Library advocates can visit one-on-one with their legislators to inform them of NYLA’s State Budget Priorities for the year.
Advocacy Day Handout: Advocacy materials are distributed to Advocacy Day attendees to use in their meetings with legislators and staff.
Why is it important to travel to Albany to talk with my legislators about library issues?
- Libraries need you to speak out for them.
- Libraries need more state money.
- Legislators need to learn what libraries do for citizens of New York State.
Visits with Legislators: Library advocates will visit one-on-one with their legislators to inform them of NYLA’s State Budget Priorities for the year.
Security Information:
Please plan for airport-like security measures in place in the New York State Capitol, the Legislative Office Building and its surrounding buildings. Please be prepared to pass through a metal detector and have your belongings go through an X-ray machine. It is recommended that attendees carry a photo ID at all times, as all adults (16+) must show a photo ID to enter. In addition, items that are sharp or may be construed as weapons are not allowed in any of the Empire State Plaza buildings. (Including “sticks” attached to Rally signs.) Due to the security measures and the number of people expected in Albany on Lobby Day, please leave yourself plenty of time to travel between Meeting Room 6 and meetings with legislators.
ON SITE PARKING:
Car parking is available under the Empire State Plaza in the Visitor Lot. You can get to this lot by taking the Empire State Plaza Exit off I-787. There is a fee to park in this lot and it usually fills up fairly early. In addition, the driver has to show a photo ID to enter the parking lot. Further information, directions, and additional information on downtown parking lots can be obtained by visiting the NYS OGS web site: <http://www.ogs.state.ny.us/parking/forVisitor/visitor.html>