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Advocate for Your Local Library!

Library advocacy season is here!

Governor Hochul’s proposed budget for libraries does not get the job done. She has provided less than a 1% increase in operating aid and has cut NYS Public Library Construction Aid by $253,113 for STLS libraries.

Tell your legislators how much your library means to you & encourage them to #FundLibraries. Complete an online postcard. These postcards will be sent to state legislators in the final days leading up to decisions on the state budget. You can also use this form to send a message to your legislators and tell them that libraries need increased funding.

Libraries connect all New Yorkers, and all communities, with the information and resources needed to fully participate in our shared civic life. #LibrariesAreForEveryone

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Join our Library Advocate mailing list. You’ll receive updates about how to advocate for libraries throughout the year! 

Learn more about library advocacy and find contact information for your NYS legislators.

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Ground News

Ground News is an online resource to compare headlines across the political spectrum and spot media bias using ratings driven by data. Best of all, you can access Ground News for free with your library card. Find it under “Extras” in the Libby app. Or, click the button below!

Features:

  • Compare 50,000 news sources in one convenient place
  • Get media bias and factuality ratings for news outlets
  • See how news stories are covered across the political spectrum
  • Balance your news diet with the My News Bias dashboard
  • Supported languages: English, Spanish, French

New York State Historic Newspapers

The NYS Historic Newspapers project provides free online access to a wide range of newspapers chosen to reflect New York’s unique history. This collection contains 1,421,496 issues comprising 14,411,106 pages.

Many STLS libraries have contributed to the collection! Check out the website to learn more!


Mango Languages +ASL

Language learning for over 70 languages, plus access to modules for American Sign Language. Get started with Mango today.


Kanopy: Streaming Video

Unlimited access to stream thousands of documentaries, movies, and series.
Get started with Kanopy today.


JobNow

JobNow provides live, anytime, anywhere job assistance including up-to-date nation-wide and local job search engines, professional resume critique, and proven interview techniques. Live coaches are available to meet with you every day from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Access JobNow.


Sign Up for a Digital Library Card

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Need a library card? Sign up for one from home! It’s fast & easy – just complete this form & start browsing over 25,000 titles in our digital collections.

Learn more about the digital card. Complete the form.

With your digital library card, you can access digital magazines, ebooks, and audiobooks from OverDrive in the Libby app!


Our Digital Collections Are Always Open

Check out all of the digital resources available with your library card!


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Databases

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Libby App

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