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 […]

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 […]

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.   

Please join the NCLA Emerging Librarians for a Meet & Mingle

Please join the NCLA Emerging Librarians Committee for a Meet & Mingle on Tuesday April 21st @ 7pm Oceanside Library 30 Davison Ave. Oceanside, NY Light refreshments will be served. To register see flyer below and click “register here” For information please email: elilibrarians@gmail.com Hope to see you there! Registration:  Register here to sign up or see flyer

Best Bets and Sleeper Hits of 2026, presented by RASD

She’s back folks! NCLA’s RASD is pleased to announce the return of Carol Fitzgerald for our spring virtual event on April 28, “Best Bets and Sleeper Hits of 2026.” Join us on Zoom for all you need to know about upcoming title releases for fiction and nonfiction –all sure to be popular throughout 2026. This is a must attend event […]

Join YASD’s Book Club!

Join the new YASD Book Club! This bi-monthly book club will follow directly after our YASD Board Meetings. All are invited! The first book club pick is Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven, to be discussed following the YASD Board Meeting on Thursday, May 7, at 10:00 a.m. Please email Jody at jruggiero@syossetlibrary.org if you […]

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 […]

April Professional Development from YASD

Hello NCLA Members, See our selection of upcoming Professional Development opportunities in April. 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 (if […]

48th Annual Long Island Library Conference

Registration is now open for the 2026 Long Island Library Conference! Join colleagues and vendors on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Melville Marriott for a full day of learning, networking, and inspiration Visit libconference.org/registration/attendee/ for full registration details, rates, and deadlines, or contact lilcregister@gmail.com with conference questions.

Register Today for the 2026 Long Island Library Conference!

Registration for the 2026 Long Island Library Conference is now open. Join us at the Melville Marriott on Thursday, May 14, 2026, as we welcome Jamar Rahming as the keynote speaker. Rahming is the Chief Executive Officer of the Cuyahoga County Public Library and president-elect of the Public Library Association. With more than 20 years […]

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 […]

Senior Library Clerk Exam Review

The NCLA Support Staff Division is hosting a FREE review for the Senior Library Clerk Exam on Monday, April 13th at 7pm. This virtual session will include study materials and Q&A. REGISTER HERE. You will receive a confirmation with the Zoom link after you register.