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<p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>A Note from the</b></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Executive Director</b></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">The NEO-RLS 2025-2026 Annual Report is here! Our team is happy to share a look at
what we accomplished together over the past year. Thanks to your membership and continued participation, NEO-RLS remains a strong and collaborative resource for the library community across Northeast Ohio. Here are some highlights:</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Launched new message boards to support peer-to-peer collaboration, information sharing,
and problem-solving.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Added three new Active Learning Communities: Workplace Wellbeing, Training & Staff
Development, and Middle Management.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Welcomed Mychal Threets, the new host of Reading Rainbow and a passionate advocate
for Library Joy, as the featured speaker at our 2025 Annual Open House.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Introduced library staff meet-and-greets to provide an informal opportunity for staff
to connect with NEO-RLS, ask questions, and learn more about their membership benefits.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Enhanced the membership portal to make it easier for members to access continuing
education opportunities, member transcripts, and organizational updates.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Expanded professional development opportunities through the 2026 Customer Service
Conference and the 2026 Directors’ Retreat.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">The full report also includes financial data, detailed participation stats, and the
2025-2026 Star Award winners. You can read it here: </span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579811795&mm=167284742629" id="OWA3f9454f9-fc04-d201-cd27-93b9ed194d25" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>NEO-RLS
2025-2026 Annual Report.</u></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">We look forward to creating more opportunities for learning, collaboration, and connection
in the year ahead.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Ragan</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>Exciting Events & CE You Can’t Miss!</b></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>September</b></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(68, 68, 221);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579814239&mm=167284742629" id="OWA1e2098e3-bc31-da7b-28d0-f5a5f31c75b7" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 221); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Beyond
the Stamp-Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public (Tuscarawas)</u></a></span></p>
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Active Learning Community Meeting</u></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">9/24/2026</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(68, 68, 221);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579816683&mm=167284742629" id="OWA78d193e3-a161-af58-3adc-450f6d9987cf" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 221); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Back
to the Book XXV: Elevating Book Clubs, Inclusive Romance, and Author Connections</u></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">9/29/2026</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><b>October</b></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(68, 68, 221);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579819127&mm=167284742629" id="OWAb48a4bdc-62f5-b298-1ad1-9c5b6a401f6c" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 221); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Workplace
Wellbeing Active Learning Community Meeting</u></a></span></p>
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Traffic Light: Flipping the Narrative </u><b><u>(F)</u></b></a></span></p>
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Reading Round Table (GRRT): Cozy Mystery & Horror</u></a></span></p>
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Camera, Content: Creating Social Media Videos with Ease </u><b><u>(F)</u></b></a></span></p>
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Library Directors Active Learning Community Meeting (In Person)</u></a></span></p>
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and Facilities Active Learning Community Meeting</u></a></span></p>
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Conference 2026: Proceed with Caution and Confidence</u></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">11/12/2026</span></p>
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Reading Roundtable (GRRT): Cozy Healing & Romance</u></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);">12/1/2026</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(68, 68, 221);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579841123&mm=167284742629" id="OWAb462f433-60b2-f2ef-7c40-a05ee7391d58" class="OWAAutoLink" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 221); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Build
Your Network: Adult Literacy At Your Library</u></a></span></p>
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Assessment is now $58 dollars. The new service charge for the event is $238 which includes six meals. Those that have already registered have received an email instructing them to reduce their invoice by $12. If a new invoice is needed please
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a href="mailto:lattanzm@neo-rls.org?subject=DISC%20Invoice" id="OWAadaf32d0-a107-ccce-8c90-ab0c6b3921d5" class="OWAAutoLink" title="lattanzm@neo-rls.org" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>email
Melissa Lattanzi</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">. If the academy is paid for their will be a credit issued. </span></p>
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579828903&mm=167284742629" id="OWA78232685-e6a6-d2fa-c6c7-fd7c779f390b" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://mms.neo-rls.org/calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=224541&org_id=neol" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>2026-2027
Leadership Academy! </u></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> We start on Wednesday, October 14th.
