Suffolk Cooperative Library System (Portal) XML Feed lc_event SCLS Board of Trustees Meeting 23108 04/01/24 04/01/2024 @ 6:00pm 04/01/2024 @ 8:00pm America/New_York Erin Kanelos SCLS Auditorium False <p>Meeting of the SCLS Board of Trustees.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/scls-board-trustees-meeting-23108 lc_reservation OPALS User's Group Meeting 21567 04/03/24 04/03/2024 @ 11:30am 04/03/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York SCLS Conference Room False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System OPALS User's Group Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/opals-users-group-meeting-21567 lc_reservation OPALS User's Group Meeting 21566 04/03/24 04/03/2024 @ 12:30pm 04/03/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York SCLS Training Room False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System OPALS User's Group Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/opals-users-group-meeting-21566 lc_reservation CATS Executive Board Meeting 23282 04/04/24 04/04/2024 @ 10:00am 04/04/2024 @ 11:00am America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False CATS Executive Board Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/cats-executive-board-meeting-23282 lc_event Half Day Battle Judge Meeting 23603 04/09/24 04/09/2024 @ 1:00pm 04/09/2024 @ 5:00pm America/New_York derek@suffolknet.org Derek Ivie 6312861600 SCLS Blue Room False <p>A meeting of the Battle of the Books Judges</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/half-day-battle-judge-meeting-23603 lc_event Manga in Libraries 22830 04/10/24 04/10/2024 @ 10:00am 04/10/2024 @ 11:00am America/New_York derek@suffolknet.org Derek Ivie 6312861600 SCLS Online Children's Services YA Services True <p>Join Manga in Libraries expert Jillian Rudes for this 1-hour virtual workshop that will demystify manga, inform librarians about the value of manga, and help librarians build their manga collections. Topics being covered are What is Manga?, Why Manga?, Manga Collection Development, and Manga in Libraries.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/manga-libraries-22830 lc_event Financial Services 23986 04/10/24 04/10/2024 @ 10:00am 04/10/2024 @ 5:00pm America/New_York roger@suffolknet.org Roger Reyes SCLS Auditorium Business & Finance <p>Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.</p> True 03/04/2024 @ 9:00am 04/10/2024 @ 12:00am <p>Join us for a review of Library Investment Policy and presentations on topics ranging from financial literacy to long-term planning.&nbsp; Networking and one-on-one vendor break-out opportunities will be available for business service staff.&nbsp; Registration is necessary, and lunch will be provided.&nbsp; Please provide us with any dietary restrictions in the special notes field at the time of registration.</p> <p>Presenters:</p> <ul> <li>TD Bank - Fraud Controls</li> <li>Flushing Bank - In’s &amp; Out’s of &nbsp;Collateralization</li> <li>NYLAF - Investing via the NYLAF</li> <li>FNBLI - Financial Forecasting</li> <li>Equitable Advisors - Deferred Compensation</li> <li>Metropolitan Commercial bank - Public Sector Investing</li> </ul> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/financial-services-23986 lc_event PALS TAC 4/10/24 - Rescheduled 22442 04/10/24 04/10/2024 @ 2:00pm 04/10/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York Nicole T SCLS Online PALS False <p>PALS TAC</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-tac-41024-rescheduled-22442 lc_event PALS Library Coordinator Meeting 23367 04/11/24 04/11/2024 @ 10:00am 04/11/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York Eileen Keller SCLS Auditorium PALS True 03/28/2024 @ 10:00am 04/11/2024 @ 10:00am <p>User meeting for PALS Library Coordinators</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-library-coordinator-meeting-23367 lc_event *Virtual* Outreach Services Advisory Council Meeting 23382 04/11/24 04/11/2024 @ 10:30am 04/11/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>The goal of the Advisory Council meeting is to provide an overview of outreach programs/services/initiatives available to member libraries, and to get feedback from member libraries on what type of programs and resources they would like to receive from Outreach Services, in order to meet the needs of their staff and patrons. Additionally, our community partners will be able to share information about the services they would like to share with member libraries. All library staff is welcome to participate in the Outreach Advisory Council.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtual-outreach-services-advisory-council-meeting-23382 lc_event Fiero Code Demo 24507 04/11/24 04/11/2024 @ 11:00am 04/11/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York sam Virtual Adult Services IT & Technical Support Children's Services YA Services True 03/25/2024 @ 9:00am 04/11/2024 @ 11:00am <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Fiero Code is a learn-to-code solution for libraries. Designed for learners as young as 8 and up through adults, it helps students gain the computer programming skills needed to get jobs in coding.</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">Fiero provides three things:</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">1) A gamified learn-to-code software product libraries can offer remotely.</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">2) On-demand training to prepare library staff to create in-person learning experiences (e.g. code clubs, code camps, coding bootcamps) - no coding expertise required!</p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing">3) World-wide coding competitions that students can enter for free with the chance to win amazing coding prizes.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/fiero-code-demo-24507 lc_reservation Suffolk County Library Association Board Meeting 22416 04/12/24 04/12/2024 @ 10:00am 04/12/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Monthly board meeting of the Suffolk County Library Association. https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/suffolk-county-library-association-board-meeting-22416 lc_reservation LIteracy Suffolk TABE training 24399 04/15/24 04/15/2024 @ 9:30am 04/15/2024 @ 3:30pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Test administrator training https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/literacy-suffolk-tabe-training-24399 lc_reservation ES BOCES School Library System Digital Citizenship 22967 04/16/24 04/16/2024 @ 8:30am 04/16/2024 @ 11:30am America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Digital Citizenship workshop https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-school-library-system-digital-citizenship-22967 lc_reservation ES BOCES SLS EBSCO Training 22480 04/16/24 04/16/2024 @ 12:00pm 04/16/2024 @ 2:00pm America/New_York SCLS Training Room False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System EBSCO database training https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-sls-ebsco-training-22480 lc_event PALS Sierra Server Migration Online Meeting 23918 04/16/24 04/16/2024 @ 2:00pm 04/16/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York Nicole T. SCLS Online PALS True 03/19/2024 @ 10:00am 04/16/2024 @ 2:00pm <p>Informational meeting about the upcoming Sierra Server Migration Project. This meeting is online only.