2018 Conference

When we were last in touch with you, we were hoping to see you on Thursday, May 12th of 2022 at our annual conference.  Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like we will be able to hold our conference in person in a way that will keep our attendees and vendors safe during the continuing COVID pandemic.  … Continue reading Long Island Library Conference postponed until 2023

You still can attend the conference, just come prepared! Same day registration must be paid by cash or check only. The fee is $100.00 per person. Bring your cash or check to the On-site Registration Desk near the entrance of the exhibit area in the Melville Marriott. Registration will open at 8am.

Have an idea or story that will light the way for your colleagues? Don’t delay: Program proposals for the 2019 Long Island Library Conference are open! The next Long Island Library Conference will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at the Melville Marriot. The conference theme for this year is "Lighting the Way." At … Continue reading Don’t delay: Program proposals for the 2019 Long Island Library Conference are open!

Attendees who participated in the full day of conference programs earned four hours of continuing education credit. The conference does not give out certificates so please make sure to retain the confirmation of your registration and the conference brochure for your records.

Many of our speakers have shared copies of their presentations, handouts, and related materials, which can be found on our Programs page.

After a brief rest, the all-volunteer conference planning committee will begin preparing for the 44th annual conference.  It takes a year to put the finishing touches on Long Island's largest conference for those who work in and for libraries. If you would like to join the planning committee, or would like information about exhibiting at … Continue reading Save the Date! Our Next Conference Will Be Held on May 9, 2019

The conference exhibit floor is sold out! There's still time to reserve your space in our conference brochure but you must act quickly. Purchase your space by April 10 and submit your artwork by Monday, April 16 and your ad will be in the hands of every attendee and exhibitor at the conference. Click here … Continue reading Exhibit Space Is Sold Out, But Ad Space Is Still Available

Attendees will be able to meet with a wide variety of associations that serve our library community.  If you represent an association and have a question about participating at the conference, please email LILCAssoc@gmail.com.

There's still time to reserve your space in our conference brochure! Purchase your space by April 10 and submit your artwork by Monday, April 16 and you're ad will be in the hands of every attendee and exhibitor at the conference. Click here for more information.

Island Harvest will be collecting non-perishable foods in collection boxes at the front entrance of the Melville Marriott.  As we go Together Towards Tomorrow, please help us nourish our communities with donations of food, to complement the "food for thought" that libraries provide.