Library Advocacy 2022
In-District Meeting Schedule
Visit the Assembly and Senate Representatives page for upcoming legislative visits. Advocacy 2022 Handout.pdfAdvocacy Day - March 2, 2022
On March 2, 2022, #LibraryAdvocates across the state will join together virtually for NYLA's Annual Library Advocacy Day. We cannot wait to join together to advocate for funding and policies that benefit and strengthen our libraries. https://www.nyla.org/lad2022/Funding Initiatives
NYS Library Operating Aid: $123.1M
Increased aid is needed to support the foundational framework of New York State libraries, improving the lives of residents of all ages, abilities and economic status. Adequate funding is needed to support school, public, and academic libraries and library systems. NYLA Resources:NYS Library Construction Aid: $45M
Increased investment is needed to maintain and develop the physical infrastructure of New York State’s libraries, in order to ensure a safe, accessible and sustainable environment for the future. The New York State Library estimates the deferred maintenance need at over $1.5B. Over half of New York’s libraries are over 60 years old.Investments allow libraries to invest in energy-efficiency and support the local construction industry NYLA Resources:
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