Human Library Event at Beauchamp Branch Library – April 14
What is a Human Library? A Human Library is a way for people to reach out and connect with individuals in their community with whom they might not normally interact.…
NEH Preservation Assistance Grant Opportunity
The Preservation Assistance Grants program helps institutions such as libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, cultural organizations, town and county records offices, and colleges and universities improve their ability to…
NYS Legislative – Library Aid Home Stretch
The NYS Legislature has released their “one house” budget proposals for this year’s budget and the bills include the single largest increase in funding to the Library Construction Aid Program…
The Great American Read – Public Library Opportunity
Public libraries may apply for grants to host public programs around the upcoming PBS series The Great American Read, an eight-part television and online series designed to spark a national…
Weekly Update – 3/09/2018
Weekly Update for March 9, 2018 Take a look at some of the events, stories, and resources available to library professionals in the CLRC region.
Opioid Prevention Programs and Policies in Public Libraries
Guidance for Implementing Opioid Overdose Prevention Measures in Public Libraries and sample policies and procedures templates are available on the State Library website. To help combat the continuing rise in…
Awards Available for Young Leaders
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes honors inspiring, public-spirited, highly diverse young people from all across the U.S. and Canada. Each year, the Barron Prize honors outstanding young leaders…
Call for Candidates – CLRC Nominating Committee 2018
Looking to get involved with your local library council? CLRC’s Board of Trustees is currently seeking individuals interested in joining the Nominating Committee. The three-person Nominating Committee is voted on…
CNY Librarian Running for PLA Director-at-Large
Sue Considine, Executive Director of the Fayetteville Free Library is running for PLA Director-at-Large!! If you are a PLA member, please consider a vote for Sue during the upcoming ALA…
CLRC Library Advocates Go To Albany
Around sixty Central New York library staff and supporters converged on the State Legislative Office Building and Capitol in Albany to meet with regional Assemblymembers and Senators. Restored funding for…