<html class="apple-mail-supports-explicit-dark-mode"><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div>Good morning, Folks,</div><div><br></div><div>A friendly reminder that the Empire State Libraries Fundraiser is just over a week away, on Monday, September 28, at The Vineyard Golf & Country Club in Riverhead.</div><div><br></div><div>Golf and pickleball are part of the day, but the heart of this event is the people. It is one of the best chances all year to catch up with colleagues from across Long Island and beyond, meet vendors and partners in a relaxed setting, and spend the day with the people who make New York's libraries work. Whether you are a director, department head, librarian, trustee, Friends group member, clerical or support staff, page, newer to the profession, or recently retired, you belong at this event, and we would love to see you there.</div><div><br></div><div>Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/empire-state-libraries-fundraiser</div><div>Or visit www.suffolkplda.org</div><div><br></div><div>Schedule</div><div>11:30 am: Golfer registration and lunch</div><div>1:00 pm: Golf tee off</div><div>2:00 pm: Pickleball tournament (players arrive 1:30)</div><div>5:00 pm: Cocktail hour</div><div>6:00 pm: Banquet dinner</div><div><br></div><div>The easiest way to join us</div><div>If sports are not your thing, the cocktail hour and banquet dinner are the perfect way to be part of the day. Dinner is $125, or $100 for SCLA and other association members, retirees, and first-time attendees. Golf ($250) and pickleball ($150, all levels welcome) both include the dinner as well.</div><div><br></div><div>Why it matters</div><div>Proceeds support New Yorkers for Better Libraries, the NYLA Intellectual Freedom Roundtable, the Sustainable Libraries Initiative, and Suffolk County PLDA. Every ticket, raffle entry, and sponsorship directly strengthens advocacy for libraries across the state.</div><div><br></div><div>Sponsorships</div><div>Sponsorships range from $150 to $3,000, and many include event admission and signage. If you work with vendors or business partners who value visibility with library leaders, please pass along the attached brochure. It is a great way for them to support the community they serve.</div><div><br></div><div>Payment notes</div><div>When paying through Zeffy, the summary page will ask for an optional tip. Select "Other" from the dropdown to skip it. To pay by check, make it payable to Suffolk County PLDA and mail it with your registration form to Joanne Albano, Commack Public Library, 18 Hauppauge Rd., Commack, NY 11725.</div><div><br></div><div>Many thanks to Joanne Albano and Elizabeth Sullivan for their leadership in putting this event together. I hope to see many of you on the 28th.</div><div><br></div><div>Best,</div><div><br></div><div>Bob</div><div dir="ltr">
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