[SCLA] SCLS Outreach Services Programs/Meetings

[Valerie Lewis]

SCLS Outreach Services
Programs/Meetings
December/January

Please join us (and share with appropriate staff members), for the upcoming Outreach Services meetings/programs.

•       Public Libraries and Community Partners Meeting:
      December 3rd – (IN-PERSON at SCLS) 10:00am to Noon -- This meeting brings together representatives from a wide range of community organizations/agencies and public library staff. Organizations/agencies will share information about their programs/services and network with library staff to talk about scheduling library programming/tabling/events.

•       Disability Awareness Roundtable:
      December 10th – (IN-PERSON at SCLS) 10:00am to Noon – This is an informal roundtable discussion about how to make your library programs, services and employment opportunities more accessible/inclusive to people with disabilities.

•       The Retreat: Session 4
      December 12th –(VIRTUAL)  1:00 to 2:00pm
      This is the 4th and final session with The Retreat, highlighting resources/services for individuals experiencing domestic/sexual abuse.

•       Public Libraries and Community Emergency Preparedness
      January 21st (IN-PERSON at SCLS) 10:00am to Noon
      Join representatives from the Suffolk County Office of Emergency Management and other emergency preparedness organizations, to discuss how public libraries can help their communities be prepared for manmade and natural disasters.

•       Gang Activity and Human Trafficking in Suffolk County: This Program is geared to Library Administrators and Security Staff
      January 27th (IN-PERSON at SCLS) 10:00am to Noon
      Representatives from the Suffolk County Gang Intelligence and Human Trafficking Units will share information on how public libraries can work with the Sheriff’s Office to recognize and address the impact of gangs and human trafficking in Suffolk County.

•       Mental Health Resources Roundtable
      January 28th – (IN-PERSON at SCLS)  10:00am to Noon
      Representatives from a wide range of mental health services organizations/agencies will share information about their programs and resources. The organizations/agencies in attendance provide services to people of all ages (children, teens, adults, seniors). This is a roundtable format/networking opportunity.


Please let me know what type of programs/meetings you would like to see in 2025!!!!!


~~Valerie

Crisis, Recovery and Supplemental Nutrition Resources <https://suffolktopicguides.org/crisisrecoveryresources>


If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, find immediate assistance by calling 988
* Text your zip code to 631-450-3775 to find a list of food pantries in your area.
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Valerie Lewis
Administrator of Outreach Services
Suffolk Cooperative Library System
Bellport, NY 11713
Cell#  631-372-3192
Office 631-286-1600, x1354
valerie at suffolknet.org<mailto:valerie at suffolknet.org>

Please note: As the Outreach Administrator for the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, I feel it is important to share information with library staff that will be of value to public libraries and the patrons in their community. The forwarding/sharing of the information that has not originated from me, does not imply endorsement or support of a particular company/organization/service. 😊 If you will be joining us at SCLS for a program or meeting, please let us know in advance if you will need an accommodation that will make the event accessible to you.

ACCESS = LIFE
Accessibility Enables Community Inclusion





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