Join LILRC as we welcome back author Dr. Temple Grandin who will share her personal journey of how she learned to read in the 3rd grade and what worked and didn't work for her in personal childhood reading journey. About Temple Grandin: "Dr. Grandin did not talk until she was three and a half years…
In our high tech and hybrid world effective communication skills are necessary. All too often mistakes occur and conflicts get generated due to miscommunication. Some of the most complicated and difficult communications are exchanged at the workplace including coaching and disciplinary matters. The communication process is often complicated by the fact that managers/supervisors must communicate with “difficult” and “challenging” personalities.…
This program explore standout titles like Never Alone, Assassin’s Creed, Heaven’s Vault, No Man’s Sky, Civilization VI, and Pentiment, alongside a variety of program-ready ideas such as Play & Learn Game Nights, Virtual Digs and Alien Archaeology, Decode the Past: Ancient Language Challenges, and History vs. Game Night. Whether you’re a gamer or not, you’ll…
An introduction to the Court Help page on the New York State Court’s webpage NYcourts.gov. You will be introduced to helpful topics that are some of the most commonly asked about when seeking help on the website. 9/17/2025 When: Wednesday, September 17 11:00am - 12:00pm Where: Zoom United States Contact: Eliscia Cirrone ecirrone@lilrc.org 631-675-1570
Please join LILRC and ALA President Sam Helmick for an in-person advanced screening of select portions of Ken Burns’s new PBS documentary series, The American Revolution. 9/26/2025 When: Friday, September 26 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: 627 N Sunrise Service Rd Bellport Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Auditorium, New York 11713 United States Contact: Eliscia Cirrone ecirrone@lilrc.org 631-675-1570
Managing day to day complaints requires a great deal of skill and patience. This workshop will address the process of investigating and responding to employee complaints to prevent them from spiraling out of control. The workshop will also focus on conflict resolution and problem-solving skill sets needed to address day to day employee complaints. Presented by: Joshua Bienstock, JD., LLM, Associate…
Discover how to design and host your own immersive virtual art gallery using Spatial.io, a web-based platform for building interactive 3D spaces. In this session, we’ll explore how libraries and creators can use Spatial.io to bring exhibits and programs into virtual environments accessible from VR headsets, mobile devices, and desktop computers. You’ll be guided through the…
Bring the past into the present with immersive technology! This webinar explores how libraries can use Augmented and Mixed Reality (AR/MR) to activate cultural stories, build layered exhibits, and engage patrons of all ages. Learn how to design interactive experiences using tools like Adobe Aero, BlippAR, and ZapWorks—no coding required. We'll spotlight successful library case…
In our diverse and multi-cultural workplace, it is essential that we have the necessary skill sets to responsibly manage, lead, and work collaboratively with others. This workshop will provide participants with the tools to be both a transformational leader and a team player with a focus on diversity, inclusiveness, sensitivity and the role of being culturally aware. Presented by: Joshua Bienstock,…
Food and cooking hold powerful roles in the transmission of stories, as cultural memory, as family history, and more. Join LILRC as we welcome culinary historian Michael W. Twitty and food memoirist Raj Tawney for a conversation about the many ways that food is narrative. Michael W. Twitty is a culinary historian and food writer from…