LILPA will be marching in the 2026 Long Island Pride Parade on Sunday, June 14th, in Huntington Village. All are welcome! Exact meetup location will be shared with attendees closer to the day of the event.
CATS Presents: Women & Technology in Libraries Panel
Presented by CATS and EETC, we invite you to the 4th Annual Women and Technology in Libraries panel. Join us as we celebrate and spotlight women who have harnessed the power of technology to innovate in their roles, serve their communities more effectively, and break through gender boundaries.
Book Repair Workshop with DEMCO’s Book Doctor
Please join the CATS Technical Services Roundtable for a hands-on book repair workshop! Learn how to better protect your library’s collection and feel confident making book repairs — from repairing torn pages to reinforcing spines. Supplies for the workshop will be provided, just bring yourself and your best pair of scissors.
Annual NCLA & SCLA Joint YASD Meeting
Annual NCLA & SCLA Joint YASD Meeting
Tuesday, March 24th at 11am via Zoom
Hear from Kelly Jensen of Book Riot about the history of book censorship leading to where we are today and trends right now. She’ll also share tools and data for fighting back for both librarians and teens.
Free for NCLA/SCLA members and $15 for non members.
Technical Services Roundtable
The Technical Services Roundtable provides opportunities for any and all technical services library staff to come together and share techniques, strategies, and procedures related to ordering, processing, cataloging, and maintaining library materials. Join us for a spirited discussion where we will ask questions, share unique tips and tricks, and network with fellow tech services workers!
Library Gallery Virtual Meetup
SSD Presents: Library Gallery Virtual Meetup! Join Kathryn Heaviside, Librarian & Gallery Coordinator with the Northport-East Northport Public Library, to discuss library galleries. Do you have some experiences you want to share? Ideas you want to express? Or suggestions? These questions and more to be discussed with your colleagues.
A Message from SCLA President, Bob Johnson, on Advocacy Day 2026:
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of the Suffolk County Library Association, I would like to extend our sincere thanks for the incredible outpouring of support and participation at this year’s Library Advocacy Day in Albany.
Your presence made a powerful statement. When we put action behind our words and show up together, our voices carry farther and are heard more clearly. Because of your commitment, our legislators saw firsthand the strength, unity, and dedication of the library community in Suffolk County. Your advocacy truly makes a difference for the future of our libraries and the communities we serve.
We are especially grateful for the extra time and effort it took to travel by bus and spend a full day advocating. Your willingness to go the extra mile speaks volumes about your passion and professionalism.
A heartfelt thank you as well to the entire SCLA Board, The Suffolk Cooperative Library System, the Public Library Directors’ Association, NYLA, our bus captains, and, most especially, Samantha Alberts for her outstanding coordination of the bus schedules and the day’s logistics. Her organization and support helped make the entire experience seamless and successful.
Thank you again for standing together, speaking up, and representing our libraries so proudly. We are stronger because of each of you.
All the best,
Bob
YASD 2026 Annual Fran Romer Memorial Book Talk
The YASD 2026 Annual Fran Romer Memorial Book Talk will take place on Thursday, April 16, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the South Huntington Public Library. This year’s theme is Graphic Novels: Teen Tales in Panels.
Join guest speaker Mike Cavallaro, author of the Nico Bravo and Eowulf series, for a discussion of the first title in the Eowulf series, Eowulf: Of Monsters and Middle School. Attendees will have the chance to win raffle prizes, earn CEUs, and enjoy lunch.
When registering, please include your top two discussion group choices. Registration closes on March 31.
Cost: $35 for members, $40 for non-members.
YASD Meetup: Brentwood Library Tour & Perler Beads
Meet up with your fellow teen librarians as we tour the Brentwood Public Library’s teen space and make some Perler Bead art!
SCLA Winter Mix and Mingle
Join your library colleagues for the Winter Mix and Mingle Event on Thursday, February 26th from 6-9pm at James Joyce Restaurant & Pub in Patchogue. Enjoy cocktail foods, a cash bar, and raffles while mingling with like-minded library folk from across the county. This is a great opportunity to celebrate with colleagues and also build meaningful connections that can support your professional journey. We look forward to seeing you there!
SCLA, PLDA & CLASC Members: $15
Non-Members & Guests: $30
When: Thursday, February 26th from 6-9pm
Where: James Joyce Restaurant & Pub in Patchogue. The address is: 49 South Ocean Ave Patchogue, NY 11772
