Long Island Library Resources Council
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he Long Island Library Resources Council (LILRC) is one of New York’s 9 Library Resources Systems. LILRC is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt not for profit organization. It is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. The Council was incorporated in 1966.
LILRC Executive Director Tim Spindler met with Senator Monica Martinez and fellow Suffolk county library advocates earlier this week to discuss New York State support for library funding and library related legislative initiatives. Thank you to the Copiague Memorial Library for hosting this meeting!
LILRC Staff met Wolfie Seawolf at last week's Stony Brook University Career Fair when he dropped off his resume for our consideration. However, we already have a mascot (shout out Lily), but otherwise would welcome Wolfie!
LILRC is tabling at Stony Brook University's Career Fair today to connect with applicants for our spring 2027 internship program!
Nassau County librarians and legislators gathered this morning for the Nassau County Legislative Breakfast at Nassau Library System, a program organized by Long Island Library Resources Council and Nassau County Library Association.
25 years have passed. We honor and remember those we lost and those who served.
LILRC Staff joined other Suffolk County library leaders today at the beautiful Comsewogue library to discuss advocacy for our libraries with NY state Assemblywoman Rebecca Kassay. We would fortunate to take a quick tour of the library and the SCLS SLED as well!
LILRC Staff and fellow Suffolk County librarians met this morning with New York State Representative Joe DeStefano at the beautiful Sachem Public Library.
Applications are open for the Library Career Pathways Internship Spring 2027 which offers undergraduate students on Long Island a paid internship to learn more about libraries and librarianship as a career path. airtable.com/app8WrwnuzCB...
LILRC Executive Director recently visited Commack Public Library, along with other Long Island librarians, to meet with New York State Senator Mario Mattera to advocate for libraries.
LILRC's 60@60 campaign looks back at LILRC's 60 years of service and the service of its members! Last spring's Academic Libraries Conference brought together librarians from Long Island to discuss supporting Gen Z learners.
LILRC Executive Director Tim Spindler and local librarians met today with Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio at Center Moriches Free Public Library to advocated for Long Island libraries! #librariesareeducation
It's kinda chic to be a LILRC Member and get lots free continuing education programs and member services.
In honor of it's 60th anniversary, LILRC is honoring acts of service by the council and its members!Today's 60@60 post shouts out Emmia S. Clark Memorial Library which maintains a Little Free Library at West Meadow Beach.
Find out why Jimothy is so engaged in LILRC Program and Services at lilrc.org #jimothy, #jimothytheraccoon, #librarylife
Our 60@60 campaign for our 60th anniversary! Today's post: a throwback to when LILRC hosted a PBS screening of The American Revolution and welcomed then ALA President Sam Helmick.
For our 60th Anniversary, we are highlighting LILRC's programs and acts of service, as well as those of our members. Today, we take a look back at a very popular program! We've run this program twice to great acclaim - should we hold it again?
9/11 Memorial & Museum Resources for Libraries, Educators, and Communities Wednesday, August 19 1:00pm - 2:00pm (EST) (Zoom) REGISTER at lilrc.org/events Join staff from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum for an engaging presentation highlighting resources.
LILRC's 60@60 campaign continues with a shout out to Oceanside Library! Their annual special needs resources fair serves our Long Island community.
For our 60th anniversary, LILRC is highlighting 60 acts of service by the council and by its members. Today's shoutout is to South Huntington Public Library for their Wonderful Winter of Oz Reading Carnival!
Our 60@60 campaign to honor LILRC's 60 years is highlighting our members' acts of service. Today, we are noting the work of @emmaclarklibary in Setauket for their Hobbs Farm Teens and Kids volunteer work!!
We had a great day of learning and connecting at yesterday's LILRC Annual Membership Meeting. Thanks to all who joined us!
Thank you to SCLA RASD MOSAIC for inviting LILRC's Spring 2026 Intern Elisha Feliz to speak about her LILRC Internship at this year's MOSAIC Annual Breakfast. What a wonderful program!
