NCLA Celebrating 90 years – Sunset Boat Cruise on August 1, 2024

Join us for a Sunset Cruise in celebration of NCLA’s 90th anniversary! Event details and registration information can be found on the flyer. Prepare yourself for an enjoyable sunset cruise, sailing on the Captain Lou VII out of the famous Nautical Mile in Freeport. August 1, 2024 6:00pm – 9:30pm – Boarding begins at 5:30pm […]

July Professional Development from YASD

Hello All, Please the selection of upcoming Professional Development Opportunities in July. These were selected with Teen/Young Adult Services in mind, but many can be valuable to those working in other departments as well. All events are listed in date order and are free for members of the organization presenting (if not free for all). […]

Do You Want A Directory?

DON’T MISS OUT MAKE SURE YOUR PROFILE SAYS YOU WANT A DIRECTORY!!!   On the flip side, if you don’t want 0ne, please let us know. The Directory uses a lot of paper so save a tree and don’t waste one if you do not want it.      Emily Trezza Department Head of Teen Services […]

NCLA Executive Board Nominations

Hello members! If you are interested in becoming an executive board member (or just want to be more active with NCLA) please contact me. If you have previously expressed interest, please contact me again to confirm your interest! Best, Emily Trezza Department Head of Teen Services West Hempstead Public Library 500 Hempstead Ave West Hempstead, […]

Why should your library become an NCLA Institutional Member?

Become an institutional member today – it pays for itself! Receive a free copy of the Long Island Library Directory (an $85 value) AND 5 vouchers to send non-member staff to NCLA events at member pricing! Join or renew online or by mail.

An Important Message from the Nassau County Library Association

The Nassau County Library Association (NCLA) is deeply saddened and horrified by the injustices experienced by black people due to systemic racism, discrimination, and oppression. No one should be subjected to harm, disenfranchisement, constant fear of, or actual loss of life because of the color of their skin. A core value of libraries is to […]

Raise Money for NCLA

TD Bank’s Affinity Program (see accompanying brochure) makes contributions to non-profit organizations, such as NCLA, based on our members’ accounts at TD Bank. They will make a contribution for every existing account and every new account. All you have to do is tell the bank teller that you are part of NCLA and give them […]

NCLA Emerging Librarians Present “Interviewing 101”

Please join the Emerging Librarians Committee on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00 PM for an Interviewing 101: Do’s and Don’ts for a Great Interview! We will have a panel of Directors, Assistant Directors, as well as a Head of Adult Services and Information answering questions and giving out tips for a great interview. CEUs will be awarded! Check out our […]

NCLA Pop Culture Committee

The NCLA Pop Culture will be at Cradle Con at the Cradle of Aviation on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19! If your Library is hosting a con or pop culture event in 2024 that you would like us to promote at Cradle Con, please let us know! You can email the name of the […]

YASD June Brunch

Please join NCLA’s Young Adult Service Division as we welcome YA authors Claire Ahn, Mackenzie Reed, and Olivia Worley for YASD’s Annual June Brunch Event on Tuesday, June 4th, from 9:30 am- 11:30 am at the main branch of the Long Beach Public Library.  Claire Ahn, Mackenzie Reed, and Olivia Worley are all debut YA authors working on their next novels. Join us […]

Support Staff Division Night Out! – ‘A Bronx Tale’

The NCLA Support Staff Division is excited to share a spring event! Register online! Please note that if you plan to pay by credit card a fee will be charged.

May Professional Development from YASD

Please see the upcoming Professional Development Opportunities in May. These were selected with Teen/Young Adult Services in mind, but many do not pertain only to serving that population. All events, which are listed in date order, are free for members of the organization presenting (if not free for all). Unless otherwise indicated, all events are […]