BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Springshare//LibCal//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mid-Hudson Library System X-WR-CALDESC:Public calendar for all MHLS events. X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT15M BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260615T170000Z DTEND:20260615T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260615T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS System Services Advisory Committee DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS System Services Advisory Committee. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > Advisory Committee UID:LibCal-20549-17023904 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17023904 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260615T190000Z DTEND:20260615T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260615T000000Z SUMMARY:Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP) Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join this office hour session to chat with MHLS Executive Director\, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich & MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator\, Laura Crisci. Tell us what you are working on\, hear from others\, and get support as you work to complete your Sustainable Library Certification.\n\nREGISTER ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16556624 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556624 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260617 DTSTAMP:20260616T000000Z SUMMARY:DA Meeting Packet DESCRIPTION:The current Directors Association Meeting Packet will be available at Mid-Hudson Library System Directors Association page. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > Directors Association UID:LibCal-20549-16545175 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16545175 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260616T140000Z DTEND:20260616T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260616T000000Z SUMMARY:NY250: The Great Give Back DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nWant to have fun while supporting your community? It’s easy when you take part in The Great Give Back\, a community service initiative developed by the Suffolk Cooperative Library System in 2017 to connect library patrons to meaningful volunteer experiences.\n \nThis year\, The Great Give Back will be bigger than ever before. As the country commemorates America250\, the America Gives initiative encourages volunteerism and calls on citizens to step up and help. In New York\, The Great Give Back is partnering with the New York State Library to be a part of America Gives. All participants and programs will be tracked on The Great Give Back website\, and the final numbers will be sent to America Gives\, showing the power of public libraries to create resilient communities.\n \nJoin the webinar at 10:00 am Tuesday\, June 16\, to find out how to get involved\, some examples of what libraries have done in the past\, best practices for partnerships\, the power of working with your community to accomplish a shared goal and more!\n \nRegister for the NY250 The Great Give Back webinar and for a recording link.\n ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16837676 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16837676 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260616T140000Z DTEND:20260616T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260616T000000Z SUMMARY:Ulster County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Ulster County Library Association. LOCATION:Highland Public Library - 14 Elting Place Highland NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15891226 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15891226 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260617T140000Z DTEND:20260617T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260617T000000Z SUMMARY:Minimum Standards for Libraries - Codes of Conduct DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nThis session will introduce attendees to the basics of creating\, implementing and revising codes of conduct\, and establishing an appropriate balance between utility and enforcement of them by library staff. \n\nChris Sagaas\, Executive Director of the Upper Hudson Library System\, has 25 years of experience creating\, implementing and revising codes of conduct for Albany Public Library and Utica Public Library. \n\nThis public program is offered by the New York State Library and made possible by federal Library Service and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services\, which enable the New York State Library to champion lifelong learning. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16818029 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16818029 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260617T140000Z DTEND:20260617T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260617T000000Z SUMMARY:Greene County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Greene County Library Association. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15890648 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15890648 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260617T210000Z DTEND:20260617T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260617T000000Z SUMMARY:Trustee Handbook Book Club: Laws and Regulations DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nEnsuring your library is in compliance with laws and regulations is a tall order\, while you're not expected to be an expert\, you will want to be familiar with the most common areas of law that intersect with your responsibilities as a library trustee. Join Trustee Handbook co-author Rebekkah Smith Aldrich for an overview of laws and regulations\, where to find answers to common questions\, and advice on when to call the lawyer. \n\nHave questions for the panelists? Submit them here.\n\nThis event qualifies as trustee education and may be applied towards the NYS Trustee Education Requirements. ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Trustee Education UID:LibCal-20549-16202612 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16202612 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260618T140000Z DTEND:20260618T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260618T000000Z SUMMARY:Dutchess County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Dutchess County Library Association. LOCATION:Beekman Library - 11 Town Center Blvd Hopewell Junction NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15869598 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15869598 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260620 DTSTAMP:20260619T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Offices Closed DESCRIPTION:MHLS will be closed on Friday\, June 19\, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.\n\nThere will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Closed UID:LibCal-20549-15282639 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15282639 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260622T143000Z DTEND:20260622T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260622T000000Z SUMMARY:Civic Engagement - Providing Tools to Be Better Neighbors DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nThe Civic Engagement Department at Queens Public Library empowers individuals to actively participate in their communities through volunteerism\, civic education\, leadership development\, and service learning. Explore innovative initiatives and impactful programs that you can adapt at your own library to inspire civic engagement and strengthen community bonds.\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\nJerrie Grantham is the Assistant Director of Civic Engagement at Queens Public Library. As a dedicated library worker\, Jerrie has helped to foster a welcoming space for all voices to be heard. Passionate about literacy and access to information\, Jerrie collaborates with community members to provide resources and support for underrepresented populations\, empowering them to engage fully with library services. ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16915630 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16915630 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260622T180000Z DTEND:20260622T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260622T000000Z SUMMARY:414 Meet-Up - Online DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n\n \n\nAt this meet-up we'll check in with MHLS member library teams going for a 414 vote this year\, share best practices and ensure your team is on track to hit all of the required milestones for a successful vote. This is also an opportunity to learn from your peers also working on 414 vote campaigns this year.\n\n ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Sustainable Funding UID:LibCal-20549-16556008 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260622T193000Z DTEND:20260622T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260622T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Audit Committee DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Audit Committee. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting, Meeting > Advisory Committee, Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-16937909 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16937909 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260623T140000Z DTEND:20260623T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T000000Z SUMMARY:Putnam County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Putnam County Library Association. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15890927 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15890927 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260623T180000Z DTEND:20260623T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T000000Z SUMMARY:Turning Outward Cohort DESCRIPTION:The MHLS Turning Outward Program is a nine-month guided opportunity to help libraries gather community input using tools and techniques from the American Library Association (ALA) Libraries Transforming Communities program.\n\n“Turning outward” is a process developed by The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation\, which entails taking steps to better understand communities\, changing processes and thinking to make conversations more community-focused\, being proactive to community issues\, and putting community aspirations first.\n\nParticipants will be emailed access to the meeting links directly. ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting UID:LibCal-20549-16519064 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16519064 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260623T210000Z DTEND:20260623T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260623T000000Z SUMMARY:Finance for Trustees | MHLS Trustee Education Series DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nLibrary boards are trusted with public and private funds to provide quality library service to their community. Transparency and accountability must be at the forefront as a board makes decisions pertaining to the library’s finances. This course will focus on the financial and fiduciary responsibility involved with:\n\n\n \n Fiscal Oversight\n \n \n Reading Reports\n \n \n Budget Development\n \n\n\nThis workshop is intended for MHLS member library trustees only. Attendance at this event can be applied toward the NYS Trustee Education Requirements. ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Trustee Education UID:LibCal-20549-16805838 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16805838 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260624T140000Z DTEND:20260624T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T000000Z SUMMARY:Directors Association – Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Directors Association.\n\nThe current Directors Association Meeting Packet will be available at Mid-Hudson Library System Directors Association page. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > Directors Association UID:LibCal-20549-15752008 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15752008 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260624T160000Z DTEND:20260624T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260624T000000Z SUMMARY:New Director Forum DESCRIPTION:Meet Up for New Directors\n\nYou are not alone! Join us for an informal gathering of New Directors (in your role for 3 years or less) to discuss relevant topics related to finding your path as a new director. Facilitated by MHLS Executive Director\, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich\, author of the Handbook for New Library Directors in New York State & co-author of the Handbook for Library Trustees in New York State\, this program will address questions submitted in advance by attendees\, particularly in the areas of working with your board\, planning\, and project/time management.\n\nTopic: TBD\n\nSubmit your questions here: https://forms.gle/GVVDxvEGmprPXTfWA LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16556266 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556266 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTSTAMP:20260625T000000Z SUMMARY:ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION:American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference & Exhibition (Summer)\n\n \n\n LOCATION:Chicago - IL ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Conference UID:LibCal-20549-15766903 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15766903 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260625T130000Z DTEND:20260625T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260625T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Personnel & Planning Committee DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Personnel & Planning Committee. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting, Meeting > Advisory Committee, Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-16937902 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16937902 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260630T140000Z DTEND:20260630T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260630T000000Z SUMMARY:Path to Belonging: Social Media and Marketing DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nWhen we think about belonging\, we think about the power of participation and the benefit of having multiple perspectives on the work we do each day. For libraries\, inviting people to participate often begins with marketing and social media. How do we ensure that our marketing efforts are representative of\, accessible to\, and reflective of our communities? Join us to learn how the Path to Belonging resources can help make your library communications more inclusive. \n\nThe Path to Belonging is a framework designed for small and rural libraries to collaborate with their communities to create resilient\, healthy futures.\n\nDue to the participatory nature of this webinar\, it will not be recorded.\n\nThe Path to Belonging is a collaborative initiative between the Outreach Coordinators of eight New York library systems and the New York State Library:\n\n\n Anja Bouchard: Clinton Essex Franklin Library System\n Keturah Cappadonia: Southern Tier Library System\n Kerstin Cruger: Mid-Hudson Library System\n Erica Freudenberger: New York State Library\, Division of Library Development\n LJ Martin: Chautauqua Cattaraugus County Library System\n Jack Scott: Southern Adirondack Library System\n Jenny Shonk: Finger Lakes Library System\n Katie St. Laurent: North Country Library System\n Judith Wines: Upper Hudson Library System\n ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-17005450 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17005450 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTSTAMP:20260703T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Offices Closed DESCRIPTION:MHLS will be closed on Friday\, July 3\, 2026 in observance of Independence Day.\n\nThere will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Closed UID:LibCal-20549-15282647 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15282647 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTSTAMP:20260706T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Board Meeting Packet DESCRIPTION:The MHLS Board Packet will be available on the Mid-Hudson Library System Board of Trustees page. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-16545188 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16545188 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260707T120000Z DTEND:20260707T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260707T000000Z SUMMARY:Mexican Consulate on Wheels DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of Mexico provides its Consulate on Wheels in places where it may be difficult to travel to the consular headquarters in the United States\, so that they can process important documents\, such as passports\, consular registration\, voter ID\, and birth certificates.\n\nAll sessions are by appointment only between the times of 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Appointments can be made by calling MiConsulado 1-424-309-0009. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES: UID:LibCal-20549-17067952 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17067952 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260708T120000Z DTEND:20260708T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260708T000000Z SUMMARY:Mexican Consulate on Wheels DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of Mexico provides its Consulate on Wheels in places where it may be difficult to travel to the consular headquarters in the United States\, so that they can process important documents\, such as passports\, consular registration\, voter ID\, and birth certificates.\n\nAll sessions are by appointment only between the times of 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Appointments can be made by calling MiConsulado 1-424-309-0009. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES: UID:LibCal-20549-17067953 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17067953 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260709T120000Z DTEND:20260709T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260709T000000Z SUMMARY:Mexican Consulate on Wheels DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of Mexico provides its Consulate on Wheels in places where it may be difficult to travel to the consular headquarters in the United States\, so that they can process important documents\, such as passports\, consular registration\, voter ID\, and birth certificates.\n\nAll sessions are by appointment only between the times of 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Appointments can be made by calling MiConsulado 1-424-309-0009. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES: UID:LibCal-20549-17067954 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17067954 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260709T140000Z DTEND:20260709T151500Z DTSTAMP:20260709T000000Z SUMMARY:Crafting an AI Policy for Your Public Library: Practical\, Ethical\, Adaptable DESCRIPTION:\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nAs AI tools become more integrated into library work\, clear and thoughtful policies are essential. In this session\, we will hear from Adam Di Filippe\, Director of the Holderness Free Library in New Hampshire. Adam will share how he developed one of the first public library AI policies in the state\; designed to be practical\, readable\, and patron facing. \n\nThis presentation will walk through key components including privacy\, bias\, transparency\, staff training\, and accountability\, along with real-world applications and considerations for working with vendors. Attendees will gain a flexible framework they can adapt to their own institutions\, along with strategies for keeping policies relevant as technology continues to evolve. \n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter: \n\nAdam Di Filippe is the Director of the Holderness Free Library in Holderness\, New Hampshire\, where he has served for eight years. He holds an MSLS and has been an active presenter and workshop facilitator with the New Hampshire State Library and the New Hampshire Library Association. Working at a small\, rural library with a lean staff has shaped his approach to library service: practical\, resourceful\, and deeply community-focused. Over the past year\, Adam developed one of the first AI policies created by a public library in New Hampshire\, built to be readable\, adaptable\, and grounded in the values of intellectual freedom\, privacy\, and equity. His work reflects a broader commitment to helping small libraries navigate big technological changes without losing sight of the people they serve.