Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries, an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative, will inform public library workers about the principles and practices of sustainable librarianship and empower them to begin taking action in their own communities. In 2019, ALA Council added “Sustainability” as a core […]
Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMPlace: Online at https://cdlc.libcal.com/event/15191112 Meeting of the Reference, Instruction, and Outreach interest group. Many libraries are facing rising costs while their budgets remain flat or have been cut. Now is your time to vent! During this discussion group, we’ll talk about the budgetary challenges facing your […]
Dates: Tuesdays October 07, 14 and 21, 2025Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMPlace: Online at https://infopeople.org/civicrm/event/info?id=1156 Series Description:In today’s climate, demonstrating impact is more essential than ever. Creative aging programs offer a powerful, proven way for libraries to show how they enrich lives, strengthen communities, and merit sustained investment. Lifetime Arts(link is external), in partnership […]
ALA invites applications from small and rural libraries for the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant. Libraries may apply online for grant funding from September 11, 2025, to December 11, 2025, at ala.org/LTCAccess. Up to 300 libraries will be selected for the third round of grants and receive $10,000 or $20,000 to support a community […]
The Mohawk Valley Library System Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 9:30am at the MVLS Service Center, 858 Duanesburg Rd Schenectady 12306. Board Meeting materials can be found here
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PMPlace: Online at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/k-yA9HDgQlas86VsxWJi4A#/registrationCost: Free This session will be led by the New York State Library’s Division of Library Development, about the Conservation/ Preservation Discretionary Grant Program. It will inform prospective applicants of available grants and aid them in preparing for 2025/2026 applications. The purpose of […]
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.libraryjournal.com/event/Open-Books-Open-Minds-2025Cost: Free A co-production of SLJ, LJ, and The Horn Book, this day-long event will convene authors, teachers, librarians, literacy experts, and other education leaders as well as product and services providers to elevate the love of reading and the celebrate the process of fostering engaged […]
Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/building-community-through-craft-programs.htmlCost: Free Craft programs in libraries can create space for fostering social connection in addition to participating in art projects. In this webinar, explore practical strategies to encourage interaction among participants and build shared learning experiences in your existing programming. Learn how to […]
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.nicheacademy.com/webinar-social-media-roundup-for-librariansCost: Free What’s new with social media? Join Melody Karle to learn about new social media platforms, existing platforms that have recently changed, and how social media is impacting libraries and library staff. Some topics will include: is TikTok banned already, or what? […]
Date: Wednesday, August 27, 2025Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMPlace: CDLCCost: Free We invite you to join fellow CDLC members for a Sustainability Idea Swap, an in-person networking event intended to ignite new ideas and share practical strategies for sustainability in libraries. Every library, regardless of size or type, is engaged in sustainability work. This […]
