Legislative Update By Gregory Pronevitz

A number of important advocacy events have been scheduled. Please let me know if you have any questions - .

NMRLS Events:

March 9, 2007 - Northeast Library Legislative Breakfast at Burlington Public Library. RSVP by phone 781-270-1738 or email .

Please join us and invite your legislators for an hour to discuss issues around library services and funding over a nice breakfast. Our theme this year is Massachusetts Libraries - Together We Can - Build Minds, Build Collections, Build Libraries, and Build Connections.

May 9, 2007- 6:30-9:00 p.m. - "All Politics is Local" an Advocacy Event for librarians, trustees, and supporters, at NMRLS. Please visit http://www.eventkeeper.com/ for more information and registration.

This library advocacy event is open to library directors, staff, and supporters (trustees & friends) and was planned by the NMRLS Legislative Education Committee.

Speakers and Topics:

• Representative, Mark Falzone (Lynn, Lynnfield, Saugus, & Wakefield), will discuss his views on advocacy.
• John Arnold, former chair of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, brings a unique perspective as a town finance committee member.
• Meredith McCullough, former director of the Bedford Public Library, will bring her passion for politics to the evening.

Massachusetts Library Association Events:

February 14, 2007 - MLA Ways and Means Day at the State House - Registration not necessary

April 5, 2007 - MLA Library Legislative Day at the State House - Registration not necessary