Four County Library System

Our member libraries understand the importance of preserving a community's history. That's why the Unadilla Public Library recently digitized its collection of historical newspapers, making them more easily accessible to historians and genealogy buffs! Take a look here: unadilla.advantage-preservation.com

Find these books--and others about our first female Vice President--in the 4CLS catalog: https://tinyurl.com/35bkn8ta

This morning we joined with our colleagues from the Finger Lakes Library System and the South Central Regional Library Council to meet with NYS Senator Peter Oberacker and share about the good work being done in our libraries. We really appreciate his kind words about libraries, and we're grateful to have him as a library advocate!

February is Black History Month, and it also includes the birthday of groundbreaking and award-winning author Toni Morrison. This powerful event presented by Literacy Partners will honor both.

We asked patrons to tell us how their local libraries have helped them during the pandemic, and we're sharing some of their responses. As we participate in Library Advocacy Day today, we would greatly appreciate it if you would contact your elected officials to let them know the crucial role that libraries play in your community. The New York Library Association- NYLA has made it easy--just click here to send a message to your representatives: tinyurl.com/ecr9kl3l

The Roxbury Library Association has a thrift store that helps to support its programs and services. Although the hours for the library and the store are currently limited due to pandemic protocols, we look forward to when it can return to being the hub of the community!

Find this excellent book in our digital collection: tinyurl.com/2kxj5226 And in our print collection: tinyurl.com/57qgvxgp

The Great Backyard Bird Count is this coming weekend (February 12-15). Get yourself in the birding frame of mind with the latest issue of Audubon magazine--free with your 4CLS library card! Visit www.4cls.org and click the "Flipster" button to get started. For more information on the Great Backyard Bird Count, visit birdcount.org

We love seeing the creative programs that our member libraries provide for their patrons, even when they can't gather in person. The Stamford Library has wonderful live, guided Yoga Classes that take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at 9:30am! Find out more info here: https://www.facebook.com/SVLNY.org/posts/3433347670121770

Even if you're on the go, you can access fun ebooks for your little ones! Find these titles and others that are always available through Overdrive and Libby: https://tinyurl.com/y5xjbb4z