Upcoming Workshops and Webinars


Continuing Education at NEO-RLS:  Maximizing library potential together


Below are our upcoming CE opportunities, in-person and online.   Check back regularly to stay informed of newly posted workshops and webinars.

At NEO-RLS, we're constantly working with member libraries and partner organizations to develop and deliver the local, collaborative and member-based continuing education opportunities you want.




January
08

HR and Legal Update: Recent Changes in the Law and Trends Impacting Public Libraries

Keeping abreast of changes in employment laws is an on-going challenge for emplo... Read More

January
09

Children's Summer Reading Workshop: Color Our World

Explore the 2025 theme Color Our World and discover how to infuse creativity, cu... Read More

January
14

What Does it Mean to be Anti-Racist?


Anti-racism is a term that is frequently discussed in the public conscio... Read More

January
22

Strategic Leadership

This webinar is also part of the 2024-2025 Leadership Academy.

Th... Read More

January
22

Excel Drop-in Q & A (Excel Nerds and Novices welcome)

Join us for a session to have your Excel questions answered.  Here is an op... Read More

January
23

Going the Extra Mile: Making Your Library ADA-friendly Instead of ADA-compliant

Librarian Rachel Stevenson will discuss various techniques to make your physical... Read More

January
28

Top 24 Titles of 2024

No one expects public service staff to have read every popular title that has be... Read More

January
29

Ohio Web Library - Hidden Gems and New Ways to Think About OWL Resources

What is the Digital Public Library of America? What can I find in Chilton beside... Read More

January
30

Teen Summer Reading Program: Color Our World

Get your palette ready for Color Our World, NEO-RLS's teen summer reading w... Read More

February
04

Success in Programming for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (DD)

Offering programs for a subset of adults with DD is a great start, but it’... Read More

February
05

Foundations of Conflict Management

Where do disagreements come from and how does it escalate? How can you stay prep... Read More

February
06

Full Spectrum Communications for Libraries - How MessageBee Enables and Enhances Patron Communications

The MessageBee system is comprehensive communication solution for libraries &nda... Read More

February
12

Leading from the Middle: Managing Up and Down Simultaneously

This is part of the 2024-2025 Leadership Academy.

Do you have mor... Read More

February
13

Adult SRP: Color Our World

Be inspired by Color Our World, NEO-RLS's adult summer reading workshop. Le... Read More

February
18

Canva Essentials: From Ideas to Designs

In this Canva Essentials session, you will discover how to create stunning visua... Read More

February
19

Understanding Race and Racism

Race and racism are significant parts of our society and shape the way it works.... Read More

February
20

Building Joy-Centric Libraries: an Experiential Approach

An interactive workshop for library staff seeking joyful practices to build conn... Read More

February
27

Understanding the Basics of Microsoft Excel

Have you thought about using Excel, yet just aren’t comfortable where to s... Read More

March
06

How to Develop a Staff-Led Diversity Campaign: Leading Community Change Through the Library

In 2020, the staff of Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library established their commitm... Read More

March
12

Cultivating Your Resilience to Avoid Burnt Out: Managing Stress, Appreciation Inequalities, and Workload Demands

Libraries are at the heart of their communities as educators and a primary resou... Read More