CLASC is welcoming submissions for the August edition of our newsletter, The Trumpet. If anyone would like to submit anything, please email Emma Lodato @ emma@bbplibrary.org by July 15
We are looking for Heard it in the J-Room, Member News (weddings, babies, etc.), Professional News (promotions, new jobs, etc.), Program Highlights, Best Thing I Read in a Children's Book, and Layover at the Library.
Please click here to view the latest issue of the Trumpet. We hope you enjoy and happy reading!
Our 2025 Affordable Things to Do On Long Island packet is now on our website! Please click here to view it and use however you would like. We hope this packet can be useful to you and your patrons this summer. Have a great day and enjoy!
Click here to access the packet.
Sachem Public Library is seeking a motivated, progressive, enthusiastic Part-Time Children’s Librarian or Librarian Trainee
Please click here to see the full job posting.
The Hampton Bays Public Library is seeking a motivated, progressive, enthusiastic Part-Time Children’s Librarian or Librarian Trainee
Please click here to see the full job posting.
The South Country Library is seeking a Children’s Department Part-Time Librarian I/Librarian Trainee.
Please click here to see the full job posting.
Join us for our CLASC Membership Meeting and Dinner featuring Eric Rosswood!
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Location: The Bench, Stony Brook (new venue!)
RSVP by April 11, 2025 to Nicole Cortes at Comsewogue Public Library
Click here to register and for more information
It's that time of year and we are now accepting applications for the Barbara Flescher Scholarship! Must be currently attending an accredited graduate library school program, a resident of Suffolk County, NY and exhibit an interest in the field of Children's Librarianship at a public library. All applications must be submitted by April 8, 2025 to Diane Darcy at ddarcy@isliplibrary.org
Please click here for the application.Please click here to view the latest issue of the Trumpet. We hope you enjoy and happy reading!
The CLASC Inc. 2025 elections will take place in March and the results will be announced at the April Annual Membership Meeting.
We welcome anyone looking to get involved and help shape the future of children's services in public libraries in Suffolk County.
In order to be a nominee, one must currently be a member of the organization in good standing and be able to attend monthly in-person board meetings.
Board members may not serve more than 2 consecutive terms in the same elected position. You may nominate yourself or a colleague; however, you may not nominate anyone without their consent. All positions fulfill the "elected office" section of the Librarian Ill and above Civil Service exams.
Nomination forms will be sent to members by January 15 and are due back by February 15, 2025.
Please contact Past President Lauren Scottaline with any questions at Iscottaline@eipl.org
