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.




November
18

IT Active Learning Community Meeting

We’re excited to unveil a fresh approach to professional connection and co... Read More

November
24

Chair Yoga for Library Workers: Practicing Gratitude

As we prepare for the winter season, take time to slow down and reconnect with w... Read More

December
02

Guided Reading Round Table (GRRT): Historical Literary Fiction

Modeled off the Chicago-area Adult Reading Round Table, the Guided Reading Round... Read More

December
03

Meeting Grief Together: Creating a Compassionate Response Plan

This webinar is a practical and compassionate training designed to help organiza... Read More

December
04

You’re Not Alone: The Power of Peer Support in Management

Becoming a manager is a significant step, bringing exciting new challenges and s... Read More

December
04

Technical Services and Collection Development Active Learning Community Meeting

We’re excited to unveil a fresh approach to professional connection and co... Read More

December
09

Outreach Active Learning Community Meeting

We’re excited to unveil a fresh approach to professional connection and co... Read More

December
10

The Power of Storytelling and Empathy-Centered Communication

Storytelling and empathetic communication are powerful, often underestimated too... Read More

December
10

Special Libraries Active Learning Community Meeting

We’re excited to unveil a fresh approach to professional connection and co... Read More

December
11

Rescheduled- A Deeper Dive into the Science of Reading-Repeated

We will dive a little deeper into the actionable strategies for libraries to sup... Read More

December
11

Life Art: A New Horizon, Library Edition

This presentation will plumb the depths of human potential by asking folks, what... Read More

December
16

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

December
17

Chair Yoga for Library Workers: Reconnecting

The cold winter months can be isolating. Pause and reconnect with your body, min... Read More

January
08

Strategic Leadership

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

Th... Read More

January
13

Cultivating Well-Being: Creating a Supportive and Thriving Library Workplace

Library work can be meaningful and rewarding but comes with unique challenges th... Read More

February
04

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 wit... Read More

February
11

Leading from the Middle: Managing Up and Down Simultaneously

This is part of the 2025-2026 Leadership Academy.

Do you have mor... Read More