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Leading from the Middle: Managing and Communicating Both Up and Down (Eastern Shore of MD Library Staff Only) Online

*Please note that session link emails will be sent directly through LibraryWorks, not from LibCal.* Do you have more than one boss at your library? Do you have lots of...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Eastern Shore Regional Library (ESRL)
Audience:
  Library Staff - Restricted Registration  
Categories:
  Restricted Registration  
Registration has closed.

PCI Webinar with Michelle Ornat More than Your Voice: Practical Strategies for Speaking to Power Online

What if speaking to power felt less like a risk and more like a skill you could grow? In this 60-minute session, Michelle Ornat shares practical strategies for engaging with...  More
Date:
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA)
Audience:
  Library Staff     Library Staff - Public Libraries  
Categories:
  Communication     Leadership     Talent Development  

Current Topics in Copyright Online

What are the implications when libraries don’t own, but rather purchase access to ebooks and other digital content? How does digital rights management (DRM) affect libraries and our customers? What...  More
Date:
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA)
Audience:
  Library Staff - Restricted Registration     Library Staff - Public Libraries  
Categories:
  Core Library Skills     General Interest  
Registration has closed.

F.A.I.L Forward: First Attempt in Learning In-Person

A 3-hour interactive workshop for library staff What if failure wasn’t something to avoid—but something to celebrate? Join us for a fun and thought-provoking session where we flip the script on...  More
Date:
Friday, December 19, 2025
Time:
9:15am - 12:15pm
Location:
Outside LBPD/MSLA, Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA)
Audience:
  Library Staff     Library Staff - Public Libraries  
Categories:
  Talent Development  

LBPD Event: Baltimore Clayworks In-Person

Baltimore Clayworks will host a tactile educational experience for library patrons, including instruction on hand-building coils and pinch pots. The experience will also include clay samples in...  More
Date:
Friday, December 19, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, Outside LBPD/MSLA
Audience:
  Adult (18+)     Senior Adult (60+)     Children (0-10)     Tween (10-13)     Teen (13-18)  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 18 seats left

Staying Current With Generative AI Online

* Please note the session link will be sent separately from the LibCal registration confirmation. If you do not receive the session link the morning of the session, please contact...  More
Date:
Friday, December 19, 2025
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA)
Audience:
  Library Staff     Library Staff - Public Libraries  
Categories:
  Technology  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 77 seats left

Science of Reading for Library Staff Online

Two Wednesdays: January 7th and January 21st, from 1:00-3:00pm. Register here for both sessions. Dr. Brigid Cook will lead this two-session virtual professional development series that is tailored...  More
Date:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA)
Audience:
  Library Staff  
Categories:
  Youth Services  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
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PCI Webinar with Renee Grassi Making Storytime More Accessible to Children with Disabilities Online

According to the CDC, 1 in 20 children have a diagnosed disability. What’s more, stigma and fear may be barriers for families with children with disabilities who may not feel welcome at the library...  More
Date:
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA)
Audience:
  Library Staff     Library Staff - Public Libraries  
Categories:
  Community Engagement     Programming     Youth Services  

CE4Us: Serious Fun: Using Play to Power Up Learning Online

Location: Virtual CE4Us: CE4Us is a program series for library staff who develop and/or deliver professional development programs for library staff members. Serious Fun: Using Play to Power Up...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA)
Audience:
  Library Staff - Restricted Registration  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 60 seats left

Onboarding New Library Employees: Setting Up Staff for Success (Eastern Shore of MD Library Staff Only) Online

*Please note that session link emails will be sent directly through LibraryWorks, not from LibCal.* Bringing new staff on board is one of the most important investments...  More
Date:
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Eastern Shore Regional Library (ESRL)
Audience:
  Library Staff - Restricted Registration  
Categories:
  Restricted Registration  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 50 seats left