Nassau County
Library Association

Welcome to the NCLA Membership Portal!

The Nassau County Library Association is one of the largest active library groups in the United States. It is your link to nearly 1,000 association members with a shared interest in improving the status of libraries and library-related professions.

Join NCLA today!

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS INCLUDE:

  • Reduced registration fee to the Long Island Library Conference
  • Access to low cost, high quality, and relevant continuing education opportunities
  • Select membership in 1 specialized division of your choice. (Additional Divisions $3 each)
  • Newsletters, the Directory of L.I. Libraries and Media Centers, and other special publications
  • Benefit from a group dental plan tailored to your needs! Membership must be maintained to continue program coverage.
  • ...and much more! 
NOTE: Providing your e-mail address will register you on the NCLA listserv.

Upcoming events

  • Joint NCLA / SCLA Tech Meeting

    • 23 Sep 2026
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Rogers Memorial Library

    Joint NCLA / SCLA CATS TIF Technology Committee Meeting

    Join the East End Tech Coalition (EETC) and the Technology Information Forum (TIF), committees of the Computer and Technical Services Division (CATS) of the Suffolk County Library Association (SCLA), along with the Nassau County Library Association (NCLA), for an island-wide technology forum at Rogers Memorial Library in Southampton on September 23 at 1pm.

    Library staff who work with technology are invited to exchange ideas, discuss current projects, and explore the unique challenges of serving as a technology professional in a library setting. This informal gathering will provide an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, offer solutions, and build connections with colleagues from across Long Island.

    Register here


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  • How to Turn Your Podcast Idea into a Reality

    • 28 Sep 2026
    • 2:00 PM
    • Virtual

    Sponsored by MSD (Media Services Division) of NCLA

    Have you been  thinking about starting a podcast but aren't  sure where  to begin?  Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring experienced podcasters who will share practical tips and secrets for creating a successful podcast.  We will cover how to choose the focus of your podcast, what  equipment you will need  to purchase, how to edit and publish your episodes, how to grow your audience, and what  common mistakes beginning podcasters make.

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  • Canva Revisited: What's New, What's Underused

    • 29 Sep 2026
    • 2:00 PM

    Sponsored by CATS (Computer  and Technical Services) Division of SCLA

    Most of us use Canva the same way we did the day we signed up — flyers, social posts, maybe a bookmark or two. Meanwhile, Canva has quietly grown into a whiteboard tool, a video editor, an email and website builder, and a suite of AI-assisted design features. This session is a guided  tour of what's changed and what  you may have scrolled right past- come see what's possible!

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  • 10 Reasons to Start a Solo Travelers Club at Your Library

    • 30 Sep 2026
    • 10:00 AM
    • Virtual

    Sponsored by NCLA

    Did you know solo travel is booming in the United States? More than  2 million #solotravel videos can  be found  on TikTok; Research and Markets reports that  U.S. solo travel market is forecast to exceed $190  billion by 2030, and Skift Research cites 82% of travel decisions are influenced by women. These stats surface an opportunity for public libraries to meet a new demand—forming a community for solo travelers eager to connect with each other, discuss their ideas and experiences, and find resources to serve their interests. Join us for a presentation on 10

    Reasons to Start  a Solo Travelers Club at Your Library. Your presenter is librarian trainee and avid solo traveler Rose Spaziani, who has 22 years of experience as an editor, marketing manager, and counselor. She recently launched a solo travelers club at the Long Beach  Public Library and will share what  she has learned so far and how you can  adapt her tips to serve your library community. Content will include  data-informed practices for club planning; how to assess your collection for resources in print, audio, and online; and retention strategies for growing the club, among other  information.

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  • NCLA PR/Programming Division Roundtable

    • 30 Sep 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Nassau Library System Jackie Thresher Room
    Register

    NCLA PR/Programming Division Roundtable

    Wednesday, September 30th @ 2pm-4pm

    Nassau Library System Jackie Thresher Room



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  • Raising Animals (and more!) At the Library

    • 30 Sep 2026
    • 2:30 PM
    • Virtual

    Sponsored by NCLA

    Learn how to raise animals at the library, including  quails, chicks, fish, ants and more! Gain information from experts on how to start these projects, challenges to anticipate, and how to get administration on board!

