Upcoming Events

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These events are listed on the Library Learning (L2) calendar. See L2 for shared-catalog consortia training and meetings.

Monday, Jan 25

Children's Librarians' Association of the South Suburbs (CLASS) Networking Group

Meeting,Networking

10:00 am to 11:00 am

CLASS is a professional organization of public youth librarians who are within the service area of RAILS and south of Interstate I-55(Stevenson Expressway).

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Tuesday, Jan 26

RAILS Online Roundtable: DEI Programming During a Pandemic

Networking

10:00 am to 11:00 am

In the wake of George Floyd's murder, Wheaton Public Library worked with community leaders and members to bring DEI programming and conversations about race to their community. On Tuesday, January 26, 10:00-11:00 am, you're invited to the RAILS Online Roundtable: DEI Programming During a Pandemic...

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Tuesday, Feb 2

RAILS Online Roundtable: Promoting Titles Virtually for Schools

Networking

4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

How do you get students interested in new titles? What virtual methods are you using to promote physical materials? Join us for a discussion of creative methods for inspiring checkouts! This event will include a short presentation by Patti Fleser, Library Media Specialist, Deer Path Middle School,...

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Thursday, Feb 4

Soon to Be Famous Committee Meeting

Meeting

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

The Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project marketing committee meets monthly. This is meant as a closed meeting, but if you would like to join the committee please contact nicole.zimmermann@railslibraries.info . This event is sponsored by Reaching Across Illinois Library System.

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Friday, Feb 5

RAILS Board Universal Service Committee Meeting

RAILS Governance

2:30 pm to 4:30 pm

RAILS Universal Service Committee Meeting

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Thursday, Feb 11

RAILS Board Advocacy Committee Meeting

RAILS Governance

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Submit public comments in advance to karen.goyer@railslibraries.info to be read aloud at the meeting.

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Wednesday, Feb 17

Summer Programming in a Pandemic

Program

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Let's focus on what we can do this summer!

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Moline Area Gathering of Librarians

Networking

2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

This networking group meets quarterly to discuss administrative issues and best practices. Occasionally, a guest speaker is also on the agenda. It's a great way to network with librarians in our specific geographical area in northwest Illinois. All library types are welcome. Register in advance for...

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Thursday, Feb 18

RAILS Board Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Meeting

RAILS Governance

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Submit public comments in advance to stacy.palmisano@railslibraries.info to be read aloud at the meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://railslibraries.zoom.us/j/92341155572 Meeting ID: 923 4115 5572 Passcode: 433662 Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

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Summer Programming in a Pandemic

Program

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

YSS Winter Workshop Series: Youth Programming in a Pandemic

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Friday, Feb 26

RAILS Board Meeting

RAILS Governance

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

At this time in-person locations are for reservation purposes only. Location availability may change, but will be accurate 48 hours prior to the meeting. The Board will meet in person at the RAILS Burr Ridge Service Center and at other videoconference sites when possible.