LIVERPOOL — What do you like about the Liverpool Public Library? Do you have a story of a time the library has helped you? Are you a #LibraryChampion and proud of it?
Here’s the chance for you to show you care.
Wednesday, March 2, has been set aside by the New York Library Association (NYLA) as this year’s day to show you’re a #LibraryAdvocate to state representatives. We can use your help to spread the word for your Liverpool Public Library and libraries across the state on Library Advocacy Day 2022 (#LAD22).
Advocacy Day will be a virtual event — and you can participate! Instead of descending upon the state capital in Albany to meet with elected officials to talk about the significance of supporting libraries, meetings have been scheduled online for top library officials. And plans were crafted by NYLA for action by advocates on all levels, including you, our trusted patrons.
In short, you can help by using your voice. Elected officials like to listen to those who vote.
You can share your tale on social media, click to share a message with Gov. Kathy Hochul or write a message to your state representative.
We’ve put more details, including how to take these actions, on our website Library Advocacy Day page (lpl.org/LAD).
If you prefer to share your tale on social media, here’s a sample message from NYLA: “Today I am joining hundreds of #LibraryAdvocates across NYS to advocate for the legislative and budget priorities that will strengthen #NYSLibraries.”
And if you want to go directly to letter writing, our district is represented by Assemblywoman Pamela J. Hunter, 711 E. Genesee St. 2nd Floor, Syracuse NY, 13210-1540, and Sen. John Mannion, 333, E. Washington St., State Office Bldg. Room 800, Syracuse NY 13202.
