Category Archives: Free Event

Services to Seniors: Local Community Resources

Services to Seniors: Local Community Resources

Date: Monday, May 9, 2016

Time: 9:00 am — 9:30 am: Coffee and Networking

9:30 am — 11:30 am: Panel Presentation and Q&A

Location: Bethlehem Public Library 451 Delaware Ave • Delmar • NY • 12054

Continuing Education Credit Hours: 2 CEs

Cosponsored by: UHLS, Albany Guardian Society & Bethlehem Public Library

Cost: FREE to members of UHLS, MVLS, and SALS

Registration: Required. Contact deanna.dicarlo@uhls.lib.ny.us to register by Wednesday, 5/4.

Panel Description: As more of our patrons are “aging in place,” public libraries have become vital community hubs for local seniors. When seniors and their caregivers have questions, library professionals want to provide reliable answers and referrals. Join us for a panel discussion about local senior resources and get answers to these questions and much more:

  • Where in the Capital District can seniors get information about health care, insurance, housing, and meals?
  • Where can caregivers go for support and to register for services?
  • What current issues are the biggest concerns for local seniors?
  • What community partnerships might libraries consider to improve library services to seniors?

Panelists include:

  • Albany Guardian Society:Ken Harris, Executive Director
  • Albany Senior Services: Monika Boeckmann, Executive Director
  • Bethlehem Neighbors(Village in development): Mary Scanlon, President & Sarah Foster, Secretary
  • Bethlehem Senior Services:Jane Sanders, Director
  • Northeast Association for the Blind Association: Ann Gallagher Sagaas, Co-Director of Community Services
  • Northeast Region 2-1-1:Ann DiSarro
  • Rensselaer County Unified Family Services:Carol Rosbozom, Director
  • Schenectady County Department of Senior & Long Term Care Services:Laurie Bacheldor, Manager

Helping Patrons Earn High School Diplomas in the Library

Helping Patrons Earn High School Diplomas in the Library

Thursday, April 14, 2016
2 PM Eastern 
Many libraries serve patrons who are working toward a high school diploma. A community may have a large immigrant population or could have patrons who may have dropped out of school and want that high school diploma or GED. Librarians can offer several options to assist. Whether simply acting as a resource for these nontraditional students or actively facilitating the process by offering online degrees, librarians are ready to help.

In April’s episode of American Libraries Live our expert panel will discuss what libraries are doing and how you can get involved. Don’t miss this free broadcast, which will take place from 2-3pm Eastern on April 14.

You can pre-register here. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required. Go to www.americanlibrarieslive.org at the time of the event to attend.