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Job Posting – Library Director, Sharon Springs Free Library

Sharon Springs Free Library is looking for a collaborative, service-oriented Library Director $18.00 – $20.00/hour Required qualifications: Duties: Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday (21 hours) + 2 hours administrative training To apply, email resume by February 18, 2026 to SHS@MVLS.info with subject line “Library Director Job Posting” For more information visit https://shsfreelib.mvls.info

Free Virtual Conference – Big Talk from Small Libraries

Date: Friday, February 27, 2026Time: 9:45 AM – 6:00 PMPlace: OnlineCost: Free This free one-day online conference is aimed at librarians from small libraries; the smaller the better. Each of the speakers is from a small library serving less than 10,000 people, or directly works with small libraries. Topics range from range from technology to programming […]

Trustee Handbook Book Club – Open Meetings Law

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMPlace: Online via ZoomPressenter: Kristin O’Neill, NYS Committee on Open Government This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn more about Library Board of Trustees’ obligations under Open Meetings Law. The class will focus on the areas of concern most relevant to you, so […]

MVLS Board of Trustees Meeting 1/15/2026

The Mohawk Valley Library System Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 9:30am at the MVLS Service Center, 858 Duanesburg Rd Schenectady 12306. Board Meeting materials can be found here

Grant Opportunity – CDLC Regional Collections Grants

The Capital District Library Council invites applications for Regional Collections grants through Friday, February 27, 2026. CDLC members are encouraged to submit proposals for various digitization projects. These projects may include contributing content to New York Heritage or NYS Historic Newspapers,  creating finding aids to be included in the Empire Archival Discovery Cooperative, or enhancing existing metadata. CDLC is also offering funding […]

Grant Opportunity – WGY Christmas Wish

WGY Christmas Wish benefits children 19 years and under in the Capital Region and Great Northeast. A special emphasis is given to critical care services and recreational programs for ill, underprivileged and homeless children. WGY Christmas Wish looks to benefit children directly. If you are a not-for-profit, tax-exempt children’s organization, you can request funding by filling […]

Grant Opportunity – Stewart’s Shops Holiday Match

Stewart’s Shops matches individual donations made at their stores between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and distributes funds to local nonprofit agencies. Organizations that benefit children are eligible to apply for funds. An application can be completed online at the Stewart’s Shops web site. All applications must be submitted by January 31, 2026.

Free Webinar – Welcoming All : Inclusivity in Library Space

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://www.nicheacademy.com/webinar-welcoming-all-inclusivity-in-library-spacesCost: Free Libraries have long been known as places for everyone, but does your building really feel welcoming to all potential users? Inclusivity and equity in a library’s physical space are not just about accessibility in terms of mobility, vision, and hearing, but […]

Grant Opportunity – Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries

Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are given annually – one Will Eisner Graphic Novel Growth Grants will provide support to a libraries that would like to expand its existing graphic novel services and programs and one Will Eisner Graphic Novel Innovation Grant will provide support to a library for the initiation of a […]

Register Your Library for Take Your Child to the Library Day

Take Your Child to the Library Day has launched its library registration page for 2026 at takeyourchildtothelibrary.org. Librarians can also visit this site to view a map of participating libraries. We encourage you to sign up.  An initiative of the Connecticut Library Consortium, now in its 15th year, this annual event offers an excellent opportunity for […]