Colleagues and Friends, Last night, we received word that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States Program has been cancelled. This action withdraws 85% of the federally appropriated aid to the New York State Library and Division of Library Development (DLD). The consequences of this decision will be profound, including a…
Incredible PFY event!
PFY is hosting a Community Resilience Renaissance on December 19th 5pm-9pm at PFY Suffolk (628 Long Island Ave, Deer Park), open to trans and non-binary folx of all ages. Every participant receives a $25 Amazon gift card. We offer free assistance with legal name and gender marker change, free notary starting at 6:30pm (please bring…
The LILPA Discord is Here!
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. This would not have been possible without one of our current LILPA Chairs, Kaye Spurrell. Thank you Kaye!! Please note that the rules of…
Pride, Presentation Slides, & Programs
Thank you to everyone who was able to march with us in the 2024 LI Pride Parade! We had a wonderful time and gave away hundreds of books. There is a folder in the LILPA Google Drive for any pictures or videos you would like to share! If the link is giving you access trouble…
LGBT Youth Prom
Pride at the Farm!
Edie Windsor Healthcare LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness Fair
What’s Coming Up Next?
East Hampton Pride Parade!
Let’s hear it for the East End!!! We’ll see you there, friends.
The Banned Librarians
Thank you to all who were able to come and share in community, fire alarms, and stickers with LILPA at the Long Island Library Conference! We will be sharing out multiple posts over the next month in preparation for Pride! Here is the direct link to The Banned Librarians slides that were provided. Do…