Jan 5 2026 Mon Monthly Audit 9:00am–1:00pm Blue Room Jan 5 2026 Mon Monthly Audit 9:00am–1:00pm Blue Room Library Branch: SCLS Room: Blue Room Event Details: Monthly Audit
Jan 7 2026 Wed CATS Monthly Meeting 10:00am–11:00am Blue Room Jan 7 2026 Wed CATS Monthly Meeting 10:00am–11:00am This is not an SCLS sponsored event. Library Branch: SCLS Room: Blue Room Meeting Description Monthly Executive Board Meeting for CATS, Division of SCLA.
This event is in the "Director" group This event is in the "PALS" group Jan 7 2026 Wed PALS Executive Board Meeting 10:00am–11:00am Director, PALS Online This event is in the "Director" group This event is in the "PALS" group Jan 7 2026 Wed PALS Executive Board Meeting 10:00am–11:00am Online Library Branch: SCLS Room: Online Program Type: Director, PALS Event Details: PALS Executive Board
This event is in the "Trustee" group Jan 7 2026 Wed SCLS Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Trustee Auditorium This event is in the "Trustee" group Jan 7 2026 Wed SCLS Board of Trustees Meeting 6:00pm–8:00pm Auditorium Library Branch: SCLS Room: Auditorium Program Type: Trustee Event Details: Meeting of the SCLS Board of Trustees.
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 Adult Services, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, YA Services Open 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 "ADA Title II Compliance" group This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Introduction to Digital Accessibility 10:00am–11:30am ADA Title II Compliance, Adult Services, IT & Technical Support, Outreach Services Online Waitlist 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 "IT & Technical Support" group This event is in the "Outreach Services" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Introduction to Digital Accessibility 10:00am–11:30am Online Waitlist Library Branch: SCLS Room: Online Program Type: ADA Title II Compliance, Adult Services, IT & Technical Support, Outreach 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: Part of the ADA Title II Compliance series.
This event is in the "Professional Development" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Jan 15 2026 Thu 2026 Joint NLS & SCLS Mock Printz Workshop 9:30am–12:00pm Professional Development, YA Services Off Site Offsite Event This event is in the "Professional Development" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Jan 15 2026 Thu 2026 Joint NLS & SCLS Mock Printz Workshop 9:30am–12:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Room: Off Site Program Type: Professional Development, YA Services Event Details: Join us for the 2026 IN-PERSON Joint Mock Printz Workshop being held at the Bayshore-Brightwaters Public Library.
Jan 16 2026 Fri Suffolk County Library Association Executive Board Meeting 9:30am–12:00pm Auditorium Jan 16 2026 Fri Suffolk County Library Association Executive Board Meeting 9:30am–12:00pm This is not an SCLS sponsored event. Library Branch: SCLS Room: Auditorium Meeting Description Monthly meeting of the Suffolk County Library Association Executive Board.
Jan 19 2026 Mon Martin Luther King Jr. Day - SCLS Closed All Day Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Martin Luther King Jr. Day - SCLS Closed All Day Branches: SCLS, Off Site, Virtual Description: SCLS Closed
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 Children's Services, Professional Development Auditorium 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.
Jan 20 2026 Tue LILRC Board of Trustee Meeting 10:00am–11:00am Blue Room Jan 20 2026 Tue LILRC Board of Trustee Meeting 10:00am–11:00am This is not an SCLS sponsored event. Library Branch: SCLS Room: Blue Room Meeting Description LILRC Board of Trustee Meeting
Jan 21 2026 Wed YASD Meeting 10:00am–11:00am Blue Room Jan 21 2026 Wed YASD Meeting 10:00am–11:00am This is not an SCLS sponsored event. Library Branch: SCLS Room: Blue Room Meeting Description YASD Monthly Meeting
This event is in the "Director" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Communicating with Impact: Media, Messaging, and Leadership 10:00am–12:00pm Director Auditorium Open Registration Required This event is in the "Director" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Communicating with Impact: Media, Messaging, and Leadership 10:00am–12:00pm Auditorium Open Library Branch: SCLS Room: Auditorium Program Type: Director Registration Required Event Details: **This is a two-part program session**
Jan 21 2026 Wed YASD Vision Board Workshop 11:00am–12:00pm Blue Room Jan 21 2026 Wed YASD Vision Board Workshop 11:00am–12:00pm This is not an SCLS sponsored event. Library Branch: SCLS Room: Blue Room Meeting Description Meet with the 2026 YASD Board for an interactive vision board workshop and let us know what you'd like to see from YASD this year!
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 ADA Title II Compliance, Adult Services, Business & Finance, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, PALS, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services Waitlist 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 Waitlist 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.
Jan 26 2026 Mon PLDA Executive Board Meeting 10:00am–11:30am Blue Room Jan 26 2026 Mon PLDA Executive Board Meeting 10:00am–11:30am This is not an SCLS sponsored event. Library Branch: SCLS Room: Blue Room Meeting Description PLDA Executive Board Meeting
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 11:00am–12:00pm Children's Services, YA Services Open 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 11:00am–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! See which titles have won and share your thoughts in the Zoom chat.
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 Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, Professional Development, Trustee, YA Services Blue Room Open 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 Jan 28 2026 Wed HelpNow & CollegeNow Training 10:00am–11:00am Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services Online Open 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 "Director" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Group 1 Communicating with Impact: Media, Messaging, and Leadership 10:00am–12:00pm Director Training Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Director" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Group 1 Communicating with Impact: Media, Messaging, and Leadership 10:00am–12:00pm Training Room Open Library Branch: SCLS Room: Training Room Program Type: Director Registration Required Event Details: **This is the second session in a two-part program series. If this one is full, there is an additional session in the afternoon**
This event is in the "Director" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Group 2 Communicating with Impact: Media, Messaging, and Leadership 1:30pm–3:30pm Director Training Room Open Registration Required This event is in the "Director" group Jan 28 2026 Wed Group 2 Communicating with Impact: Media, Messaging, and Leadership 1:30pm–3:30pm Training Room Open Library Branch: SCLS Room: Training Room Program Type: Director Registration Required Event Details: **This is the second session in a two-part program series. If this one is full, there is an additional session in the morning**
This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Professional Development" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Jan 28 2026 Wed JobNow & VetNow Training 2:00pm–3:00pm Adult Services, Professional Development, YA Services Online Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adult Services" group This event is in the "Professional Development" group This event is in the "YA Services" group Jan 28 2026 Wed JobNow & VetNow Training 2:00pm–3:00pm Online Open Library Branch: SCLS Room: Online Program Type: Adult Services, Professional Development, YA Services Registration Required Event Details: Professional Development 1 HourJoin an expert from Brainfuse who will walk attendees through all of the features of both the JobNow and VetNow platforms.
Jan 29 2026 Thu Readers' Advisory Committee Meeting 9:30am–12:00pm Blue Room Jan 29 2026 Thu Readers' Advisory Committee Meeting 9:30am–12:00pm This is not an SCLS sponsored event. Library Branch: SCLS Room: Blue Room Meeting Description Our January committee meeting.
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 Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, Professional Development, Trustee, YA Services Blue Room Open 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 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.
