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| Hotel Accommodations |
The Hampton Inn and Suites Hotel in downtown Albany is our host hotel. Pre-Advocacy events and meetings will take place in the hotel and at the State Library building.
NYLA has arranged a block of rooms at the Hampton Inn and Suites for a discounted rate
of $169 USD per night.
25 Chapel St, Albany, NY 12210 (518) 432-7000
CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR ROOM TODAY! |
| 2025 Advocacy Day Lead-Up Event |
As we approach #LAD25 Max Prime, NYLA Director of Government Relations and Advocacy, will host virtual prep sessions to help you prepare for effective advocacy on Advocacy Day and beyond!
The prep sessions will be offered the following date/times:
| Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM | |||
| CLICK HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK | CLICK HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK | |||
| Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM | Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM | |||
| CLICK HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK | CLICK HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK | |||
| Pre-Advocacy Day Schedule | |
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Tuesday, February 4 | 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Lunch and Meetings - Hampton Inn and Suites (25 Chapel St, Albany, NY 12210) Sessions - New York State Library Building (222 Madison Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210) |
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| TIME | PROGRAM |
| 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
NYLA Legislative Committee Meeting Location: Hampton Inn and Suites - State Room |
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
LUNCH Option 1 - Meal provided at the Hampton Inn and Suites Location: Hampton Inn and Suites - Broadway Option 2 - Lunch with State Librarian Location: Concourse This option is a chance to purchase lunch on your own in the concourse while sharing a discussion with the state librarian at 11:45 AM. |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
Helpful Information for Meeting Minimum Public Library Standards Location: New York State Library Building (Further room information to come.) Presenter: Frank Rees Description: All public and association libraries in New York State must meet minimum standards of service according to Section 90.2 of the regulations of the Commissioner of Education. This session will include an overview of the minimum standards for public and association libraries plus helpful information and resources for each standard. Learn about the challenges, strategies, resources, and best practices needed to successfully meet the minimum standards. This session will count towards the required two hours of annual trustee education and the 60 hours of professional development needed to maintain New York State Public Librarian certification. |
| 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
ESLN Meeting Location: Hampton Inn and Suites - Capital Boardroom |
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SLSA Meeting Location: Hampton Inn and Suites - State Room |
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| 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
PULISDO Meeting Location: Hampton Inn and Suites - Broadway |
| 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM |
NYLA #LAD25 Advocacy Prep Session Location: New York State Library Building (Further room information to come.) Presenter: Max Prime, NYLA Director of Government Relations and Advocacy Description: Max Prime will host an in-person prep session to help attendees prepare for effective advocacy on Advocacy Day and beyond! |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
NYALS Meeting Location: Hampton Inn and Suites - Broadway |
| 5:00 PM |
NY4BL's Happy Hour PAC Event Location: Hollow Bar & Kitchen (79 N Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207) |