Join LILRC for a moving author conversation with Dr. Janet Bond Brill, author of Little Edna’s War, the extraordinary true story of Edna Szurek, a Jewish child who survived Nazi-occupied Warsaw, smuggled food into the Warsaw Ghetto, joined the Polish resistance, and became one of the youngest decorated soldiers of the Polish Home Army. This…
This series is designed for managers at all levels who want to grow their self-awareness, lead with intentionality, and build high-performing teams. Participants will explore the intersection of personal leadership style and organizational culture, develop strategies for communicating clear expectations, and learn how to effectively support and hold staff accountable. Overview Identify your unique leadership…
Join historian and author Claire Bellerjeau as she shares her exciting new research about David Maltbie, a Patriot spy from Connecticut who gathered intelligence in New York during the Revolutionary War. His journey began very much like the famous spy Nathan Hale, with one important difference; Maltbie survived. Discover how the young spy was captured…
This programs features four panelists from public libraries and academics to discuss issues related to implementing AI in your library. They will be talking about the kinds of applications available as well as the important issues that have to be considered when looking at AI. The panelists include: Nick Tanzi, Assistant Director, South Huntington Public…
Join LILRC when we welcome Mariah Fredericks, author of Murder on 34th Street (Minotaur Books, October 6, 2026), for a conversation about the book and the history of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. LILRC members who attend are eligible to win copies of the book!! About Murder on 34th Street New York, 1932. Grace Verlander is the secret…
This series is designed for managers at all levels who want to grow their self-awareness, lead with intentionality, and build high-performing teams. Participants will explore the intersection of personal leadership style and organizational culture, develop strategies for communicating clear expectations, and learn how to effectively support and hold staff accountable. Overview ● Identify your unique…
In Hostage: A Memoir of Terrorism, Trauma, and Resilience, Mimi Nichter, Ph.D., recounts her survival of the hijacking of Trans World Airlines Flight 741 in 1970, the first incident of international terrorism and one of the most significant events in aviation history. Mimi Nichter is an award winning cultural anthropologist, public speaker, and a professor emerita of…
You've found yourself in a management or leadership role, or you aspire to these roles. But supervising people means a whole new set of skills and challenges. Get oriented to the basics of managing people so you can create a healthy, supportive environment for your team. In this session, you will learn the basics of…