\n\n\n\nThis event is part of the MHLS 2026 Horizon Series: Navigating AI in Libraries: Skills\, Tools\, Strategy Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way our communities find\, trust\, and use information. This three-part speaker series helps library staff and directors move beyond the hype to develop real understanding and practical approaches. Start by building essential information literacy skills for an AI-driven world\, then explore how AI can be used in everyday library work\, and finally learn how to create thoughtful\, flexible policies to guide its use. Whether you’re curious\, cautious\, or already experimenting\, this series will help you make sense of AI and decide how it fits into your library’s future. ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16712125 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16712125 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260710T120000Z DTEND:20260710T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T000000Z SUMMARY:Mexican Consulate on Wheels DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of Mexico provides its Consulate on Wheels in places where it may be difficult to travel to the consular headquarters in the United States\, so that they can process important documents\, such as passports\, consular registration\, voter ID\, and birth certificates.\n\nAll sessions are by appointment only between the times of 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Appointments can be made by calling MiConsulado 1-424-309-0009. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES: UID:LibCal-20549-17067955 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17067955 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260710T123000Z DTEND:20260710T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T000000Z SUMMARY:Columbia County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Columbia County Library Association. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15869130 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15869130 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260710T180000Z DTEND:20260710T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260710T000000Z SUMMARY:Minimum Standards for Libraries - Policy Development for Public Usage of Library Space and Meeting Rooms DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nAs libraries are increasingly referenced as "third places\," it's important to have policies in place to guide the use of meeting rooms and other spaces within our buildings. Article VI of the Library Bill of Rights states that such facilities should be made available to the public served by the given library "on an equitable basis\, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use." Developing these policies will help library staff and volunteers uphold the First Amendment and the Library Bill of Rights\, while ensuring that access to library spaces is provided in a fair\, equitable\, and consistent manner. \n\nPresenters: \n\nErika Jenns\, she/her \n\nErika Jenns is the Assistant Director - Director of Librarianship at the Southern Tier Library System (STLS) and has been working in libraries for over 10 years. At STLS\, she provides support to 48 public libraries across a five-county region in Upstate New York. Erika works with libraries on policy development\, library administration and governance\, and funding. She also coordinates professional development opportunities for all library system members. A passionate library advocate\, Erika attends NY Library Advocacy Day annually\, champions the work of rural public libraries year-round\, and works with libraries to uphold the Library Bill of Rights\, ALA Core Values of Librarianship\, as well as Constitutional First and Fourth Amendment rights. #LibrariesAreForEveryone \n\nBrian M. Hildreth\, he/him \n\nBrian Hildreth has been the Southern Tier Library System Executive Director since 2013\, and worked as a public library director for a decade. He got his start in libraries in 1997 where he served full time in an academic library throughout his undergraduate business studies. Library work and family are his passions. He is particularly drawn to directorship and rural\, small and mid-sized libraries. His areas of interest are governance\, leadership\, funding campaigns\, and digital equity. \n\nBrian is a proud team member of the Trustee Handbook and New Library Director Handbook Book Club enterprise\, which was formed in 2021. He served on the editorial teams for both publications’ current updates. In addition to THBC and DHBC\, he has maintained a monthly eNewsletter for the STLS membership titled\, Libraries in the Lead since 2020\, and he recently kicked off a quasi-podcast for his cooperative named\, A Meeting with STLS.   \n\nBrian’s professional mission is to foster and maintain a high-level of care for all the amazing stakeholders who make up the New York State library community. \n\nThis public program is offered by the New York State Library and made possible by federal Library Service and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services\, which enable the New York State Library to champion lifelong learning. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16818051 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16818051 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260711T120000Z DTEND:20260711T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260711T000000Z SUMMARY:Mexican Consulate on Wheels DESCRIPTION:The Consulate General of Mexico provides its Consulate on Wheels in places where it may be difficult to travel to the consular headquarters in the United States\, so that they can process important documents\, such as passports\, consular registration\, voter ID\, and birth certificates.\n\nAll sessions are by appointment only between the times of 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Appointments can be made by calling MiConsulado 1-424-309-0009. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES: UID:LibCal-20549-17067956 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17067956 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260714T140000Z DTEND:20260714T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260714T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-15647792 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15647792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260716T140000Z DTEND:20260716T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T000000Z SUMMARY:LX Starter DESCRIPTION:This will be an introduction (refresher) for managing the notification process in LX Starter\nRegister for this event\n\n\n Setting up profiles\n Creating and editing notice templates\n Managing the daily process\n Reviewing statistics and patron records\n ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Shedrick":MAILTO:lshedrick@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Sierra, Discover & Technology, Sierra, Discover & Technology > Training UID:LibCal-20549-16028696 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16028696 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260716T170000Z DTEND:20260716T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260716T000000Z SUMMARY:414 Meet-Up - Online DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n\n \n\nAt this meet-up we'll check in with MHLS member library teams going for a 414 vote this year\, share best practices and ensure your team is on track to hit all of the required milestones for a successful vote. This is also an opportunity to learn from your peers also working on 414 vote campaigns this year.\n\n ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Sustainable Funding UID:LibCal-20549-16556034 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556034 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260720T170000Z DTEND:20260720T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Government & Community Relations Working Group DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Government & Community Relations Working Group. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting, Meeting > Advisory Committee, Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-17100138 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17100138 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260720T190000Z DTEND:20260720T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260720T000000Z SUMMARY:Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP) Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join this office hour session to chat with MHLS Executive Director\, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich & MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator\, Laura Crisci. Tell us what you are working on\, hear from others\, and get support as you work to complete your Sustainable Library Certification.\n\nREGISTER ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16556625 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556625 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260721T140000Z DTEND:20260721T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260721T000000Z SUMMARY:Ulster County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Ulster County Library Association. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15891240 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15891240 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260722T133000Z DTEND:20260722T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260722T000000Z SUMMARY:Finance for Directors | MHLS Sustainable Funding Education Series DESCRIPTION:The role and responsibilities of the library director include significant oversight of the library's finances\, both from an internal financial control and a budgetary planning perspective. This event will review the basics of:\n \n\n\n \n Budgeting 101\n \n \n Financial Reporting\n \n \n Working with a treasurer/bookkeeper/finance staff\n \n \n Multi-Year Financial Planning\n \n\n\nThis workshop is part of the MHLS Sustainable Funding Education Series\, registration is limited to MHLS member library directors. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Sustainable Funding, Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-17023750 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17023750 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260723T180000Z DTEND:20260723T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260723T000000Z SUMMARY:Turning Outward Cohort DESCRIPTION:The MHLS Turning Outward Program is a nine-month guided opportunity to help libraries gather community input using tools and techniques from the American Library Association (ALA) Libraries Transforming Communities program.