June Professional Development from YASD

Hello NCLA Members, Please see the selection of upcoming Professional Development opportunities in June. These were selected with Teen/YA Services in mind, but that does not mean they can’t also be valuable to those working in other departments. All events, which are listed in date order, should be free for members of the organization presenting […]

NCLA PR/Programming Event: Offsite Programming in Practice

The NCLA PR/Programming Division invites you to join us virtually for Offsite Programming in Practice: Innovative Ideas for Library Reach on Monday, June 8 @ 2pm EST. Offsite programming can connect you with community members who may never visit your building — but where do you start, and how do you handle the unexpected? In this webinar, three librarians will tell us […]

Civil Service 101 Zoom hosted by The EMERGING LIBRARIANS/NCLA Civil Service Committee

The EMERGING LIBRARIANS/NCLA Civil Service Committee is holding a Librarian I Exam Information Session on Tuesday, June 23rd, at 7:00pm via Zoom. The session will cover: 1)  Civil Service application process 2)  Requirements of the Librarian I Exam 3)  Librarian I canvass process The session will run approximately 45 minutes, with time for questions and answers. Register in advance […]

YASD June Author Brunch

Join the Young Adult Services Division for our annual June author brunch on Thursday, June 11, at 11:00 a.m. at Gino’s of New Hyde Park! We’ll be joined by YA author Tashie Bhuiyan, who will be discussing all things writing and her recent release, Right As Rain. Registration is $30 for NCLA members and $45 for […]

May Professional Development from YASD

Hello NCLA Members, Please see the selection of our upcoming Professional Development opportunities in May. These were selected with Teen/YA Services in mind, but that does not mean they can’t also be valuable to those working in other departments. All events, which are listed in date order, should be free for members of the organization […]

NCLA Personnel Issues & Professional Concerns Committee Virtual Workshop

All are welcome to join us on May 21st for a virtual panel discussion with three seasoned Library Administrators who will be answering/addressing your professional questions/concerns. Please click on the Google form link below to submit your questions in advance (all who submit questions will remain anonymous): Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVc0nbyhUOkpo5gY0IHiBwVaRuVtRpD3FQyMhXxnTyeFoZrA/viewform?usp=dialog Registration Link: https://ncla.wildapricot.org/event-6631155

NCLA Annual Dinner – Save the Date!

Hello! Be sure to mark your calendars and save the date for the annual NCLA Dinner, happening on Thursday, November 19, 2026! Join us for an evening of celebration, good food, and fun! More details to come.   

Create Your Own Library Con: From Concept to Crowd

The NCLA Pop Culture Committee is proud to announce our upcoming professional development workshop, “Create Your Own Library Con: From Concept to Crowd,” taking place Wednesday, May 20th at 10:00am! Thinking about hosting a con at your library but not sure where to start? Let us help make the process less intimidating! This workshop is designed for […]

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 […]

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 […]

Bellmore Library Screening ‘The Librarians’ with the NCLA Intellectual Freedom Committee

Come celebrate National Library Week with us! The Bellmore Memorial Library is proud to present a collaboration with PBS Indie Lens Pop Up, a screening of The Librarians with a panel discussion with the NCLA Intellectual Freedom Committee next week on Wednesday, April 22 at 6:00pm. If you are interested in attending, please check out the link HERE […]