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-sierra-server-migration-online-meeting-23918 lc_event Head of Adult & Information Services 22430 04/17/24 04/17/2024 @ 10:00am 04/17/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York sam SCLS Auditorium Adult Services <p>A quarterly meeting of the Adult and Information Services Department Heads.</p> <p>Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.</p> False <p>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/head-adult-information-services-22430 lc_event Half Day Battle Judge Meeting 23604 04/17/24 04/17/2024 @ 1:00pm 04/17/2024 @ 5:00pm America/New_York derek@suffolknet.org Derek Ivie 6312861600 SCLS Blue Room False <p>A meeting of the Battle of the Books Judges</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/half-day-battle-judge-meeting-23604 lc_event PALS Sierra Server Migration Online Meeting 24421 04/18/24 04/18/2024 @ 10:00am 04/18/2024 @ 11:00am America/New_York Nicole T. SCLS Online PALS True 03/19/2024 @ 10:33am 04/18/2024 @ 10:00am <p>Informational meeting about the upcoming Sierra Server Migration Project.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-sierra-server-migration-online-meeting-24421 lc_event *Virtual*Alzheimer's and Dementia Research at Stony Brook University: Brain Aging in Severely Exposed World Trade Center Responders 22933 04/18/24 04/18/2024 @ 1:00pm 04/18/2024 @ 2:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>The Healthy Libraries Program is partnering with Dr. Sean Clouston to present "Brain Aging in Severely Exposed World Trade Center Responders" Dr. Sean Clouston, PhD, is a life course epidemiologist interested in understanding the role of long-term and chronic exposures in relation to aging outcomes in elderly populations. Dr. Clouston helps to monitor the role of exposures at the World Trade Center on brain health of responders following the 9/11/2001 attacks. Please note: This presentation looks to get library staff feedback on whether you would want to present this program at your library!</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtualalzheimers-and-dementia-research-stony-brook-university-brain-aging-severely-exposed lc_event ServSafe 23480 04/22/24 04/22/2024 @ 12:00am 04/22/2024 @ 12:00am America/New_York sam SCLS Auditorium Adult Services Children's Services Director Professional Development YA Services <p>Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.</p> True 01/19/2024 @ 1:00pm 04/15/2024 @ 12:00am <p>The&nbsp;<em>ServSafe Food Manager</em>&nbsp;program was developed by the National Restaurant Association’s Learning and Development team. The course reflects the current research and science in food safety and aligns with the latest FDA Food Code.</p> <ul> <li>The cost of the course is $160 per staff member and will be billed to the library from SCLS</li> <li>The class is accepted by the Suffolk County Department of Health</li> <li>Includes Classroom Materials</li> <li>Includes the Food Safe exam</li> <li>On Passing the exam - You will be rewarded the ServSafe certificate which is good for 3 years in Suffolk County.</li> <li>This class starts at 9 AM and you have lunch on your own.</li> </ul> <p class="MsoPlainText">Instructor: Margaret Dixon is a graduate of Johnson and Wales University. She has a bachelor's degree in Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional Management. She is a previous employee of Nassau County Department of Health where she worked in the Office of Food Protection for over 10 years. She has also received an extensive education in Nutrition at Queens College.&nbsp; Margaret is also the owner of Long Island Food Safety Consulting.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/servsafe-23480 lc_event "In-Person” Outreach Services Meeting with Community Partners 23337 04/23/24 04/23/2024 @ 10:00am 04/23/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Auditorium Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>Join us at SCLS for a roundtable/networking opportunity with community partners from various organizations and agencies to learn about their programs and services, and to share outreach ideas and information. All library staff is welcome to participate.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/person-outreach-services-meeting-community-partners-23337 lc_reservation Literacy Suffolk Board meeting 22781 04/24/24 04/24/2024 @ 1:15pm 04/24/2024 @ 3:15pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False Board meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/literacy-suffolk-board-meeting-22781 lc_reservation Readers' Advisory Committee Meeting 23567 04/25/24 04/25/2024 @ 9:00am 04/25/2024 @ 12:30pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False Readers' Advisory Committee Meeting to discuss books about the chosen topic. https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/readers-advisory-committee-meeting-23567 lc_event Getting Your Library AI Ready: A Guide for Library Directors 22993 04/25/24 04/25/2024 @ 10:00am 04/25/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York sam SCLS Auditorium Director Professional Development False <p>In our fast-moving environment, it can be difficult to separate AI hype from reality. We’ll discuss how artificial intelligence is impacting our organizations, what changes lie ahead, and what we can do to prepare our organizations.