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This event is in the "YA Services" group.

Youth Book Buzz - Winter 2024

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Children's Services, YA Services
Event Details:

Join us to hear from major publishers who will be presenting their Spring 2025 titles for children and teens! Register here! Note this is brand new registration link! If you ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Children's Services, YA Services
Event Details:

Join us to hear from major publishers who will be presenting their Spring 2025 titles for children and teens!

This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

Gateway 101: Youth Services Staff

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Professional Development
Gateway 101:

This interactive meeting will start with a general overview of various aspects and resources of the Gateway, followed by a Q&A, as well as an opportunity to suggest additions a...

Event Details:

This session is geared towards Youth Services staff, and while the information reviewed will be most helpful to those individuals, all are welcome to attend.

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 66

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.

Event Details:

This interactive meeting will start with a general overview of various aspects and resources of the Gateway, followed by a Q&A, as well as an opportunity to suggest additions and improvements.

 

This meeting will be held over zoom, so participants may follow along on their own computers. 

 

The Gateway 101 series will be held monthly, with rotating presentations tailored to specific departments. To see the upcoming sessions, please click here.

This session is geared towards Youth Services staff, and while the information reviewed will be most helpful to those individuals, all are welcome to attend.

TABE administrators training

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 3:30pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Meeting Description:

TABE test administrators training

Auditorium
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Meeting Description

TABE test administrators training

This event is in the "Adult Services" group.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group.
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "SCLS Staff" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

*In Person* Disability Awareness Roundtable

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Event Details:

Join us for an informal discussion on programs and resources that will help to ensure access to library services for all patrons.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

Join us for an informal discussion on programs and resources that will help to ensure access to library services for all patrons.

This event is in the "Director" group.

Friends Groups - Understanding Your Role in Library Advocacy

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Director
Event Details:

Friends groups play an essential role in library fundraising and advocacy. Members of Library Friends groups in Suffolk County are invited to join us for a thank-you reception, dis...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Director
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.

Event Details:

Friends groups play an essential role in library fundraising and advocacy. Members of Library Friends groups in Suffolk County are invited to join us for a thank-you reception, discussion, and sharing of ideas.  Registration necessary.

ES BOCES Council Meeting

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 8:00am - 3:00pm
Blue Room at SCLS
Meeting Description:

Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Council Meeting

Blue Room
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Blue Room
Meeting Description

Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Council Meeting

ES BOCES SLS Liaison Meeting

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 8:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Meeting Description:

Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Liaison Meeting

Auditorium
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Meeting Description

Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Liaison Meeting

This event is in the "PALS" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

PALS Sierra Data and Reports Training

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
PALS, Professional Development
Event Details:

Join us online only for Sierra Data and Reports training. We will explore how to use the reporting tools in Sierra to learn more about the data it holds- just in time for some fun ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: PALS, Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 179
Event Details:

Join us online only for Sierra Data and Reports training. We will explore how to use the reporting tools in Sierra to learn more about the data it holds- just in time for some fun end-of-year cleanups!

SCLA - CATS division Annual Meeting

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Meeting Description:

CATS division annual meeting

Auditorium
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Meeting Description

CATS division annual meeting

This event is in the "Adult Services" group.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group.
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "SCLS Staff" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

VIRTUAL: The Retreat Session 4 of 4: Community Care: Providing Local Support and Resources to Empower Survivors

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Event Details:

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 ab...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Adult Services" group.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group.
This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "SCLS Staff" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

(VIRTUAL) Long Island Coalition for the Homeless

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Event Details:

Join us to learn how libraries can work with the LICH on this year’s homeless count. The presenters will also share information on developing future partnerships with this organiza...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Join us to learn how libraries can work with the LICH on this year’s homeless count.

This event is in the "Children's Services" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

Mock Caldecott with CLASC

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Children's Services, YA Services
Event Details:

Join us for a Mock Caldecott discussion! The annual Mock Caldecott Discussion provides the opportunity to spend time evaluating some of the many picture books which have been ...

Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Children's Services, YA Services
Event Details:

Join us for a Mock Caldecott discussion! The annual Mock Caldecott Discussion provides the opportunity to spend time evaluating some of the many picture books which have been published in 2024.

 

ES BOCES SLS ELL Workshop for School Librarians

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 8:30am - 2:30pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Meeting Description:

Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System English Language Learners Workshop for School LIbrarians

Auditorium
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Meeting Description

Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System English Language Learners Workshop for School LIbrarians

This event is in the "Adult Services" group.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group.
This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "SCLS Staff" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

Grow with Google Livestream: Intro to Google AI for SMBs

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Training Room at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Event Details:

Virtual Viewing PartyArtificial Intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can help simplify business tasks and create new opportunities for small businesses. Many small busin...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Training Room
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Virtual Viewing Party

Suffolk County Library Association Board Meeting

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Meeting Description:

Monthly board meeting of the Suffolk County Library Association.

Auditorium
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Meeting Description

Monthly board meeting of the Suffolk County Library Association.

Christmas Eve- SCLS CLosed

All Day
SCLS, Off Site, Virtual

SCLS Closed

Closing
Branches:
SCLS, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

SCLS Closed

Christmas Day

All Day
SCLS, Off Site, Virtual

SCLS Closed

Closing
Branches:
SCLS, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

SCLS Closed

New Year's Day- SCLS Closed

All Day
SCLS, Off Site, Virtual

SCLS Closed

Closing
Branches:
SCLS, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

SCLS Closed

This event is in the "Director" group.
This event is in the "PALS" group.

PALS Executive Board Meeting 1/8/25

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Director, PALS
Event Details:

PALS Executive Board Meeting

Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Director, PALS
Event Details:

PALS Executive Board Meeting

This event is in the "Director" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

Analytic Techniques to Maximize Circulation

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Director, Professional Development
Event Details:

Professional Developments 2 Hours Trustee and Administrator Training with David Vinjamuri  Directors and library staff are invited to learn analytic techniques from reta...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Director, Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.

Event Details:

Professional Developments 2 Hours

Trustee and Administrator Training with David Vinjamuri 

This event is in the "Trustee" group.

SCLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Blue Room at SCLS
Program Type:
Trustee
Event Details:

Meeting of the SCLS Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Blue Room
Program Type: Trustee
Event Details:

Meeting of the SCLS Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Director" group.
This event is in the "Trustee" group.

Trustee Training: Analytic Techniques to Maximize Circulation

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Director, Trustee
Event Details:

Trustee Training 2 Hours Speaker David Vinjamuri has worked with libraries throughout the United States and Canada to bring private-sector practices to the library world to tran...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Director, Trustee
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.

Event Details:

Trustee Training 2 Hours

2025 Mock Newbery Discussion

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Event Details:

The annual SCLS Mock Newbery Discussion and Vote provides the opportunity to examine and evaluate some of the many titles eligible for the 2025 Newbery Medal. We will be discu...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

The annual SCLS Mock Newbery Discussion and Vote provides the opportunity to examine and evaluate some of the many titles eligible for the 2025 Newbery Medal.

 

We will be discussing six titles this year:

This event is in the "Director" group.

Gateway 101: Administration

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Director
Gateway 101:

This interactive meeting will start with a general overview of various aspects and resources of the Gateway, followed by a Q&A, as well as an opportunity to suggest additions a...

Event Details:

This session is intended for Directors, and those they wish to invite. Some of the resources reviewed in this session will not be available to all users. 

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Director
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 90

Disclaimer(s)

Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you.

Event Details:

This interactive meeting will start with a general overview of various aspects and resources of the Gateway, followed by a Q&A, as well as an opportunity to suggest additions and improvements.

 

This meeting will be held over zoom, so participants may follow along on their own computers. 

 

The Gateway 101 series will be held monthly, with rotating presentations tailored to specific departments. To see the upcoming sessions, please click here.

This session is intended for Directors, and those they wish to invite. Some of the resources reviewed in this session will not be available to all users.