SCLA/CLASC/NCLA 2026 Professional Development Series

SCLA, CLASC, and NCLA are proud to present the 2026 Professional Development Series!

Click here for descriptions and registration links for 11 program offerings geared towards library staff in all positions. All programs will take place over Zoom, and registrants will be emailed the link before the program. CEUs will be awarded after the completion of each program.

 Save the Date for the CLASC Fall Literature Conference!

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:30am-3:30pm at SCLS

More information is forthcoming!

 September Trumpet Newsletter Submissions

CLASC is welcoming submissions for the August edition of our newsletter, The Trumpet. If you have any submissions, please send them to Emma Lodato at emma@bbplibrary.org no later than August 31st.

We are accepting submissions for any of the following:

• Favorite moments from Summer Reading 2026 OR the 2026 Suffolk Library Tour!
• Articles or items relevant to Children's Librarianship and literature
• Heard It In the J-Room
• Member News (weddings, babies, graduations, a big move, etc)
• Professional News (promotions, new jobs/positions, etc)
• Best Thing I Read in a Children's Book
• Layover at the Library
• Program Highlights

 The Smithtown Library Job Posting

The Smithtown Library is seeking part-time librarians or librarian trainees in their Smithtown Building's Children's Department.

Please click here to view the full job posting.