Suffolk County Library Association
Learning to cope with stress prevents you from being stuck in negative thinking, which affects your overall health. Negative thoughts reduce your ability to manage your emotions and your responses to life stressors. The Employee Assistance Program’s interactive workshop will help you to challenge your negative mindset and provide options for healthier reactions to stress, especially as we approach the always hectic holiday season.
The rapid proliferation of A.I. tools are introducing new challenges for staff and patrons alike. Don’t be caught flat-footed. Join this productive discussion on the benefits of having an A.I. policy in place and how to create and introduce one in your library.
SCLA ANNUAL DINNER 2026
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 6 – 10 pm
Captain Bill’s Bayview House
122 Ocean Avenue, Bay Shore NY 11706
You’re invited to the library networking event of the year! Enjoy raffles, awards, and the annual meeting over cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and a delicious dinner at Captain Bill’s beautiful Bayview House. There will be live music, giveaways, and more fun surprises – you won’t want to miss this!
Ticket prices have been significantly lowered this year thanks to our generous dinner sponsor, CCP Solutions!
SCLA Members: $65
Non-SCLA Members: $85
Your library may be able to pay for your ticket as a professional development opportunity. Ask your supervisor or director.
Help spread holiday cheer to children across Long Island by bringing an unwrapped toy. Donations will go to Angels of Long Island in Patchogue to brighten the season for local kids.
**Please note: Bar is cash only (credit cards can be accepted at Captain Bill’s main bar)**
Meet up with your fellow teen librarians at the Half Hollow Hills Community Library where we will be going over the basics of 3D printing and Tinkercad with the library’s digital service team. We will also be putting together 3D a printed pumpkin you can take home!
Light breakfast and coffee will be available. 1 hour of professional development.
Join us for our annual YASD Luncheon at The Tap Room in Ronkonkoma! Joining us will be YA author of “Revelle” and most recently “Gilded in Vengeance” Lyssa Mia Smith!
Brunch will be served, there will be gluten, dairy-free and vegan options.
Professional development hours will be given.
$45 per person.
Registration will close on December 2, 2026.
Join us for our first-ever Teen Community Showcase featuring local programmers, librarian presentations, resources to take back to your library, and more!
3 Professional Development hours will be awarded for attending.
Light breakfast will be available.
If you are a teen librarian who is interesting in presenting at our showcase, please contact Amanda at ahayman@hhhlibrary.org
Join the East End Tech Coalition (EETC) and the Technology Information Forum (TIF), committees of the Computer and Technical Services Division (CATS) of the Suffolk County Library Association (SCLA), along with the Nassau County Library Association (NCLA), for an island-wide technology forum at Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton on September 23.
Library staff who work with technology are invited to exchange ideas, discuss current projects, and explore the unique challenges of serving as a technology professional in a library setting. This informal gathering will provide an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, offer solutions, and build connections with colleagues from across Long Island.
Suffolk County Library Association’s Broadway Day is a fun outing featuring a limited number of tickets for an unforgettable day in the city. SCLA members may purchase tickets for themselves as well as family and friends, making it a great opportunity to enjoy the experience together. With only 30 spots available, early registration is encouraged. Please note that all attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
Pick-up: 11:30 am at SCLS, followed by LIE exit 58 Park & Ride
Lunch: 2 pm at Parker & Quinn, 64 W 39th Street
Show: 5 pm, Drunk Shakespeare, 35 W 39th Street
Leave NYC @ 7 pm
