Date: Thursday, March 05, 2026Time: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMPlace: Online at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RXuene1aTyy3h2t3IdGfLg#/registrationPresenters: Kathy Parker & Kate Hall, authors of The Public Library Director’s ToolkitCost: Free Organizational stability and sustainability rely in part on effectively preparing for and shepherding leadership transitions for key employees, to smoothly fill critical vacancies, develop staff potential, preserve institutional knowledge, and support long-term success. Join […]
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMPlace: Online at https://wnylrc.libcal.com/event/16152693Presenter: Stephanie ‘Cole’ AdamsCost: Free A core function of any library is providing access to content, often through web-based platforms. April 26, 2026, and April 26, 2027, are two deadlines for public institutions to ensure web content and mobile apps comply with the […]
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMPlace: Online via ZoomPresenter: Kristin O’Neill, NYS Committee on Open Government 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
