Storyteller Perry Ground (Turtle Clan, Onondaga Nation) brings Native American Sun and Eclipse legends to life in this engaging and interactive presentation for all ages. Tribes across North America have stories to explain these solar events and view them in many different ways – as a signal or a transformation, as omens, as sacred, and…
Learn how to use 211 to identify services available for people returning to your community from a jail or correctional facility. See what guides and guided searches 211 offers for this population as well as opportunities to partner with 211 in your community. About the Presenter: Kelly Dodd, Chief Operating Officer of 211 NY Inc.…
Description: Exploring History, Media, and Culture through Geographic Literary Analysis: This workshop relates to the Institutional theme of Equity Pedagogy and supports the development of Hip Hop literacies as well as sociohistorical understandings of cultures and communities through the examination of Hip Hop narratives in rap lyrics. Participants will work in groups to read diverse…
As Memorial Day, 4th of July and Flag Day are soon to be upon us, it's a good time to think about the flags in our historic collections. This program will discuss the proper handling, storage and short-term display of flags. Hosting the program is the Franklin Square Historical Society who have volunteered some of…
Generative AI will have a massive effect on copyright law. What that effect will be is unsettled. Our speaker, James Grimmelmann, will outline the issues within the context of existing copyright law and ongoing legal discussions regarding AI and copyright. He will also discuss various ways these issues may unfold in the future. About the…
Join us as Dr. Walt Aikman helps us think about selecting and caring for trees as our climate warms and invasive species challenge the sustainability of our yards, our parks, and our communities. After this program, you will: Understand the importance of trees in our communities Understand the impact of invasive species on our local…
Webinar Description: Misinformation has been around since ancient Egyptian times. It’s not new, but evolving technology has increased its spread exponentially. Similar to infectious diseases, we are all potential vectors in the spread of misinformation. Inoculate yourself to misinformation by participating in this introduction to identifying and fighting misinformation. During this workshop participants will utilize…
From book bans to natural disasters, libraries face a variety of crises that leadership and staff may have to manage — and recover from. These crises take a toll not only on our libraries and communities, but also ourselves. Crises require preparation, as well as recovery and recuperation. Join us for an interactive workshop exploring…
Patchogue-Medford Library sits on Main Street in a bustling downtown with daily foot and vehicle traffic. An ongoing challenge has been how to entice these passersby through the front door. Using augmented reality technology, their sidewalk-facing windows were transformed for the summer into a stunning 30-foot “Oceans of Possibilities” interactive aquarium exploding with color! An…
Please note: This program will NOT be recorded. This program is aimed at those interested in working in public libraries governed by local civil service agencies. Direct employment with New York State is beyond the scope of this session and will not be covered. The program will help attendees understand the civil service framework, explore the types of…