Registration is now open for NYLA’s Spring on the Hill 2026! This one-day mini-conference has something for everyone – even the most experienced advocates. Session topics include navigating the media landscape, storytelling in advocacy, and advocacy trends among others! Lunch will be provided, giving participants a chance to network, catch up with colleagues, and engage
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The New York Library Association has issued a Call to Action to remind our state legislators to sign on to support increases in library operating aid, State Aid for Library Construction, NOVELny, and the stabilization funds for the NYS Division of Library Development (via the Office of Cultural Education.) This is one of the most
Trustee Handbook Book Club: Hiring and Evaluating the Library Director with Brian Hildreth | Online. Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their role and
211 New York Inc. recently collaborated with the NYS ConnectALL office in spreading awareness and navigating signups for the Affordable Broadband Act! The Affordable Broadband Act is a New York State law passed in 2025 that requires internet service providers (ISPs) in New York State with at least 20,000 customers to offer reduced-cost plans to
We are rescheduling the MHLS annual report walkthrough for a second time. If you were previously registered, we’ve moved your registration to the new AM or PM date. If you haven’t already registered, please plan to join us for one of the following sessions:New Date: Feb 26th at 10:00-11:00 AM | Register-OR-New Date: Feb 27th
Join Kristin O’Neill from the NYS Committee on Open Government for a discussion about Freedom of Information Law. This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about a public library’s rights and responsibilities in relation to the Freedom of Information Law. The class will focus on the areas of concern most relevant to you, so bring your questions,
Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) – Buffalo Co-Lab’s NYS Federal Impact Interactive Map provides NYS residents, government leaders and staff, businesses, nonprofits, and other stakeholders with data-driven insights on how federal actions in pursuit of government efficiency and domestic economic growth are affecting the State and its diverse geographic areas (including the
February 23 | 2 – 2:45 PM | Online In this one-hour online session New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) Senior Librarian Laurenne Teachout (she/her) will share recent updates to the program, provide an overview of services focusing on institution membership and the important role public libraries play in connecting community members
Library Advocacy Day is coming up Tuesday, February 3rd! Hundreds of library supporters will fill the halls of the Legislative Office Building in Albany to ask their legislators to Fund, Protect, and Empower New York State libraries.If you are unable to join us in Albany, you can still make your voice heard!Use your social media
Digging Into dPlan | ArtsReady | February 11 | 2 -3 PM | Online All member libraries have a free account to dPlan in 2026 thanks to the Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley funding of The Library of Local Project. This one-hour webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the dPlan|ArtsReady tool and offer
