[SCLA] Register Here - 10/21: Judged by the Covers: Meet the Challenge – Organize, Advocate, and Overcome

[Anthony Giansante]

A panel of public librarians representing Adult, Teen, and Children’s
Departments, will explore strategies to counteract book challenges, bans,
and board infiltrations in libraries. Participants will gain access to an
online toolkit, providing digital resources for effectively addressing
these challenges and engaging with advocacy groups. Additionally, attendees
are invited to join a newly established online forum, designed as a
collaborative space for exchanging ideas and supporting efforts against
censorship in libraries. This event is essential for professionals
committed to preserving the freedom of information and expression within
library environments.

*This event will be in-person only and will not have a hybrid component *

*Panelist:*

   - Steven Alcalde (he/him/his) – Head of Computer and Technology
   Services, Rogers Memorial Library
   - Casey Golda (she/her/hers) – Head of Teen Services, Rogers Memorial
   Library
   - Erin Kanelos (she/her/hers) – Special Projects and Web Services
   Coordinator, Suffolk Cooperative Library System
   - Kimberly Manise (she/her/hers) – Head of Children's Services and
   Security, Port Jefferson Free Library

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   - *When*
   *Tuesday, October 21, 2025*
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   10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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   - *Location*
   SCLS 627 Sunrise Hwy, Bellport, NY 11713

*Cost*              SCLA Members: Free; Guest: $5.00


To register, click here
<https://scla.wildapricot.org/event-6265969?CalendarViewType=1&SelectedDate=10/6/2025>
or on the link in the attached flyer

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Anthony Giansante (he/him)

Head of Emerging Technology
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