</p> <p>Presenter:&nbsp;&nbsp;Nick Tanzi&nbsp;</p> <p>Nick Tanzi is an internationally recognized library technology consultant and author of the books<em> Making the Most of Digital Collections Through Training and Outreach</em> (2016) and B<em>est Technologies for Public Libraries: Policies, Programs, and Services</em> (2020). Nick is a past column editor for Public Library Magazine's "The Wired Library". His work has also been featured in publications including Computers in Libraries, Library Journal, American Libraries, and Marketing Library Services. You can find his thoughts on the intersection of libraries and technology at <a href="http://the-digital-librarian.com">the-digital-librarian.com</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/getting-your-library-ai-ready-guide-library-directors-22993 lc_event VIRTUAL: The Retreat Session 2 of 4: Dynamics of Abuse 23594 04/25/24 04/25/2024 @ 1:00pm 04/25/2024 @ 2:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>Dynamics of Abuse – This session will provide information on how to differentiate between healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationship behaviors. How to identify different types of abuse. Recognize how the cycle of violence impacts a survivor's ability to leave an abusive relationship situation Join presenters Courtney Hyland, Associate Director of Education and Michelle Navarro-Sanchez, Bilingual Prevention Education and Outreach Specialist, for The Retreat’s empowering workshop series dedicated to fostering safety and support in the face of domestic and sexual violence. The four-part virtual series will offer invaluable insights into differentiating between healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors, recognizing various forms of abuse, and understanding the complex dynamics that impact survivors. Delve into strategies for providing crucial support to those in need while discovering The Retreat's free and confidential services. Whether it's addressing teen dating violence, building community awareness, or creating a network of local resources, these workshops empower participants to contribute to a safer, more supportive society. Join us in making a positive impact in our community by attending this workshop series!</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtual-retreat-session-2-4-dynamics-abuse-23594 lc_reservation CATS - Technical Services Roundtable 24446 04/29/24 04/29/2024 @ 10:00am 04/29/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Technical Services Roundtable - CATS https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/cats-technical-services-roundtable-24446 lc_reservation PLDA Directors Roundtable 24427 04/30/24 04/30/2024 @ 10:00am 04/30/2024 @ 1:00pm America/New_York SCLS Conference Room False PLDA Directors Roundtable https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/plda-directors-roundtable-24427 lc_event Gateway Focus Group 24348 04/30/24 04/30/2024 @ 2:00pm 04/30/2024 @ 3:30pm America/New_York Erin Kanelos SCLS Auditorium True 03/14/2024 @ 9:00am 04/30/2024 @ 2:00pm <p>Join us as we review updates to the Gateway and provide an opportunity to discuss potential enhancements and additions. This event is open to all library staff who utilize the Gateway.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/gateway-focus-group-24348 lc_event PALS Executive Board Meeting 5/1/24 22437 05/01/24 05/01/2024 @ 10:00am 05/01/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York Nicole T SCLS Online Director PALS False <p>PALS Executive Board Meeting</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-executive-board-meeting-5124-22437 lc_event SCLS Board of Trustees Meeting 23109 05/01/24 05/01/2024 @ 3:00pm 05/01/2024 @ 7:00pm America/New_York Erin Kanelos SCLS Blue Room False <p>Meeting of the SCLS Board of Trustees.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/scls-board-trustees-meeting-23109 lc_event Future of Libraries 23441 05/01/24 05/01/2024 @ 7:00pm 05/01/2024 @ 9:00pm America/New_York sam SCLS Auditorium Director Trustee <p>Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.</p> True 02/01/2024 @ 9:00am 05/01/2024 @ 7:00pm <p><strong>7 PM to 8 PM&nbsp; - Artificial Intelligence and the Library: A Primer for Trustees</strong></p> <p>The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) promises to be highly impactful, but just what does it mean for our libraries? An exploration of what trustees will need to know as we navigate a changing library landscape.&nbsp;</p> <p>Presenter:&nbsp;&nbsp;Nick Tanzi&nbsp;</p> <p>Nick Tanzi is an internationally recognized library technology consultant and author of the books<em> Making the Most of Digital Collections Through Training and Outreach</em> (2016) and B<em>est Technologies for Public Libraries: Policies, Programs, and Services</em> (2020). Nick is a past column editor for Public Library Magazine's "The Wired Library". His work has also been featured in publications including Computers in Libraries, Library Journal, American Libraries, and Marketing Library Services. You can find his thoughts on the intersection of libraries and technology at <a href="http://the-digital-librarian.com">the-digital-librarian.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>8 PM to 9 PM&nbsp; -&nbsp;Sustainability: The Newest Core Value</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Libraries face a future guaranteed to be impacted by this generation's grandest challenge: climate change. Library trustees are confronted with risks to the organization that include more frequent and severe weather that threatens library infrastructure and the resilience of our communities. Library trustees would do well to apply the newest core value of the library profession to their governance work: sustainability. Sustainable Thinking helps a board to use the "Triple Bottom Line" approach to decision making to find balance among economic feasibility, environmental stewardship, and social equity to ensure strong and future-focused decisions are made about the library on behalf of the community that you serve. Join us as we discuss our newest core value and for practical examples of how library boards around the country are taking action to strengthen their libraries.</p> <p>Presenter: Rebekkah Smith Aldrich</p> <p>Rebekkah Smith Aldrich is the Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System, co-author of the Handbook for Library Trustees in New York State, and the co-founder of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative.&nbsp;</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/future-libraries-23441 lc_reservation CATS Executive Board Meeting 23285 05/02/24 05/02/2024 @ 10:00am 05/02/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False CATS Executive Board Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/cats-executive-board-meeting-23285 lc_reservation ES BOCES Arts in Education Collegial Circle 21762 05/02/24 05/02/2024 @ 1:15pm 05/02/2024 @ 4:15pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False ES BOCES Arts in Education Collegial Circle https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-arts-education-collegial-circle-21762 lc_reservation LIteracy Suffolk TABE training 24400 05/07/24 05/07/2024 @ 9:30am 05/07/2024 @ 3:30pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False test administrator training https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/literacy-suffolk-tabe-training-24400 lc_event Cataloging Roundtable 23640 05/08/24 05/08/2024 @ 10:00am 05/08/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York danielle@suffolknet.org Danielle Janoski SCLS Auditorium Adult Services Children's Services YA Services False <p>The Cataloging Roundtable will serve as a networking and discussion group for all library staff responsible for cataloging materials in Suffolk County libraries. Library staff are encouraged to discuss ideas and problems, ask for advice, and suggest resources that might be helpful to the group. SCLS staff will moderate the discussion and take this opportunity to keep library staff members up-to-date with SCLS current cataloging policies.