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Congratulations to CLRC's 2018 Library Award Recipients

And the winners are… Public Library of the Year Baldwinsville Public Library Academic Library of the Year Upstate Medical University, Health Sciences Library School Library of the Year Herkimer Elementary School Library Media Center              Public Library All-Star Anne Debraggio, Director, Kirkland Town Library Academic Library All-Star Abigail Smith, Senior Assistant…

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Grant Opportunity for Adult English Language Learners

The American Library Association (ALA) and Dollar General Literacy Foundation invite public libraries to apply for grants to expand services for adult English language learners or adults in need of basic education and workforce development. Up to 16 grants of $10,000 each will be awarded. Public libraries are eligible if they serve adult English language…

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Upstate New York SLA Happy Hour – Friday, October 5

Join fellow librarians Friday, October 5th for happy hour at Al’s Wine and Whiskey Lounge in downtown Syracuse (Armory Square neighborhood) from 4:30-7:00 pm. Appetizers will be provided, drinks are on your own. The happy hour is open to all librarians and graduate students of library schools from across New York. Come on down to…

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Grant to Recognize Youth Volunteers

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is a nationwide program that honors young people in grades five to twelve who are volunteering in their communities. The program’s goals are to applaud young people who already are making a positive difference in their towns and neighborhoods, and to inspire others to think about how they might…

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September is Library Card Sign Up Month

Disney Pixar’s superhero family, the Incredibles, are teaming up with the American Library Association (ALA) to promote the value of a library card. As honorary chairs, the Incredibles will remind families, students and people of all ages that signing up for a library card is a great step toward a truly super lifestyle: libraries offer…