Category Archives: News from the Field

Public Library Innovation Grant

Public libraries can play a dynamic role in communities.  However, many libraries across the country are struggling to take on a larger role in meeting their community’s needs and require increased support from their city or county administrator. 

ICMA Public Library Innovation Grants, made possible through a partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, are available to local governments that develop innovative ways to actively engage their public libraries in meeting specific community goals.Continue reading→

Storytime Skills Workshop


Date: Friday, November 14, 2008
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Place: William K. Sanford Town Library, Colonie
Cost: $15
All thumbs with finger puppets? Flannelboard technique just doesn’t stick? Come develop new storytime techniques, hone your existing skills, or gather fresh ways to use your expertise. Upper Hudson Library System and Mohawk Valley Library System bring the best outside and inside presenters together to demonstrate, teach, coach and facilitate sharing of key storytime skills. A must for anyone with minimal storytime training!

As a special feature, author/illustrator Jeff Mack (Hush Little Polar Bear, Rub-a-Dub-Sub, Boo Bunny, Hurry! Hurry!) will join us for the last hour with a presentation on picture books. Books will be available for signing.


To register please download and printout this Flier

Every Child Ready to Read Survey

Your library may be contacted to fill out a survey.

Dr. Susan Neuman will begin contacting public libraries via email requesting survey participation.  If your library is contacted, please take the time to fill out the survey in a timely fashion. Your feedback on Every Child Ready to Read is vital to the development of recommendations for next steps for the ECRR initiative.
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