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NYS Annual Report - Counting Opinions Platform Overview

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Adult Services, Business & Finance, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, YA Services

An overview of the new annual reporting platform, Counting Opinions. The informational portion of this virtual meeting is expected to last approximately one hour, and will be recorded.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Adult Services, Business & Finance, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, 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:

An overview of the new annual reporting platform, Counting Opinions. The informational portion of this virtual meeting is expected to last approximately one hour, and will be recorded.

NYS Annual Report Work Session

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Training Room at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Outreach Services, YA Services

Join us in the Training Room to work on your NYS annual report with SCLS staff in the room. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Training Room
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Outreach Services, 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:

Join us in the Training Room to work on your NYS annual report with SCLS staff in the room. 

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
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.

YA Department Heads Meeting

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
YA Services
YA Department Heads Meeting:

A meeting of the Young Adult Department Heads.

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Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: YA Services
Event Details:

A meeting of the Young Adult Department Heads.

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NYS Annual Report Work Session

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Training Room at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Outreach Services, YA Services

Join us in the Training Room to work on your NYS annual report with SCLS staff in the room. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Training Room
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Outreach Services, 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:

Join us in the Training Room to work on your NYS annual report with SCLS staff in the room. 

Compassionate Crisis Intervention Training

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Training Room at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Director, Outreach Services, Professional Development, YA Services

This is a new educational training on trauma-informed de-escalation designed for librarians, front of house library staff and security staff. 

Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Training Room
Program Type: Adult Services, Director, Outreach Services, Professional Development, YA Services

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 is a new educational training on trauma-informed de-escalation designed for librarians, front of house library staff and security staff. 

Mental Health L&L: The Neighborhood House

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services

Join us to learn about the mental health resources and programs offered by The Neighborhood House. This organization has a strong focus on suicide prevention and grief support.

All library staff is welcome and encouraged to participate.

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

Join us to learn about the mental health resources and programs offered by The Neighborhood House. This organization has a strong focus on suicide prevention and grief support.

All library staff is welcome and encouraged to participate.

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).

Half Day Battle Judge Meeting

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Blue Room at SCLS
Program Type:
YA Services

A meeting of the Battle of the Books Judges.

Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Blue Room
Program Type: YA Services
Event Details:

A meeting of the Battle of the Books Judges.

ServSafe Food Safety Program

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services

The ServSafe Food Manager program was developed by the National Restaurant Association’s Learning and Development team.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Professional Development, 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:

The ServSafe Food Manager program was developed by the National Restaurant Association’s Learning and Development team.

NYS Annual Report Work Session

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Training Room at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Outreach Services, YA Services

Join us in the Training Room to work on your NYS annual report with SCLS staff in the room. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Training Room
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Outreach Services, 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:

Join us in the Training Room to work on your NYS annual report with SCLS staff in the room. 

Compassionate Crisis Intervention Training

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Director, Outreach Services, Professional Development, YA Services

This is a new educational training on trauma-informed de-escalation designed for librarians, front of house library staff and security staff. 

Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Adult Services, Director, Outreach Services, Professional Development, YA Services

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 is a new educational training on trauma-informed de-escalation designed for librarians, front of house library staff and security staff. 

YS Major Manga Preview

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Children's Services, YA Services

Join representatives from Kodansha, VIZ, Yen Press, and Square Enix as they present their upcoming lists of manga and
light novels for children and young adults!

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

Join representatives from Kodansha, VIZ, Yen Press, and Square Enix as they present their upcoming lists of manga and
light novels for children and young adults!

NYS Annual Report Work Session

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Training Room at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Outreach Services, YA Services

Join us in the Training Room to work on your NYS annual report with SCLS staff in the room. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Training Room
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Outreach Services, 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:

Join us in the Training Room to work on your NYS annual report with SCLS staff in the room. 

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.

Full
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.

Suffolk County Women’s Health Coalition Meeting and Information Sharing

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, YA Services

Outreach Services will be hosting the members of the Suffolk County Women’s Health Coalition. The goal of this meeting is to share information about public libraries and the many resources and services they provide to each community.

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

Outreach Services will be hosting the members of the Suffolk County Women’s Health Coalition. The goal of this meeting is to share information about public libraries and the many resources and services they provide to each community.

Half Day Battle Judge Meeting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Blue Room at SCLS
Program Type:
YA Services

A meeting of the Battle of the Books Judges.

Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Blue Room
Program Type: YA Services
Event Details:

A meeting of the Battle of the Books Judges.

Cataloging Roundtable

Thursday, May 7, 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.

Open
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.

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
Registration Required
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.

YS Teen Services Roundtable

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Training Room at SCLS
Program Type:
YA Services

This is an in-person meeting for Youth Services staff members that will be newly expanding on the former Community Service Roundtable.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Training Room
Program Type: YA Services
Registration Required
Event Details:

This is an in-person meeting for Youth Services staff members that will be newly expanding on the former Community Service Roundtable.

Self Care for Librarians Workshop

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services

Professional Development: 2 hours 

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Professional Development, 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:

Professional Development: 2 hours 

 

Summer Tour 2026 Staff Training

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services

Professional Development 1 Hour

Join us online to hear the details of this year's Summer Tour! Final numbers from the 2025 Tour, plans for 2026, and next steps will be shared. 

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

Professional Development 1 Hour

Join us online to hear the details of this year's Summer Tour! Final numbers from the 2025 Tour, plans for 2026, and next steps will be shared. 

YS New Librarian Roundtable

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Training Room at SCLS
Program Type:
Children's Services, YA Services

A gathering of Early-Career Youth Services librarians to ask questions, discuss ideas, and meet new colleagues! 

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

A gathering of Early-Career Youth Services librarians to ask questions, discuss ideas, and meet new colleagues! 

Summer Tour 2026 Staff Training

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services

Professional Development 1 Hour

Join us online to hear the details of this year's Summer Tour! Final numbers from the 2025 Tour, plans for 2026, and next steps will be shared. 

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

Professional Development 1 Hour

Join us online to hear the details of this year's Summer Tour! Final numbers from the 2025 Tour, plans for 2026, and next steps will be shared.