[SCLA] 48 Hours until the 2026 Long Island Library Conference

[Publicity LILC]

Good afternoon,

We’re just 48 hours away from the 2026 Long Island Library Conference at
the Melville Marriott! There is still time to register online
<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-long-island-library-conference-tickets-1591879036049?aff=oddtdtcreator>
at the $195 day-of rate, but online registration closes tonight at
midnight. After that, attendees may register on-site at the conference on
Thursday morning, beginning at 8 a.m., using cash, credit card, or check.

In addition to our keynote speaker, Jamar Rahming, attendees can look
forward to sessions including:

*Raising Animals (and More!) at the Library:* Learn how libraries are
incorporating monarch butterflies, chicks, fish, and more into engaging
programming
*Sewing in the Stacks:*  Explore how sewing and embroidery can support
creativity and community learning in makerspaces
*Everyday Advocacy: Empowering Librarians at the Front Line:* Turn daily
patron interactions into meaningful advocacy opportunities
*Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellness Through Library Guides:* How
Long Island academic libraries are supporting student wellbeing
*Setting Tech Support Expectations:* Practical strategies for handling
patron technology assistance
*Amazing Animators: Bringing the Art of Animation to Your Library:*
Creative programming ideas for children, teens, and adults
*Librarian with the Mic: Conversations that Build Community:*  Using
podcasts and partnerships to strengthen community connections
*The How and Why Public Libraries Should Establish Menstrual Advocacy
Programs: *Supporting civic engagement and period equity initiatives
through library services

There will be raffles and giveaways throughout the day, and we also
encourage attendees to bring donations of toiletries and hygiene products
to support the important work of United Veterans Beacon House and the
individuals they serve.

We hope to see you there as we continue to “Empower, Engage, and Evolve.”

The 2026 Long Island Library Conference Committee
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