CATS, CLASC, and YASD will be running its first ever East End STEAM Faire!

Join our organizations as we exhibit the great STEAM offerings the East End Libraries have, learn what you can do with STEAM without breaking the bank, and network with your library colleagues from across the East End in an interactive faire. All are welcome! 

WHEN: Thursday June 15th, 2pm – 4pm
WHERE: Riverhead Free Library
                330 Court St, Riverhead, NY 11901

Guest – $6.00
SCLA/CLASC members – FREE

For SCLA Members and guest, click here.

CLASC Members, to register, contact clascinc.org@gmail.com

CATS Annual Meeting: Leadership and Technology in Libraries with James Hutter 12/7

Join CATS for its annual meeting as they welcome James Hutter, former NCLA president, Co-chair of NCLA’s Computers and Technology Committee, and Assistant Director of Port Washington Library as he discusses the role technology plays in libraries and leadership.
Date: Wednesday December 7th at 10am

Location: Sachem Public Library

Click here to register.

Anthony Giansante ​(he/him/his)
Digital Services & Makerspace Librarian
CATS President
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
55 Vanderbilt Pkwy.
Dix Hills, NY  11746
(631)498-1242

[SCLA] CATS, CLASC, and YASD Present: Tween Maker Faire!

Hi All,

CATS, CLASC, and YASD will be running its first ever Maker Faire! This faire will be open to all librarians, but will mainly focus on the tween population.

We are looking for libraries that would be interested in manning a table during the faire to display any technology related items that would be appropriate for tweens. We would also welcome anyone willing to share Makerspace or STEAM programming as well. Our goal is to have librarians come together to network and become familiar with new technologies that they could possibly order for their collection.

Please fill out the Google Form if your library would be interested in having a table at the event to showcase what they offer. The Google Form must be received no later than November 1, 2022.

To register for this event, Click here. To apply for a table Click here

The deadline to register and/or apply for a table is November 1, 2022.

Please contact Lauren Tellerman, LIBRARYLAUREN1001@GMAIL.COM for questions regarding table reservations and Lauren Strong, LAUREN.STRONG@RIVERHEADLIBRARY.ORG for registration questions

Anthony Giansante ​(he/him/his)

Digital Services & Makerspace Librarian
CATS President
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
55 Vanderbilt Pkwy.
Dix Hills, NY  11746
(631)498-1242

CLASC and CATS presents Women and Technology in Libraries Panel

Join CLASC and CATS as we welcome a panel of women library personnel from various facets of the library industry to discuss the joys, hardships, and hurdles of being woman technology experts in the field. Refreshments will be served and CEUs will be awarded. To register, click here or on the link in the flyer.

Date: Thursday September 22nd  6:30 – 8:30


Location:
Sachem Public Library
150 Holbrook Rd, Holbrook, NY 11741

Anthony Giansante ​(he/him/his)

Digital Services & Makerspace Librarian

CATS President

Half Hollow Hills Community Library

55 Vanderbilt Pkwy.

Dix Hills, NY  11746 (631)498-1242

Technology Programming On A Budget

Running technology programs does not have to break the bank (or your programming budget!). This webinar is designed for libraries and library personnel working with limited budgets or those who want to look before they leap into a new technology. Ideas for in-person and virtual programming will be discussed as well as helpful resources for getting the best price and getting inspired for your next potential program. 

Date: Tuesday, August 16, at 6:30pm

Location: Zoom

To register, click here.  

Anthony Giansante ​(he/him/his)
Digital Services Librarian & Makerspace Coordinator 
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
55 Vanderbilt Pkwy.
Dix Hills, NY  11746

CLASC and CATS presents Women and Technology in Libraries Panel

Join CLASC and CATS as we welcome a panel of women library professionals from various facets of the library industry to discuss the joys, hardships, and hurdles of being a woman and utilizing technology in the field. Refreshments will be served and CEUs will be awarded.

DATE: Thursday September 22nd 6:30 – 8:30

Location:

Sachem Public Library
150 Holbrook Rd, Holbrook, NY 11741

To register, click here

Anthony Giansante ​(he/him/his)
Digital Services Librarian & Makerspace Coordinator 
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
55 Vanderbilt Pkwy.
Dix Hills, NY  11746
(631)498-1242

CLASC and CATS presents Women and Technology in Libraries Panel

Join CLASC and CATS as we welcome a panel of women library professionals from various facets of the library industry to discuss the joys, hardships, and hurdles of being a woman and utilizing technology in the field. Refreshments will be served and CEUs will be awarded.

DATE:

Thursday September 22nd 6:30 – 8:30

Location:
Sachem Public Library
150 Holbrook Rd, Holbrook, NY 11741

To register, click here

Anthony Giansante ​(he/him/his)

Digital Services Librarian & Makerspace Coordinator 
Half Hollow Hills Community Library
55 Vanderbilt Pkwy.
Dix Hills, NY  11746
(631)498-1242

CATS/TIF Annual Meeting – Thursday, December 9, 10am @ SCLS and on Zoom

Risky Behavior in a Public Library, or, How Saying “Yes” Mostly Turned Out Okay
Thursday, December 9, 10:00-11:00am @ SCLS Auditorium and Zoom. 

Register HERE for in-person or HERE for virtual.

Join us for our annual meeting on December 9, 2021 as we hear from our guest speaker, Maxine Bleiweis, and welcome the 2022 CATS Board. All are welcome. Coffee and breakfast will be provided.

Maxine Bleiweis had no business becoming a public librarian. She was a contrarian and shuddered at keeping things in order. Beinspired as you hear how she turned her assets into triumphs (peppered with failures) as she directed libraries in Connecticut and, to her surprise, was awarded ALA’s Charlie Robinson Award for Innovative Leadership.

CATS/TIF Annual Meeting (feat. Guest Speaker Rob Thomson)

Here’s an upcoming program from CATS/TIF! You do NOT have to be a member of CATS to register for this program!
The CATS/TIF Annual Meeting (feat. Guest Speaker Rob Thomson)
Wednesday, December 9th at 10:00 AM
Join us for the CATS/TIF Annual Meeting, featuring virtual guest speaker Rob Thomson: NSW State Manager of the Australian Library and Information Association! He’ll be discussing the purpose of ALIA, intregrating technology into libraries and tall but true tales of his life in libraries. There may be singing and occasional dancing, but no promises! This program will be held via Zoom. There is no registration fee.
 
Register online here: https://tinyurl.com/yyuxv8cm
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at alisonm@longwoodlibrary.org. We hope to see you there!
Best regards,
Alison Mirabella

CATS President

Program Tech on a Budget

Here is an upcoming webinar from CATS, for those who are interested!
Program Tech on a Budget

August 5th at 10:00 a.m.

Running technology programs does not have to break the bank (or your programming budget!). This webinar is designed for libraries and librarians working with limited budgets or those who want to look before they leap into a new technology. Ideas for in-person and virtual programming will be discussed as well as helpful resources for getting the best price and getting inspired for your next potential program.

If you have any questions about the program, feel free to contact me at alisonm@longwoodlibrary.org.
Best regards,
Alison Mirabella
CATS President