Central Hudson recently presented the Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) with their “Excellence in Community Engagement” recognition award at the Energy Efficiency & Electrification Summit, an annual event connecting Central Hudson experts and community partners. In 2025, MHLS played a vital role in extending the reach of Central Hudson’s weatherization efforts – collaborating with Central Hudson
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Celebrate Revolutionary history in your own backyard with the help of a new comprehensive guide from the NYS Library! New York at 250: A Resource Guide for Public Libraries and Partners provides a practical framework, offering information and support materials for libraries and cultural institutions interested in developing public programs for the 250th commemoration. Organized into three
The election of MHLS trustees will be an item of business at the Mid-Hudson Library System’s (MHLS) Annual Membership Meeting, Friday, October 23, 2026. MHLS is governed by a fifteen-member board, three trustees from each of the five counties served. In this election cycle there are three vacancies, one in each of the following counties:
The New York State Archives is pleased to announce the availability of the guidelines and application for the 2026-2027 Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) Grants funding cycle. DHP grants are designed to build more comprehensive and equitable documentation of New York State’s history and culture by supporting projects that identify, survey, collect, arrange, describe, and make
Want to have fun while supporting your community? It’s easy when you take part in The Great Give Back, a community service initiative developed by the Suffolk Cooperative Library System in 2017 to connect library patrons to meaningful volunteer experiences. This year, The Great Give Back will be bigger than ever before. As the country
Renewing your membership is one of the best ways to stay connected and informed about the NYS library world! Whether it’s the curated headlines in News You Can Use, taking action so that legislators hear your voices, or connecting at conference, your NYLA membership keeps you in the loop, and part of the statewide community
The Northeast Summit for Climate Adaptation for Library Facilities invites you to join in as we shift focus to the suitability of the site, as it profoundly affects the design, resilience, and user experience of a resulting library project. Speakers and topic discussions will include: While the webinar features larger projects, the information presented can
The symposium takes place Saturday, May 16 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Dutchess BOCES Conference Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. The cost to attend is $30 and includes lunch. For descriptions of the sessions and to register visit the MHLS Calendar. This half-day conference will feature presentations in all capacities of banned and challenged books and
REGISTER HERE Ensuring your library is in compliance with laws and regulations is a tall order, while you’re not expected to be an expert, you will want to be familiar with the most common areas of law that intersect with your responsibilities as a library trustee. Join Trustee Handbook co-author Rebekkah Smith Aldrich for an
MHLS libraries are invited to apply! The CT State Library Division of Library Development (CTDLD) has been selected as a grant recipient of the Young Futures’ Oops!… AI Did It Again Challenge, its first dedicated funding initiative for nonprofits at the intersection of youth and AI. CTDLD is also recruiting libraries in and outside of
