Vive la Résistance!: Winning Strategies to Reach the “Uncoachables”

Do you have people on your team who do not want to be coached? Know someone who resists any of your attempts to help? Or maybe an employee who could grow in the right direction with a little more help? Coaching an employee is not as easy as one might think. There is a subtle […]

Psychological Flexibility: Adapting to Change and Staying in the Present

"I should not have done/said that. I wish I could take it back." "I should not have gotten so angry and reacted so strongly." "I can't believe I messed up again. I should have known better." "I shouldn't be so stressed. I shouldn't feel this way." "I  always ruin things for myself. Why can't I […]

Make, Learn, Grow: Cultivating Future Innovators in the Library

Ignite creativity and critical thinking in your K-12 students through coding, robotics, and makerspaces! Learn practical strategies and engaging activities to transform your library into a dynamic learning hub. Discover how to introduce coding concepts, build and program robots, and foster innovation through hands-on projects. Tips for how to collaborate with your district-level staff, local […]

Decoding Body Language: Myths and Truths

For this workshop, we will unlock the secrets of non-verbal communication. We will spend time identifying the nuance and importance of non-verbals as well as examine some of the most widely held myths of body language. Finally, you will learn transferable communicative skills to accurately interpret and respond to the non-verbal communication we constantly send […]

Using Canva for Cricut Designs

Take your Cricut skills to the next level with Canva. Unleash your creativity and learn how to create greeting card designs with Canva for Cricut! In this hands-on class, you’ll […]

Managing Library Technology

Libraries rely heavily on technology both old and new to provide services to patrons. Managing that technology can be tricky. Join Robin Hastings, co-author of the upcoming 7th edition of […]

Library Signage: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

Customer service and library signage go hand in hand. How do patrons see your library’s signage and does it address appropriate customer needs? The session will look critically at many […]