[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: Here's to Great Staff Development Days and Upcoming CE You Can't Miss
Jill Grunenwald
jill.grunenwald at neo-rls.org
Wed Oct 8 13:40:28 EDT 2025
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A Note from the
Executive Director
With so many libraries getting ready for their Staff Development Days, I can’t help but reflect on how meaningful these days have been in my own library journey. Some of my favorite memories from my time working in libraries are from Staff Days. I’ve had the opportunity to participate in, help plan, and even present at these special events. No matter the role, I always came away feeling inspired and reconnected to the heart of library work.
Staff Development Days offer a valuable opportunity to step away from daily routines, focus on growth, and reconnect with the “why” behind the work we do. Whether your day includes workshops, team-building activities, or time to reflect and recharge, it’s all about investing in yourself and your colleagues.
If you’re participating in your library’s Staff Day next week, I hope you make the most of it! Enjoy the sessions, the conversations, and maybe even a few good snacks. Here’s to a day filled with learning, connection, and appreciation for the incredible work you all do every day!
Ragan
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[A Deeper Dive Into the Science of Reading (Repeat PResentation). October 16 at Mentor Public LIbrary]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454950279&mm=136261838405>
Exciting Events & CE You Can’t Miss!
October
Cybersecurity for IT and Mangers <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454951501&mm=136261838405> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454951501&mm=136261838405>
10/2/2025
Training/Staff Development Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454952723&mm=136261838405>
10/7/2025
Doing What Matters: Values in the Library <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454953945&mm=136261838405> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454953945&mm=136261838405>
10/8/2025
Directors/Deputy Directors Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454955167&mm=136261838405>
10/8/2025
Back to the Book XXIV: Blurred Lines: A Genre-Blending Discussion <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454956389&mm=136261838405> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454956389&mm=136261838405>
10/9/2025
Academic Library Directors Active Learning Community In-Person<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454957611&mm=136261838405>
10/10/2025
Diversity, Equity, Inclusin & Accessibility Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454958833&mm=136261838405>
10/14/2025
Beyond the Stamp - Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public-Canfield<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454960055&mm=136261838405>
10/14/2025
Beyond the Stamp - Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public-North Canton<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454961277&mm=136261838405>
10/15/2025
Marketing and Outreach: Creating Engagement and Awareness <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454962499&mm=136261838405> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454962499&mm=136261838405>
10/15/2025
Circulation Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454963721&mm=136261838405>
10/15/2025
Beyond the Stamp - Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public-Shaker Heights<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454964943&mm=136261838405>
10/16/2025
A Deeper Dive into the Science of Reading-Repeated <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454966165&mm=136261838405> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454966165&mm=136261838405>
10/16/2025
Holding My Own: Lessons Learned as a Neurodivergent Library Leader <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454967387&mm=136261838405> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454967387&mm=136261838405>
10/21/2025
Chair Yoga for Library Workers: Embodying Compassion <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454968609&mm=136261838405> (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454968609&mm=136261838405>
10/22/2025
Safe Space - LGBTQ+ Cultural Competence Training<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454969831&mm=136261838405> (F)
10/23/2025
NEO-RLS Open House -Featuring Mychal Threets<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454971053&mm=136261838405>
10/28/2025
Book Discussion Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454972275&mm=136261838405>
10/29/2025
Thriving at Work: Practical Strategies for Better Days in the Library<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454973497&mm=136261838405> (F)
10/30/2025
Construction and Facilities Active Learning Community<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454974719&mm=136261838405>
10/30/2025
November
Time Management: Eliminating Time Wasters and Staying Organized <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454975941&mm=136261838405> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454975941&mm=136261838405>
11/4/2025
Adult Services Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454977163&mm=136261838405>
11/4/2025
Storytime Beyond the Basics: Virtual Panel Discussion <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454978385&mm=136261838405> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454978385&mm=136261838405>
11/6/2025
Supporting Neurodivergent Library Users<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454979607&mm=136261838405> (I)
11/12/2025
Building Strong Volunteer Programs: Library & Friends Group Perspectives <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454980829&mm=136261838405> (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454980829&mm=136261838405>
11/13/2025
Youth Services (Children & Teen) Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454982051&mm=136261838405>