\n\n“Turning outward” is a process developed by The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation\, which entails taking steps to better understand communities\, changing processes and thinking to make conversations more community-focused\, being proactive to community issues\, and putting community aspirations first.\n\nParticipants will be emailed access to the meeting links directly. ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting UID:LibCal-20549-16519091 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16519091 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260728T140000Z DTEND:20260728T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260728T000000Z SUMMARY:Putnam County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Putnam County Library Association. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15890981 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15890981 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260731T140000Z DTEND:20260731T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Director's Association Advisory Committee Chairs meeting DESCRIPTION:This is a meeting of the DA Advisory Committee Chairs.\n\n \n\n LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > Advisory Committee UID:LibCal-20549-17157808 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17157808 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260814T123000Z DTEND:20260814T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T000000Z SUMMARY:Columbia County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Columbia County Library Association. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15869162 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15869162 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260817T140000Z DTEND:20260817T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260817T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Incentives Committee DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Incentives Committee to be held in the MHLS Office Building. ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Montalbano":MAILTO:jmontalbano@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-17191128 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17191128 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260818T140000Z DTEND:20260818T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260818T000000Z SUMMARY:Ulster County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Ulster County Library Association. LOCATION:Plattekill Library - 2047 NY-32 Modena NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15891245 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15891245 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260819T140000Z DTEND:20260819T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260819T000000Z SUMMARY:Greene County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Greene County Library Association. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15890664 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15890664 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260820T140000Z DTEND:20260820T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T000000Z SUMMARY:Dutchess County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Dutchess County Library Association. LOCATION:Starr Library\, 68 West Market Street\, Rhinebeck NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15869727 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15869727 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260820T170000Z DTEND:20260820T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T000000Z SUMMARY:Introduction to Circulation DESCRIPTION:Designed for new library staff but also good as a refresher\, this webinar will cover the fundamental knowledge and procedures for working at the circ desk of any MHLS library. Topics include familiarization with the integrated library system (ILS)\, checkout and checkin steps\, creating new accounts\, placing and fulfilling holds\, dealing with fines\, and resource sharing standards.\n\nAttendees should leave with the confidence to handle the majority of their day-to-day circulation tasks. If you have questions related to the topic or the webinar itself\, feel free to send them in advance!\n\nIntroduction to Circulation training is presented quarterly as a live webinar. Find more resources\, instructions\, and recordings on the Mid-Hudson website and Training on Demand.\n\nRegister via the Event URL below. ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Brew":MAILTO:kbrew@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development, Sierra, Discover & Technology, Sierra, Discover & Technology > Training UID:LibCal-20549-16085355 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16085355 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260824T190000Z DTEND:20260824T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260824T000000Z SUMMARY:Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP) Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join this office hour session to chat with MHLS Executive Director\, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich & MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator\, Laura Crisci. Tell us what you are working on\, hear from others\, and get support as you work to complete your Sustainable Library Certification.\n\nREGISTER ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16556633 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260825T140000Z DTEND:20260825T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260825T000000Z SUMMARY:Putnam County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Putnam County Library Association. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15890984 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15890984 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTSTAMP:20260902T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Board Meeting Packet DESCRIPTION:The MHLS Board Packet will be available on the Mid-Hudson Library System Board of Trustees page. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-16545216 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16545216 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260908 DTSTAMP:20260907T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Offices Closed DESCRIPTION:MHLS will be closed on Monday\, September 7\, 2026 in observance of Labor Day.\n\nThere will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Closed UID:LibCal-20549-15282666 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15282666 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260909T180000Z DTEND:20260909T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260909T000000Z SUMMARY:414 Meet-Up DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n\n \n\nAt this meet-up we'll check in with MHLS member library teams going for a 414 vote this year\, share best practices and ensure your team is on track to hit all of the required milestones for a successful vote. This is also an opportunity to learn from your peers also working on 414 vote campaigns this year.\n\n ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Sustainable Funding UID:LibCal-20549-16556116 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556116 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260910T140000Z DTEND:20260910T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260910T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees. LOCATION:Kingston Library - 55 Franklin Street\, Kingston ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-15647847 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15647847 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260911T123000Z DTEND:20260911T143000Z DTSTAMP:20260911T000000Z SUMMARY:Columbia County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Columbia County Library Association. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15869173 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15869173 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260915T140000Z DTEND:20260915T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T000000Z SUMMARY:Ulster County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Ulster County Library Association. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15891256 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15891256 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260916T000000Z SUMMARY:DA Meeting Packet DESCRIPTION:The current Directors Association Meeting Packet will be available at Mid-Hudson Library System Directors Association page. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > Directors Association UID:LibCal-20549-16545046 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16545046 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTSTAMP:20260916T000000Z SUMMARY:Association of Rural and Small Libraries Conference DESCRIPTION:Association of Rural and Small Libraries Conference (fall) LOCATION:Saratoga Springs ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Conference UID:LibCal-20549-15767342 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15767342 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260916T140000Z DTEND:20260916T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T000000Z SUMMARY:Greene County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Greene County Library Association. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15890701 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15890701 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260918T140000Z DTEND:20260918T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260918T000000Z SUMMARY:Dutchess County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Dutchess County Library Association. LOCATION:East Fishkill Community Library - 348 NY-376 Hopewell Junction NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15869742 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15869742 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260922T140000Z DTEND:20260922T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260922T000000Z SUMMARY:Putnam County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Putnam County Library Association. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15891033 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15891033 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260922T180000Z DTEND:20260922T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260922T000000Z SUMMARY:Turning Outward Cohort DESCRIPTION:The MHLS Turning Outward Program is a nine-month guided opportunity to help libraries gather community input using tools and techniques from the American Library Association (ALA) Libraries Transforming Communities program.