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/cataloging-roundtable-23640 lc_event 2023 NYS Annual Report Review 24349 05/13/24 05/13/2024 @ 2:30pm 05/13/2024 @ 4:00pm America/New_York Erin Kanelos SCLS Auditorium Professional Development True 03/14/2024 @ 9:00am 05/13/2024 @ 2:30pm <p>Join us as we review the 2023 NYS Annual report, and go over common questions from the past year.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/2023-nys-annual-report-review-24349 lc_event *IN PERSON* Mental Health Resources Roundtable 23385 05/14/24 05/14/2024 @ 10:00am 05/14/2024 @ 1:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Auditorium Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p><strong>Mental Health Resources Roundtable</strong></p> <p>This meeting will bring together member library staff and representatives from mental health organizations and agencies in Suffolk County. The group will meet twice a year to share ideas and develop resources to meet the mental health needs of library patrons and staff. All library staff are welcome to participate in this ongoing conversation.</p> <p>Please register.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/person-mental-health-resources-roundtable-23385 lc_event 2024 Summer Tour Training (PM) 24545 https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/Summer%20Tour%20Logo%2024.png 05/14/24 05/14/2024 @ 2:00pm 05/14/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York derek@suffolknet.org Derek Ivie 6312861600 SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Director YA Services True <p>Join us for an overview of the 2024 Summer Tour! See what is staying the same, what is changing, and get introduced to the suite of ready made resources.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/2024-summer-tour-training-pm-24545 lc_reservation Literacy Suffolk Volunteer Recognition 23233 05/15/24 05/15/2024 @ 9:00am 05/15/2024 @ 1:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Recognition of tutors https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/literacy-suffolk-volunteer-recognition-23233 lc_event 2024 Summer Tour Training (AM) 24546 https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/Summer%20Tour%20Logo%2024_0.png 05/16/24 05/16/2024 @ 10:00am 05/16/2024 @ 11:00pm America/New_York derek@suffolknet.org Derek Ivie 6312861600 SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services YA Services True <p>Join us for an overview of the 2024 Summer Tour! See what is staying the same, what is changing, and get introduced to the suite of ready made resources.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/2024-summer-tour-training-am-24546 lc_reservation ES BOCES School Library System Liaison Meeting 19766 05/17/24 05/17/2024 @ 8:00am 05/17/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-school-library-system-liaison-meeting-19766 lc_reservation ES BOCES SLS Council Meeting 19765 05/17/24 05/17/2024 @ 8:00am 05/17/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-sls-council-meeting-19765 lc_reservation PLDA Executive Board Meeting 22488 05/20/24 05/20/2024 @ 9:30am 05/20/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False PLDA May Board Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/plda-executive-board-meeting-22488 lc_event Book Buzz - Adult Services 23431 05/21/24 05/21/2024 @ 9:30am 05/21/2024 @ 12:30pm America/New_York sam SCLS Online Adult Services Professional Development <p>Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.</p> False <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://disney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XtT9VKZDRWyCsOnJYfHodA" title="registration link"><strong>REGISTER</strong></a></p> <p>Schedule:</p> <p>9:00-9:30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SIGN-IN</p> <p>9:30-9:35&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; INTRO</p> <p>Disney Publishing</p> <p>Union Square &amp; Company</p> <p>Soho Press</p> <p>Sourcebooks</p> <p>HTP Books (Harlequin Trade Publishing)</p> <p>Ingram Publisher Services</p> <p>HarperCollins Publishers</p> <p>11 PM&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;10 minute break</p> <p>Penguin Random House</p> <p>IPG - Independent Publishers Group</p> <p>Simon &amp; Schuster</p> <p>Bloomsbury</p> <p>Macmillan</p> <p>Quirk Books</p> <p>Hachette Book Group</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/book-buzz-adult-services-23431 lc_event Hold for Valerie 24289 05/22/24 05/22/2024 @ 10:00am 05/22/2024 @ 2:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Auditorium False <p>.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/hold-valerie-24289 lc_event MEMORIAL DAY - SCLS CLOSED 22768 05/27/24 05/27/2024 @ 12:00am 05/27/2024 @ 12:00am America/New_York Reception SCLS Auditorium False MEMORIAL DAY - SCLS CLOSED https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/memorial-day-scls-closed-22768 lc_reservation Literacy Suffolk Board meeting 22782 05/29/24 05/29/2024 @ 12:00pm 05/29/2024 @ 2:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False Board meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/literacy-suffolk-board-meeting-22782 lc_event Student Loan Forgiveness - for staff 23484 06/04/24 06/04/2024 @ 11:00am 06/04/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York sam SCLS Online <p>Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.</p> True 01/29/2024 @ 9:00am 06/04/2024 @ 10:00am <p>Learn more about student Loan Forgiveness from the Nassau Suffolk Law Service Committee.&nbsp; All staff are welcome.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/student-loan-forgiveness-staff-23484 lc_event YA Department Heads Meeting 24572 06/05/24 06/05/2024 @ 10:00am 06/05/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York derek@suffolknet.org Derek Ivie 6312861600 SCLS Auditorium YA Services False <p>A meeting of the Young Adult Department Heads.