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Gateway 101: Circulation Staff

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
IT & Technical Support, 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 open to all library staff members but will focus on information of most use to Circulation Department staff.  Professional Development: 1.5 Hours

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: IT & Technical Support, Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37

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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 open to all library staff members but will focus on information of most use to Circulation Department staff. 

 

Professional Development: 1.5 Hours

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-Dementia Services in Suffolk County

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 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 representatives from a variety of organizations that provide programs and services to people living with memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, their families a...

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Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Join representatives from a variety of organizations that provide programs and services to people living with memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, their families and caregivers.

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.

The Science of Reading and What This Means for New York Public Librarians - ONLINE

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Event Details:

Professional Development: 1.5 hoursThe Science of Reading has been a hot topic in education, but what does it mean for public libraries? Literacy Consultant, Lu Benke, PhD, will be...

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17

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

Event Details:

Professional Development: 1.5 hours

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

Gateway 101: Marketing

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Marketing, Professional Development, 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...

Event Details:

This session is open to all library staff, however it will concentrate on information of most use to those who participate in Marketing and Social Media tasks.  Professio...

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Marketing, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 47

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 open to all library staff, however it will concentrate on information of most use to those who participate in Marketing and Social Media tasks. 

 

Professional Development: 1.5 Hours

This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

Gateway Statistics Dashboard Introduction

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Training Room at SCLS
Program Type:
Professional Development
Event Details:

An overview of the new statistics dashboard on the Gateway. 

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Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Training Room
Program Type: Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28

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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 statistics dashboard on the Gateway. 

This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

Gateway Statistics Dashboard Introduction

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Professional Development
Event Details:

An overview of the new statistics dashboard on the Gateway. 

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 96

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 statistics dashboard on the Gateway. 

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) Mental Health Lunch & Learn Response Crisis Center

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Event Details:

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Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
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This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

Copy of Gateway 101: Youth Services Staff

Monday, May 12, 2025 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.

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Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Professional Development
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 geared towards Youth Services staff, and while the information reviewed will be most helpful to those individuals, all are welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Adult Services" group.
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.

From Overdue to Renewed: Self-Care for Librarians

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Event Details:

Join us for a refreshing self-care workshop designed specifically for librarians! In this workshop, we'll explore simple yet effective ways to manage stress and nurture well-being ...

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Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for a refreshing self-care workshop designed specifically for librarians! In this workshop, we'll explore simple yet effective ways to manage stress and nurture well-being in a busy library environment.

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

(In-Person) Title II of the ADA and Website Accessibility

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Outreach Services, Professional Development
Event Details:

Professional Development 1.5 Hours 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
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Outreach Services, Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Professional Development 1.5 Hours 

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.

Disability Awareness 101: Demystifying Disabilities

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Event Details:

Professional Development 2 HoursJoin ACCESSforALL for Disability Awareness 101: Demystifying Disabilities! This professional development workshop offers an introduction to understa...

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Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Professional Development 2 Hours

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 "Marketing" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

2025 Summer Tour Staff Training

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, Marketing, Professional Development, YA Services
Event Details:

Join us for an overview of the 2025 Suffolk County Public Library Tour. We will cover important dates, supplies, marketing, and more!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, Marketing, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 280
Event Details:

Join us for an overview of the 2025 Suffolk County Public Library Tour. We will cover important dates, supplies, marketing, and more!

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 "Marketing" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

2025 Summer Tour Staff Training

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, Marketing, Professional Development, YA Services
Event Details:

Join us for an overview of the 2025 Suffolk County Public Library Tour. We will cover important dates, supplies, marketing, and more!

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, Marketing, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 287
Event Details:

Join us for an overview of the 2025 Suffolk County Public Library Tour. We will cover important dates, supplies, marketing, and more!

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 – Active Shooter Training

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 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:

The Suffolk County Police Department Homeland Security Section provides training in Active Shooter Basic Survival Strategies. This training is based upon lessons learned and best p...

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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: 40
Event Details:

The Suffolk County Police Department Homeland Security Section provides training in Active Shooter Basic Survival Strategies. This training is based upon lessons learned and best practices. The training is open to all member library staff.

This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

Copy of Gateway 101: Adult Services Staff

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 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 will focus on materials of particular relevance to Adult Services staff, however, all are welcome to join. 

Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Professional Development
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 will focus on materials of particular relevance to Adult Services staff, however, all are welcome to join. 

This event is in the "Adult Services" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

Ground News demo

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Event Details:

LibraryUp's mission is to combat misinformation and promote media literacy in educational, corporate, and societal contexts. The Ground News platform, now available to institutions...

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Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Adult Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

LibraryUp's mission is to combat misinformation and promote media literacy in educational, corporate, and societal contexts. The Ground News platform, now available to institutions via LibraryUp, is at the forefront of this movement.

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) Mental Health Lunch & Learn

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Event Details:

Please join Jasmine Lucas from the Association for Mental Health and Wellness for our next Mental Health Lunch & Learn. Jasmine will share information that will be of value to ...

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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: 60
Event Details:

Please join Jasmine Lucas from the Association for Mental Health and Wellness for our next Mental Health Lunch & Learn. Jasmine will share information that will be of value to you, your family, friends and patrons.  Please register.

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 "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

Census Data Tools

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, Professional Development, YA Services
Event Details:

Professional Development 1 HourLearn how to find and use Census data for your everyday uses, including informing your services planning, supporting grant proposals and research pro...

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Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 38

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

Event Details:

Professional Development 1 Hour

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) Mental Health Lunch & Learn Response Crisis Center

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Event Details:

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

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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) Mental Health Lunch & Learn with the Northport VA Medical Center

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Event Details:

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

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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 "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

American Communities Survey: A comprehensive Look

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, Professional Development, YA Services
Event Details:

Professional Development 1 HourLearn about the American Communities Survey and how to find data for your everyday uses, including informing your service planning, supporting grant ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Professional Development 1 Hour

This event is in the "Outreach Services" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

(VIRTUAL) The ADA and Service Animals: What are the Facts?

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Outreach Services, Professional Development
Event Details:

People often have lots of questions about service animals. How does the ADA apply when a patron is accompanied by a service animal at the library? How does the ADA define "service ...

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Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Outreach Services, Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 58
Event Details:

People often have lots of questions about service animals. How does the ADA apply when a patron is accompanied by a service animal at the library? How does the ADA define "service animal"?

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) Public Libraries and Community Partners

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online at SCLS
Program Type:
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
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 meeting brings together representatives from...

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: 60
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 "Outreach Services" group.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

(In-Person) Title II of the ADA and Website Accessibility

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Auditorium at SCLS
Program Type:
Outreach Services, Professional Development
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). The rule sets technical requirements f...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Outreach Services, Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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).