\n\n“Turning outward” is a process developed by The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation\, which entails taking steps to better understand communities\, changing processes and thinking to make conversations more community-focused\, being proactive to community issues\, and putting community aspirations first.\n\nParticipants will be emailed access to the meeting links directly. ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting UID:LibCal-20549-16519152 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16519152 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260923T133000Z DTEND:20260923T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260923T000000Z SUMMARY:Public Library Administration Class (LIU/Palmer) In Person DESCRIPTION:This is a post-graduate level course for those library directors/staff enrolled in the Palmer School of Library and Information Science at Long Island University working towards an Advanced Certificate in Public Library Administration.\n\nThis is a closed group. For more information visit their website here. Questions about this program can be addressed to MHLS Executive Director Rebekkah Smith Aldrich. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES: UID:LibCal-20549-16415675 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16415675 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260923T140000Z DTEND:20260923T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260923T000000Z SUMMARY:Patron Mobile DESCRIPTION:Register for this event\nThis will be an introduction (refresher) for managing the library's Patron Mobile app. We will also cover release updates and feature changes to the app.\n\nNote: this workshop is limited to the member library staff of the Mid-Hudson Library System. Any unauthorized attendees will be removed from the registration list. ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Shedrick":MAILTO:lshedrick@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Sierra, Discover & Technology, Sierra, Discover & Technology > Training UID:LibCal-20549-16029294 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16029294 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260924T140000Z DTEND:20260924T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260924T000000Z SUMMARY:Directors Association – Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n\nMeeting of the MHLS Directors Association Meeting\n\nThe current Directors Association Meeting Packet will be available at Mid-Hudson Library System Directors Association page. ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > Directors Association UID:LibCal-20549-15754150 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15754150 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260925T140000Z DTEND:20260925T150000Z DTSTAMP:20260925T000000Z SUMMARY:Sierra Data Entry: Items and Bibliographic Records DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nThis webinar is intended for any staff who enter brief bibliographic or item records into Sierra. Nina Acosta\, MHLS Data Operations Supervisor\, will go over the information to include in each field\, and how that information may differ depending on the type of material being cataloged.\n\nYou may also be interested in the session "Sierra Data Entry: Serials and Order Records" on October 2nd. These sessions are independent of one another. You may sign up for one or both. ORGANIZER;CN="Nina Acosta":MAILTO:nacosta@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Sierra, Discover & Technology > Training UID:LibCal-20549-15897651 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15897651 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260925T140000Z DTEND:20260925T153000Z DTSTAMP:20260925T000000Z SUMMARY:Director Handbook Book Club: The Director-Board Relationship DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nJoin author of the Handbook for New Library Directors in New York State\, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich\, and friends for this fun and informative series! Prior to each session\, directors are encouraged to read the corresponding chapter of the Director Handbook to the topic for that session. \n\nHave questions for the panelists? Submit them here.\nDirectors of libraries located in any public library systems in New York State are welcome to attend.\n\nStrong libraries rely on strong partnerships. In this Director Handbook Book Club session\, Ron will guide directors through the core expectations\, boundaries\, and communication practices that support a healthy\, effective relationship between a library director and a board of trustees. We will cover the distinct roles of governance and management\, where responsibilities overlap\, and how to steer a board toward healthier patterns if expectations have been unclear or the board has overstepped in the past. The session will also offer practical strategies for communication between meetings\, trustee onboarding and education\, board meeting success\, and director reporting that reduces surprises and builds trust. We will close with a structured look at director and board evaluation practices that strengthen accountability\, clarify goals\, and connect leadership performance to strategic planning.\n\nTopics include: \n\n\n Director-board partnership and shared success\n Roles and responsibilities: governance versus management\n Communication systems and collective authority\n Trustee onboarding and continuing education expectations\n Director and board evaluation practices aligned with planning and goals\n ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16210257 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16210257 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260928T190000Z DTEND:20260928T200000Z DTSTAMP:20260928T000000Z SUMMARY:Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP) Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join this office hour session to chat with MHLS Executive Director\, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich & MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator\, Laura Crisci. Tell us what you are working on\, hear from others\, and get support as you work to complete your Sustainable Library Certification.\n\nREGISTER ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16556636 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556636 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260930T133000Z DTEND:20260930T193000Z DTSTAMP:20260930T000000Z SUMMARY:Public Library Administration Class (LIU/Palmer) Online DESCRIPTION:This is a post-graduate level course for those library directors/staff enrolled in the Palmer School of Library and Information Science at Long Island University working towards an Advanced Certificate in Public Library Administration.\n\nThis is a closed group. For more information visit their website here. Questions about this program can be addressed to MHLS Executive Director Rebekkah Smith Aldrich. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with assigned participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES: UID:LibCal-20549-16415700 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16415700 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261001T180000Z DTEND:20261001T190000Z DTSTAMP:20261001T000000Z SUMMARY:414 Meet-Up - Online DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n\n \n\nAt this meet-up we'll check in with MHLS member library teams going for a 414 vote this year\, share best practices and ensure your team is on track to hit all of the required milestones for a successful vote. This is also an opportunity to learn from your peers also working on 414 vote campaigns this year.\n\n ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Sustainable Funding UID:LibCal-20549-16556082 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556082 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261001T213000Z DTEND:20261001T233000Z DTSTAMP:20261001T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Trustee Education Series: Open Meetings Law & Roberts Rules DESCRIPTION:All boards of public and association libraries in New York State are subject to Open Meetings Law. Join Rebekkah Smith Aldrich\, MHLS Executive Director & Co-Author of the Handbook for Library Trustees in New York State to review how this law impact's your library's board meetings and helps ensure your library is governing transparently. During this session Rebekkah will also review the basics of Roberts Rules of Order\, the parliamentary procedure named in most libraries' bylaws. LOCATION:Claverack Free Library - 629 NY-23B Claverack NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Sustainable Funding, Trustee Education UID:LibCal-20549-16972090 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16972090 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261002T140000Z DTEND:20261002T150000Z DTSTAMP:20261002T000000Z SUMMARY:Sierra Data Entry: Serials and Order Records DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nThis webinar is for any staff responsible for adding magazine records or for receiving order records in Sierra. MHLS Data Operations Supervisor\, Nina Acosta\, will demonstrate the Sierra Serials module\, as well as how to use the Receive function to add materials from vendors that provide on-order records.\n\nYou may also be interested in the session "Sierra Data Entry: Items and Bibliographic Records" on September 25th. These sessions are independent of one another. You may sign up for one or both. ORGANIZER;CN="Nina Acosta":MAILTO:nacosta@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Sierra, Discover & Technology > Training UID:LibCal-20549-15898882 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15898882 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261005T213000Z DTEND:20261005T233000Z DTSTAMP:20261005T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Trustee Education Series: Multi-Year Financial Planning DESCRIPTION:Multiyear financial planning is a vital tool for library boards and directors\, particularly those struggling with difficult financial conditions. It can aid decision-makers to set long-term priorities and work toward goals\, rather than making choices based only on what funds are available today. This is important when resources are limited and can also be beneficial to avoiding future stress. Join Rebekkah Smith Aldrich\, MHLS Executive Director & Co-Author of the Handbook for Library Trustees in New York State to review the Office of the State Comptroller’s multi-year financial planning process and helpful data sources to help strengthen your library’s financial position and ability to meet community needs.