Local libraries “fight” to collect provisions for food pantries
hv1 – 9.30.20 – “The Ulster County ‘Food Fight’ is a food collection contest held in cooperation with eleven libraries throughout Ulster County from October 1-17. The “Food Fight” is part of the Great Give Back that is happening on … Continue reading →
Rosendale library vote to take place Oct. 8
Daily Freeman – 9.28.20 – “The Rosendale Library will hold its annual trustee election and budget vote on Thursday, Oct. 8. The vote will be held from noon to 7 p.m. at the library.” “Town voters will consider the library’s … Continue reading →
Films to be shown outdoors at Saugerties Public Library
Hudson Valley One – 9.24.20 – “The Saugerties Film Society, co-sponsored with ShoutOut Saugerties, will present a series of Comedy/Horror/Fantasy films outdoors throughout October. Screenings are free and will be held at 7 p.m. on the lawn at the Saugerties … Continue reading →
Kingston organizations get together to offer sidewalk activities on Sept. 26
Hudson Valley 360 – 9.21.20 – “Local organizations are coming together to offer sidewalk activities on the “Worldwide Day of Play,” on Saturday, Sept. 26. Between September 23 and 27, each organization will decorate its sidewalk with temporary spray chalk … Continue reading →
Voters approve budgets for area libraries
Daily Freeman – 9.16.20 – “Kingston Library received 129-12 approval of a 2021 budget that has the property tax levy unchanged at $916,455.” “The West Hurley Library did not have a budget on the ballot, with officials saying it wasn’t … Continue reading →
Saugerties Public Library welcomes new director
Hudson Valley One – 9.16.20 – By David Gordon – The article introduces, Jennifer Russell, the new director for the Saugerties Public Library.
Continue reading →Woodstock Library election
Hudson Valley One – 9.10.20 – by Nick Henderson – “Woodstock voters will pick two unopposed trustee candidates and decide on an operational budget with a zero tax-levy increase for the second year in a row for the October 1 … Continue reading →
As cities undertake climate action plans, libraries emerge as partners
American Libraries Magazine – 9.1.20 – By Mark Lawton – “In October 2009, the city of Kingston approved a 10-step Climate Smart and Green Jobs Community Pledge. One year later, Kingston Library approved its own pledge to reduce greenhouse gas … Continue reading →
Xea Kirkland receives scholarship from Friends of the Saugerties Public Library
Daily Freeman – 8.30.20 – “Xea Kirkland of Saugerties awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Friends of the Saugerties Public Library.” The award is based upon community service.
Continue reading →Stone Ridge Library budget vote set for Sept. 15
Daily Freeman – 8.28.30 – “The Stone Ridge Library’s annual budget vote and election of library board members will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15. The tax levy in the proposed 2021 spending plan is $277,964, unchanged from the 2020 level. … Continue reading →