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  • NCLA Executive Board Meeting

    • 9 Oct 2026
    • 9:30 AM
    • NLS, 900 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale, NY 11553

    We'll be holding our next NCLA Executive Board Meeting in-person and Hybrid on Friday, October 9, 2026 9:30 am. We will be holding the meeting at the Nassau Library System, 900 Jerusalem Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553.

    Nassau County Library Association is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: NCLA Executive Board Meeting
    Time: Oct 9, 2026 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84932147835

    Meeting ID: 849 3214 7835
    Passcode: 787240

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  • Emerging Librarians: Nassau Museum of Art Group Tour

    • 17 Oct 2026
    • 12:45 PM
    • Nassau County Museum of Art in Roslyn

    The Emerging Librarians Committee of NCLA invites you to join us in a
    group tour of the Nassau Museum of Art in Roslyn
    on Saturday, October 17 at 12:45pm

    Mansion tour at 1pm

    Exhibition tour  at 2pm

    Adults: $15

    Seniors: $10 (65+)

    Students with ID: $5

    Children under 12: $5

    Children under 4: Free

    Please complete this interest form to be notified of any changes.


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  • CSD Executive Board Meeting

    • 19 Oct 2026
    • 9:30 AM
    • Virtual
    The Children's Services Division is hosting their monthly board meeting on Zoom.

    All are welcome to attend.

    If you have any questions, please contact James Grzybowski at jgrzybowski@uniondalelibrary.org




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  • Joint NCLA / SCLA Tech Meeting

    • 12 Nov 2026
    • 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Zoom

    Joint NCLA / SCLA CATS TIF Technology Committee Meeting

    Agenda: TBD

    Register in advance for this meeting:
    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_o8TpXTEQoOYHObZTiElmw 

    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

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  • NCLA Executive Board Meeting

    • 13 Nov 2026
    • 9:30 AM
    • NLS, 900 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale, NY 11553

    We'll be holding our next NCLA Executive Board Meeting in-person and Hybrid on Friday, November 13, 2026 9:30 am. We will be holding the meeting at the Nassau Library System, 900 Jerusalem Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553.

    Nassau County Library Association is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: NCLA Executive Board Meeting
    Time: Nov 13, 2026 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84932147835

    Meeting ID: 849 3214 7835
    Passcode: 787240

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  • CSD Executive Board Meeting

    • 23 Nov 2026
    • 9:30 AM
    • Virtual
    The Children's Services Division is hosting their monthly board meeting on Zoom.

    All are welcome to attend.

    If you have any questions, please contact James Grzybowski at jgrzybowski@uniondalelibrary.org




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  • CSD Annual Installation of Officers and Author Breakfast

    • 30 Nov 2026
    • 10:00 AM

    Save the Date and join us for our 

    CSD Annual Installation of Officers and Author Breakfast.  

    Monday, November 30th, 2026

    10 AM - 12 PM

    More information to come!


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  • NCLA Executive Board Meeting

    • 11 Dec 2026
    • 9:30 AM
    • NLS, 900 Jerusalem Ave., Uniondale, NY 11553

    We'll be holding our next NCLA Executive Board Meeting in-person and Hybrid on Friday, December 11, 2026 9:30 am. We will be holding the meeting at the Nassau Library System, 900 Jerusalem Ave, Uniondale, NY 11553.

    Nassau County Library Association is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: NCLA Executive Board Meeting
    Time: Dec 11, 2026 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
    Join Zoom Meeting
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84932147835

    Meeting ID: 849 3214 7835
    Passcode: 787240

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  • Save the Date for the 2027 Long Island Library Conference!

    • 13 May 2027
    • 9:00 AM
    • Melville Marriott – Melville, NY

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