on June 14th. Topic: Toward Gigabit Libraries toolkit and Broadband Improvement Plan. This event is recommended for library directors that have been in their position for 3 years or less. The Toward Gigabit Libraries toolkit and Broadband Improvement Plan
Reserve your seat for The Great Give Back: Creating Community Connections on June 7th at 1:30 pm. The Great Give Back is a day for public libraries to shine as a community hub by inviting community members to participate in meaningful service-oriented experiences. This program offers a way to showcase the good work many libraries
New York Library Association – Youth Services Section (NYLA/YSS) is accepting applications for the Ann Gibson Scholarship Award. This scholarship is given annually to provide financial assistance to a person who has chosen to pursue graduate studies that will lead to New York State certification as a youth specialist in a public library or school
Digital Inclusion Innovation Grant Opportunity. The Digital Inclusion Innovation Grants support dynamic partnerships to increase the number of people who are connected to broadband, equipped with devices, and receive community support for digital inclusion activities. Projects can be based on a variety of digital inclusion efforts, including promoting affordable high-speed internet, devices, digital navigators, and
