August 2025 Live Workshops and Webinars

 

ANNUAL REPORT

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

INNOVATION

MEETINGS

NEWS LITERACY

PROGRAMMING

SOCIAL MEDIA

SUMMER READING

TIME MANAGEMENT / ORGANIZATION

 

PLUS – SAVE THE DATES!  Two-part workshop for new GIANT Room opportunity around America 250 programming theme, September 10 and 17 – More information and registration coming soon!

 

ANNUAL REPORT

 

How to Complete the FY2025 Public Library Annual Report [DLD Webinar] Tuesday, August 19 from 2:00-3:30 | 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…

 

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

 

AI and the Future of Libraries [DLD Webinar with David Lee King] Friday, August 15 from 3:00-4:00 | Register

 

AI is in the news a LOT, and is described by some as the next major technology revolution. How does this trend affect libraries?...

 

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

 

Nontraditional Lending to Aid Your Community’s Environmental AND Safety Efforts [PCI Webinar with Megan Schadlich] Wednesday, August 20 from 2:00 - 3:00 | Register

 

The increasing damage and length of our severe weather events is concerning for all of us. How do we begin helping our communities to be sure they’re ready before disaster strikes? One way is with a new free kit created for the Maine State Library (MSL) by The Healing Library (THL)!...

 

INNOVATION

 

The Innovative Library: Creativity, Change, and Impact [Library 2.0 and SJSU Mini-Conference] Tuesday, August 26 from 3:00-6:00 | Register

 

Libraries are at the forefront of innovation, evolving to meet the changing needs of their communities in creative and impactful ways. The Innovative Library conference explores how librarians across all types of institutions—academic, public, and beyond—are leading change, turning ideas into action, and forging new partnerships…

 

MEETINGS

 

Inclusive and Impactful: Reinventing Your Meeting Culture [PCI Webinar with Curtis Rogers] Wednesday, August 27 from 2:00-3:00 | Register

 

Meetings should be productive and have a purpose. Many times, staff members dread meetings and would rather do anything but attend them…

 

NEWS LITERACY

 

News Literacy Practices and Partnerships [Niche Academy Webinar] Wednesday, August 20 @ 2:00 | Register

 

Join communication professors Amy Damico and Melissa Yang for a webinar designed to support college librarians in integrating news literacy materials into their educational practice. 

 

PROGRAMMING

 

Building community through craft programs [WebJunction] Tuesday, August 12 from 3-4 | Register

 

Craft programs in libraries can create space for fostering social connection in addition to participating in art projects…

 

SOCIAL MEDIA

 

Social Media Roundup for Librarians [Niche Academy Webinar] Wednesday, August 13 @ 2:00| Register

 

Join Melody Karle to learn about new social media platforms, existing platforms that have recently changed, and how social media is impacting libraries and library staff…

 

SUMMER READING

 

Summer Impact Report [DLD Webinar] Thursday, August 7 from 11:00 - 12:00 | Register

 

Every year the CT State Library collects data on public library summer reading programs… The information compiled from public libraries also helps to paint a picture of the impact of summer programming on residents across the state!..

 

TIME MANAGEMENT / ORGANIZATION

 

10 BIG Time Management Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them) [ PCI Webinar with Lorena Prime] Wednesday, August 6 from 2:00 – 3:00 | Register

 

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all that you have to do at work or around the house, then this webinar is for you!..

 

How to Organize Anything [ PCI Webinar with Lorena Prime] Wednesday, August 13 from 2:00 – 3:00 | Register

 

Ever wonder how some people can be so organized? Being disorganized is not a character flaw!  … With the 5-step “C.L.E.A.R.” methodology, you can organize anything at work or home including your papers, things, and space. 

 

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860-704-2223 

 

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