2017 Award Nominations Now Open
Each year the Finger Lakes Library System pays tribute to individuals in our member libraries and communities who have delivered outstanding service to libraries. The awards will be presented at
Read moreYouth Services
Yoga Storytime Training Followup
On Thursday, June 22, 2017, youth Yoga Instructor, Diane Hamilton, provided an introduction to teaching yoga, breath and mindfulness to children and their families. This workshop was part of the Strengthening Young
Read more
Yoga Storytime Training
Thursday, June 22, 2017 9:30am-Noon Location: Finger Lakes Library System conference room Registration Required: https://www.flls.org/calendar-2/ As part of the Ready to Read at New York State Libraries training, youth Yoga Instructor,
Read more
Three Apples Kid Choice Book Awards Winners Announced
The New York Library Association (NYLA) has announced the Three Apples Book Award winners for 2017. The nominated titles are generated by kids, for kids in three separate categories: Young
Read more
2017 NYLA YSS Spring Conference Followup
On Friday, April 28, 2017, the Youth Services Section of the New York Library Association presented their Annual Spring Conference, Out of the Box, chaired by the Finger Lakes Library
Read more
2017 YSS Conference
There is still time to register for the 2017 YSS Conference in Ithaca! It has been over 3 decades since this conference has been in the Ithaca area. With support
Read more
Like, Share and Get Noticed: System Meeting Follow-up
On Tuesday, October 4, 2016, (which happened to be #NationalTacoDay) Member Services Librarian, Amanda Schiavulli presented “Like, Share and Get Noticed: Strategies for Successful Partnerships and Outreach to Families with Young
Read more
Training Follow-up Every Child Ready to Read 2
On November 4, 2015, Early Literacy Trainer, Elaine Meyers taught participants the skills to: Understand the library’s role in preparing children for school. Adapt ECRR2 to fit your community. Engage
Read more
Outreach with Mobile Gaming Workshop Followup and Resources
Thank you to all that attended our Outreach with Mobile Gaming Workshop on September 17, 2015. We hope you are getting some great statistics from StreetPassing your patrons! PowerPoint Presentation
Read more
LaunchPads are Here!
Introducing LaunchPads the ad-free, camera-free, internet-free, safe tablet for ages 3-10. Some of our member libraries have their own collections, but the Finger Lakes Library System owns the following titles
Read more