Tuesday, February 3 in Albany  |  Who, me? Yes! You!

Fund – Protect – Empower

Be an activist. Join hundreds of library advocates from around the state in Albany. MHLS makes the day easy. We make the appointments with legislators for you. We just ask that you join us in fighting for library aid. Your voice matters!

Make the day easy! Printable documents to carry with you.

• Mid-Hudson Library System Advocacy Day Quick Guides include:
  • Schedule of appointments (MHLS Service Area)
  • Map of the Concourse
  • Budget Priorities
  • Legislative Priorities
  • History of Library Aid Chart

Sign up to attend Library Advocacy Day in Albany

• Register to attend Library Advocacy Day!
  • Schedule of appointments and Advocacy Day Packet will be emailed to you before Advocacy Day (You must register through the MHLS online calendar to receive this email.)

Traveling to Albany

• Directions & Parking Information
• Map of the Empire State Plaza

Consider coming up the day before, for Pre-Advocacy Day, February 2 there are workshops and gatherings of like minded folks!

What to Say

No one is born a library advocate but everyone has a story to tell. Brush up on the basics with these resources:

• Recording of the MHLS Advocacy Day Briefing webinar held on January 22nd.
• 2026 Talking Points from the New York Library Association (NYLA)
• 2026 Advocacy Guide (MHLS)
• How to Participate from Anywhere (NYLA)
• Tell Your Story: Persuading Decision Makers (ALA)
• Real People Real Dollars – Calculator
• Find your Legislator (MHLS Service Area)

Social Media Tools

• Hashtags: #LibraryAdvocate #LAD26
• New York Library Association – Includes cut and paste posts for X as well as the X directory for NYS Assembly members and Senators.
• Mid-Hudson Library System – Shareable graphics to use on your library’s or your personal Facebook and Instagram accounts.