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Flourishing Libraries In-Person
What does it mean for a library to truly flourish? In this engaging and interactive workshop, we’ll explore how individual well-being, team dynamics, and organizational culture all contribute to creating thriving libraries—places where both staff and communities grow.
Through reflection, discussion, and hands-on activities, we’ll explore how to shift from just getting by to building environments where people feel safe, creative, and connected.
🌟 Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Define what flourishing means in a library context and recognize its key components.
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Apply principles of positive psychology (such as the PERMA framework) to personal and team well-being.
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Recognize the importance of psychological safety and identify practices that support a healthy, creative workplace culture.
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Use systems thinking tools to map ripple effects of small changes in their daily work.
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Incorporate everyday creativity as a way to boost energy, engagement, and resilience.
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Co-create shared values and team actions that promote a flourishing library environment.
This workshop is more than professional development—it’s a chance to reconnect with your purpose, support one another, and shape a vision for a thriving future.
- Date:
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Outside LBPD/MSLA
- Sponsor:
- Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA)
- Audience:
- Library Staff Library Staff - Public Libraries
- Categories:
- General Interest Talent Development
To register, please contact SMRLA directly by May 9th via training@smrla.org.