Now Accepting Applications: Barbara Flescher Scholarship

 It's that time of year and we are now accepting applications for the 2023 Barbara Flescher Scholarship for Library School Students! Please click here for more information.

Please submit completed applications, letters of recommendation, and personal statements no later than April 15, 2023 for both scholarships. Candidates will be selected by a committee of CLASC members and the recipient of each scholarship will be announced at CLASC's Annual Dinner on April 26, 2023.     

 Join us for The Celine Lieffrig New Book Seminar! 

On March 1, 2023 at 2:30 P.M. at Islip Public Library or via Zoom.

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

2023 Call for Nominations for the CLASC Executive Board

The CLASC, Inc. elections for the 2023-2025 term will take place in March 2023 and the results will be announced at the April Annual Membership Meeting. Now is an exciting time to be involved in the professional development of Youth Services librarians! 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 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 someone else without his or her consent. All positions fulfill the “elected office” section of the Librarian III and above Civil Service exams.

We've attached a description of each open position and a nomination form to this email.  Please return the form below to Erin Kanelos: ekanelos@smithlib.org or to the Smithtown Library’s Kings Park Building (SMTK) by March 2, 2023.

Webinar

We thought you might be interested in attending a Zoom presentation hosted by The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators on Saturday, March, 4, 2023 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM. The title of the presentation is The Evolution of LGBTQIA+ Representation in Picture Books. 

For additional information, please click on the link provided below.

https://longislandny.scbwi.org/events/zoom-presentation-the-evolution-of-lgbtqia-representation-in-picture-books/

Job Posting

 Half Hollow Hills Community Library

The Half Hollow Hills community Library is seeking two Part-Time Children's Librarians. Please click here to see the full job posting. 

Join us for The Celine Lieffrig New Book Seminar! 

On March 1, 2023 at 2:30 P.M. at Islip Public Library or via Zoom.

Click here for more information and to RSVP.

Save the Date for Our Annual CLASC Membership Dinner!

Date: Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Time: 6:00 P.M.

Location: Stonebridge Country Club, Smithtown

Click here for more information.