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</span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579846011&mm=167284742629" id="OWAecb74cce-d42d-2c5b-ad35-8396c278f343" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/grants/competitive-grants/competitive-grants" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>2026
Ohio LSTA Competitive Grant</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> or application process? State Library of Ohio staff will be hosting two drop-in, online Office Hour
sessions. Those sessions will be held on<b> </b></span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579847233&mm=167284742629" id="OWAddb1ffec-5512-ce3d-f802-6e41684744c4" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://events.library.ohio.gov/event/17268470" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><b><u>Wednesday,
October 7 at 2:00 p.m.</u></b></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> Visit the
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579848455&mm=167284742629" id="OWAf81a0245-e550-4073-5abb-8087d75ba6ca" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://events.library.ohio.gov/calendar/ceohio?cid=-1&t=g&d=0000-00-00&cal=-1&inc=0" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>State
Library’s Events Calendar</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> for more information.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
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Library’s service, and we encourage eligible Ohio libraries to submit proposals for our LSTA Competitive Grant. The Ohio LSTA grant program is funded through the independent federal agency Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) via their Grants to
States program.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Looking for a way to strengthen your library's role as a community gathering place
The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO), in partnership with the Trust for Civic Life, is
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579850899&mm=167284742629" id="OWA85b46678-892d-f128-b6c8-d25eba99700f" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://appalachianohio.org/grant/investing-in-libraries-as-community-builders-grants/" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>offering
grants of up to $20,000</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> to support public library projects in Ashtabula, Columbiana, Coshocton, Mahoning and Trumbull counties that strengthen
civic engagement and bring community members together in meaningful ways. Grant applications are open from September 10 through October 22, 2026, and must be submitted online through the FAO Foundation Cloud Community Portal. Funded projects must be completed
by July 31, 2027. A webinar for interested libraries will be held at noon on September 30, 2026.</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">If you’re interested, this grant can be used to provide
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579852121&mm=167284742629" id="OWAf4822280-2fc0-6cfa-344b-62b2997b2c73" class="OWAAutoLink" title="http://www.mhfa.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Mental
Health First Aid</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> (MHFA) training for staff, volunteers and community partners. A
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579853343&mm=167284742629" id="OWA7dd535e1-c07e-b76d-d3bf-f060494f46a6" class="OWAAutoLink" title="https://journals.indianapolis.iu.edu/index.php/hypothesis/article/view/29133" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>2025
study of librarians</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> found that MHFA increased mental health literacy, professional confidence, and staff members' ability to assist individuals
experiencing mental health challenges because it equips staff with practical skills while helping create a more welcoming and supportive environment for patrons and employees alike.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">The real value is what happens after the training. Libraries can use MHFA as a catalyst
for civic engagement by bringing participants together to identify next steps that address local needs. Ideas may include creating a mental health resource corner, hosting a community resource fair, developing partnerships with behavioral health organizations,
creating a county-specific referral guide, or engaging residents in planning future library programs. This approach directly supports the grant's goal of strengthening civic life by turning learning into action and giving community members a voice in shaping
local solutions.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: left; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">If this sounds like a project that will benefit your community, feel free to
</span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a href="mailto:mhfirstaidoh@gmail.com" id="OWA17e2a018-c586-2f45-847d-dbf470685107" class="OWAAutoLink" title="mailto:mhfirstaidoh@gmail.com" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>email</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">
the </span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"><a href="https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=579854565&mm=167284742629" id="OWA749ff69c-e5d9-2557-5009-e1e10db519be" class="OWAAutoLink" title="http://www.mhfacollaborative.org/" data-auth="NotApplicable" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>Statewide
Mental Health First Aid Collaborative</u></a></span><span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"> by October 1st. W would be happy to partner with your library and provide instructors, sample grant language,
a letter of support and technical assistance for your project as we have worked with many libraries over the years and see the benefit this training brings.</span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">This week's spotlight is for all of you! According to recently released data from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), Ohio leads the nation in
library checkouts. Ohio residents checked out more than 13 library items per person in Fiscal Year 2024, which was more than twice the national average.
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<span style="font-family: Arial, "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, sans-serif; color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">Congratulations Ohio libraries!</span></p>
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