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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Dear Library Colleagues, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Outreach Services has a variety of programs scheduled and ready for registration on the Gateway. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>All outreach programs are developed for and geared to all library staff. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Here is a list of <span style='color:#1F497D'>some of </span>the upcoming programs (please watch for emails or visit the Gateway for more details), and watch for additional Outreach Services programs as they are added throughout the year. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>April 18<sup>th</sup> – <span style='color:#1F497D'>**Virtual** </span>Presentation on Current Research at Stony Brook Medicine (911 and Survivors with Dementia) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>April 23<sup>rd</sup> – <span style='color:#1F497D'>**<b>In-Person</b>** </span>Outreach Services Meeting with Community Partners <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>April 25<sup>th</sup> – <span style='color:#1F497D'>**Virtual** </span>The Retreat: Session 2<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>May 14<sup>th</sup> – <span style='color:#1F497D'>**<b>In-Person</b>** </span>Mental Health Resources Roundtable<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Beginning in June – Mental Health Resources Lunch & Learn series. (virtual)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Please take note of the “”in-person”” Outreach Services Meeting with Community Partners taking place on Tuesday, April 23<sup>rd</sup> from 10:00 to Noon. This meeting is a roundtable discussion/networking opportunity, which brings together representatives from various community organizations and agencies, and staff from the public libraries in Suffolk County. Come and gather information and resources about potential programming and community service opportunities. All library staff are welcome to participate. The meeting will be held in the SCLS auditorium. <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>Please reach out with any suggestions for Outreach Programs/Events!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>~~Valerie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="https://suffolktopicguides.org/crisisrecoveryresources"><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Crisis, Recovery and Supplemental Nutrition Resources </span></b></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, find immediate assistance by calling <b><u>988<o:p></o:p></u></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>* Text your zip code to 631-450-3775 to find a list of food pantries in your area. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>Apply for HEAP > 631-853-8825 (Seniors 631-853-8326)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Valerie Lewis</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Administrator of Outreach Services</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Suffolk Cooperative Library System</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Bellport, NY 11713<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Cell# 631-372-3192<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Office 631-286-1600, x1354<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><a href="mailto:valerie@suffolknet.org"><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>valerie@suffolknet.org</span></a><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>If you will be joining us</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> at SCLS </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>for a program or meeting, please let us know</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'> in advance </span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>if you will need an accommodation that will make the event accessible to you. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:10.0pt'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>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.</span><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-bottom:10.0pt;text-align:center'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>ACCESS = LIFE</span></i></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>Accessibility Enables Community Inclusion</span></i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>