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: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:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260917T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Programmers Forum DESCRIPTION:This event is open to all MHLS member library staff who work on programming for all age groups.\n\nThis two-hour in-person event will start with a 30 minute presentation followed by 90 minutes of sharing and discussion by attendees. Come with your questions and get ready to share with your peers about all things programming in your library!\n\n \n\n LOCATION:Beekman Library - 11 Town Center Blvd Hopewell Junction NY ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-17219615 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17219615 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:20260921T180000Z DTEND:20260921T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260921T000000Z SUMMARY:Quality Over Quantity: Reimagining Library Program Planning DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nJoin Justice McCray\, Programming Librarian at the Desmond-Fish Public Library to discuss Quality over Quantity with regard to your library's program planning. This is a continuation of the in-person event that was held in June. Justice had a lot more to share\, so we decided to do a 60-minute bonus event. If you were unable to attend the session in June this webinar is still for you. All are welcome!\n\nWe will discuss ways to adapt to community needs as they change\, how less can sometimes be more\, when to sunset programs\, and how to lean into the unique opportunities your library and area have to offer. ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-17223044 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17223044 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\, and BJ Vickery\, MHLS Cataloging Specialist\, 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 Kirsop\, Executive Director of OWWL Library System\, 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:20260929T130000Z DTEND:20260929T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260929T000000Z 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-20549-17475735 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17475735 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20260930T130000Z DTEND:20260930T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260930T000000Z 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-20549-17475736 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17475736 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:20261001T130000Z DTEND:20261001T173000Z DTSTAMP:20261001T000000Z 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-20549-17475737 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17475737 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261001T140000Z DTEND:20261001T144500Z DTSTAMP:20261001T000000Z SUMMARY:American Red Cross Informational Session DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nPlease join us to learn about the work of the American Red Cross including recent changes made around strengthening and diversifying the nation's blood supply through inclusive screening processes that expands blood donor eligibility\, and ways libraries can support these efforts. \n\nEven if your library has not qualified as a donation site in the past this workshop is for you. There are many ways to support the Red Cross and your community.\n\nAll are welcome to attend!\n\nAbout the Presenter:\n\nMelissa Clark is a Donor Recruitment Supervisor at the Red Cross for the Eastern New York Region. Melissa also teaches in the communications department at Marist University. She has worked in the Hudson Valley nonprofit sector for over 15 years. ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-17337405 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17337405 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:20261002T130000Z DTEND:20261002T173000Z DTSTAMP:20261002T000000Z 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-20549-17475739 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17475739 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:20261003T130000Z DTEND:20261003T173000Z DTSTAMP:20261003T000000Z 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-20549-17608916 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17608916 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: An administrator's introduction to Sierra:\n\nEach library has some control over the settings in Sierra that manage the day-to-day operations of staff and set rules in place for transactions. In the New Director Forum\, we will review some of the areas that can be customized to your library and logins.\n\n\n \n Staff Logins\n \n \n Circulation Parameters\n \n \n Settings\n \n \n Templates and Display\n \n \n Sierra application add-on products and licenses\n \n\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:20261009T160000Z DTEND:20261009T170000Z DTSTAMP:20261009T000000Z SUMMARY:Youth Services Staff Meet Up DESCRIPTION:The quartleryYouth Services Rendezvous is open to all Mid-Hudson Library System member library youth services staff who work with birth to teen. Find out what others are doing for programming\, outreach\, collection development\, ask questions of your peers and share things that have worked for you.\n\nLocation: Dover Plains Library\nParking: Available on the Pleasant Ridge Road side of the building\, then take the sidewalk around to the front entrance.\n\nThis event is organized by member library staff. For more information about these events please email Christine Pacuk\, cpacuk@saugertiespubliclibrary.org or call 845-246-4317 ext. 5. LOCATION:Dover Plains Library - 1797 NY-22 Wingdale NY ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > Youth Services Staff UID:LibCal-20549-17631964 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17631964 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261012T170000Z DTEND:20261012T180000Z DTSTAMP:20261012T000000Z SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Essentials DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\n\nReview Cybersecurity best practices and go over common types of attacks. ORGANIZER;CN="Gerry Formby":MAILTO:gformby@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Sierra, Discover & Technology > Training UID:LibCal-20549-17361539 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17361539 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:20261013T180000Z DTEND:20261013T190000Z DTSTAMP:20261013T000000Z SUMMARY:An Introduction to Bridgebuilding DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nDiscover