Hangout with your fellow teen librarians at the Elwood Public Library, make fun bag charms and talk about all things summer reading as we get ready for the busiest time of the year!
Long Island Pride Parade 2026
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.
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
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
CATS and SSD Present: Vega Discover Training and Staff Discussion
Join SSD and CATS for an interactive session focused on Vega Discover (or Livebrary County Catalog).
Take a deep dive into Vega Discover as we prepare for the retirement of the classic catalog. This session ensures all staff are comfortable navigating the Livebrary Catalog to better serve our community.
Feature Overview: Explore the latest updates and tools within Vega Discover.
Patron Support: Strategies to help you guide your patrons through this transition.
Knowledge Sharing: An open forum to discuss implementation and share tips or tricks with colleagues.
Monday, February 23
2:00 – 4:00 PM
Mastic Moriches Shirley Community Library – Main Library Branch
407 William Floyd Pkwy
EETC and TSR Roundtable
Location Rogers Memorial Library
Time zone (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Date, time Thursday, October 09, 2025, 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
You’re invited to a special joint meeting of the East End Tech Coalition (EETC) and the Tech Services Roundtable (TSR) on October 9th at 10:30 AM at Rogers Memorial Library.
This program aims to bring together professionals from across Suffolk County to explore the latest trends, challenges, and best practices in library technology and technical services. It’s a great opportunity to network with colleagues, share insights, and learn how libraries are adapting to the rapidly changing tech landscape. Whether you’re involved in IT, cataloging, or general library operations, this meeting promises valuable discussions and fresh perspectives.
