The Mid-Hudson Library System is a state cooperative agency which brings together the resources of public libraries located in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam and Ulster Counties. MHLS is dedicated to making local libraries better while saving local tax dollars. Since 1959 MHLS has worked with its member libraries to insure the public's right to free access, economical resource sharing and professional library services. Extensive resources are available at local public libraries for early literacy development, family literacy support, job search assistance, language learning, research, recreational reading and activities. For information regarding these services, contact local public libraries at http://midhudson.org/libraries/