48 Hours until the 2026 Long Island Library Conference

[Publicity LILC]

Good afternoon,

We’re just 48 hours away from the 2026 Long Island Library Conference at the Melville Marriott! There is still time to register online at the $195 day-of rate, but online registration closes tonight at midnight. After that, attendees may register on-site at the conference on Thursday morning, beginning at 8 a.m., using cash, credit card, or check. 

In addition to our keynote speaker, Jamar Rahming, attendees can look forward to sessions including:

Raising Animals (and More!) at the Library: Learn how libraries are incorporating monarch butterflies, chicks, fish, and more into engaging programming
Sewing in the Stacks:  Explore how sewing and embroidery can support creativity and community learning in makerspaces
Everyday Advocacy: Empowering Librarians at the Front Line: Turn daily patron interactions into meaningful advocacy opportunities
Supporting Student Mental Health and Wellness Through Library Guides: How Long Island academic libraries are supporting student wellbeing
Setting Tech Support Expectations: Practical strategies for handling patron technology assistance
Amazing Animators: Bringing the Art of Animation to Your Library: Creative programming ideas for children, teens, and adults
Librarian with the Mic: Conversations that Build Community:  Using podcasts and partnerships to strengthen community connections
The How and Why Public Libraries Should Establish Menstrual Advocacy Programs: Supporting civic engagement and period equity initiatives through library services

There will be raffles and giveaways throughout the day, and we also encourage attendees to bring donations of toiletries and hygiene products to support the important work of United Veterans Beacon House and the individuals they serve.

We hope to see you there as we continue to “Empower, Engage, and Evolve.”

The 2026 Long Island Library Conference Committee