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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. 

Gateway 101: Basics

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, IT & Technical Support, YA Services
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

9:30am–12:00pm
Children's Services, Professional Development
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 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

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
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

10:00am–12:00pm
Children's Services, YA Services
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

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
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

10:00am–11:00am
Children's Services, Professional Development, YA Services
Online
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

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, Director, IT & Technical Support, Marketing, Outreach Services, Professional Development, Trustee, YA Services
Blue Room
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

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Auditorium
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

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
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

10:00am–12:00pm
Children's Services
Training Room
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

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.

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Title II of the ADA and Website Accessibility

11:00am–1:00pm
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
Auditorium
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

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
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

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, Outreach Services, Professional Development, SCLS Staff, YA Services
Auditorium
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

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, YA Services
Auditorium
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

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult Services, Children's Services, YA Services
Auditorium
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.