Hello NCLA Members, Please see the selection of upcoming Professional Development opportunities in January. 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 […]
December Professional Development from YASD
Can you believe 2025 is almost over? Click here to see the selection of upcoming Professional Development opportunities in December. 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 […]
YASD December Brunch
You are cordially invited to the Young Adult Services Division’s annual Installation Brunch at the Oceanside Public Library! Join us for a delicious brunch, the installation of our 2026 officers, and multiple award presentations! We will be joined by Krystal Marquis, the New York Times bestselling author of the Davenports series! The first 30 registrants will […]
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 […]
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 […]
October Professional Development from YASD
Check out the selection of upcoming Professional Development Opportunities in October. 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, are free for members of the organization presenting (if not free for all). […]
2025 Nassau/Suffolk B.E.S.T Award
It is time to nominate a teen for the Nassau/Suffolk B.E.S.T. Award! For those unfamiliar with this award, library staff members can nominate a teen to receive recognition for their contributions to library services. There will be one winner per county. Applications (Paper or Online) must be received no later than Friday, October 17, 2025. […]




