Book donations

Mar 25, 2026

Friends Book & Media Donations What makes a good donation? Please keep in mind this rule of thumb when deciding what to donate, “if you wouldn’t buy the item yourself, please don’t donate it.” The Friends incur costs to recycle leftover materials which decreases...

Best Library

Mar 23, 2026

2nd Place Finisher: Best Library Years Awarded: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021 The library is honored to be recognized as the 2nd Place Finisher for Best Library in the Times Union Best of the Capital Region Readers Choice Poll for the past six consecutive years...

UHLS Friends Volunteer of the Year

Mar 3, 2026

Friends Volunteer of the Year Awarded to Julie Ann Price by the Upper Hudson Library System Julie Ann began her involvement with the Friends of the Library as a member and quickly stepped into leadership roles as Book Sale Chair and President in 2018. She has...

The Great Migration Display Award

Mar 3, 2026

The Great Migration Display Contest Awarded to the Adult & Information Services team A library display contest connected to the Great Migrations: A People on the Move invited public libraries to create exhibits exploring the history of the Great Migration — when...

One District, One Community, One Book

Feb 11, 2026

One District, One Community, One Book A community-wide literacy initiative led by the East Greenbush Central School District’s Committee to promote global education. From March 1 through April 5, 2023, students, families, staff, and community members were encouraged...

CCE Golden Shovel Award

Feb 11, 2026

Golden Shovel Award Jody Squadere, Adult & Information Services LibrarianAwarded by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County  (2023) Jody Squadere was recognized as a Golden Shovel recipient by the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County....