Sign up today for the 2023 MHLS Turning Outward Cohort Program Introductory Webinar taking place Thursday, December 8th, from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Libraries interested in participating in the 2023 MHLS Turning Outward Cohort Program are invited to join the introductory webinar, which will outline the value of “turning outward”, through community conversations, to
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The Public Library Association (PLA) has opened its annual survey and seeks responses from the field to gain insights into current and emerging programs, services, partnerships, and facilities in public libraries and how these meet community needs and foster resilience. The Public Library Services for Strong Communities Survey is open through December 10th and all
The October 2022 issue of News from the NYS Library is now available. This issue includes information about the new education requirements for public library trustees and information about how you can help connect your communities with services provided by the Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL). Subscribe to receive the quarterly newsletter via email
Lauren T. Moore, Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and State Librarian, recently announced that the New York State Library has released the 2022 Digital Inclusion Toolkit. This new resource is aimed at empowering libraries and other community organizations as they move forward together with digital inclusion and digital equity work. The online toolkit, developed by the
On September 30th the NYS Department of Labor announced that the minimum wage rate for 2023 will be $14.20. MHLS suggests that library leadership also consider the first column of the Living Wage Calculator from MIT for your respective county when considering wages for full-time workers at your library.
The WIC Help New York Resource Center is a one-stop for WIC outreach materials. The latest resources include a new WIC Fact Sheet and series of flyers focused on WIC’s health and nutrition benefits for families who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or raising children under age five. Visit to find everything you need to spread the
REMINDER: Registration for the 23rd annual children’s and teen literature conference, Fall Into Books closes on October 1st. This year’s conference will be held online on October 25th from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. This collaborative event features book discussion sessions ranging from picture books to young adult, and a keynote presentation. This year’s keynote speaker
Calling all Friends Groups for the 2022 MHLS Member Library Friends Group Online Meetup on October 18th from 3:00 – 4:30 pm. Join MHLS staff and fellow member library Friends Groups for sharing and discussion. All MHLS member library Friends Groups and individuals interested in creating a Friends Group for their local library are welcome
Join presenter Paul Galantowicz, Facility Telehealth Coordinator for VHAWNY Healthcare System on Thursday, September 22 at 12:00 pm for Using VA Video Connect in the Library. Libraries play many important roles in their communities, but none as important today in helping people access the healthcare and health information they need, especially with telehealth needs of
Ecological Restoration Grants Now Available! Partners for Climate Action is inviting applications for funding from organizations in Columbia, Greene, Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam, or Orange Counties that are taking direct ecological restoration actions in their communities. Grants will range from $1,000-$100,000. Project areas include, but are not limited to the following: Submit an online application by
