Friends and Foundation of APL

Supporting #AlbanyMade Creativity! #FundingInnovation at @AlbanyNYLibrary. Give to the Annual Appeal thru March 31! #KeepAlbanyConnected

[New York Library Association @NYLA_1890]

🚨NYLA Advocacy Alert!🚨 We need our #LibraryAdvocates across the state to tell their legislators that libraries need increased funding. $102.1M is NOT enough. Take Action TODAY via OneClickPolitics ���️https://t.co/uvBm0O54Fr

[Livebrary | Suffolk County Library System @livebrary]

Library Advocacy Day is here! #LAD24 is a coordinated day of action as library champions across NY come together in Albany to make sure our voices are heard. Let them know just how important libraries are to our communities by calling, writing or tagging state legislators!

[Paul Grondahl @PaulGrondahl]

Happy 96th birthday to Bill Kennedy, top of the heap, A number 1. Founder of @nyswi, Albany treasure, literary exemplar, my mentor. Still writing, still singing, still the life of the party. Bravo, Bill.

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

#ICYMI here's a video from the most wonderful Tuesday of the year. #HappyHolidays from the Albany High choirs. Take note--Tuesday Book Talks change to TUESDAY AT 2pm in 2024!

[Albany Public Library @AlbanyNYLibrary]

One of our absolute favorite traditions! Thanks to the beautiful voices of the Albany High School choir for treating us all to their annual holiday concert. Directed by Brendan Hoffman, the choir is always a joy to hear. Go see them if you get the chance!

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

Get into the holiday spirit and join us tomorrow, Tuesday, December 19th at 12pm for a holiday performance by the Albany High School Choir. Apple cider, eggnog, and Christmas cookies will be served!

[amlanesey @amlanesey]

Last Call for Comment! Don't miss your chance to have your say in shaping the future of digital equity in New York State! Today is the final day to submit your valuable input on the State Digital Equity Plan. This is our best shot yet at ending the digital divide.

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

Read our newsletter to find out how to submit comments via email. https://t.co/swzzfm13lb

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

Send in your comments on the NYS #DigitalEquity Plan to @EmpireStateDev ConnectAll Office today!
https://t.co/PxdLmNPr68

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

It says "buy tickets" but of course it is free!
Register for tickets. The town of Victoria, Texas has important lessons for our country and the world today.

[WMHT @WMHTPubMedia]

Tonight at 6pm at @AlbanyNYLibrary - Pine Hills Branch, join us for a preview of @IndependentLens #TownCalledVictoriaPBS and stick around for a community-driven conversation.

RSVP: https://t.co/u6mTalXIqr

Explore more WMHT film screenings at: https://t.co/kAmsiXCHTQ

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

Today is the deadline to submit comments to @EmpireStateDev ConnectAll Office.
Access the Revised Draft NYS #DigitalEquity Plan here--> https://t.co/g8pYe6FEzo
Submit comments on the portal or via email (Attached document) to [email protected]

[Let's Connect NY @LetsConnectNY]

Through Dec. 6, @EmpireStateDev’s ConnectALL Office is accepting public comment on three draft documents that describe NYS’ plan to bridge the #digitaldivide. Learn more: https://t.co/p7Z3ICkMih

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

New Year, New Time! Friends Tuesday Book Talks will now begin at 2 PM starting January 2, 2024.

[Albany Public Library @AlbanyNYLibrary]

For years, @FFofAPL has been working to ensure everyone in our community has internet access and the resources to stay connected.
Today is Giving Tuesday, a great opportunity to support their mission to #KeepAlbanyConnected. You can donate directly here: https://t.co/cdxmKvmixD

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

Our libraries help us feel connected to each other and our community. They provide free services and safe environments to gather. Contributing to @ffofapl #GivingTuesday is a great way to get involved and help our community stay connected. Click the link in our bio to donate.

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

This year’s #GivingTuesday on Nov 28th will be focused on raising funds for #KeepAlbanyConnected, which is the name for all of our efforts to expand free APL WiFi to serve more people and places in Albany including public parks and housing. Click the link in our bio to donate!

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

There are still 14 seats for Dungeons & Dragons at Howe on Nov 11! Sign up https://t.co/eFW3ywnmHG

[NDIA @netinclusion]

Do you know a #digitalequity champion? Now's the time to nominate them (or nominate yourself) for a Charles Benton Digital Equity Champion award! https://t.co/tYwmBQ5iNs

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

Tickets are still available for the Centennial Celebration. Even if you cannot attend you can still support the library by bidding on our Silent Online Auction at the link in our bio. There's a variety of items available, like artwork, signed books, family memberships, and more!

[Albany Public Library @AlbanyNYLibrary]

Our Bike the Branches ride with @FFofAPL and Albany Bicycle Coalition (originally planned for tomorrow) is getting a rain date. You can now ride with us on Saturday, October 14. All the details are here: https://t.co/W9wRLqfLk3

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

@AlbanyNYLibrary Can you make a silk-screen of this in the Maker Space?

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

Digital Inclusion Week asks us to dismantle the barriers that hinder equitable access to the internet and #buildconnectedcommunities. Let's do it! #DIW2023 #DigitalEquityNow.

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

#DigitalInclusion work requires a deep and personal understanding of the issue at hand. Historical knowledge of coalitions, digital equity funding, and best practices are needed to make effective headway within your community. #DIW2023

[Friends and Foundation of APL @FFofAPL]

We can make digital equity a reality for all New Yorkers. Collective effort for collective impact. https://t.co/APQ092ynKk