Upcoming Events

Quarterly session to update members on the latest RAILS news and for members to share their library news

The group of librarians, managers, and support staff are dedicated to bringing services and information together to meet the unique needs of serving the caregivers and those suffering with dementia and Alzheimer's. We meet to share programming ideas, collection development ideas, marketing tips,...

This is a networking group for librarians and library staff who do preschool outreach programming. We'll discuss tips and tricks, favorite materials, and troubleshooting of issues unique to preschool outreach services. Event Coordinator: Emily Conradt Email: EConradt@stcharleslibrary.org Phone: 630...

Regular quarterly meeting of the PULSE Programmers networking group. The meetings run from 9:30-noon, with coffee and networking from 9-9:30 am. Contact Pat Tetzlaff for more information. Event Coordinator: Pat Tetzlaff Email: ptetzlaff@crystallakelibrary.org Phone: 815-526-5154

This is the Summer 2019 installment of the quarterly session for Assistant/Associate/Deputy Directors of public libraries in the Northern/Northeastern region of Illinois. If you'd like to add a topic to the agenda, please email Nancy Castellanos at ncastellanos@fountaindale.org Event Coordinator:...

The YALD Group (Young Adult Librarians Discussion Group) is a former NSLS networking group, but is open to anyone interested in Teen Services. We usually meet every other month during the school year at a local library. Meetings are pretty informal and anyone can bring up any topic at any meeting...

BIG (Business Interest Group) focuses on the intersection of the public library and the business community, including small business, entrepreneurship, outreach to the local business community, career and employment topics, and personal finance. This can include programming and collection...

All library volunteer administrators are invited to a meeting to discuss ideas about outreach and volunteer services. Event Coordinator: Becky Ingram Email: raingram@fremontlibrary.org Phone: 847.918.3210

Library Directors are invited to this monthly networking meeting. The group discusses current library issues. Event Coordinator: Barbara Love Email: loveb@kewaneelibrary.org Phone: 309-852-4505 There will be an opportunity to lunch together after the meeting.

The 20s and 30s Programmers group meets quarterly to discuss programming ideas, presenters, and best practices for this type of programming. Event Coordinator: Lauren Maxwell Email: lmaxwell@gpld.org Phone: 630.232.0780 Register online. https://forms.gle/HshWvSkVVkdT24tr6

The South Suburban Adult Programmers will meet on Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 9:30am-12:00pm at the Chicago Ridge Public Library, 10400 South Oxford Avenue, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415. We will discuss adult programming ideas and anything else related to programming. Event Coordinator: Brittany...

I have been purchasing audiovisual materials for the library for the past fifteen years. I will show you my tactics for getting the best bang for your buck while still ordering quality products. This program will teach you how to keep track of and budget year round for those materials. Event...