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 "YA Services" group Gateway 101: Basics Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Virtual Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, YA Services 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... This session will be a general overview of the Gateway, intended as a refresher for existing staff, or an introduction for new staff. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event 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 "YA Services" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Gateway 101: Basics 2:00pm–3:30pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, YA Services Registration Required 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 will be a general overview of the Gateway, intended as a refresher for existing staff, or an introduction for new staff.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "Professional Development" group 2026 Mock Newbery Discussion Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:00pm Auditorium at SCLS Program Type: Children's Services, Professional Development Professional Development: 2.5 hoursCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!We're rolling out the red carpet for these Newbery hopefuls! A bagel breakfast will be served. View Details This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "Professional Development" group Jan 20 2026 Tue 2026 Mock Newbery Discussion 9:30am–12:00pm Auditorium Library Branch: SCLS Room: Auditorium Program Type: Children's Services, Professional Development 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 Development: 2.5 hoursCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!We're rolling out the red carpet for these Newbery hopefuls! A bagel breakfast will be served.
This event is in the "ADA Title II Compliance" group This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Business & Finance" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Marketing" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "PALS" 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 Creating Accessible Digital Documents and PDFs Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Program Type: ADA Title II Compliance, Adult Services, Business & Finance, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, PALS, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services Reviews the basic requirements of WCAG 2.1 especially as they relate to documents, reports, and other PDFs. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "ADA Title II Compliance" group This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Business & Finance" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Marketing" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "PALS" 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 Jan 22 2026 Thu Creating Accessible Digital Documents and PDFs 11:00am–12:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: ADA Title II Compliance, Adult Services, Business & Finance, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, PALS, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services Registration Required Event Details: Reviews the basic requirements of WCAG 2.1 especially as they relate to documents, reports, and other PDFs.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Youth Media Awards Virtual Watch Party Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Program Type: Children's Services, YA Services Join us for a virtual watch party of the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards! Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Youth Media Awards Virtual Watch Party 10:00am–12:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: Children's Services, YA Services Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a virtual watch party of the 2026 ALA Youth Media Awards!
This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "Director" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Marketing" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "Professional Development" group This event is in the "Trustee" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Advocacy 101 - Advocacy Day Training Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Blue Room at SCLS Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, Professional Development, Trustee, YA Services Advocacy 101 training in preparation for Advocacy Day 2026. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "Director" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Marketing" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "Professional Development" group This event is in the "Trustee" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Advocacy 101 - Advocacy Day Training 10:00am–11:00am Blue Room Open Library Branch: SCLS Room: Blue Room Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, Professional Development, Trustee, YA Services Registration Required Disclaimer(s) Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you. Event Details: Advocacy 101 training in preparation for Advocacy Day 2026.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "Professional Development" group This event is in the "YA Services" group HelpNow & CollegeNow Training Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Online at SCLS Program Type: Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services Professional Development 1 HourJoin an expert from Brainfuse as they walk attendees through all the features of both the HelpNow and CollegeNow platforms. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "Professional Development" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Jan 28 2026 Wed HelpNow & CollegeNow Training 10:00am–11:00am Online Open Library Branch: SCLS Room: Online Program Type: Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services Registration Required Event Details: Professional Development 1 HourJoin an expert from Brainfuse as they walk attendees through all the features of both the HelpNow and CollegeNow platforms.
This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "Director" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Marketing" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "Professional Development" group This event is in the "Trustee" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Advocacy 101 - Advocacy Day Training Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Blue Room at SCLS Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, Professional Development, Trustee, YA Services Advocacy 101 training in preparation for Advocacy Day 2026. Closed View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "Director" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Marketing" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "Professional Development" group This event is in the "Trustee" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Jan 29 2026 Thu Advocacy 101 - Advocacy Day Training 2:00pm–3:00pm Blue Room Closed Library Branch: SCLS Room: Blue Room Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, Professional Development, Trustee, YA Services Registration Required Disclaimer(s) Please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make an event accessible to you. Event Details: Advocacy 101 training in preparation for Advocacy Day 2026.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group Children's Summer Reading Workshop Monday, February 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm Virtual Program Type: Children's Services Grab your shovels—on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, virtually from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., we’ll be unearthing clever, creative program ideas for this year’s Summer Reading! View Details Virtual Event This event is in the "Children's Services" group Feb 9 2026 Mon Children's Summer Reading Workshop 9:30am–12:30pm Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: Children's Services Event Details: Grab your shovels—on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, virtually from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., we’ll be unearthing clever, creative program ideas for this year’s Summer Reading!
This event is in the "ADA Title II Compliance" group This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Business & Finance" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Marketing" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "PALS" 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 Web Accessibility Overview: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines & ADA Title II Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Program Type: ADA Title II Compliance, Adult Services, Business & Finance, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, PALS, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services Includes a brief overview of the relevant laws, rules, and guidelines that impact library accessibility (ADA Title II, DOJ rule, WCAG 2.1). Briefly explains how to use the WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines to ensure an accessible web presence. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "ADA Title II Compliance" group This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Business & Finance" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Marketing" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "PALS" 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 Feb 19 2026 Thu Web Accessibility Overview: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines & ADA Title II 11:00am–12:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: ADA Title II Compliance, Adult Services, Business & Finance, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, PALS, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services Registration Required Event Details: Includes a brief overview of the relevant laws, rules, and guidelines that impact library accessibility (ADA Title II, DOJ rule, WCAG 2.1). Briefly explains how to use the WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines to ensure an accessible web presence.