Bridgebuilding and how your library can develop programs that bring your community together. Bridgebuilding or Bridging is an approach for promoting engagement and dialog between groups of people with different perspectives and experiences. Bridging helps build trust and work toward shared community goals. Over time\, it can strengthen communities and create a more welcoming\, connected society. Source: Bridgebuilding Resource Hub\n\nIf your library is striving to become a place of belonging or you are looking for new ways to connect with your community\, Bridgebuilding is a great way to build trust and facilitate connections. \n\nWhat we will cover:\n\n\n Background on the Library Bridgebuilding Program \n What is Bridgebuilding and why it matters \n Tools and resources\n Getting started\n ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-17411028 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17411028 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:20261019T143000Z DTEND:20261019T153000Z DTSTAMP:20261019T000000Z SUMMARY:Bridgebuilding in Libraries: Meet Your Neighbor with Newburgh Free Library DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nAs part of the first Bridgebuilding Community of Practice\, the Newburgh Free Library with a grant from IREX\, launched a series of “Meet Your Neighbor” events. The goal was to help long-time residents and newer residents connect and build trust across economic and cultural divides. \n\nThrough these events\, they tested different outreach and marketing approaches\, including direct mailers\, interactive facilitation techniques like scavenger hunts\, and other trust-building exercises. Source: Bridgebuilding Resource Hub\n\nJoin the team that designed and implemented this program to learn tips on putting the program together\, what they discovered\, what they would change\, and how it impacted future community engagement programs. \n\nMeet the presenters from Newburgh Free Library:\n\n\n Yoly Avella\, New Americans and Adult Literacy Librarian\n Elizabeth Vega-Lebron\, Community Engagement Coordinator\n Kate Clarke\, Community Engagement Library Assistant\n ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-17410902 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17410902 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261019T180000Z DTEND:20261019T200000Z DTSTAMP:20261019T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Member Library Friends Groups Meetup DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week with your fellow Friends Groups! Join Mid-Hudson Library System member library Friends Groups for sharing and discussion at the Putnam Valley Library.\n\nAll MHLS member library Friends Groups interested in sharing their experiences\, questions\, and concerns for building and sustaining a Friends Group are welcome to attend. Bring your best ideas and questions!\n\nThis event is open to all MHLS member library Friends Groups. \n\nQuestions about this event should be directed to Kerstin Cruger\, 845-471-6060 ext. 250. LOCATION:Putnam Valley Free Library - 30 Oscawana Lake Rd Putnam Valley NY ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Professional Development UID:LibCal-20549-17371837 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17371837 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:20261020T210000Z DTEND:20261020T223000Z DTSTAMP:20261020T000000Z SUMMARY:The Problem with eBook Licensing for Libraries | MHLS Trustee Education Series DESCRIPTION:Join us online for the introduction to eBook licensing in public libraries - the history\, the reality\, and what the future may hold. Library directors and trustees are scrambling to ensure budgets are responsive in light of the explosive increase in patron demand for digital collections such as those offered through platforms like Libby/OverDrive and Hoopla. Find out what is fueling the exponential rise in costs to your library and what the library profession is doing to help manage the situation and advocate for a more equitable future. \n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n Ben Gocker\, Director\, Newburgh Free Library & Member of the NYS eBook Working Group\n Rebekkah Smith Aldrich\, MHLS Executive Director & Member of the NYS eBook Working Group\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\nThis workshop is part of the MHLS Trustee Education Series and 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-20549-17432106 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17432106 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 Thursday\, October 8\, 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:20261022T140000Z DTEND:20261022T160000Z DTSTAMP:20261022T000000Z SUMMARY:Central Library/Collection Development Advisory Committee DESCRIPTION:This is the MHLS Central Library / Collection Development Advisory Committee meeting. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > Advisory Committee UID:LibCal-20549-17552737 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17552737 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20261023T120000Z DTEND:20261023T160000Z DTSTAMP:20261023T000000Z SUMMARY: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\, leaders from the MHLS Board and Staff will report to the membership on the health of the organization\, conduct board elections\, and bestow 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\nHalperin's talk will be on The Internet of Licenses: Contracts\, copyright\, AI\, and the future of libraries\nLibraries account for an enormous amount of digital content purchasing\, spending millions of dollars every year to provide their users with the best materials possible. These digital materials now make up half of all patron lends in many parts of the country\, even as they spend up to 75% of their collections budget on digital materials. Despite spending so much money\, libraries do not own these materials — they are sold and controlled by a handful of entrenched market intermediaries and publishers through contracts where the terms are determined by the stronger party. As major publishers and archives seek to license their digital catalogs to AI companies\, the digital services that have transitioned from tools to infrastructure are exerting even more power over our lives as patrons and consumers. We've been signing away our rights one click at a time\, at the expense of democracy\, civil rights\, informed consent\, and the well-being of a digital generation. If we want to take them back\, libraries are the most powerful place we can start.