Plattsburgh Public Library Creative Makerspace
The NNYLN Technology Service Improvement grant provided funds to outfit the newly available creative maker space with a computer and monitor for the 3D printers, a charging station, several Chromebooks, project lockers, robotics competition equipment, and...
Annual Awards Nominations Welcome
NNYLN welcomes submissions for its annual Outstanding Student Worker Award and Excellence in Library Service Award. Read more below regarding criteria for each and follow the links to submit your nomination.NNYLN Outstanding Student Worker Award Outstanding Student...
Advocacy Alert!
Advocacy Alert! Governor Andrew Cuomo has released his 2019-2020 Executive Budget proposal, pitched as a “Democracy Agenda,” which includes drastic cuts to library funding. If democracy relates to active participation of the people in politics and civic life,...
Inspiration at ALSC National Institute Conference
Thanks to the Northern New York Library’s Network’s professional development grant program, I recently had the opportunity to attend the ALSC National Institute, one of the only conferences dedicated to children’s librarianship. I attended some wonderful sessions on...
Congratulations to a new cohort of grantees!
The Northern New York Library Network is proud to announce the projects funded in the 2018-19 grant cycle. The Network awarded $47,010 to its member libraries, whose proposed projects pursue innovation or increased access to special collections in their...
Member Profile: SLCHA’s Future is Bright! by Sue Longshore
Both literally and figuratively. In May, the St. Lawrence County Historical Association (SLCHA) learned that we were to be the recipients of a $50,000 State and Municipal Facilities Grant from New York State through the office of Senator Patty Ritchie....