11/13/2025
IT Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454983273&mm=136261838405>
11/18/2025
Chair Yoga for Library Workers: Practicing Gratitude <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454984495&mm=136261838405> (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454984495&mm=136261838405>
11/24/2025
December
Guided Reading Round Table (GRRT): Historical Literary Fiction<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454985717&mm=136261838405>
12/2/2025
You’re Not Alone: The Power of Peer Support in Management <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454986939&mm=136261838405> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454986939&mm=136261838405>
12/4/2025
Outreach Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454988161&mm=136261838405>
12/9/2025
The Power of Storytelling and Empathy-Centered Communication <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454989383&mm=136261838405> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454989383&mm=136261838405>
12/10/2025
Special Libraries Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454990605&mm=136261838405>
12/10/2025
Life Art: A New Horizon, Library Edition <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454991827&mm=136261838405> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454991827&mm=136261838405>
12/11/2025
Chair Yoga for Library Workers: Reconnecting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454993049&mm=136261838405> (F)
12/17/2025
View Full Calendar<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454994271&mm=136261838405>
[Directors will receive Letters of Intent for the 2026 - 2027 fiscal year via email in October. Please submit your completed letter of Intent by December 31, 2025]
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Volunteers Still Needed
Summer reading is in the rearview mirror, however for NEO-RLS we are starting to plan our 2026 Summer Reading Program workshops. If you are childrens', teen, or adult library staff and interested in helping us plan the 2026 summer reading program workshops please contact Melissa Lattanzi at lattanzm at neo-rls.org<mailto:lattanzm at neo-rls.org?subject=Summer%20Reading%20Committee>.
Mark Your Calendars for the Following Summer Reading Programs
Children's Summer Reading Program - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Teen Summer Reading Program - Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Adult Summer Reading Program - Thursday, February 12, 2026
Seats Still Remaining for Notary Training
Beyond the Stamp - Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public-Canfield<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454960055&mm=136261838405>
10/14/2025
Beyond the Stamp - Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public-North Canton<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454961277&mm=136261838405>
10/15/2025
Beyond the Stamp - Your Role, Responsibilities, and Risks as an Ohio Notary Public-Shaker Heights<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454964943&mm=136261838405>
10/16/2025
You will need to contact Roger Rill directly to register. See instructions at the end of the description for each date.
[Storytime Beyond the Basics. November 6 at 2 PM. Register now.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454978385&mm=136261838405>
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State Library Monthly Report Available Now
The latest edition of the State Library Monthly Report is now available, featuring recent updates, upcoming programs, information, and resources designed to support our patrons and community partners. This month includes ongoing usage of several resources, as well as activities and presentations from the State Library.
View the report here.<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454996715&mm=136261838405>
[Marketing & Outreach. Creating Engagement and Awareness. October 15 at 10 am. Online via Zoom]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454997937&mm=136261838405>
[Midwest Archives Conference Logo and Society of Ohio Archivists]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=454999159&mm=136261838405>
Explore the Agenda for OhioNet's Library Facilities Summit on October 28 (and Reserve Your Seat!)
Join us on Tuesday, October 28 for our Library Facilities Summit<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=455000381&mm=136261838405>, hosted in OhioNet's Town Hall meeting space.
Featured speakers include:
Wendy Tressler, Planning and Strategy Officer, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Ryan Burley, Deputy Director of State Library Operations, State Library of Ohio
Preview the full agenda of sessions and speakers here<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=455001603&mm=136261838405>. Don't wait to register<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=455002825&mm=136261838405> – spots are filling up quickly!
Questions? Please email Hannah Rosen, Director of Strategic Purchasing and Professional Development at hannahr at ohionet.org<mailto:hannahr at ohionet.org?subject=>.
[Library Spotlight]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=455004047&mm=136261838405>
Stark Library Celebrates New Chapter at Opening of Temporary Location
The downtown Stark County Main Library opened October 6 in a new temporary location. The downtown branch has been closed since Aug. 30, when employees began to move materials into the temporary library location at 1020 Market Ave. N. An estimated 140,000 materials, including books, magazines and DVDs, made the trip down the street. The library will operate out of the temporary location for three years while construction is underway on a new library campus at the site of the old Main Library.
Learn more about this exciting endeavor here.<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=455005269&mm=136261838405>
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