Long Island Library Resources Council

Join LILRC as we welcome Linda Johnson of Chocology for an in person learning experience. Linda Johnson brings the world of fine chocolate to life through hands-on, sensory-rich programs that are as educational as they are delicious. Designed for all ages, her library experiences blend storytelling, science, culture, and chocolate tasting into one unforgettable event. …

Books are one of the most ubiquitous, accessible, and powerful resources available to support children’s mental wellbeing. In this session, we will share information and strategies from our edited volume Using Literature to Support Children’s Mental Health, which explores the intersections and interplay between mental health topics and picture books, chapter books, and graphic novels targeted at…

Making your community aware and engaged in your organization requires a steady flow of events and information.  Outreach includes daily social media posts, programming for children and adults, exhibits, publications, and tours.  Get some inspiration for how your archival materials can contribute to your organization's positive exposure; making the most of what you have in…

This is a bimonthly meeting of academic and school librarians to discuss the transition students face graduating from high school and entering academia. All are welcome.

Creating spaces where LGBTQ people can feel safe and supported is paramount at this point in history.  In this interactive workshop, we will discuss current stressors affecting the LGBTQ community and explore methods to advocate for the needs of LGBTQ people. We will specifically highlight the needs of trans people and ways to support this…

Comics about scientists? Why such a dangerous experiment?! Comic books still have a whiff of disreputability about them, even after all the movies and all the decades of work done by creators and librarians (yes, you!) to broaden their subject matter and reach. Presenter Jim Ottaviani's niche is comics about science and engineering, and in…

Join LILRC when we welcome author and Jeopardy! champion Amy Schneider to discuss her new book, Who Is Amy Schneider?: Questions on Growing Up, Being Curious, and Winning It Big on Jeopardy! (A Young Readers Edition of In the Form of a Question, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2025). LILRC members who attend are eligible to win a copy…

Ideally, every object in a historic collection has a unique identifier, and that identifier is attached to the item securely, discretely, and with products that "do no harm." With so many 'archival' products to choose from, it's hard to know what is safe, effective and reversible.  LILRC's Digitization and Archives Coordinator, Nicole Menchise, will teach…

STEAM Educator Francisco Silva will discuss NASA en español resources for libraries, addressing both children's and adult services. About Francisco Silva: I was born in 1984 in Madrid and I am a STEAM educator based in Las Vegas. With 11 years of experience focusing on youth education, I have developed a strong expertise in popular…

Join us for a conversation with fellow librarians and library workers to share your workplace concerns. All are welcome.