July 2025 Live Workshops and Webinars

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

How to Complete the FY2025 Public Library Annual Report [DLD Webinar] Monday July 21 from 10:00-11:30 | Register

 

This webinar will provide an overview of the FY2025 Public Library Annual Report including a review of the platform that all libraries will use to submit their data…

 

BOOK REPAIR

 

Basic Book Repair: Tools and Techniques [DLD In-Person Workshop] Friday, July 11 from 10:00-1:00 | Register * Note: Full, but waitlist available

 

This hands-on workshop is appropriate for a library staff member or volunteer who will be doing book repair…

 

Advanced Book Repair: Hardcover Techniques [DLD In-Person Workshop] Friday, July 25 from 10:00-1:00 | Register * Note: Full, but waitlist available

 

This workshop is appropriate for a library staff member or volunteer who has done basic book repair or taken a basic book repair workshop and is ready to try some advanced repair techniques…

 

CHILDREN / TEEN SERVICES

 

Storytime Success: Crafting Engaging Sessions from Start to Finish [PCI Webinars]

Wednesday, July 2 from 2:00 - 3:00 | Register

 

Learn to craft the winning formula for captivating storytimes! Explore the essentials of book selection, rhymes, music, movement, visual aids, and smooth transitions…

 

Trauma-Informed Care or Services for Teens in the Library [PCI Webinars] Wednesday, July 30 from 2:00 - 3:00 | Register

 

Libraries are uniquely positioned to play a support role to teens who have experienced trauma…

 

E-RATE

 

Would Your Library Benefit from E-Rate Discounts for Internet Costs? [DLD Webinar] Wednesday, July 23 from 10:00-11:00 | Register

 

Are you wondering if your library would benefit from the federal E-Rate program that provides discounts for internet costs?

 

MANAGEMENT

 

New Statutorily Required Library Policies Information Session [DLD Webinar] Tuesday, July 15 from 2:00-3:00 | Register * Note: there are repeat sessions scheduled for August 13 and September 17

 

Join DLD and CT Library Director Partners for an overview of the new statutory requirements… These requirements apply to all principal public libraries and are essential for continued eligibility for the Sec. 11-24b…

 

Fortifying Your Library: Protecting Your Library and Staff Through Policy [Niche Academy Webinar] Wednesday, July 9 from 2:00 - 3:00 | Register

 

Libraries are in need of updated policies now more than ever. Strong policy is one of the best ways to protect library staff, prevent issues, and keep unpreventable issues from escalating too far…

 

Meetings that Matter: Seven Steps to Running an Effective Meeting [Niche Academy Webinar] Wednesday, July 23 from 2:00 - 3:00 | Register

 

Join best-selling Author, CEO, and Stanford faculty member David Dodson as he describes seven steps you can implement to create meetings that matter…

 

Trauma-Informed Libraries -- What are they, why do they matter, and how do we become one? [PCI Webinars] Wednesday, July 23 from 2:00 – 3:00 | Register

 

Trauma-Informed Libraries has become a buzz word in the field and seemingly everywhere, but what exactly does it mean? In this webinar, we will take deep dive into providing easy to digest explanations…

 

Elevating Core Skills with New Library Foundational Training (LiFT) Courses

[WebJunction] Wednesday, July 30 from 3:00-4:00 | Register

 

The Library Foundational Training (LiFT) courses build on the popular ABLE (Alternative Basic Library Education) curriculum while introducing fresh content and innovative learning approaches…

 

PARTNERSHIPS

 

The Power of Partnerships: Planning a Successful Community Meet & Greet at Your Library [PCI Webinars] Wednesday, July 9 from 2:00-3:00 | Register

 

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…

 

SELF-IMPROVEMENT

 

Elevating Your Game as a Professional [PCI Webinars] Wednesday, July 16 from 2:00 - 3:00 | Register

 

Use the information from this interactive session to stand out from everyone else as a top-level professional…

 

TECHNOLOGY

 

Digital Media Labs and Production Studios [ DLD Webinar] Friday, July 18 from 3:00 – 4:00 | Register

 

Recording studios, project studios, video labs - these audio and video spaces are popping up in libraries around the world…

 

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For any questions, please contact Gail Hurley at Gail.Hurley@ct.gov or 

860-704-2223 

 

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