Mohawk Valley Library System

Great program to keep children engaged in STEAM this summer at the Amsterdam Free Library!

MVLS-GO is MVLS-GOing on now at your library! Visit any MVLS library and pick up your limited-edition trading card (while supplies last)!
Amsterdam Free Library Canajoharie Library The Community Library Frothingham Free Library Fort Hunter Free Library Fort Plain Free Library Gloversville Public Library Johnstown Public Library Middleburgh Library Northville Public Library Schoharie Library Sharon Springs Free Library Margaret Reaney Memorial Library Schenectady County Public Library

See a map of participating libraries -https://www.mvls.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/MVLS-Go-Trading-Card-Map-2024.pdf

Check out what's happening at the Fort Plain Free Library and your local library! There's something for everyone!

It was wonderful to have so many children here for our first week of Summer Reading Program (along with their extremely patient and caring parents--we see you)! Week two kicks off tomorrow with story time and science experiments, plus even more library trading cards to collect!

Full schedule and more information available here: https://www.fortplainfreelibrary.org/summer-reading-program-2024/

MVLS-GO! is underway.

Start collecting these limited edition library trading cards starting today. You can collect all 14!

Check out https://www.mvls.info/2024-trading-cards/ to see a map of all the libraries participating in MVLS-GO!

Here is a list of the libraries:
Amsterdam Free Library
Canajoharie Library
The Community Library
Frothingham Free Library
Fort Hunter Free Library
Fort Plain Free Library
Gloversville Public Library (Please note that Gloversville Public Library is temporarily closed and will reopen on Tuesday, July 16th. You should be able to collect a trading card there shortly after the library reopens!)
Johnstown Public Library
Middleburgh Library
Northville Public Library
Schenectady County Public Library
Schoharie Library
Sharon Springs Free Library
Margaret Reaney Memorial Library

On Monday, it's "MVLS-GO" time. Visit an MVLS library - where you can pick up a limited-edition trading card!

Each library in the Mohawk Valley Library System has its own Summer 2024 trading card: you can collect all 14!

Check out https://www.mvls.info/2024-trading-cards/ to see a map of all the libraries participating in MVLS-GO!

Amsterdam Free Library
Canajoharie Library
The Community Library
Frothingham Free Library
Fort Hunter Free Library
Fort Plain Free Library
Gloversville Public Library
Johnstown Public Library
Middleburgh Library
Northville Public Library
Schenectady County Public Library
Schoharie Library
Sharon Springs Free Library
Margaret Reaney Memorial Library

Starting Monday, it's time to MVLS-GO to your library - where you can pick up a limited-edition trading card!

Each library in the Mohawk Valley Library System has its own Summer 2024 trading card - grab one or two, or collect all fourteen!

Check out https://www.mvls.info/2024-trading-cards/ to see a map of all the libraries participating in MVLS-GO!

Amsterdam Free Library
Canajoharie Library
The Community Library
Frothingham Free Library
Fort Hunter Free Library
Fort Plain Free Library
Gloversville Public Library
Johnstown Public Library
Middleburgh Library
Northville Public Library
Schenectady County Public Library
Schoharie Library
Sharon Springs Free Library
Margaret Reaney Memorial Library

Happy First Day of Summer! Make sure to include your local library in your summer plans.

Thank you to our communities! Congratulations to Fort Plain Free Library Northville Public Library The Community Library Schoharie Library and Frothingham Free Library on passing your library budget vote! You're the BEST!

Today looks like a great day to support your library!🥰
Fort Plain Free Library Northville Public Library The Community Library Schoharie Library

The library budget vote will be held on Tuesday, May 21st (that's tomorrow!), from 11 am to 8 pm at Harry Hoag Elementary School.

This year's proposed increase is the first increase to the library's tax levy since 2019, and will allow the library to maintain current operations and staff positions in the face of rising expenses. More information, including estimated yearly increases for property owners, can be found in the image below (click for a full-size version).

On Tues., May 21st, residents of the Cobleskill-Richmondville School District can cast their votes on The Community Library's budget and candidates for the library's Board of Trustees. Voting takes place at the Cobleskill-Richmondville High School between 9 am and 9 pm.

Today is Voting Day!

You can vote for the 2024-2025 budget at the Northville Central School District where they will also be hosting a BBQ event that will benefit the 2027 Class!!

Great news! Continued support for libraries! Thank you to all our advocates. You make a difference!

Inspiration and gratitude for the profession. Celebrate your dedicated library staff with a smile. 😊😄

The Secret Life of Librarians Yesterday, the Carnegie Corporation unveiled The Secret Life of Librarians, a new online series that explores the unexpected stories of librarians across the country and their contributions as civic heroes who are improving lives and bringing communities together. And the 10 recipients of the 2024 I...

In appreciation of National Library Workers Day, we celebrate all of the MVLS library employees and volunteers! Thank you for all of your hard work on the front desks and behind the scenes! You are making a noticeable difference in our communities.