\n\nThis workshop is part of the MHLS Sustainable Funding & Trustee Education Series and registration is limited to MHLS member library trustees and directors and all members of the Ulster County Library Association. Attendance at this event can be applied toward the NYS Trustee Education Requirements. LOCATION:Town of Esopus Library - 128 Canal St. Port Ewen NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Sustainable Funding, Trustee Education UID:LibCal-20549-16818314 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16818314 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261006T140000Z DTEND:20261006T160000Z DTSTAMP:20261006T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS System Tour - Orientation DESCRIPTION:Whether you just joined a Member Library or have been part of the MHLS community for years\, you are part of a massive cooperative network.\n\nBut do you know what happens behind the scenes?\n\nIt is time to find out.\n\nMeet the staff\, learn more about what we do\, and see how we help bring this cooperative system to life.\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n Meet-up in the Auditorium\n Tour of MHLS facilities\n LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16837718 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16837718 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261007T220000Z DTEND:20261008T000000Z DTSTAMP:20261007T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Trustee Education Series: An Introduction to Capital Projects DESCRIPTION:Library boards are asked to be the stewards of the library facility. During your tenure as a library trustee you will have the opportunity to shape the future of the library's facility\, and in some cases\, you may be on the board as the organization embarks on a larger capital project. Join us for an introduction to governing while a capital project is going on and hear from a panel of library directors and board presidents who have successfully led their libraries through a project. LOCATION:Clinton Community Library\, 1215 Centre Road\, Rhinebeck NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Sustainable Funding, Trustee Education UID:LibCal-20549-16972116 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16972116 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261008T140000Z DTEND:20261008T160000Z DTSTAMP:20261008T000000Z SUMMARY:New Director Forum - Online DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE.\n\nMeet Up for New Directors\n\nYou are not alone! Join us for an informal gathering of New Directors (in your role for 3 years or less) to discuss relevant topics related to finding your path as a new director. Facilitated by MHLS Executive Director\, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich\, author of the Handbook for New Library Directors in New York State & co-author of the Handbook for Library Trustees in New York State\, this program will address questions submitted in advance by attendees\, particularly in the areas of working with your board\, planning\, and project/time management.\n\nTopic: TBD\n\nSubmit your questions here: https://forms.gle/GVVDxvEGmprPXTfWA ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16556289 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556289 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261009T123000Z DTEND:20261009T143000Z DTSTAMP:20261009T000000Z SUMMARY:Columbia County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Columbia County Library Association. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15869207 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15869207 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261013T140000Z DTEND:20261013T150000Z DTSTAMP:20261013T000000Z SUMMARY:Turning Outward Cohort DESCRIPTION:The MHLS Turning Outward Program is a nine-month guided opportunity to help libraries gather community input using tools and techniques from the American Library Association (ALA) Libraries Transforming Communities program.\n\n“Turning outward” is a process developed by The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation\, which entails taking steps to better understand communities\, changing processes and thinking to make conversations more community-focused\, being proactive to community issues\, and putting community aspirations first.\n\nParticipants will be emailed access to the meeting links directly. ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting UID:LibCal-20549-16519173 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16519173 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261014T133000Z DTEND:20261014T193000Z DTSTAMP:20261014T000000Z SUMMARY:Public Library Administration Class (LIU/Palmer) In Person DESCRIPTION:This is a post-graduate level course for those library directors/staff enrolled in the Palmer School of Library and Information Science at Long Island University working towards an Advanced Certificate in Public Library Administration.\n\nThis is a closed group. For more information visit their website here. Questions about this program can be addressed to MHLS Executive Director Rebekkah Smith Aldrich. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES: UID:LibCal-20549-16415705 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16415705 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261015T140000Z DTEND:20261015T160000Z DTSTAMP:20261015T000000Z SUMMARY:Dutchess County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Dutchess County Library Association. LOCATION:LaGrange Association Library - 1110 State Rte 55 Lagrangeville NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15869750 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15869750 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261017 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018 DTSTAMP:20261017T000000Z SUMMARY:The Great Give Back DESCRIPTION:The mission of The Great Give Back is to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful\, service-oriented experiences.\n\nTo find participating libraries visit\, https://thegreatgiveback.org/ ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES: UID:LibCal-20549-17005626 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17005626 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261019T190000Z DTEND:20261019T200000Z DTSTAMP:20261019T000000Z SUMMARY:Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP) Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join this office hour session to chat with MHLS Executive Director\, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich & MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator\, Laura Crisci. Tell us what you are working on\, hear from others\, and get support as you work to complete your Sustainable Library Certification.\n\nREGISTER ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16556639 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556639 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261020T140000Z DTEND:20261020T160000Z DTSTAMP:20261020T000000Z SUMMARY:Comprehensive Circulation DESCRIPTION:This webinar will provide a wide look at circulation policies\, procedures\, and workflows at the Mid-Hudson Library System. Topics will include the Resource Sharing Standards\, Sierra\, Vega\, and other elements of the integrated library system that support circulation. We will cover the basics procedures of Sierra circulation as well as more advanced areas and functions.\n\nThis session is intended for staff who work in circulation at any experience level as well as all MHLS member library staff who are interested. This is a good chance to get your questions answered as well as brush up. Feel free to send in advance any questions or specific topics that we should be sure to cover to kbrew@midhudson.org. \n\nComprehensive Circulation training is presented twice yearly as a live webinar. Find more resources\, instructions\, and recordings on the Mid-Hudson website and Training on Demand.\n\nRegister via the Event URL below. ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Brew":MAILTO:kbrew@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development, Sierra, Discover & Technology, Sierra, Discover & Technology > Training UID:LibCal-20549-16496862 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16496862 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261020T140000Z DTEND:20261020T160000Z DTSTAMP:20261020T000000Z SUMMARY:Ulster County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Ulster County Library Association. LOCATION:Elting Memorial Library - 93 Main Street New Paltz NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15891262 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15891262 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261021T140000Z DTEND:20261021T160000Z DTSTAMP:20261021T000000Z SUMMARY:Greene County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Greene County Library Association. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15890738 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15890738 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261022T130000Z DTEND:20261022T183000Z DTSTAMP:20261022T000000Z SUMMARY:Fall Into Books Conference DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nThe 27th annual children’s and teen literature conference Fall Into Books will be held in-person on October 22nd from 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM at The Venue Uptown in Kingston\, NY.\n\nHeld annually\, Fall Into Books brings together school and public librarians from eight counties within the Hudson Valley for a day of literacy\, discussion\, networking\, and insight. This collaborative event features book discussion sessions (ranging from picture books to young adult)\, a morning speaker\, a keynote author presentation\, a book sale\, and catered breakfast and lunch. This conference provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to engage in collaborative discussions on children’s and teen literature. Library workers and educators of all types are welcome.\n\nThis year’s morning speakers are Hannah Schneewind and Jen Scoggin co-authors of Trusting Readers and our author presentation will be given by Katie Cicatelli-Kuc.\n\nNew this year! All book sales will be onsite\, thanks to Oblong Books. There will be no advanced sales combined with registration.\n\nFull details\, including discussion groups and registration can be found on the Fall Into Books website. Registration cost is $115. Registration closes on Wednesday\, September 23\, 2026. ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-17138634 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17138634 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261023T120000Z DTEND:20261023T160000Z DTSTAMP:20261023T000000Z SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: MHLS 67th Annual Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 67th Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) Annual Membership Meeting will take place on Friday\, October 23rd at the Wallace Center of the FDR Presidential Library and Museum. During the business meeting we will report to the membership on the health of the organization\, conduct board elections\, hear from MHLS’ Executive Director\, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich\, and present Outstanding Accomplishment Awards to our member libraries. \n\nThe keynote speaker will be Jennie Rose Halperin\, the Executive Director of Library Futures\, an organization providing librarians\, policy makers\, and community leaders with the tools\, knowledge\, and resources necessary to protect\, advocate for\, and advance a fair digital future for libraries and the communities they serve.\n\nDetails on the schedule and registration will be announced soon.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n ORGANIZER;CN="Jennifer Montalbano":MAILTO:jmontalbano@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-16651608 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16651608 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261027T140000Z DTEND:20261027T160000Z DTSTAMP:20261027T000000Z SUMMARY:Putnam County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Putnam County Library Association. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15891038 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15891038 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261027T213000Z DTEND:20261027T233000Z DTSTAMP:20261027T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Trustee Education Series: Board Development - Recruitment\, Orientation\, Education and Evaluation DESCRIPTION:Successful library board take deliberate steps to actively recruit members\; ensures that new trustees go through an onboarding/orientation process that gives them a solid basis for participating on the board\; providing access to continuing education that helps them fulfill their role and responsibilities\; and engage in a self-evaluation process that helps the board identify areas for improvement that helps elevate the experience for all trustees. \n\n \n\nJoin Rebekkah Smith Aldrich\, MHLS Executive Director and co-author of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State to learn about best practices on this topic.\n\n \n\nAttendance at this event can be applied toward the NYS Trustee Education Requirements. LOCATION:Cairo Public Library - 15 Railroad Ave Cairo NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Trustee Education UID:LibCal-20549-16818806 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16818806 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261028T133000Z DTEND:20261028T193000Z DTSTAMP:20261028T000000Z SUMMARY:Public Library Administration Class (LIU/Palmer) Online DESCRIPTION:This is a post-graduate level course for those library directors/staff enrolled in the Palmer School of Library and Information Science at Long Island University working towards an Advanced Certificate in Public Library Administration.\n\nThis is a closed group. For more information visit their website here. Questions about this program can be addressed to MHLS Executive Director Rebekkah Smith Aldrich. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with assigned participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES: UID:LibCal-20549-16416360 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16416360 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261029T210000Z DTEND:20261029T223000Z DTSTAMP:20261029T000000Z SUMMARY:Trustee Handbook Book Club: Duties & Responsibilities of Key Officer Roles DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nJoin co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session\, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their role and responsibilities as a library trustee.\n\nIn this session\, the team discusses Duties & Responsibilities of Key Officer Roles.\n\nPanelists TBD\n\nHave questions for the panelists? Submit them here.\n\nThis event qualifies as trustee education and may be applied towards the NYS Trustee Education Requirements. ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Trustee Education UID:LibCal-20549-16210610 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16210610 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTSTAMP:20261104T000000Z SUMMARY:NYLA Conference DESCRIPTION:New York Library Association Conference (Fall) LOCATION:Saratoga Springs ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Conference UID:LibCal-20549-15766790 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15766790 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTSTAMP:20261105T000000Z SUMMARY:NYLA Conference DESCRIPTION:New York Library Association Conference (Fall) LOCATION:Saratoga Springs ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Conference UID:LibCal-20549-15766791 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15766791 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTSTAMP:20261106T000000Z SUMMARY:NYLA Conference DESCRIPTION:New York Library Association Conference (Fall) LOCATION:Saratoga Springs ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Conference UID:LibCal-20549-15766792 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15766792 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261107 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108 DTSTAMP:20261107T000000Z SUMMARY:NYLA Conference DESCRIPTION:New York Library Association Conference (Fall) LOCATION:Saratoga Springs ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Conference UID:LibCal-20549-15766793 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15766793 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTSTAMP:20261110T000000Z SUMMARY:DA Meeting Packet DESCRIPTION:The current Directors Association Meeting Packet will be available at Mid-Hudson Library System Directors Association page. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > Directors Association UID:LibCal-20549-16419396 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16419396 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261110T223000Z DTEND:20261111T003000Z DTSTAMP:20261110T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Trustee Education Series: Multi-Year Financial Planning & Advocacy DESCRIPTION:\nMulti-year financial planning is a vital tool for library boards and directors\, particularly those struggling with difficult financial conditions. It can aid decision-makers to set long-term priorities and work toward goals\, rather than making choices based only on what funds are available today. This is important when resources are limited and can also be beneficial to avoiding future stress. Join Rebekkah Smith Aldrich\, MHLS Executive Director & Co-Author of the Handbook for Library Trustees in New York State to review the Office of the State Comptroller’s multi-year financial planning process and helpful data sources to help strengthen your library’s financial position and ability to meet community needs.\n\nThis workshop is part of the MHLS Sustainable Funding & Trustee Education Series and is intended for MHLS member library trustees and directors only. Attendance at this event can be applied toward the NYS Trustee Education Requirements.\n\n \n LOCATION:Desmond-Fish Public Library - 472 NY-403 Garrison NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Sustainable Funding, Trustee Education UID:LibCal-20549-16972122 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16972122 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112 DTSTAMP:20261111T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Offices Closed DESCRIPTION:MHLS will be closed on Wednesday\, November 11\, 2026 in observance of Veterans Day.\n\nThere will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Closed UID:LibCal-20549-13581484 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/13581484 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261112T190000Z DTEND:20261112T200000Z DTSTAMP:20261112T000000Z SUMMARY:Turning Outward Cohort DESCRIPTION:The MHLS Turning Outward Program is a nine-month guided opportunity to help libraries gather community input using tools and techniques from the American Library Association (ALA) Libraries Transforming Communities program.\n\n“Turning outward” is a process developed by The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation\, which entails taking steps to better understand communities\, changing processes and thinking to make conversations more community-focused\, being proactive to community issues\, and putting community aspirations first.\n\nParticipants will be emailed access to the meeting links directly. ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting UID:LibCal-20549-16519206 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16519206 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261113T133000Z DTEND:20261113T153000Z DTSTAMP:20261113T000000Z SUMMARY:Columbia County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Columbia County Library Association. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15869213 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15869213 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261116T200000Z DTEND:20261116T210000Z DTSTAMP:20261116T000000Z SUMMARY:Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP) Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join this office hour session to chat with MHLS Executive Director\, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich & MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator\, Laura Crisci. Tell us what you are working on\, hear from others\, and get support as you work to complete your Sustainable Library Certification.\n\nREGISTER ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16556670 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556670 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261117T150000Z DTEND:20261117T170000Z DTSTAMP:20261117T000000Z SUMMARY:Ulster County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Ulster County Library Association. