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Children's Department Heads Meeting

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Children's Services

A meeting of the Children's Department Heads. 

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

A meeting of the Children's Department Heads. 

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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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. 

 

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 hours

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

We're rolling out the red carpet for these Newbery hopefuls! A bagel breakfast will be served.

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 hours

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

We're rolling out the red carpet for these Newbery hopefuls! A bagel breakfast will be served.

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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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.

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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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! 

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
Registration Required
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. 

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 Hour

Join an expert from Brainfuse as they walk attendees through all the features of both the HelpNow and CollegeNow platforms.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Event Details:

Professional Development 1 Hour

Join an expert from Brainfuse as they walk attendees through all the features of both the HelpNow and CollegeNow platforms.

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
Registration Required
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.

Active Shooter/Active Danger Training

Tuesday, February 10, 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
Registration Required
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Registration Required
Event Details:

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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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.

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
Registration Required
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.

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.

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

A meeting of the Children's Department Heads.

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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
Registration Required
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).

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
Registration Required
Virtual Event
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.

Mental Health Resources Roundtable

Tuesday, April 21, 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
Registration Required
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.

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
Registration Required
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.

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
Registration Required
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.