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/ya-department-heads-meeting-24572 lc_event PALS TAC 6/5/24 22443 06/05/24 06/05/2024 @ 2:00pm 06/05/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York Nicole T SCLS Online PALS False <p>PALS TAC</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-tac-6524-22443 lc_event SCLS Board of Trustees Meeting - at Sachem Public Library 23107 06/05/24 06/05/2024 @ 6:00pm 06/05/2024 @ 8:00pm America/New_York Erin Kanelos Off Site Off Site False <p>Meeting of the SCLS Board of Trustees.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/scls-board-trustees-meeting-sachem-public-library-23107 lc_reservation CATS Executive Board Meeting 23286 06/06/24 06/06/2024 @ 10:00am 06/06/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False CATS Executive Board Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/cats-executive-board-meeting-23286 lc_event Children's Department Heads Meeting 24573 06/06/24 06/06/2024 @ 1:30pm 06/06/2024 @ 3:30pm America/New_York derek@suffolknet.org Derek Ivie 6312861600 SCLS Auditorium False <p>A meeting of the Children's Department Heads.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/childrens-department-heads-meeting-24573 lc_event Adult Services Programmers Roundtable (formerly: Humanities Roundtable 22439 06/07/24 06/07/2024 @ 9:30am 06/07/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York sam SCLS Auditorium Adult Services <p>Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.</p> False <p>Tea &amp; Coffee 9 AM</p> <p>Adult Services Programmers' discussion group.&nbsp;&nbsp;The discussion group starts promptly at 9:30 AM</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/adult-services-programmers-roundtable-formerly-humanities-roundtable-22439 lc_event NYS Annual Report 2024 Prep 24350 06/10/24 06/10/2024 @ 10:00am 06/10/2024 @ 1:00pm America/New_York Erin Kanelos SCLS Auditorium Director True 03/14/2024 @ 9:00am 06/10/2024 @ 10:00am <p>A work session designed to facilitate the creation of a base template for statistics keeping for the NYS Annual Report. If needed, a second session may be scheduled.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/nys-annual-report-2024-prep-24350 lc_event LWV 24250 06/11/24 06/11/2024 @ 10:00am 06/11/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York sam SCLS Auditorium Adult Services <p>Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.</p> True 03/08/2024 @ 6:10am 06/11/2024 @ 10:00am <p>.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/lwv-24250 lc_event Hold for Valerie 24290 06/12/24 06/12/2024 @ 10:00am 06/12/2024 @ 2:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Auditorium False <p>.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/hold-valerie-24290 lc_event Virtual: Mental Health Resources Lunch & Learn Series 24549 06/14/24 06/14/2024 @ 11:00am 06/14/2024 @ 11:30am America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>Please join us for one or all six of the Mental Health Resources Lunch &amp; Learn virtual presentations. Three of the presentations are with the Response Crisis Center and three are with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness. All library staff is welcome and encouraged to participate. Please email me: valerie@suffolknet.org with your suggestions for L&amp;L topics. Please register.</p> <p>Response Crisis Center with Anne Deubel</p> <ul> <li>Thursday, July 11<sup>th</sup></li> <li>Thursday, September 26<sup>th</sup></li> <li>Thursday, November 14<sup>th</sup> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Association for Mental Health and Wellness with Jasmine Lucas</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, June 14th</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, August 23rd</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, October 25th</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtual-mental-health-resources-lunch-learn-series-24549 lc_reservation LILRC Membership Meeting 23560 06/18/24 06/18/2024 @ 8:00am 06/18/2024 @ 1:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False annual membership meeting - board meeting and key note speaker. Breakfast will be served. https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/lilrc-membership-meeting-23560 lc_event JUNETEENTH - SCLS CLOSED 22769 06/19/24 06/19/2024 @ 12:00am 06/19/2024 @ 12:00am America/New_York Reception SCLS Auditorium False <p>JUNETEENTH - SCLS CLOSED</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/juneteenth-scls-closed-22769 lc_reservation MOSAIC Annual Breakfast 23837 06/20/24 06/20/2024 @ 9:00am 06/20/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False MOSAIC Annual Breakfast https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/mosaic-annual-breakfast-23837 lc_reservation Literacy Suffolk Board meeting 22783 06/26/24 06/26/2024 @ 12:00pm 06/26/2024 @ 2:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False board meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/literacy-suffolk-board-meeting-22783 lc_event INDEPENDENCE DAY - SCLS CLOSED 22770 07/04/24 07/04/2024 @ 12:00am 07/04/2024 @ 12:00am America/New_York Reception SCLS Auditorium False INDEPENDENCE DAY - SCLS CLOSED https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/independence-day-scls-closed-22770 lc_event ”Virtual”” Quarterly Outreach Services Meeting with Community Partners 24335 07/09/24 07/09/2024 @ 10:00am 07/09/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtual-quarterly-outreach-services-meeting-community-partners-24335 lc_event Virtual: Mental Health Resources Lunch & Learn Series 24551 07/11/24 07/11/2024 @ 11:00am 07/11/2024 @ 11:30am America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>Please join us for one or all six of the Mental Health Resources Lunch &amp; Learn virtual presentations. Three of the presentations are with the Response Crisis Center and three are with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness. All library staff is welcome and encouraged to participate. Please email me valerie@suffolknet.org with your suggestions for L&amp;L topics. Please register.</p> <p>Response Crisis Center with Anne Deubel</p> <ul> <li>Thursday, July 11<sup>th</sup></li> <li>Thursday, September 26<sup>th</sup></li> <li>Thursday, November 14<sup>th</sup> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Association for Mental Health and Wellness with Jasmine Lucas</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, June 14th</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, August 23rd</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, October 25th</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtual-mental-health-resources-lunch-learn-series-24551 lc_reservation EETC Monthy Meeting: Tech Talk with Chris DeCristofaro 22795 07/16/24 07/16/2024 @ 10:00am 07/16/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Join the East End Tech Coalition (a committee of CATS) for their monthly meeting! https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/eetc-monthy-meeting-tech-talk-chris-decristofaro-22795 lc_event PALS Executive Board Meeting 7/17/24 22435 07/17/24 07/17/2024 @ 10:00am 07/17/2024 @ 11:00am America/New_York Nicole T SCLS Online Director PALS False <p>PALS Executive Board Meeting</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-executive-board-meeting-71724 lc_event SCLS Board of Trustees Meeting 23110 07/17/24 07/17/2024 @ 6:00pm 07/17/2024 @ 8:00pm America/New_York Erin Kanelos SCLS Auditorium False <p>Meeting of the SCLS Board of Trustees.