Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

Programs

3.19.2026 - Intellectual Freedom in Crisis: Moral Panics, Censorship, and the Cost to Library Workers
This webinar examines the current landscape of attacks on intellectual freedom and the impacts of coordinated censorship campaigns. We'll analyze the role of moral entrepreneurs, including organized advocacy groups and bad faith social media . . .
4.9.2026 - From Insight to Impact: Using Data to Grow Library Cardholders
Practical, real-world strategies for turning library data into measurable growth and community impact. Discover how the Growing Libraries platform can analyze your community, identify non-cardholding households and drive new memberships through . . .
4.14.2026 - Podcasts as Programming: Reaching Busy Parents on Their Time
The Patchogue-Medford Library in New York has transformed traditional parent education programming into an accessible podcast format, expanding their reach from an average of 5 in-person attendees to an average of 26 listeners per episode. The PML . . .
4.15.2026 - Technical Services and Collection Development Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
4.23.2026 - Customer Service Conference: Communication and Credibility
We are excited to welcome you to our second annual Customer Service Conference: Communication and Credibility. In an era where the library serves as a vital sanctuary for information and connection, our success thrives on the trust we build . . .
4.29.2026 - From Maker to Market: supporting next steps for entrepreneurial makers
Makerspaces and Maker programs are enhanced services offered in many library settings. See a way to take makerspace offerings to the next level like Pflugerville Public Library.  Maker Markets provide an avenue where libraries can expand support . . .
4.30.2026 - 2026 Directors’ Retreat: Navigating the AI Horizon: A Leadership Roadmap for Library and Staff Readiness
How do you lead a library when the technological ground is shifting? The 2026 Directors' Retreat: Navigating the AI Horizon-A Leadership Roadmap for Library and Staff Readiness will prepare you for just that.  Artificial intelligence . . .
5.5.2026 - IT Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
5.14.2026 - How Images Manipulate Us
Teaching students and adults about fake news, digital literacy, and understanding data requires a deeper dive into images. What is the psychology behind images seen every day? Who is manipulating images and with what purpose? What part do Artificial . . .
6.3.2026 - Special Libraries Active Learning Community Meeting
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.  . . .
6.5.2026 - Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-In Person
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.   Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko. . . .
6.5.2026 - Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Networking Meeting-Via Zoom
Join your peers to exchange ideas, celebrate successes, and discover new solutions to common challenges.   Please send agenda items/questions to Yvette Wasko.

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6.11.2026 - Community Care for Burned-Out Library Workers
Librarians and library workers enable members of our community to take care of themselves and each other, but research shows that we often end up trying to care for our own well-being alone. The struggles and burnout that many library workers face . . .
6.17.2026 - Personalized Reference vs. Standardized Reference: When to use the Right Reference Skills
Reference all seems personalized because each question from a patron is unique. Many questions can be similar, but not all questions are the same. How do you train yourself to respond to challenging questions and utilize reference skills? Reference . . .