Exam Monitors Needed

Examination monitors are needed for May 16, 2009 to proctor for the Clerk-Typist written test. Monitors will work from 8:00 AM to about 1:30 PM at various locations in central and eastern Suffolk County. Earn $103.24 for the day.
Qualifications: 21 years of age or older, Suffolk residency, and ability to follow written instructions. Possession of an Associates Degree, some college or test administration experience is preferred.
How to apply: Send or fax resume or letter or Suffolk County Application for Employment
(no application fee required) stating education, recent employment and home telephone number to:

Examination Monitors

Suffolk County Department of Civil Service

PO Box 6100

Hauppauge, NY 11788-0099

FAX 853-4796

Navigating Today's Economy

Workshops and Resources to Help Long Islanders Maximize Family Finances

Friday, April 17, 2009- 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. - Health, Sports & Education Center

Michael J. Grant Campus, Brentwood NY

A free community event to help residents make the most of family resources in today's times. Drawing from a wide range of teaching professionals and community partners, Suffolk County Community College will provide workshops and seminars adressing issues, including topics such as: Budgeting, Energy Conservation, Bankruptcy & Credit Information, Veterans Services, Career Fair, Interviewing Techniques, Resume Writing, Business Planning, Saving for College, Home Repair, Health Screenings and more......

For more details please call (631) 851-6903

Come talk to a staffing specialist

On Wednesday, March 25th between the hours of 4-7 an employment specialist from Target Staffing will be in meeting room 2. Come fill out an application and find possible positions related to your skills. Though resumes are welcome, they are not required.

Resume Workshop

A resume writing workshop will take place on March 19th at 7:00 PM in meeting room 1, lower level. The Library's Job Fair is April 16th, so work on your resume now!

Credits for Caring Scholarship Program

Credits for Caring Scholarship Program:
Suffolk County Community College

The Credits for Caring Scholarship Program gives all Suffolk residents enrolled at Suffolk County Community College for six or more credits toward a degree or certificate the opportunity to qualify for up to 12 credits worth of free tuition for volunteering to serve other Suffolk residents at soup kitchens, shelters, support hotlines, food banks, and other approved agencies. This program is funded for 2009 and will be available for Spring, Summer and Fall semesters of 2009.

For more information: log onto http://www.co.suffolk.ny.us
For program description and application.

Interested in Working for the US Post Office?

The Career Center will be running an informational workshop, Careers with the United States Post Office, on Saturday, January 24th at 10:00 AM, meeting room 3 on the lower level. Come learn what you need to know if you are seeking employment with the post office. Meet representatives from the post office and get your questions answered. Register by phone (273-7883) in person or e-mail the career center at brenjobs@suffolk.lib.ny.us

Weekly Job Club

Do you know that the Career Center holds a weekly Job Club meeting each Wednesday, from 9:30 AM-11:00 AM? Being unemployed and job searching can be lonely and isolating. Why not meet with others for inspiration, support and have a cup of coffee with us. We share resources and information and welcome new members. There will be no meeting on 11/26th. We will resume on 12/3 and meet on the first floor, next to the reference desk.

Bilingual College Information Presentation

Make it Happen, a Bilingual College Information Presentation will take place on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00 PM on the lower level, meeting room 2. A college recruitment representative will be on hand to discuss college admissions, applications, financial aid, how to decide on a college and more. Applying for fall 2009 college admission is underway now. This workshop will be very informative for both adults, young adults and their parents.
Call the library at 631-273-7883 or e-mail the career center at brenjobs@suffolk.lib.ny.us to reserve your spot.

Did you Miss the Business Basics Workshop?

Tune in to the Small Business lecture presented by a representative from the Small Business Development Center. Find this podcast on the Career Services page on the library's homepage and then click onto the speaker's photo to hear this informative presentation.