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/scls-board-trustees-meeting-23110 lc_reservation PLDA Executive Board Meeting 22489 07/22/24 07/22/2024 @ 9:30am 07/22/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False PLDA July Board Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/plda-executive-board-meeting-22489 lc_event Head of Adult & Information Services 22431 07/24/24 07/24/2024 @ 10:00am 07/24/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York sam SCLS Auditorium Adult Services <p>A quarterly meeting of the Adult and Information Services Department Heads.</p> <p>Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.</p> False <p>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/head-adult-information-services-1 lc_event Virtual: Mental Health Resources Lunch & Learn Series 24558 08/23/24 08/23/2024 @ 11:00am 08/23/2024 @ 11:30am America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>Please join us for one or all six of the Mental Health Resources Lunch &amp; Learn virtual presentations. Three of the presentations are with the Response Crisis Center and three are with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness. All library staff is welcome and encouraged to participate. Please email me valerie@suffolknet.org with your suggestions for L&amp;L topics. Please register.</p> <p>Response Crisis Center with Anne Deubel</p> <ul> <li>Thursday, July 11<sup>th</sup></li> <li>Thursday, September 26<sup>th</sup></li> <li>Thursday, November 14<sup>th</sup> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Association for Mental Health and Wellness with Jasmine Lucas</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, June 14th</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, August 23rd</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, October 25th</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtual-mental-health-resources-lunch-learn-series-24558 lc_event LABOR DAY - SCLS CLOSED 22771 09/02/24 09/02/2024 @ 12:00am 09/02/2024 @ 12:00am America/New_York Reception SCLS Auditorium False LABOR DAY - SCLS CLOSED https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/labor-day-scls-closed-22771 lc_event PALS Executive Board Meeting 9/4/24 23143 09/04/24 09/04/2024 @ 10:00am 09/04/2024 @ 11:00am America/New_York Nicole T SCLS Online Director PALS False <p>PALS Executive Board</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-executive-board-meeting-9424-23143 lc_event PALS TAC 9/4/24 22446 09/04/24 09/04/2024 @ 2:00pm 09/04/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York Nicole T SCLS Online PALS False <p>PALS TAC</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-tac-9424 lc_event SCLS Board of Trustees Meeting 23111 09/04/24 09/04/2024 @ 6:00pm 09/04/2024 @ 8:00pm America/New_York Erin Kanelos SCLS Auditorium False <p>Meeting of the SCLS Board of Trustees.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/scls-board-trustees-meeting-23111 lc_reservation LILRC Board of Trustee Meeting 23318 09/17/24 09/17/2024 @ 10:00am 09/17/2024 @ 11:00am America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False Board Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/lilrc-board-trustee-meeting-23318 lc_reservation Literacy Suffolk Board meeting 23170 09/18/24 09/18/2024 @ 9:15am 09/18/2024 @ 11:15am America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False board meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/literacy-suffolk-board-meeting-23170 lc_event VIRTUAL: The Retreat Session 3 of 4: Healthy Relationships and Teen Dating Violence Prevention 23597 09/19/24 09/19/2024 @ 1:00pm 09/19/2024 @ 2:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>This session will provide information on how to recognize unhealthy or abusive behaviors in teen dating relationships, how to identify key struggles teens face in abusive relationship situations and how to use strategies to support teens experiencing abuse. Join presenters Courtney Hyland, Associate Director of Education and Michelle Navarro-Sanchez, Bilingual Prevention Education and Outreach Specialist, for The Retreat’s. empowering workshop series dedicated to fostering safety and support in the face of domestic and sexual violence. The four-part virtual series will offer invaluable insights into differentiating between healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors, recognizing various forms of abuse, and understanding the complex dynamics that impact survivors. Delve into strategies for providing crucial support to those in need while discovering The Retreat's free and confidential services. Whether it's addressing teen dating violence, building community awareness, or creating a network of local resources, these workshops empower participants to contribute to a safer, more supportive society. Join us in making a positive impact in our community by attending this workshop series!</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtual-retreat-session-3-4-healthy-relationships-and-teen-dating-violence-prevention-23597 lc_reservation Suffolk County Library Association Board Meeting 22417 09/20/24 09/20/2024 @ 10:00am 09/20/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Monthly board meeting of the Suffolk County Library Association. https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/suffolk-county-library-association-board-meeting-22417 lc_reservation PLDA Executive Board Meeting 22490 09/23/24 09/23/2024 @ 9:30am 09/23/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False PLDA September Board Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/plda-executive-board-meeting-22490 lc_event Virtual: Mental Health Resources Lunch & Learn Series 24553 09/26/24 09/26/2024 @ 11:00am 09/26/2024 @ 11:30am America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>Please join us for one or all six of the Mental Health Resources Lunch &amp; Learn virtual presentations. Three of the presentations are with the Response Crisis Center and three are with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness. All library staff is welcome and encouraged to participate. Please email me valerie@suffolknet.org with your suggestions for L&amp;L topics.