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.




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
07

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
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

January
14

Children's Summer Reading Workshop: Unearth a Story

This engaging workshop offers a dynamic forum to collaboratively prepare for the... Read More

January
22

Top 25 Titles of 2025

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

January
28

Teen Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story

We're hosting a lively workshop to jointly develop ideas for the 2026 teen summe... Read More

January
29

The AI Advantage: Next-Gen Project Management

Unlock new levels of efficiency and impact for your projects. This hands-on sess... 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

February
12

Adult Summer Reading Workshop: Unearth a Story

We're hosting a lively workshop to jointly develop ideas for the 2026 Adult summ... Read More

February
24

It’s About Time: Supporting Neurodivergent Employees with Time Management in the Workplace

The term “neurodiversity” refers to the infinite variation in brain ... Read More