Northeast Ohio Regional Library System

Programs

12.11.2025 - Life Art: A New Horizon, Library Edition
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 . . .
12.16.2025 - Excel Drop-in Q & A (Excel Nerds and Novices welcome)
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 . . .
12.17.2025 - Chair Yoga for Library Workers: Reconnecting
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 . . .
1.8.2026 - Strategic Leadership
This webinar is also part of the 2025-2026 Leadership Academy. . . .
1.13.2026 - Cultivating Well-Being: Creating a Supportive and Thriving Library Workplace
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 . . .
1.22.2026 - Top 25 Titles of 2025
No one expects public service staff to have read every popular title that has been published in a given year; however, it's not an unrealistic expectation to be familiar with them to better serve patrons. This webinar will go over the top 25 titles . . .
1.29.2026 - The AI Advantage: Next-Gen Project Management
Unlock new levels of efficiency and impact for your projects. This hands-on session introduces "The AI Advantage," a modern approach to project management designed specifically for community leaders. We will demystify artificial . . .
2.4.2026 - Don't Go There: How to Avoid and Disengage from Controversial Conversations with Patrons and Staff
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 . . .
2.11.2026 - Leading from the Middle: Managing Up and Down Simultaneously
This is part of the 2025-2026 Leadership Academy. . . .
2.24.2026 - It’s About Time: Supporting Neurodivergent Employees with Time Management in the Workplace
The term “neurodiversity” refers to the infinite variation in brain functioning that leads to differences in thinking, attention, memory, and communication. Some neurodivergent individuals have differences in executive functioning skills . . .