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 Active Shooter/Active Danger Training Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Auditorium at SCLS Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Feb 24 2026 Tue Active Shooter/Active Danger Training 10:00am–12:00pm Auditorium Open Library Branch: SCLS Room: Auditorium Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services Registration Required Event Details:
This event is in the "Children's Services" group Storytime Book Share Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Training Room at SCLS Program Type: Children's Services Bring your favorite story time book titles to share with the group! A list of all titles will be shared with registrants after the event. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children's Services" group Feb 24 2026 Tue Storytime Book Share 10:00am–12:00pm Training Room Open Library Branch: SCLS Room: Training Room Program Type: Children's Services Registration Required Event Details: Bring your favorite story time book titles to share with the group! A list of all titles will be shared with registrants after the event.
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 Mental Health Resources Roundtable Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Auditorium at SCLS Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services The Mental Health Resources Roundtable is a networking opportunity. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 Mar 23 2026 Mon Mental Health Resources Roundtable 10:00am–12:00pm Auditorium Open Library Branch: SCLS Room: Auditorium Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services Registration Required Event Details: The Mental Health Resources Roundtable is a networking opportunity.
This event is in the "Children's Services" group Children's Department Heads Meeting Monday, March 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm Auditorium at SCLS Program Type: Children's Services Children’s Department Heads Meeting: A meeting of the Children's Department Heads. . View Details This event is in the "Children's Services" group Mar 23 2026 Mon Children's Department Heads Meeting 1:30pm–3:30pm Auditorium Library Branch: SCLS Room: Auditorium Program Type: Children's Services Event Details: A meeting of the Children's Department Heads. .
This event is in the "ADA Title II Compliance" group This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Business & Finance" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "Director" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Marketing" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "PALS" 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 Title II of the ADA and Website Accessibility Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm Auditorium at SCLS Program Type: ADA Title II Compliance, Adult Services, Business & Finance, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, PALS, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services In April 2024, the Department of Justice published a rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "ADA Title II Compliance" group This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Business & Finance" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "Director" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Marketing" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "PALS" 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 Mar 31 2026 Tue Title II of the ADA and Website Accessibility 11:00am–1:00pm Auditorium Open Library Branch: SCLS Room: Auditorium Program Type: ADA Title II Compliance, Adult Services, Business & Finance, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, PALS, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services Registration Required Event Details: In April 2024, the Department of Justice published a rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
This event is in the "ADA Title II Compliance" group This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Business & Finance" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Marketing" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "PALS" 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 Web Accessibility for Social Media and Multimedia Content Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Virtual Program Type: ADA Title II Compliance, Adult Services, Business & Finance, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, PALS, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services Addresses requirements for creating inclusive multimedia content according to the DOJ rule/WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "ADA Title II Compliance" group This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Business & Finance" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Marketing" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group This event is in the "PALS" 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 Apr 16 2026 Thu Web Accessibility for Social Media and Multimedia Content 11:00am–12:00pm Open Library Branch: Virtual Program Type: ADA Title II Compliance, Adult Services, Business & Finance, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, PALS, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services Registration Required Event Details: Addresses requirements for creating inclusive multimedia content according to the DOJ rule/WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
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 "YA Services" group Public Libraries and Community Partners Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Auditorium at SCLS Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, YA Services Outreach Services invites you to join us to learn about the programs and services offered by our wide range of community partners. Open Register Now Registration Required 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 "YA Services" group May 12 2026 Tue Public Libraries and Community Partners 10:00am–12:00pm Auditorium Open Library Branch: SCLS Room: Auditorium Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, YA Services Registration Required Event Details: Outreach Services invites you to join us to learn about the programs and services offered by our wide range of community partners.
This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Cataloging Roundtable Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Auditorium at SCLS Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, YA Services The Cataloging Roundtable will serve as a networking and discussion group for all library staff responsible for cataloging materials in Suffolk County libraries. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "YA Services" group May 14 2026 Thu Cataloging Roundtable 10:00am–12:00pm Auditorium Upcoming Library Branch: SCLS Room: Auditorium Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, YA Services Registration Required Event Details: The Cataloging Roundtable will serve as a networking and discussion group for all library staff responsible for cataloging materials in Suffolk County libraries.
This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Cataloging Roundtable Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Auditorium at SCLS Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, YA Services The Cataloging Roundtable will serve as a networking and discussion group for all library staff responsible for cataloging materials in Suffolk County libraries. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Children's Services" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Nov 12 2026 Thu Cataloging Roundtable 10:00am–12:00pm Auditorium Upcoming Library Branch: SCLS Room: Auditorium Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, YA Services Registration Required Event Details: The Cataloging Roundtable will serve as a networking and discussion group for all library staff responsible for cataloging materials in Suffolk County libraries.