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15891267 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15891267 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261117T190000Z DTEND:20261117T200000Z DTSTAMP:20261117T000000Z SUMMARY:414 Debrief - Online DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \n\n \n\nAt this debrief we'll check in with MHLS libraries who went for a 414 vote this year. Discuss what was successful and share any lessons learned.\n\n ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Sustainable Funding UID:LibCal-20549-16556134 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556134 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261118T150000Z DTEND:20261118T170000Z DTSTAMP:20261118T000000Z SUMMARY:Directors Association – Business Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Directors Association.\n\nThe current Directors Association Meeting Packet will be available at Mid-Hudson Library System Directors Association page. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > Directors Association UID:LibCal-20549-15751923 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15751923 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261119T150000Z DTEND:20261119T170000Z DTSTAMP:20261119T000000Z SUMMARY:Greene County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Greene County Library Association. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15890765 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15890765 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261120T150000Z DTEND:20261120T170000Z DTSTAMP:20261120T000000Z SUMMARY:Dutchess County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Dutchess County Library Association. LOCATION:Stanford Free Library - 6035 Route 82 Stanfordville NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15869770 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15869770 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTSTAMP:20261126T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Offices Closed DESCRIPTION:MHLS will be closed on Thursday\, November 26\, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving.\n\nThere will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Closed UID:LibCal-20549-15282735 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15282735 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128 DTSTAMP:20261127T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Offices Closed DESCRIPTION:MHLS will be closed on Thursday\, November 27\, 2026 in observance of Thanksgiving.\n\nThere will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Closed UID:LibCal-20549-15282736 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15282736 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261201T150000Z DTEND:20261201T170000Z DTSTAMP:20261201T000000Z SUMMARY:Putnam County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Putnam County Library Association. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15891043 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15891043 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261203 DTSTAMP:20261202T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Board Meeting Packet DESCRIPTION:The MHLS Board Packet will be available on the Mid-Hudson Library System Board of Trustees page. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-16545368 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16545368 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261202T143000Z DTEND:20261202T203000Z DTSTAMP:20261202T000000Z SUMMARY:Public Library Administration Class (LIU/Palmer) In Person DESCRIPTION:This is a post-graduate level course for those library directors/staff enrolled in the Palmer School of Library and Information Science at Long Island University working towards an Advanced Certificate in Public Library Administration.\n\nThis is a closed group. For more information visit their website here. Questions about this program can be addressed to MHLS Executive Director Rebekkah Smith Aldrich. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES: UID:LibCal-20549-16415731 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16415731 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261203T190000Z DTEND:20261203T200000Z DTSTAMP:20261203T000000Z SUMMARY:Introduction to OverDrive Marketplace DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nIn this webinar\, Nina Acosta\, MHLS Data Operations Supervisor\, will provide an orientation to the OverDrive Marketplace for library staff. We will review several reports to help you better understand your patrons’ usage of OverDrive/Libby\, and review tools and features that make it quicker and easier to build your Advantage Plus collection. ORGANIZER;CN="Nina Acosta":MAILTO:nacosta@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-15899037 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15899037 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261207T190000Z DTEND:20261207T200000Z DTSTAMP:20261207T000000Z SUMMARY:Introduction to Circulation DESCRIPTION:Designed for new library staff but also good as a refresher\, this webinar will cover the fundamental knowledge and procedures for working at the circ desk of any MHLS library. Topics include familiarization with the integrated library system (ILS)\, checkout and checkin steps\, creating new accounts\, placing and fulfilling holds\, dealing with fines\, and resource sharing standards.\n\nAttendees should leave with the confidence to handle the majority of their day-to-day circulation tasks. If you have questions related to the topic or the webinar itself\, feel free to send them in advance!\n\nIntroduction to Circulation training is presented quarterly as a live webinar. Find more resources\, instructions\, and recordings on the Mid-Hudson website and Training on Demand.\n\nRegister via the Event URL below. ORGANIZER;CN="Kathryn Brew":MAILTO:kbrew@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development, Sierra, Discover & Technology, Sierra, Discover & Technology > Training UID:LibCal-20549-16085452 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16085452 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261209T150000Z DTEND:20261209T163000Z DTSTAMP:20261209T000000Z SUMMARY:Director Handbook Book Club: Library Network in New York State DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nJoin author of the Handbook for New Library Directors in New York State\, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich\, and friends for this fun and informative series! Prior to each session\, directors are encouraged to read the corresponding chapter of the Director Handbook to the topic for that session. \n\nHave questions for the panelists? Submit them here.\nDirectors of libraries located in any public library systems in New York State are welcome to attend.\n\nIn this session Rebekkah Smith Aldrich discusses the Library Network in New York State\, with the help of guest panelists:\n\n\n AnnaLee Dragon\, Executive Director of the New York Library Association\n Lauren Moore\, Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and State Librarian\, New York State Library\n\n\n ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16210487 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16210487 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261210T150000Z DTEND:20261210T170000Z DTSTAMP:20261210T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-15647849 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15647849 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261211T133000Z DTEND:20261211T153000Z DTSTAMP:20261211T000000Z SUMMARY:Columbia County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Columbia County Library Association. LOCATION:Online - Access information for this event will be shared directly with relevant participants. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15869219 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15869219 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261214T200000Z DTEND:20261214T210000Z DTSTAMP:20261214T000000Z SUMMARY:Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP) Office Hours DESCRIPTION:Join this office hour session to chat with MHLS Executive Director\, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich & MHLS Library Sustainability Coordinator\, Laura Crisci. Tell us what you are working on\, hear from others\, and get support as you work to complete your Sustainable Library Certification.\n\nREGISTER ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Crisci":MAILTO:lcrisci@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-16556677 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16556677 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261215T150000Z DTEND:20261215T170000Z DTSTAMP:20261215T000000Z SUMMARY:Ulster County Library Association DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the Ulster County Library Association. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > County Association UID:LibCal-20549-15891293 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15891293 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261216T150000Z DTEND:20261216T170000Z DTSTAMP:20261216T000000Z SUMMARY:Snow Date: MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Snow Date for the December 10th meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-13751693 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/13751693 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261217T150000Z DTEND:20261217T170000Z DTSTAMP:20261217T000000Z SUMMARY:Create Lists - Experienced DESCRIPTION:Register for this event\nWe will go beyond the basics to review tasks and options for those with a foundational understanding of Create List\n\n\n Create lists for statistics\n Export Lists\n Mobile Worklist and Create List\n Decision Center reports in Create list\n Advanced index search strategies\n ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Shedrick":MAILTO:lshedrick@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Sierra, Discover & Technology > Training UID:LibCal-20549-16029516 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/16029516 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261226 DTSTAMP:20261225T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Offices Closed DESCRIPTION:MHLS will be closed on Friday\, December 25\, 2026 in observance of Christmas Day.\n\nThere will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored. ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Closed UID:LibCal-20549-15282750 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/15282750 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR