{"id":1448,"date":"2022-08-25T13:27:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-25T13:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/home\/"},"modified":"2025-02-15T17:15:23","modified_gmt":"2025-02-15T17:15:23","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><style>\/*! elementor - v3.12.1 - 02-04-2023 *\/<br \/>\n.elementor-column 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datetime=\"2026-08-24T14:01:49+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">August 24, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for our first-ever&nbsp;<strong>Teen Community Showcase<\/strong>&nbsp;featuring local programmers, librarian presentations, resources to take back to your library, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4fc3f8e1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wednesday, November 18<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>10AM-1PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Suffolk County Library System<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 Professional Development hours will be awarded for attending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Light breakfast will be available!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>If you are a teen librarian who is interesting in presenting at our showcase, please contact Amanda at ahayman@hhhlibrary.org<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scla.wildapricot.org\/event-6807002?CalendarViewType=1&amp;SelectedDate=11\/24\/2026\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/scla.wildapricot.org\/event-6807002?CalendarViewType=1&amp;SelectedDate=11\/24\/2026\">Register here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YASD-Flyers-2-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2833\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YASD-Flyers-2-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YASD-Flyers-2-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YASD-Flyers-2-767x993.png 767w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/YASD-Flyers-2.png 989w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/2026\/03\/28\/yasd-meet-up-summer-reading-at-elwood-library\/\">YASD Meetup: Summer Reading at Elwood Library<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by YASD<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-28T04:48:54+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 28, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf1e Get ready for summer reading with YASD! \ud83d\udcda<br>\u2028Join us for our next <strong>YASD Meetup: Summer Reading at the Elwood Public Library<\/strong> on Monday, April 27 at 10:00 AM.<br>We\u2019ll be chatting all things summer reading and crafting some super cute bag charms!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scan QR code to sign up or use this <a href=\"https:\/\/scla.wildapricot.org\/event-6629731?CalendarViewType=1&amp;SelectedDate=4\/26\/2026\">link<\/a>. <br>Can\u2019t wait to see you there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"792\" src=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.png 612w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/2026\/03\/02\/yasd-nassau-suffolk-joint-meeting-featuring-book-riots-kelly-jenson\/\">YASD Nassau\/Suffolk Joint Meeting Featuring Book Riot&#8217;s Kelly Jenson<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by YASD<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-03-02T21:25:41+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">March 2, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for the Annual NCLA &amp; SCLA Joint YASD Meeting on <strong>Tuesday, March 24 at 11:00 AM<\/strong> on Zoom! We\u2019re excited to hear from <strong>Kelly Jensen of Book Riot<\/strong>, who will walk us through the history of book censorship leading to where we are today and trends right now. She\u2019ll also share tools and data to help both librarians and teens fight back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This event is <strong>free for NCLA\/SCLA members<\/strong> and <strong>$15 for non\u2011members<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scan the QR code to register or use this <a href=\"https:\/\/scla.wildapricot.org\/event-6594877\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/scla.wildapricot.org\/event-6594877\">link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/35307e8b-c8df-4e22-b4c3-c35f92bf007c-1-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2812\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/35307e8b-c8df-4e22-b4c3-c35f92bf007c-1-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/35307e8b-c8df-4e22-b4c3-c35f92bf007c-1-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/35307e8b-c8df-4e22-b4c3-c35f92bf007c-1-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/35307e8b-c8df-4e22-b4c3-c35f92bf007c-1-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/35307e8b-c8df-4e22-b4c3-c35f92bf007c-1.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/2026\/02\/23\/yasd-2026-annual-fran-romer-memorial-booktalk-workshop\/\">YASD 2026 Annual Fran Romer Memorial Booktalk Workshop<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by YASD<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-02-23T20:10:58+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 23, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The YASD 2026 Annual Fran Romer Memorial Book Talk is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, from 10 am to 1 pm at the South Huntington Public Library. This year\u2019s focus is <strong>Graphic Novels: Teen Tales in Panels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guest speaker <strong>Mike Cavallaro<\/strong>, known for the <em>Nico Bravo<\/em> and <em>Eowulf<\/em> series, will lead a discussion on the first <em>Eowulf<\/em> title, <em>Eowulf: Of Monsters and Middle School<\/em>. Attendees can look forward to raffle giveaways, CEU opportunities, and lunch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $35 for members, $40 for non-members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you register, be sure to list your top two preferred discussion groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 31st<\/strong><br>Scan the QR Code to register or use this <a href=\"https:\/\/scla.wildapricot.org\/event-6554933?CalendarViewType=1&amp;SelectedDate=4\/20\/2026\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"791\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/27d49f32-dac4-4084-9e54-c0f02e489755-791x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/27d49f32-dac4-4084-9e54-c0f02e489755-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/27d49f32-dac4-4084-9e54-c0f02e489755-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/27d49f32-dac4-4084-9e54-c0f02e489755-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/27d49f32-dac4-4084-9e54-c0f02e489755-1187x1536.png 1187w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/27d49f32-dac4-4084-9e54-c0f02e489755.png 1545w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/yasd-meetup-brentwood-public-library-tour-perler-bead-craft\/\">YASD Meetup: Brentwood Public Library Tour &amp; Perler Bead Craft!<\/a><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-author\">by YASD<\/div><time datetime=\"2026-02-05T04:16:48+00:00\" class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-date\">February 5, 2026<\/time><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-full-content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">YASD is excited to share that we will be having another teen librarian meetup\u263a\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us at the\u00a0<strong>Brentwood Public Library\u00a0<\/strong>for a tour of the library&#8217;s teen space and relax with your fellow teen librarians as we make Perler Bead crafts and chat on\u00a0<strong>Wednesday, March 18 from 10AM-12PM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See the flyer below for more details. You can scan the QR code to register or use this <a href=\"https:\/\/scla.wildapricot.org\/event-6554700\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/scla.wildapricot.org\/event-6554700\">link<\/a>. Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1545\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YASD-Flyers.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2805\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YASD-Flyers.png 1545w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YASD-Flyers-232x300.png 232w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YASD-Flyers-791x1024.png 791w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YASD-Flyers-768x994.png 768w, https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/YASD-Flyers-1187x1536.png 1187w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1448","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1448","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1448"}],"version-history":[{"count":51,"href":"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1448\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2733,"href":"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1448\/revisions\/2733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/scla.net\/yasd\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1448"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}