</p> <p>Response Crisis Center with Anne Deubel</p> <ul> <li>Thursday, July 11<sup>th</sup></li> <li>Thursday, September 26<sup>th</sup></li> <li>Thursday, November 14<sup>th</sup> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Association for Mental Health and Wellness with Jasmine Lucas</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, June 14th</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, August 23rd</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, October 25th</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtual-mental-health-resources-lunch-learn-series-24553 lc_event SCLS Board of Trustees Meeting 23112 10/02/24 10/02/2024 @ 6:00pm 10/02/2024 @ 8:00pm America/New_York Erin Kanelos SCLS Auditorium False <p>Meeting of the SCLS Board of Trustees.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/scls-board-trustees-meeting-23112 lc_event PALS Executive Board Meeting 10/9/2024 - Rescheduled 22438 10/09/24 10/09/2024 @ 10:00am 10/09/2024 @ 11:00am America/New_York Nicole T SCLS Online Director PALS False <p>PALS Executive Board Meeting.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-executive-board-meeting-1092024-rescheduled-22438 lc_event *Virtual* Outreach Services Advisory Council Meeting 23383 10/10/24 10/10/2024 @ 10:30am 10/10/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>The goal of the Advisory Council meeting is to provide an overview of outreach programs/services/initiatives available to member libraries, and to get feedback from member libraries on what type of programs and resources they would like to receive from Outreach Services, in order to meet the needs of their staff and patrons. Additionally, our community partners will be able to share information about the services they would like to share with member libraries. All library staff is welcome to participate in the Outreach Advisory Council.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtual-outreach-services-advisory-council-meeting-23383 lc_reservation ES BOCES Council Meeting 22925 10/22/24 10/22/2024 @ 8:00am 10/22/2024 @ 10:00am America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Council Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-council-meeting-22925 lc_reservation ES BOCES Liaison Meeting 22924 10/22/24 10/22/2024 @ 8:00am 10/22/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Liaison Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-liaison-meeting-22924 lc_reservation Literacy Suffolk Board meeting 23171 10/23/24 10/23/2024 @ 12:00pm 10/23/2024 @ 2:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False board meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/literacy-suffolk-board-meeting-23171 lc_event Virtual: Mental Health Resources Lunch & Learn Series 24554 10/25/24 10/25/2024 @ 11:00am 10/25/2024 @ 11:30am America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>Please join us for one or all six of the Mental Health Resources Lunch &amp; Learn virtual presentations. Three of the presentations are with the Response Crisis Center and three are with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.</p> <p>All library staff is welcome and encouraged to participate. Please email me at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:valerie@suffolknet.org">valerie@suffolknet.org</a> with your suggestions for L&amp;L topics.</p> <p>Please register.</p> <p>Response Crisis Center with Anne Deubel</p> <ul> <li>Thursday, July 11<sup>th</sup></li> <li>Thursday, September 26<sup>th</sup></li> <li>Thursday, November 14<sup>th</sup> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Association for Mental Health and Wellness with Jasmine Lucas</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, June 14th</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, August 23rd</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, October 25th</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtual-mental-health-resources-lunch-learn-series-24554 lc_event Head of Adult & Information Services 22432 10/28/24 10/28/2024 @ 10:00am 10/28/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York sam SCLS Auditorium Adult Services <p>A quarterly meeting of the Adult and Information Services Department Heads.</p> <p>Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.</p> False <p>&nbsp; &nbsp;</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/head-adult-information-services-2 lc_reservation ES BOCES SLS Council Meeting 23995 10/29/24 10/29/2024 @ 8:00am 10/29/2024 @ 10:00am America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Council Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-sls-council-meeting-23995 lc_reservation ES BOCES SLS Liaison Meeting 23994 10/29/24 10/29/2024 @ 8:00am 10/29/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Liaison Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-sls-liaison-meeting-23994 lc_event Adult Services Programmers Roundtable (formerly: Humanities Roundtable 22440 11/01/24 11/01/2024 @ 9:30am 11/01/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York sam SCLS Auditorium Adult Services <p>Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.</p> False <p>Tea &amp; Coffee 9 AM</p> <p>Adult Services Programmers' discussion group.&nbsp;&nbsp;The discussion group starts promptly at 9:30AM</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/adult-services-programmers-roundtable-formerly-humanities-roundtable-22440 lc_event SCLS Board of Trustees Meeting - Budget Hearing 23113 11/04/24 11/04/2024 @ 6:00pm 11/04/2024 @ 8:00pm America/New_York Erin Kanelos SCLS Auditorium False <p>Meeting of the SCLS Board of Trustees.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/scls-board-trustees-meeting-budget-hearing-23113 lc_event ”In-Person” Veterans Resource Fair 24334 11/05/24 11/05/2024 @ 10:00am 11/05/2024 @ 1:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Auditorium Adult Services Children's Services PALS Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/person-veterans-resource-fair-24334 lc_event PALS TAC 11/6/24 22445 11/06/24 11/06/2024 @ 2:00pm 11/06/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York Nicole T SCLS Online PALS False <p>PALS TAC</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-tac-11624-22445 lc_event Virtual: Mental Health Resources Lunch & Learn Series 24555 11/14/24 11/14/2024 @ 11:00am 11/14/2024 @ 11:30am America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>Please join us for one or all six of the Mental Health Resources Lunch &amp; Learn virtual presentations. Three of the presentations are with the Response Crisis Center and three are with the Association for Mental Health and Wellness.