Hello LILPA Peeps!
We have a few exciting things to share.
- We are thrilled to announce that the LILPA Discord Server is up and ready to join! To join, simply follow this invite link!
- For those new to Discord, here is a Getting Started resource.
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HUGE shout out to Kaye for all of their work in getting this server set up.
- You asked for book lists, so book lists you shall have! Check out LILPA’s new Books & More page to find LILPA Book Lists, Identity Lists, and External Resources. Have a list you want to submit? Have a book review you want to share? Submit it through our website!!
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These lists are a constant work in progress, so if there are any themes, genres, or identities that have not been added yet just let us know!
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- Catch LILPA in the 2024 Professional Development Series from NCLA, SCLA & CLASC.
- Show the Rainbow: Now, more than ever, libraries need to live their values out loud and be a safe space for all. Join LILPA to discuss ways to advocate for your LGBTQIA+ staff and patrons. Learn about the LGBT Network’s certification program, ways to talk to admin, and what LILPA can do to help support!
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Supporting LGBTQIA+ Families: Join members of CLASC and LILPA to learn how to support LGBTQIA+ families in the children’s room, during programming, and beyond the library! We will provide book lists, program ideas and resources.
- Friday, September 27, 2024
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2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Show the Rainbow: Now, more than ever, libraries need to live their values out loud and be a safe space for all. Join LILPA to discuss ways to advocate for your LGBTQIA+ staff and patrons. Learn about the LGBT Network’s certification program, ways to talk to admin, and what LILPA can do to help support!
- What do you want colleagues and board members to be trained on?
- We are working on developing a LILPA LGBTQIA+ Training that can be shared with library boards and staffs across the Suffolk County Library System. Once this is established we will bring it to Nassau!
- We wanted to reach out to membership for stories, examples and needs
- What do you NEED to be included in this training? What do you want us to consider while developing this training?
- Fill out this form to let us know! Feel free to leave anonymous responses if that is more comfortable for you.
To those who are able to join our BYO Queer Romance Book Discussion today, have a wonderful time! We will be sure to upload the book list to our website as soon as possible.
Happy Thursday,
~The LILPA Board
Noel Reich (she/her)
Information Services & Community Engagement Librarian
LILPA Co-Chair
Lindenhurst Memorial Library
1 Lee Avenue
Lindenhurst, New York 11757
