New York State Library

A research library serving the government and people of New York State since 1818.

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The NYS Library is a treasure chest of #Resources for those tracing their #FamilyHistories!

Join us Thursday, 2/6 @ 11 AM for an onsite tour highlighting some of those resources!

For more information and to reserve your spot, please visit: https://t.co/0zX6uEKesV

#Genealogy

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Join us 2/5 @ 2PM for "Genealogy Research with FamilySearch," a free onsite program from the NYS Library.

More info & to reg: https://t.co/ZCpYLRHlej

This program will be held onsite at the NYS Library.

#Genealogy #GenealogyResearch #FamilyHistory #NYHistory

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The best way to keep up with all the exciting events (onsite and virtual) hosted by the NYS Library is to check our events calendar.

All programs are free and open to the public. Visit the events calendar at: https://t.co/3u980UKmAu

#PublicProgram #PublicProgramming #Library

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Join us 1/30 @ 12PM for "Under Alien Skies: Environment, Suffering, and the Defeat of the British Military in Revolutionary America" presented by @VaughnScribner.

More info & to reg: https://t.co/9Sp5t8XS9u

#Webinar #PublicProgram #NY250 #America250NY #America250

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As of January 2025, the NYS Library welcomes three new members to the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries. Today we are pleased to welcome Reanna Esmail!

For more info on incoming RAC members, please visit the NYS Library blog: https://t.co/6pZU3E8apz

#NYLibraries

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As of January 2025, the NYS Library welcomes three new members to the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries. Today we are pleased to welcome Hope Dunbar!

For more info on incoming RAC members, please visit the NYS Library blog: https://t.co/6pZU3E8apz

#NYLibraries

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As of January 2025, the NYS Library welcomes three new members to the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries. Today we are pleased to welcome Danielle Berchtold!

For more info on incoming RAC members, please visit the NYS Library blog: https://t.co/6pZU3E8apz

#NYLibraries

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At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their role & responsibilities as a library trustee. The topic for the first session, taking place on Wed, Jan 22, at 5 PM, is Advocacy.

For more info & to reg for this session: https://t.co/6ME5rjZAvG

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Join co-author of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for the fun and informative Trustee Handbook Book Club series!

#Webinar #LibraryProgram #Library #Libraries #LibraryTrustee #Leadership #LibraryBoard #Advocacy

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Join us 1/23 @ 12PM for "Brooklynites Book Talk," presented by Dr. Prithi Kanakamedala, Professor of History, Bronx Community College & CUNY Graduate Center.

More info & to reg: https://t.co/pNwQncUkrD

#Webinar #PublicProgram #BlackHistory #NYHistory #Brooklynites #NYUPress

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Did you know Louis Braille was only 15 years old when he invented braille? Learn more about Louis Braille’s life and the braille code here: https://t.co/H6765apPbp #BrailleLiteracyMonth @AFB1921

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@momomahasees @SportLoverAllen We're here to help start that research journey!

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Join us 1/22 @ 1PM for "Genealogy Research with Ancestry Library Edition," a free onsite program from the NYS Library!

More info & to reg: https://t.co/2i78tnsxUU

This program will be held onsite at the NYS Library.

#Genealogy #GenealogyResearch #LocalHistory #NYHistory

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@SportLoverAllen You never know what you may find when you start looking into your family history!

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Join us 1/16 @ 11AM for "Introduction to Foundation Directory and GuideStar: Using Candid’s Resources for Your Nonprofit," presented by Tracy Kaufman from @CandidDotOrg

More info & to reg: https://t.co/vg3DnzRPMC

#Webinar #Webinars #LibraryProgram #CandidLearning #Nonprofit

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The NYS Library’s Division of Library Development seeks to fill an internship opportunity for Spring 2025.

For more info, & to apply, visit the New York State Education Department's website: https://t.co/m36kwSMVUy

#Internship #InternshipOpportunity #LibraryDevelopment

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A little Tasting History bonus content for you!

Sadly, one of our chefs wasn’t able to be with us on tasting day. Thankfully, they shared the written recipe and now you have a chance to check it out!

The NYS Library blog: https://t.co/wa5ZwbT8v6

#Cooking #FoodHistory

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The NYS Library partners with OCLC to provide free access to WebJunction’s self-paced courses for all library workers, volunteers, & students in NYS.

For more information, please visit: https://t.co/5TqUy8WXFi

#Webinar #Webinars #LibraryProgram

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The NYS Library’s Manuscripts unit has in its collections two items related to Jimmy Carter’s election and inauguration.

The first is a 1976 Presidential Election Handbook (324.973 qN714 99-16463).

The second is the 1977 Inaugural Guide to Washington (973.923 qW319 77-25723).

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The NYS Library remembers the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter (1924-2024). Known for his integrity, humility, and lifelong commitment to service, Carter’s work touched countless lives.

#JimmyCarter #HistoryMatters #President #USHistory #PresidentCarter