Archives for October 2025

YASD 2025 Excellence Awards Application

It’s that time of year again! YASD invites all young adult librarians to share their most exciting and innovative teen program, successful community service program, or creative teen display for our Excellence in Programming Award. Submissions can be submitted here, and are also accepted by email or mail to Shannon Dalrymple at the Hewlett Woodmere Public Library. Submissions […]

NCLA PR/Programming Roundtable

There is always so much to talk about when it comes to programming. Join us for our third and final roundtable where we will be discussing: “No shows” and ideas on “no show” policies Successful programs that you would like to share Collaboration among neighbor libraries Anything else that may need to be discussed! Wednesday, […]

November Professional Development from YASD

Please see the list of upcoming Professional Development opportunities in November. 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 not free […]

Children’s Services Division Breakfast – Installation of Officers and Author Visit featuring Gale Galligan

Join CSD for our annual breakfast with our installation of officers and a special author visit from Gale Galligan! Gale Galligan is the author and illustrator of Freestyle (2022) and Fresh Start (2025) and has worked on many books, including the graphic novel adaptations of the ‘Baby-Sitters Club’ #5 – 8! The first 40 people to register will get a copy of Fresh Start by Gale Galligan! […]

NCLA’s RASD for “Setting Tech Support Expectations: Empowering Staff to Meet the Community’s Needs”

NCLA’s Reference and Adult Services Division (RASD) is pleased to announce a panel discussion on the challenges faced and best practices employed by library staff in providing technological support to the public. You won’t want to miss our panelists’ insights from their distinct vantage points.   Register at our Wild Apricot portal: https://ncla.wildapricot.org/event-6383288