Wednesday, February 7 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 Service Area Schedule of Appointments (Updated 2.2.24)
Mid-Hudson Library System Advocacy Day Quick Guide includes:
- Schedule of appointments
- 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! REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
- 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

Take the bus for only $10.00! REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
- Bus Pick-Up Locations
  - West Nyack – Leaving from West Nyack Park and Ride at Palisades Mall at 7:00 am
  - Newburgh – Leaving from Bed, Bath and Beyond at Newburgh Mall at 7:30 am
  - Elmsford – Leaving from Westchester Library System at 570 Taxter Road at 6:45 am
  - Brewster – Leaving from Brewster Park n Ride on NY-312) at 7:15 am
  - New Paltz – Leaving from New Paltz Thruway Exit 18 Park and Ride at 7:45 am
  - Kingston – Leaving from Kingston Park n Ride (Thruway Exit 19) at 8:15 am
  - Catskill – Leaving Catskill Thruway Exit 21 Park and Ride at 8:40 am
Driving Yourself
- Directions & Parking Information
- Map of the Empire State Plaza

Consider coming up the day before, for Pre-Advocacy Day, February 6 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:

View the MHLS Advocacy Day Briefing webinar held on January 30th.
2024 Talking Points from the New York Library Association (NYLA)
2024 Advocacy Guide (MHLS)
How to Participate from Anywhere (NYLA)
Tell Your Story: Persuading Decision Makers (ALA)
Find your Legislator (MHLS Service Area)

Social Media Tools

Hashtags: #LibraryAdvocate #LAD24
New York Library Association – Includes cut and paste posts for X (formerly Twitter) 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.