</p> <p>All library staff is welcome and encouraged to participate. Please email me at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:valerie@suffolknet.org">valerie@suffolknet.org</a> with your suggestions for L&amp;L topics.</p> <p>Please register.</p> <p>Response Crisis Center with Anne Deubel</p> <ul> <li>Thursday, July 11<sup>th</sup></li> <li>Thursday, September 26<sup>th</sup></li> <li>Thursday, November 14<sup>th</sup> &nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>Association for Mental Health and Wellness with Jasmine Lucas</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, June 14th</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, August 23rd</p> <p class="MsoPlainText">*&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, October 25th</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtual-mental-health-resources-lunch-learn-series-24555 lc_reservation PLDA Executive Board Meeting 22491 11/25/24 11/25/2024 @ 9:30am 11/25/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False PLDA November Board Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/plda-executive-board-meeting-22491 lc_event THANKSGIVING DAY - SCLS CLOSED 22772 11/28/24 11/28/2024 @ 12:00am 11/28/2024 @ 12:00am America/New_York Reception SCLS Auditorium False THANKSGIVING DAY - SCLS CLOSED https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/thanksgiving-day-scls-closed-22772 lc_event DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING - SCLS CLOSED 22774 11/29/24 11/29/2024 @ 12:00am 11/29/2024 @ 12:00am America/New_York Reception SCLS Auditorium False DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING - SCLS CLOSED https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/day-after-thanksgiving-scls-closed-22774 lc_event "IN PERSON* Quarterly Outreach Services Meeting with Community Partners 24333 12/03/24 12/03/2024 @ 10:00am 12/03/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Auditorium Adult Services Children's Services PALS Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/person-quarterly-outreach-services-meeting-community-partners-24333 lc_event PALS Executive Board Meeting 12/4/24 22436 12/04/24 12/04/2024 @ 10:00am 12/04/2024 @ 11:00am America/New_York Nicole T SCLS Online Director PALS False <p>PALS Executive Board Meeting</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-executive-board-meeting-12424 lc_event PALS TAC 12/4/24 22444 12/04/24 12/04/2024 @ 2:00pm 12/04/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York Nicole T SCLS Online PALS False <p>PALS TAC</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/pals-tac-12424-22444 lc_event SCLS Board of Trustees Meeting 23114 12/04/24 12/04/2024 @ 6:00pm 12/04/2024 @ 8:00pm America/New_York Erin Kanelos SCLS Auditorium False <p>Meeting of the SCLS Board of Trustees.</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/scls-board-trustees-meeting-23114 lc_reservation ES BOCES Council Meeting 24439 12/11/24 12/11/2024 @ 8:00am 12/11/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Council Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-council-meeting-24439 lc_reservation ES BOCES SLS Liaison Meeting 24437 12/11/24 12/11/2024 @ 8:00am 12/11/2024 @ 3:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Liaison Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-sls-liaison-meeting-24437 lc_event VIRTUAL: The Retreat Session 4 of 4: Community Care: Providing Local Support and Resources to Empower Survivors 23598 12/12/24 12/12/2024 @ 1:00pm 12/12/2024 @ 2:00pm America/New_York valerie@suffolknet.org Valerie Lewis SCLS Online Adult Services Children's Services Professional Development SCLS Staff YA Services True <p>This session provides information on how to use strategies to listen and support someone experiencing abuse. How to identify local resources to refer someone who is experiencing abuse. How to build a library of resource sheets to share in your community Join presenters Courtney Hyland, Associate Director of Education and Michelle Navarro-Sanchez, Bilingual Prevention Education and Outreach Specialist, for The Retreat’s. empowering workshop series dedicated to fostering safety and support in the face of domestic and sexual violence. The four-part virtual series will offer invaluable insights into differentiating between healthy and unhealthy relationship behaviors, recognizing various forms of abuse, and understanding the complex dynamics that impact survivors. Delve into strategies for providing crucial support to those in need while discovering The Retreat's free and confidential services. Whether it's addressing teen dating violence, building community awareness, or creating a network of local resources, these workshops empower participants to contribute to a safer, more supportive society. Join us in making a positive impact in our community by attending this workshop series!</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/virtual-retreat-session-4-4-community-care-providing-local-support-and-resources-empower lc_reservation Suffolk County Library Association Board Meeting 22418 12/20/24 12/20/2024 @ 10:00am 12/20/2024 @ 12:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Monthly board meeting of the Suffolk County Library Association. https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/suffolk-county-library-association-board-meeting-22418 lc_event CHRISTMAS DAY - SCLS CLOSED 22776 12/25/24 12/25/2024 @ 12:00am 12/25/2024 @ 12:00am America/New_York Reception SCLS Auditorium False <p>CHRISTMAS DAY - SCLS CLOSED</p> https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/christmas-day-scls-closed-22776 lc_reservation ES BOCES Council Meeting 24442 03/20/25 03/20/2025 @ 8:00am 03/20/2025 @ 3:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Council Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-council-meeting-24442 lc_reservation ES BOCES SLS Liaison Meeting 24441 03/20/25 03/20/2025 @ 8:00am 03/20/2025 @ 3:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Liaison Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-sls-liaison-meeting-24441 lc_reservation ES BOCES Council Meeting 24444 05/16/25 05/16/2025 @ 8:00am 05/16/2025 @ 3:00pm America/New_York SCLS Blue Room False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Council Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-council-meeting-24444 lc_reservation ES BOCES SLS Liaison Meeting 24443 05/16/25 05/16/2025 @ 8:00am 05/16/2025 @ 3:00pm America/New_York SCLS Auditorium False Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Liaison Meeting https://portal.suffolklibrarysystem.org/event/es-boces-sls-liaison-meeting-24443