Small Business Workshops

Are you tired of working for others? Do you want to call the shots? Do you think about starting your own business? Plan on attending the small business workshops and let us show you the nuts and bolts of starting your own business in an informative 2-part workshop series:
May 29th: Business Basics
June 5th: Business Plans

Both workshops start at 7:00 PM. Please RSVP to 631-273-7883 or e-mail the career center at brenjobs@suffolk.lib.ny.us

Careers in Education

Thinking of a career in teaching or a related job in the field of education? It is not too late to sign up for the Careers in Education Workshop on December 5th at 7:00 PM. The Dean of Education from Dowling College will be discussing careers in this field, training involved, certification process and more. Call the Career Center to reserve your spot (273-7883) or e-mail at brenjobs@suffolk.lib.ny.us

Thinking about returning to school?

Your not alone....thousands of adults return back to the classroom to upgrade their skills, to get better jobs and/or to change career fields. Come to an informative workshop on July 18 at 7:00 PM and get helpful information on college admission, application, financial aid and other issues facing the adult student. This workshop is being presented by a representative from Suffolk County Community College. To register call the library at 273-7883 or e-mail the career center at brenjobs@suffolk.lib.ny.us

Dealing With Difficult People in the Work Place

Come meet Newsday columnist, Carrie Mason-Draffen, as she leads an interesting presentation and discussion on "Dealing with Difficult People in the Work Place." Ms. Mason-Draffen writes a weekly column on business, minority and workplace issues. She will cover topics such as: communicating with a difficult manager, how to stand up for yourself, how to avoid others from getting credit for your ideas, and a lot more. Come learn helpful strategies and communication techniques so that difficult people don't ruin your day! This presentation will take place on June 20th at 7:00 PM on the library's lower level, meeting rooms 2 & 3. Refreshments will be served. Contact 273-7883 to reserve your spot.

Suffolk County Police Officer Examination

The last filing date for the Suffolk County Police exam is April 11th. The exam is on
June 9, 2007.

For help in preparing for the Police Officer exam, go to the library's homepage at:
http://brentwoodnylibrary.org (click on the Learning Express link) Here you will find an easy to use method for test preparation covering the skills and sections often found on police officer exams.
Check it out!

Need information on the college search and application process?

Then plan on attending the Make it Happen Workshop on April 16 at 7:00 PM. You will get helpful information on how to apply, how to decide, financial aid and more. Summer time is a great time to visit college campuses--find out how to make the most out of your visit! RSVP at 631-273-7883 or e-mail brenjobs@suffolk.lib.ny.us

Welcome to Brentwood Public Library's Blogs

We're setting up these blogs to keep our patrons informed of breaking news and features we think you might find interesting.

Why Are We Hopping on the Blogwagon?Aside from being a part of a growing technology trend, Brentwood Public Library blog give us a means to share information immediately and less formally than in traditional publications, such as the newsletter and even the website. A quick check here gives you an up-to-the-minute snapshot of what's going on with Brentwood Public Library. It also enables you to tell us what you think — to offer suggestions, ask us questions and give us your point of view. Ideally, the blog will become a community that builds better library service for everyone involved with Brentwood Public Library

Of course, we will maintain a professional environment. We ask that all comments remain respectful, neutral and Brentwood Public Library-related; we will be happy to provide information about the Brentwood Public Library and its services, but we will not engage in issue-oriented debates.

There are a few rules:

Respect everyone's right to an opinion. Profanity, put downs, inappropriate language or content will be REMOVED from your comments.

No website links may be included in your comment; they will also be REMOVED.

NO PERSONAL INFORMATION such as phone numbers, IM screen names, other people's names, email addresses or things of the same nature will be allowed on comments. This is for your safety.

When leaving a comment, you will be asked to "sign" the comment with your name and e-mail address. You may use first name, last name, both, or a "user name" you make up. Your e-mail address will not be published, but it must be real.

That said, we look forward to reading your comments online.

Any questions email us at brenref@suffolk.lib.ny.us.