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This event is in the "Director" group.

Director Download Group

10:00am - 12:30pm
Director
Blue Room
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Blue Room
Program Type: Director
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 "Professional Development" group.
This event is in the "YA Services" group.

From Overdue to Renewed: Self-Care for Librarians

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Auditorium
Waitlist
Registration
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 "PALS" group.

VEGA Discover Q and A

10:00am - 11:00am
PALS
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: PALS
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join PALS for an overview of Vega Discover search features and a Q and A for staff. 

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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, YA Services
Auditorium
Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
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.

ES BOCES Council Meeting

8:00am - 3:00pm
Blue Room
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Blue Room
Meeting Description

Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Council Meeting

ES BOCES SLS Liaison Meeting

8:00am - 3:00pm
Auditorium
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Meeting Description

Eastern Suffolk BOCES School Library System Liaison Meeting

PLDA Executive Board Meeting

10:00am - 11:30am
Blue Room
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Blue Room
Meeting Description

PLDA May Board Meeting

This event is in the "Reservations by Outside Organizations" group.

CHOCOLATE TASTING

11:00am - 12:00pm
Reservations by Outside Organizations
Auditorium
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Reservations by Outside Organizations
Event Details:

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This event is in the "Reservations by Outside Organizations" group.

PLDA Roundtable

10:00am - 1:00pm
Reservations by Outside Organizations
Conference Room
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Reservations by Outside Organizations
Event Details:

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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

11:00am - 1:00pm
Outreach Services, Professional Development
Auditorium
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

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Auditorium
Open
Registration
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

Volunteer Recognition

9:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Meeting Description

volunteer recognition

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

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, Marketing, Professional Development, YA Services
Online
Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, Marketing, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 248
Event Details:

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

Branches:
SCLS, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

SCLS Closed

Literacy Suffolk Board meeting

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Blue Room
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Blue Room
Meeting Description

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

2025 Summer Tour Staff Training

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, Marketing, Professional Development, YA Services
Online
Open
Registration
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, Marketing, Professional Development, YA Services
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 264
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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Auditorium
Open
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: 39
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 "PALS" group.

Copy of VEGA Discover Q and A

2:00pm - 3:00pm
PALS
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: PALS
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join PALS for an overview of Vega Discover search features and a Q and A for staff. 

This event is in the "PALS" group.

PALS TAC 06/04/2025

2:00pm - 3:00pm
PALS
Online
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Online
Program Type: PALS
Event Details:

PALS Technical Advisory Committee

This event is in the "Trustee" group.

SCLS Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Trustee
Auditorium
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: Trustee
Event Details:

Meeting of the SCLS Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Children's Services" group.

Children's Department Heads Meeting

1:30pm - 3:30pm
Children's Services
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 "YA Services" group.

YA Department Heads Meeting

10:00am - 12:00pm
YA Services
Auditorium
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Program Type: YA Services
Event Details:

A meeting of the Young Adult Department heads.

This event is in the "Professional Development" group.

Gateway 101: Adult Services Staff

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Professional Development
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Program Type: Professional Development
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 89

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. 

MOSAIC's Annual Breakfast

9:30am - 1:00pm
Auditorium
This is not an SCLS sponsored event.
Library Branch: SCLS
Room: Auditorium
Meeting Description

Annual Breakfast. Topic to be determined.