You might not expect to walk into your local library to find that they have a banjo you can check out, or pickle ball equipment, or VR headsets. But libraries and the System as a whole have been bucking traditions to house more than just books in their buildings. Take a look at some of the things you can check out at your library:
[CLICK TO READ MORE]As a part of Summer Reading at New York Libraries, the State Education Department and myON are partnering to bring thousands of enhanced digital books to children from birth through 8th grade and their families all around the state. When: May through September 2018
[CLICK TO READ MORE]2018 Where Do You Find Data Describing Your Community?; Wednesday, February 14. 2017 Public and Association Library Annual Reports Webinar, Monday, January 22 2017 Helping All Trustees Succeed (HATS) Mini-Webinars — A series of short online webinars focused on information trustees need to know. Issues such as Open Meetings Law, the Role of the Board President, Hiring a New Director, as well as other topics, covered in 10-15 minute presentations. Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and E-rate, Wednesday, December 13 How … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Especially for Kids | Just for Teens | Summer Reading
[CLICK TO READ MORE] Check out the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s (CSLP’s) other PSAs. Find all of the Summer Reading Program events happening at a library near you on our library events calendar. Summer Reading at New York Libraries is an annual program that brings children and families into public libraries for reading and activities. Over 2.1 million New York children and teens participated in the State Library-sponsored program in 2016. You and your children are invited to join your library’s Summer Reading … [CLICK TO READ MORE]
Check out Young Adult Library Services Association’s (YALSA) top ten titles for teens! Latest Posts
[CLICK TO READ MORE]There are plenty of resources that libraries provide especially for kids! You can find them both by walking into your local library or on the Internet. Want to know more? Check out our latest posts for parents: Podcasts for kids You might listen to streaming audio all the time, but there are plenty of entertaining and educational podcasts available for free that kids can listen to on car rides, at home, or anywhere! Diversity Matters Parenting Ebooks
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