Webinar – Compendium

Cultivating AI Literacy in Your Patrons: How to Help Patrons (And Yourself!) Adapt to Our Ai-Driven World

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Artificial Intelligence is here! We and our patrons are engaging with it every day, whether we know it or not. In this workshop, librarian Terezita Reyes Overduin will share strategies and resources for cultivating AI literacy in yourself and your patrons. Participants will engage with the concepts, impacts, limitations, and ethical implications of generative artificial […]

Appy Hour 2.0 with Kira Smith and Holly Klingler

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Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a productivity guru, or simply curious about the latest app trends, join us for an engaging and interactive webinar where we dive into the world of apps. In this session, we will explore a curated selection of apps handpicked by our hosts. We will be featuring a variety of apps during […]

Build Meaningful Activities and Social Connection

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Rebecca Hass and Tammy Turner share several social prescribing initiatives and projects inspired by global models and research on the health benefits of meaningful activities and social connection. Humans are social; however, we are in an epidemic of loneliness. Social prescribing is a model of care that empowers health professionals to formally prescribe non-clinical community […]

Self-Care Made Simple: An Overview of Why and How to Replenish

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Self-care is so much more than a manicure or massage. It is how we restore, replenish, and nurture ourselves. It involves tough aspects like saying no, setting boundaries, assertive communication, as well as gentle restorative practices such as relaxation, laughter, and nourishing our soul. Join wellness coach Laura Greco and learn more about taking care […]

Nurturing Potential: A Toolkit for Engaging Unsupervised Youth and Teens in Your Library

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Are you passionate about transforming your library into a haven for all, including unsupervised youth and teens? Join us for an insightful webinar where we dive into innovative strategies to engage and positively influence these young minds. Hear from Tiffany Duck, experienced public library manager and David Duck, Youth Development and Preventative Services Manager as […]

Libraries for All: Accessible Library Services for Children with Disabilities and their Families

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Whether large or small, rural or urban, all library communities serve children with disabilities. Developing an awareness and understanding to the needs of kids with disabilities and their families is vital for providing relevant and impactful library services to all. This webinar shares ideas for programs, collections, and services that welcome and support kids with […]

Navigating Grief in the Library: Compassionate Communication and Support Strategies

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Through this program we will consider how to address the sensitive topic of grief in professional settings, offering practical guidance on how to communicate with empathy and provide meaningful communicative support. Grief is a complex human experience. We will consider strategies for fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment while maintaining respect for individual experiences. […]

Storytime Success: Crafting Engaging Sessions from Start to Finish

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Learn to craft the winning formula for captivating storytimes! Explore the essentials of book selection, rhymes, music, movement, visual aids, and smooth transitions. This session will delve into best practices for tailoring storytime content to different age groups—babies, toddlers, and preschoolers—using developmentally appropriate materials. Discover innovative ways to incorporate creative activities, engaging props, and go-to resources […]

The Power of Partnerships: Planning a Successful Community Meet & Greet at Your Library

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This training equips library staff with the skills to plan, execute, and follow up on a community meet and greet with local organizations and stakeholders. The session will cover event planning, effective partner engagement, hosting strategies, and sustaining relationships to enhance community collaboration. Participants will also learn how to create a welcoming and productive networking […]

Elevating Your Game as a Professional

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Use the information from this interactive session to stand out from everyone else as a top-level professional. Learn about the four A's that will help you develop your professional image as a competent and trusted resource within your organization or in any setting. As a result of this program, attendees will learn how to: Hone […]

Trauma-Informed Care or Services for Teens in the Library

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Libraries are uniquely positioned to play a support role to teens who have experienced trauma. Libraries can be a familiar, welcoming environment that can encourage autonomy and healing. This webinar will go through the basics of trauma-informed care and provide specific examples of programs and practices for librarians to make a safe and calm atmosphere […]