MVLS is monitoring the quickly evolving COVID-19 situation and looking to experts such as the Centers for Disease Control, World Health Organization and New York State Department of Health for guidance. We advise libraries to also consult their local county health departments for additional information. We also advise libraries to refer to resources from the New York Library Association, […]
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Posted on 12 March 2020.
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Library Friends Group Meet-Up
Posted on 17 July 2019.
Date: Friday, August 02, 2019Time: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PMPlace: East Greenbush Community Library The Friends of Libraries Section of NYLA invites representatives of Friends of the Library groups, library staff, and trustees to talk shop with its Executive Board members. The meet-up will offer a chance for representatives of local Friends of Libraries that […]
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Daniel W. Casey Library Advocacy Award
Posted on 10 May 2019.
Would you like an opportunity to honor an active library supporter, Friend or Friends of the Library? The Daniel W. Casey Library Advocacy Award is sponsored by the Friends of Libraries Section of NYLA. Given annually since 1993 (through the precursor of FLS, the Empire Friends Roundtable), this annual recognition honors a volunteer member or […]
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Workshop – Getting Started : Creating and Supporting a Friends Group for your Library
Posted on 30 April 2019.
Date: Friday, May 31, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Place: Upper Hudson Library System Presenters: Lisa Wemett, Past President of FLS, Terry Mulee, 2nd VP of FLS Cost: Free, lunch provided at 12:00 PM Learn the benefits of gathering community volunteers to assist with your library’s programs and services. You’ll learn how to develop and organize […]
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Workshop – Grants.gov Basics
Posted on 09 August 2018.
Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, check in at 9:30 AM Place: HVCC Bulmer Telecommunications Center, Auditorium Cost: Free Attendees will learn to navigate Grants.gov and the various available support tools, as well as how to use census data in grant applications. Learn the differences between the 10-year Census and the American Community […]
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