Events

RASD events throughout the year are announced to Division members by registration flyers sent via the NLS delivery van, through the mail, or online. You may also check the NCLA Calendar for up to the minute events.

April 20th, New Adults, the Millennials and Beyond

Reference and Adult Services Division of NCLA presents – NEW ADULTS, THE MILLENNIALS AND BEYOND Wednesday, APRIL 20, 2016 Time: 9:30AM – 12:00PM Oceanside Library 30 Davison Avenue .25 ceu, 2.5 contact hours awarded. Michael Buono, SCLA ‘Bringing New Adult Programs to the Forefront’ Andrea Snyder, NLS Outreach Coordinator ‘New Adults – #Reachout’ Judy Ryan, RASD President ‘Who […]

RASD Breakfast – Registration is Open!

RASD 2015 Author Breakfast featuring Christopher Bollen – Tuesday October 6, 2015 9:30 – Please respond by October 2, 2015. Please see attached flyer for registration details. Make checks payable to NCLA.

Reference & Adult Services Presents a Reader’s Advisory Panel & Round Robin

The Reference and Adult Services Division presents a  Reader’s Advisory Panel & Round Robin Presentation on Tuesday, June 2nd, at the Westbury Public Library, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00p.m. Cathleen Towey-Merenda, Director  Westbury Public Library will moderate. Our Panelists will be: Mystery/Suspense/Thriller: Eileen McCarthy, Rockville Centre Public Library Sci-Fi/Horror: Carol Ann Tack, Merrick Public Library Romance: […]

LILC: Too Hot to Handle? Adult Graphic Novels in the Library, May 7th

First Session: 9:00AM-10:00AM Speakers: Brandon Montclare, Comics Writer (Rocket Girl, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight) Amy Reeder, Comics Artist(Rocket Girl, Batwoman) Valerie Acklin, Bellmore Memorial Library Josh Firer, Bellmore Memorial Library Program Description: While libraries have embraced youth-oriented graphic novels, adult versions can face an uphill battle due to their depictions of sex, violence, […]

RASD Tech Update Panel Presentation, March 31st

The Reference and Adult Services Division presents a Tech Update Panel Presentation on Tuesday, March 31st, at the Elmont Public Library, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Discussed will Monitor Mirroring, Freegal, Zinio, Vudu, Chromebooks, iPad for Cash Registers, Hoopla, Roku, Wireless Printers, and more . . . 2 CEUs will be awarded. $5 for […]

RASD Annual Author Breakfast, October 21st

RASD Author Breakfast featuring Stephan Talty NCLA Members $35 Non-Members $45   His first work of fiction, a crime novel called Black Irish, introduced the Harvard Educated detective, Absalom Kearney, and marked the beginning of a new crime series.  The second in the series, Hangman, was published earlier this year. Talty is also the co-author […]

A Civil Service Presentation from RASD, June 3rd

There is still time to register! Please join RASD on Tuesday, June 3 for a Civil Service Presentation. Mamie Eng, Director Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, will discuss the ABC’s of the Librarian I & II tests, tips on maximizing your education and experience and strategies to improve your score. The cost for the program is: $5.00 NCLA […]