Amsterdam Free Library Canajoharie Library The Community Library Frothingham Free Library Fort Hunter Free Library Fort Plain Free Library Gloversville Public Library Johnstown Public Library Middleburgh Library Northville Public Library Schoharie Library Sharon Springs Free Library Schenectady County Public Library Friends of Schenectady County Public Library Margaret Reaney Memorial Library I Love Libraries

Yesterday was spectacular! Now it's time to pass the Eclipse glasses on to other areas of the world. 🥰🙃

Drop off your gently used Eclipse glasses to your local library.

Kick off by taking action to protect, defend, and celebrate our Right to Read! Take action - tinyurl.com/Right2Read24

Visit your local library today for the eclipse viewing.😎

Join us in celebrating National Library Week (April 7-13)! Visit your local library and tell them how much you appreciate them! Libraries offer something for everyone - tells us what you love about your library.💕
New York Library Association- NYLA I Love Libraries

Make that snow cleanup go faster by listening to an audiobook while you shovel! ❄️📚🎧 Find a great listen at https://mvls.overdrive.com or in the Libby app at https://meet.libbyapp.com.

There is still time to register! Click the link below to register for this virtual class. It will be one hour well spent!

Learn about how AI works, how it has evolved over the years, and the pros and cons of an automated digital world.

We will introduce Chat GPT and other AI tools.

Registration required: https://bit.ly/artificialintelligence0313

There is still time to register! Click the link below to register for this virtual class. It will be one hour well spent!

Understanding Cloud Storage?
What is the cloud and how does it work? Learn about the pros and cons of storing photos and files in the cloud. We’ll explore Google Drive in detail.

Registration required: https://bit.ly/cloudstorage0306

Happening now! , a digital book club in the Libby App connecting readers to the same ebook & audiobook simultaneously (no waitlists or holds!), runs through March 6, 2024! The featured title is ‘One Summer in Savannah’ by Terah Shelton Harris. Borrow the featured title and join the discussion: www.togetherweread.com/US/

Did you know that many of our libraries offer fishing poles to borrow? Stop in to Johnstown Public Library, Margaret Reaney Memorial Library, Fort Plain Free Library, Gloversville Public Library, Fort Hunter Free Library, Middleburgh Library or the Scotia Branch of Schenectady County Public Library to borrow one and take advantage of Free Fishing weekend!

Today and tomorrow (February 17-18, 2024) are free fishing days in New York State! This allows residents and non-residents who are 16 and older* to fish without a freshwater fishing license (*kids under 16 can always fish for free!).

These days offer the perfect opportunity to try out fishing for the first time, to get back into the sport, or to take a friend or the whole family along to fish! Even though a license is not needed, all other fishing regulations apply.

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

There is still time to celebrate Computer Science Education Week (December 4 - 10)! This week is an important effort to encourage children in grades K-12 to explore coding. Check out the Hour of Code https://code.org/dance activities. All ages welcome.

The 2024 Budget Cycle is Fast Approaching and we need YOU to Tell Governor Hochul to Increase State Aid for Libraries 🙌
NYLA is asking our across the state to tell Governor Hochul that libraries need increased funding in this year's Executive Budget. Take ACTION today 👇️
https://tinyurl.com/nylatakeactionnow

Every day, the 14 libraries in our system make a difference in the communities they serve, and we are grateful for the generosity of donors who help make that happen!

Please consider making a donation to the The Foundation for Mohawk Valley Libraries on this . It definitely makes a difference!

Your generosity makes a difference!

Today is . Your donation to the Foundation for Mohawk Valley Libraries helps libraries serve their communities in Fulton, Montgomery, Schenectady, and Schoharie Counties. Please donate here: https://the-foundation-for-mohawk-valley-libraries.snwbll.com/giving-portal

The Foundation provides grants to help the 14 public libraries that make up the Mohawk Valley Library System. Your donations enable Mohawk Valley Libraries to create, expand, and improve the services they provide their communities every day.

Thank you in advance for your support!

We've got 14 amazing libraries in our system, and you can support them directly on .

Tomorrow is ! You can support the important work of Mohawk Valley Libraries by donating to the Foundation for Mohawk Valley Libraries: https://the-foundation-for-mohawk-valley-libraries.snwbll.com/giving-portal

Donations directly support each of the 14 public libraries in Schenectady, Schoharie, Montgomery, and Fulton Counties. Your donations make a difference by helping Mohawk Valley Libraries create, expand, and improve the services they provide their communities.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Dinner 🍗 ✔️ Football 🏈 ✔️ eBook! 📖 ✔️ End your holiday with a great read, at https://mvls.overdrive.com or in the Libby app at https://meet.libbyapp.com

Wishing everyone a day filled with good reads and gratitude! 📚🍂

Libraries are closed today but you can still visit us online at https://mvls.overdrive.com or in the Libby app at https://meet.libbyapp.com