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• Joint NCLA / SCLA Tech Meeting

  • When
    10 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

  Joint NCLA / SCLA CATS TIF Technology Committee Meeting

  Agenda: TBD

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• NCLA Executive Board Meeting

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

  We'll be holding our next NCLA Executive Board Meeting in-person and Hybrid on Friday, September 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: Sept 11, 2026 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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• Advance Your Skills with Professional Journals: Reviews Are Just the Beginning

  • When
    15 Sep 2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Sponsored by CLASC (Children’s Librarians Association of Suffolk County)

  
  

  We read  SLJ and Booklist, but have you considered working with a professional journal?

  Reviewers choose their genre  or format. Crafting  a review boosts writing and evaluation skills. Reviewing can  lead to more  challenging and exciting  opportunities: getting articles published and moderating author panels for live web conferences.  Learn how to get started - or create new paths - in a practical, informal  discussion.

  
  

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• Emerging Librarians: Interview Do's and Dont's Workshop

  • When
    15 Sep 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Zoom

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  Emerging Librarians: Interview Do's and Don'ts Workshop

  Virtual Program via Zoom

  Tuesday, September 15th at 7pm

  
  

  
  

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• Strategic Teen Services for Middle Schoolers

  • When
    16 Sep 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Sponsored by NCLA

  Middle school is a time of “in-betweenness,” and the transition from childhood to adolescence can  be tumultuous for even the most well-adjusted kid. The same can  be true of middle  schoolers in the library, unsure of where  they fit in the dichotomous world of children’s and teen  services. However, we can  create an intentional space in the library for middle  schoolers through strategic collection development practices, civic engagement, and targeted outreach. This presentation will focus on building relationships with middle  schools, writing collection criteria  for middle  school materials, and unlocking  the potential in your middle  school library population. Because there  is less pressure on their time than  their high school counterparts, middle  schoolers can  be (and  often  are) an untapped, enthusiastic resource in our communities, and strategic shifts can  help make  the most out of your public library services for middle  schoolers.

  
  

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• Queering the Collection

  • When
    16 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Sponsored by LILPA (Long Island Library Pride Alliance) Division of SCLA & NCLA

  Join the Long Island Library Pride Alliance to learn practical strategies for developing and maintaining an inclusive and diverse LGBTQ+ collection for readers of all ages. Participants will learn how to evaluate their collections for representation and identify gaps. This webinar  will identify best practices to help create a collection that  is welcoming and responsive to the needs and interests of your library's community.

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• Family Programming Made Fun

  • When
    17 Sep 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Sponsored by CLASC (Children’s Librarians Association of Suffolk County)

  Fun, interactive programs designed to bring families together through games, activities, creativity, and shared experiences. This discussion is dedicated to providing creative and engaging ideas for family programs that  can be adapted to both  low and high-budget settings. The featured programs have received excellent feedback from patrons and have proven  to be ongoing favorites within the community. From simple, budget-friendly activities to larger, more  elaborate experiences, these ideas are designed to be geared toward current trends, family fun and a bit of competition!

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• So You Want to Be a Librarian: Moving from a Support Role to Librarian

  • When
    18 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Sponsored by LEOC (Library Employees of Color Committee) & SSD (Support  Staff Division) of SCLA Considering going to library school? Join us as we discuss where  to get started as you make  the jump from support staff to librarian, including  schools to consider, scholarship opportunities, and where  to get information about civil service and job openings. We'll also discuss skills you can  work on in your current role that  can  be beneficial in a librarian career.

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• CSD Executive Board Meeting

  • When
    21 Sep 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    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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• The People Advantage: Communicate, Connect, and Lead Better

  • When
    21 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Sponsored by SCLA

  Explore how different personality styles affect communication, relationships, teamwork, customer service and leadership. Using DISC personality styles and principles from John Maxwell’s 5 Levels of Leadership, participants will learn practical ways to understand others, adapt their communication, build stronger relationships and increase their positive influence—regardless of their role or title.

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• Practical Partnerships: Programming for Growth with your School Libraries

  • When
    22 Sep 2026
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Virtual

  Sponsored by CLASC (Children’s Librarians Association of Suffolk County)

  Explore the benefits of programming with your local school libraries, and how it fortifies the goals of each institution. Presentation will include  strategies for beginning and maintaining partnerships, examples of successes, approximate cost breakdown, troubleshooting such as for frequency, scale, and time management, and most importantly - keeping it all fun!

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• How to Turn Your Podcast Idea into a Reality

  • When
    28 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    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

  • When
    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

  • When
    30 Sep 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • Location
    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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• Raising Animals (and more!) At the Library

  • When
    30 Sep 2026
  •  
    2:30 PM
  • Location
    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

  • When
    9 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    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)
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  Meeting ID: 849 3214 7835
  Passcode: 787240
  
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• Emerging Librarians: Nassau Museum of Art Group Tour

  • When
    17 Oct 2026
  •  
    12:45 PM
  • Location
    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

  • When
    19 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    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

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

  Joint NCLA / SCLA CATS TIF Technology Committee Meeting

  Agenda: TBD

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

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• NCLA Executive Board Meeting

  • When
    13 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    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)
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  Meeting ID: 849 3214 7835
  Passcode: 787240
  
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• CSD Executive Board Meeting

  • When
    23 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    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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• NCLA Executive Board Meeting

  • When
    11 Dec 2026
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    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
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  Meeting ID: 849 3214 7835
  Passcode: 787240
  
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