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MHLS is a cooperative library system dedicated to strengthening local library service through 66 member libraries while saving local tax dollars.
The Carnegie Corporation of NY has announced $10,000 gifts to libraries in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Congrats to our four Carnegie member libraries!
Catskill Public Library
Chatham Public Library
Kingston Library
Saugerties Public Library
Judy Blume quote: it’s not just the books under fire now that worry me. It is the books that will never be written. The books that will never be read. And all due to the fear of censorship. As always, young readers will be the real losers.
The real danger of censorship isn’t just the books we lose today, but the stories that will never be written tomorrow.
When fear silences creativity, we all lose, especially young readers searching for connection, comfort, and truth. Let’s make sure every story still has a chance to be told.
Promotional graphic from Public Library Association, encouraging participation in their latest survey. The text states that the survey deadline is December 13, 2025, aimed at gathering data about library programs, services, and facilities towards meeting needs and fostering resilient communities. The background features abstract geometric shapes and muted colors.
📣 Don't forget: We need your help to collect information our public libraries need to make sure their programs are best serving their communities!
Participants could win prize drawings for a $100 gift card or a free PLA 2026 Conference registration!🤩
How to submit 👉 www.ala.org/pla/data/plasurveys
Did you know: Only 16% of documented book challenges in school and public libraries in 2024 came from parents. Learn more statistics in our special #BannedBooksWeek By The Numbers. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2025/10/07/by-the-numbers-banned-books-week-2025/
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Yesterday's vote by the FCC to end #ERate discounts for Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs in libraries will have negative impacts in communities across the country, particularly in rural areas.
Read more, featuring ALA President Sam Helmick: apnews.com/article/fcc-...
The federal government shutdown, which begins today, will have cascading effects across the nation and our economy... A protracted federal shutdown may induce more dramatic effects on libraries, the nation, our economy, and our democracy. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.
Today marks the beginning of the first federal government shutdown since 2019. ALA is concerned about the impacts on federal library workers, as well as the cascading impacts in communities nationwide.
Read more about what this means for libraries: americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blogs/the-sc...
Books have been banned. Voices have been silenced.
This award celebrates those who refuse to let censorship win. Carrying her spirit forward, we celebrate champions of free expression🏆
Join us alongside @eleanorrooseveltcenter on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 AT 7:00 PM EST
New: Federal court denies government's motion in Rhode Island lawsuit. The First Circuit today ruled that the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services must remain open pending resolution of the government's appeal. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.
NEWS: A federal court in Rhode Island has ruled that the Institute of Museum and Library Services must remain open pending resolution of the government's appeal in the case Rhode Island v. Trump. ALA is grateful that the courts agree: IMLS must remain open. #ForOurLibraries
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ALA Pres. Sam Helmick on the FCC Chair's actions to dismantle E-Rate hotspot programs: "All communities need high speed internet – even after the library closes. Withdrawing the opportunity for people to check out wifi hotspots from their library is a step backwards."
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/...
Take Action for Libraries! Tell our representatives on both sides of the aisle in Congress: Don't Defund Libraries! Federal funds underwrite the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS supports and funds many of the crucial community services libraries provide. ala.org/advocacy/fun...
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Central Hudson and Mid-Hudson Libraries partner on HomeBoost
midhudsonnews.com/2025/08/12/c...
#librarysustainability #publiclibraries #hudsonvalley
NEW in NYT: Costs for digital content at libraries are spiraling, placing huge burdens on libraries providing access for patrons.
Read more about solutions offered by state legislatures - with analysis from ALA Fellow Alan Inouye & CT library leader Ellen Paul: www.nytimes.com/2025/07/16/b...
From @edsurge.com: Large Public #Libraries Give Young Adults Across U.S. Access to Banned #Books www.edsurge.com/news/2025-07... #publiclibraries #bookbans
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"Printing a patron’s resume might finalize the interview for their dream job. Directing a caregiver to the right storytime might introduce their little one to a lifetime love of books."
Blogger Jaime Eastman shares how library staff create life-changing moments through everyday actions on the blog.
2024-2025 ALA President Cindy Hohl passes a glass gavel to 2025-2026 ALA President Sam Helmick at the 2025 ALA Annual Conference in Philadelphia.
The gavel has been passed! Thank you, Cindy Hohl, for your incredible leadership. Congrats to Sam Helmick, ALA’s 2025–2026 President! Their theme, "Our Stories Are Worth Sharing," will focus on community building, advocacy, storytelling, and education/economic development.
#ALAAC25
#ForOurLibraries
Theater marquee with text that says: "Now showing."
Looking for a little inspiration on how you can support libraries?
"Free for All: The Public Library" and "Banned Together" are two powerful new documentaries that every library advocate should see. These films will prepare you to speak out and take action. 💪
Read on 👉 bit.ly/3ZaQAWV
Public #Libraries hold extraordinary loyalty in their local communities, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Executive Director of @mhlibrarysystem.bsky.social told us at #LCSeminar2025. These connections mean they are ideally situated to tackle many of the greatest problems we face.
sustainablelibraries.org
Our new mobile app is here! Scan the QR code or search "Mid-Hudson Libraries" in your app store.
The app gives you the whole library in your hand!
#midhudsonlibrarysystem nylibraries #publiclibraries
A blue circle is positioned in front of a background of books with the text "Each story matters every child counts" inside. The ALSC logo is next to it in the bottom right. To the right against a blue background is the text "Dia; Children's Day/Book Day; Celebrate with Us." Underneath in a light blue rectangle is the URL dia.ala.org.
Today is #Día!
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. Learn more on the ALSC website: www.ala.org/alsc/initiat...
Proud to share this article by our Executive Director, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich.
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Tell Congress to protect library funding. Show up for our libraries, American Library Association.
It's officially #TakeActionForLibraries Day!
To celebrate and advocate for libraries and library funding, we want every library lover to make their voice heard today.
Head to ala.org/showup to take action by calling or emailing Congress, writing a letter to your local newspaper, and more!
National Library Workers Day - April 8, 2025
Join the us as the nation celebrates the valuable contributions of library workers. April 8, is National Library Workers Day, a great time to thank library employees for their contributions. Remember -- libraries work because they do.
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