We’re excited to unveil a fresh approach to professional connection and collaboration. Our traditional networking meetings are now Active Learning Communities—dynamic spaces designed for shared learning, real conversation, and practical . . .

As we prepare for the winter season, take time to slow down and reconnect with what grounds you. This gentle chair yoga class combines mindful movement, breathwork, and guided reflection to help you develop a gratitude practice that supports stress . . .

Modeled off the Chicago-area Adult Reading Round Table, the Guided Reading Round Table (GRRT) will lead library staff through an in-depth genre study. Over the course of a year, we will explore historical fiction, with a specific focus on the . . .

This webinar is a practical and compassionate training designed to help organizations and individuals respond effectively when a tragic event, such as gun violence or loss of life, impacts their community. With a focus on supporting young patrons, . . .

Becoming a manager is a significant step, bringing exciting new challenges and shifts in how you approach your work yet, it often comes with a surprising sense of isolation. The familiar camaraderie with coworkers fades, leaving you feeling alone . . .

We’re excited to unveil a fresh approach to professional connection and collaboration. Our traditional networking meetings are now Active Learning Communities—dynamic spaces designed for shared learning, real conversation, and practical . . .

Storytelling and empathetic communication are powerful, often underestimated tools in marketing and outreach. Centering empathy for your patrons' needs and experiences in your communication strategies will enhance the efficacy of your reach and will . . .

We’re excited to unveil a fresh approach to professional connection and collaboration. Our traditional networking meetings are now Active Learning Communities—dynamic spaces designed for shared learning, real conversation, and practical . . .

This presentation will plumb the depths of human potential by asking folks, what if we consider our contemporary society through the lens of living life as art?  And what if libraries are the perfect synergistically aligned conduits for this . . .

Join us for a session to have your Excel questions answered.  Here is an opportunity to share tips and ask questions about Excel.  Do you want to learn more about quickly navigating in Excel?  Excel formula basics?  Using . . .

The cold winter months can be isolating. Pause and reconnect with your body, mind, and community in this gentle chair yoga class. Through slow, mindful movement and breathwork, you’ll cultivate a deeper sense of presence and connection with . . .

This webinar is also part of the 2025-2026 Leadership Academy. . . .

Library work can be meaningful and rewarding but comes with unique challenges that can impact well-being, including burnout, compassion fatigue, and emotional labor. This presentation will explore the systemic causes of workplace stress, the role of . . .

Thankfully, the library is still a safe place for interacting and connecting with others. But what happens when the conversations become uncomfortable and controversial? How do you remove yourself from the unwanted drama, or at least disengage, if . . .

This is part of the 2025-2026 Leadership Academy. . . .