Library Services for Empty Nesters

They may have attended storytime with their preschoolers, checked out books about parenting, and used the library to help their highschoolers find jobs or complete college applications but now they are entering a life transition where they might: • Become your best volunteers • Need to find out about downsizing and retirement • Or start […]

Sign, Baby, Sign! ASL in Baby and Toddler Storytimes

Learn the benefits of using American Sign Language with babies and toddlers, as well as ways to incorporate signs into your programs and educate caregivers. Participants will leave with a basic vocabulary of signs to use right away. At the conclusion of this presentation, participants will be able to: • List 3 benefits of signing […]

Mastering Short-Form Video for Library Engagement

We are all looking for ways to elevate our digital presence. Enter short-form video! In an era where attention spans are shorter than ever, short-form videos, including YouTube shorts and […]

Emergency and Crisis Management in Libraries

Libraries are most often in vulnerable positions from crisis of natural disaster to active shooters. But library staff are often not formally trained to handle basic emergency preparedness. Emergencies are […]

Don’t Believe Everything You Think

We have a lot of thoughts, and they aren’t all true. What we see and believe is biased by what we think we know. While it is natural to perseverate […]

Basics of Makerspaces

Are you beginning to think about a makerspace for your organization? In this presentation, we will go over the basic building blocks of a makerspace from planning to implementation including […]

3D Printing Fundamentals

Want to learn more about 3D printing? Join librarian Alison Mirabella for a lesson on how 3D printing works, recommendations for brands of printers/filaments, and ideas for library programs. Presenter: […]

Bravery, Vulnerability, and Taking Risks as a Leader

For this workshop, we will examine the different leadership styles and approaches to leading in the workplace. We will consider best practices for leadership, paying particular attention to strategies for […]