\n\nAGENDA \n\n\n 8:30 am: Registration & Breakfast Buffet \n 9:00 am: Business Meeting & Awards \n 10:45 am: Keynote Speaker \n\n\nREGISTRATION INFORMATION \n\n\n Registration Fee: $45\n Registration Deadline: Friday\, October 16th at 5:00 PM \n Register Here \n\n\nWith attendance\, one hour of Trustee Education credit will apply toward the NYS Trustee Education Requirements.\n\nQuestions about this event can be directed to swerskey@midhudson.org. Please include MHLS Annual Membership Meeting in the subject line. \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n LOCATION:The Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library - and Home 4079 Albany Post Road Hyde Park NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@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:20261027T180000Z DTEND:20261027T190000Z DTSTAMP:20261027T000000Z SUMMARY:Bridgebuilding in Libraries: Community Conversations with Humanities New York DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE\n\nJoin Humanities New York (HNY) to learn about their Community Conversations and how to bring the program to your library. HNY Community Conversations are small\, facilitated dialogues hosted in trusted public spaces (libraries\, museums\, campuses\, and community centers) across New York State. Each session centers on a short text\, image\, or artifact that invites participants to reflect on questions of meaning\, justice\, belonging\, and change. Each conversation lasts approximately 60–90 minutes and brings together 15–25 participants for structured\, reflective dialogue.\n \n\nHNY serves people across New York State\, especially those seeking meaning and understanding in the society and culture where they live and work. Their programs create opportunities for New Yorkers to reflect on enduring human questions\, engage unfinished ideas\, and build stronger community ties grounded in mutual respect and shared recognition.\n\nBring your questions and curiosity! \n\nMeet the presenters from Humanities New York:\n\n\n Joe Murphy\, Director of Strategic Partnerships\n Rachel Pitkin\, Humanities Programs Specialist\n ORGANIZER;CN="Kerstin Cruger":MAILTO:kcruger@midhudson.org CATEGORIES: UID:LibCal-20549-17604454 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17604454 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:20261029T173000Z DTEND:20261029T190000Z DTSTAMP:20261029T000000Z 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-20549-17564758 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17564758 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\nPlease note: PCLA Business Meeting at 5 PM\, workshop begins at 5:30 PM. \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:20261112T150000Z DTEND:20261112T170000Z DTSTAMP:20261112T000000Z SUMMARY:Introduction to Sierra Create Lists DESCRIPTION:Create Lists - Introduction\n\nThis session introduces one of the most powerful tools in the Sierra ILS- Create Lists\nAfter attending this session you should be able to retrieve basic lists of records into a group for reporting\, editing or extracting.\n\n\n Functions & workflows\n Creating the search\n Basic lists\n ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Shedrick":MAILTO:lshedrick@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Sierra, Discover & Technology, Sierra, Discover & Technology > Training UID:LibCal-20549-17356109 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17356109 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:20261116T150000Z DTEND:20261116T163000Z DTSTAMP:20261116T000000Z 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-20549-17564843 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17564843 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270122T150000Z DTEND:20270122T170000Z DTSTAMP:20270122T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-17627437 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17627437 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270129T150000Z DTEND:20270129T170000Z DTSTAMP:20270129T000000Z SUMMARY:Snow Date: MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Snow Date for the January 22\, 2027 meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-17627467 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17627467 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270204 DTSTAMP:20270203T000000Z SUMMARY:NYLA Library Advocacy Day DESCRIPTION:New York Library Association (NYLA) Library Advocacy Day brings together library advocates from across New York State to converge on Albany to voice their support for funding and policies that benefit libraries. Your attendance can make a BIG impact. Join us for meetings with your NYS representatives to make the case that libraries should receive funding increases and infrastructure investments that respect our role in the community.\n\n LOCATION:Legislative Office Building\, Empire State Plaza 198 State Street Albany NY ORGANIZER;CN="Stephanie Werskey":MAILTO:swerskey@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Advocacy & Sustainable Funding UID:LibCal-20549-17628494 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17628494 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270324T140000Z DTEND:20270324T160000Z DTSTAMP:20270324T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-17627476 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17627476 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270331T140000Z DTEND:20270331T160000Z DTSTAMP:20270331T000000Z SUMMARY:Snow Date: MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Snow Date for the March 24\, 2027 meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-17627633 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17627633 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270513T140000Z DTEND:20270513T160000Z DTSTAMP:20270513T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees. ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-17627772 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17627772 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270713T140000Z DTEND:20270713T180000Z DTSTAMP:20270713T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees. LOCATION:Auditorium - 105 Market St Poughkeepsie NY ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-17627896 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17627896 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20270922T140000Z DTEND:20270922T160000Z DTSTAMP:20270922T000000Z SUMMARY:MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees. ORGANIZER;CN="Rebekkah Smith Aldrich":MAILTO:rsmith@midhudson.org CATEGORIES:Meeting > System Trustees UID:LibCal-20549-17627782 URL:https://midhudson.libcal.com/event/17627782 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR