Tag Archives: Programming

Small Adjustments for Big Change – 1 LEU

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image of drawn public library buildingHear about the programs that have influenced one library’s community, including diversifying collections, creating spaces for different age groups, implementing food security programs, getting outside of library walls, implementing 24-hour book pickup, and offering take-home crafts, all on a small budget in a small building. You’ll look at how some of the programs were planned and work together as a team to share successful programs and identify other ways to make big changes with small adjustments.

Date Recorded: 5/14/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Brenda Hornsby Heindl / Director/Librarian, Liberty Public Library (Liberty, North Carolina)

 

Successful Community Partnerships through Intentional Outreach – 1 LEU

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We’re compelled, as librarians, to try and answer to all of our communities’ needs. But with growing demands and tightening budgets, it becomes increasingly challenging to stretch our capacities. Sometimes all we have to be is the connectors! Community Outreach Manager Katie Reineke will discuss ways the Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library Outreach Department has leveraged successful community partnerships by connecting subject experts to their residents. She will also share clever tools EVPL Outreach has applied to continuously expand its reach with the same staff and budget for 3 years. 1 hr / 1 LEU

Date Recorded: 9/4/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter:  Katie Reineke, Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library

Resources:

  • This Google Folder contains the following documents:
    • Outreach Partner Form template
    • Outreach Form Questions document
    • EVPL Outreach Events Calendar spreadsheet with column headings
    • Community Touchpoint Map instructions
    • Touchpoint Companion spreadsheet with column headings
  • Learn more about Book and Cook program

PBS Kids Resources – 1 LEU

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Join WFYI to learn about PBS Kids resources! We will share where to find them, how to use them and introduce collections that are specifically designed for libraries! 1 hr / 1 LEU

Date Recorded: 8/21/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:  Laura Makin, WFYI & Jessica Neeb-Smith, Indianapolis Public Library

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Adult Programming Made Easy (Part 2) – 1 LEU

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Need more adult programming ideas? Lacey Klemm has got you! She has gathered 12 more programming ideas, complete with instructions, for your library to use. These programs are adaptable to any budget.

Date Recorded: 8/13/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters:  Lacey Klemm, East Chicago Public Library

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Start Your Community’s Journey to Information Literacy – 1 LEU

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In 2024 the Institute of Museum and Library Services launched a new website to resources to teach about the different types of literacy there are including information literacy, digital literacy, financial literacy, health literacy, and science literacy.  The website includes programming resources to help develop skills in using and understanding information in a quickly changing world. In addition, the website includes training resources specifically for professionals, funding opportunities to promote information literacy, ready-made lesson plans, evaluation tools and more.  Please join us for a look at what can be accomplished using the materials available on the website.

Date recorded: April 30, 2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Kara Cleveland, Professional Development Office Supervisor, Indiana State Library

Thematic Programming for Multicultural Celebrations – 1 LEU

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Looking to integrate more authentic children’s programming for Juneteenth, Hispanic Heritage Month, AAPI, and more? Learn about how a thematic programming formula can help your library plan and facilitate children’s programs for cultural recognition and heritage months. Join us for a robust listing of programming examples for year round: from food to art, from storytimes to STEM, and more.

Date Recorded: 4/8/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Justine Carlotta, MLIS, is the Children’s Department Manager of Westchester Public Library

Resources:  Thematic Programming for Multicultural Celebrations slides

Empowering Libraries to Support Caregivers Essential Resources and Strategies – 1 LEU

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Caregivers often face overwhelming physical, emotional, and mental challenges while balancing caregiving with their own well-being. In this session, librarians will learn how to support caregivers by connecting them with trusted health resources from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and other key organizations. Participants will explore effective strategies for making libraries welcoming, resource-rich spaces for caregivers and gain practical tools to help prevent caregiver burnout within the community. Join us to strengthen your library’s role as a supportive hub for caregivers, fostering resilience and connection.

Date Recorded: 01/08/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenter: Bobbi L. Newman, MLIS, MA, Community Engagement and Outreach Specialist, Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 6, Wellness Ambassador, Senior Librarian, The University of Iowa Libraries

Using the New Indiana State Library’s Kit Checkout System – 1 LEU

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The Indiana State Library offers book club kits, storytime kits, Lego and Duplo kits, Escape Room kits, and NASA Science kits. Join us to learn how to use the new kit checkout system with live demonstrations.

Date Recorded: 3/25/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Suzanne Walker, Director – Indiana Center for the Book and  Indiana Young Reader Center Librarian Librarian, Kara Cleveland, Professional Development Office Supervisor, Indiana State Library

2025 Using TeachingBooks at the Public Library – 1 LEU

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Engage and inspire readers with TeachingBooks resources that can be used both with patrons and behind the scenes. In this webinar, we will highlight ways to implement resources in your youth services library programming as well as new tools to complement your work. Learn about the Collection Analysis and other toolkits, ready-to-use resources for your book clubs and story times, homework help features, and more.

Date Recorded: 2/19/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: TeachingBooks staff

CSLP 2025: Color Our World – 1 LEU

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Kick-off summer reading 2025 with this presentation about the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s Color Our World “art” theme, including suggested resources for planning and other general information.

Date Recorded: 1/7/2025

Format: Archived YouTube Video

Presenters: Beth Yates, Children’s Consultant at Indiana State Library

Resources:
Resources for Summer Program Planning
Summer Program Ideas for Current Year