[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: Share Your Summer Reading Success Stories!

[Jill Grunenwald]

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A Note from the

Marketing & Engagement Coordinator



As our teacher and school librarian members are preparing for the start of a new school year, other members are celebrating the completion of another successful summer reading program! 2026 offered libraries plenty of themes to choose from, including “Unearth a Story” from CSLP and “Plant a Seed, Read” from iREAD.

Some libraries even elected to embrace this moment in our nation’s history by having America 250 guide their summer reading program.



No matter what theme your library used, we want to hear all about what summer reading looked like at your library. Unique children’s craft? Fun program to engage teens? Creative way to get adults participating? Share your summer reading success stories for a chance to be mentioned in our newsletter.



Email me at jill.grunenwald at neo-rls.org<mailto:jill.grunenwald at neo-rls.org> with your stories, programs, or photos so we can highlight the great work happening across our region.



Have a great week!

Jill

Exciting Events & CE You Can’t Miss!





August

The Myths and Misconceptions of Socioeconomic Status in the U.S. (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561641877&mm=162407378917>

8/12/2026

Makerspace Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561643099&mm=162407378917>

8/18/2026

Public Relations and Marketing Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561644321&mm=162407378917>

8/19/2026

Access is Customer Service: Community Belonging in Public Library (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561640655&mm=162407378917>

8/20/2026

Strengthening Staff Communication Across Generations (F)  <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561645543&mm=162407378917>

8/26/2026

Book Discussion Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561646765&mm=162407378917>

8/26/2026



September

Respect + Resilience: Applying the Mentor Mindset to Improve Teen Engagement for All Staff (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561647987&mm=162407378917>

9/2/2026

IT Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561649209&mm=162407378917>

9/3/2026

Safety and Security in Libraries (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561650431&mm=162407378917>

9/9/2026

Directors/Deputy Directors Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561651653&mm=162407378917>

9/9/2026

A Science of Reading Reader's Advisory Overview For All Staff (F) <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561652875&mm=162407378917>

9/10/2026

 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561654097&mm=162407378917>

9/10/2026

NEW! Human Resource/Fiscal Officer Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561655319&mm=162407378917>

9/11/2026

Allyship with PFLAG:Ten Steps to Becoming an Ally with Colleagues, Friends and Family <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561656541&mm=162407378917> (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561656541&mm=162407378917>

9/16/2026

Training/Staff Development Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561657763&mm=162407378917>

9/16/2026

Make Meetings Matter: Purpose, Clarity, and Reducing Meeting Overload <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561658985&mm=162407378917> (F)

9/23/2026

Genealogy Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561660207&mm=162407378917>

9/24/2026

Back to the Book XXV: Elevating Book Clubs, Inclusive Romance, and Author Connections<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561661429&mm=162407378917>

9/29/2026

Coexisting, Not Competing: Librarianship in the Era of AI (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561662651&mm=162407378917>

9/30/2026



October

Workplace Wellbeing Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561663873&mm=162407378917>

10/1/2026

AI Traffic Light: Flipping the Narrative (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561665095&mm=162407378917>

10/6/2026

Pride is 365: Providing Year-Round LGBTQIA+ Programming and Services (A)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561666317&mm=162407378917>

10/7/2026

Lights, Camera, Content: Creating Social Media Videos with Ease (F)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561667539&mm=162407378917>

10/8/2026

Middle Management Active Learning Community<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561668761&mm=162407378917>

10/8/2026

Construction and Facilities Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561669983&mm=162407378917>

10/13/2026

Youth Services (Children & Teen) Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561671205&mm=162407378917>

10/15/2026

NEW! Why Microlearning Works: Building a Culture of Continuous Learning<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561672427&mm=162407378917>

10/27/2026

Adult Services Active Learning Community Meeting  <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561673649&mm=162407378917>

10/27/2026

Inclusive Meetings That Work: Online, Hybrid, and Neuro-Inclusive Meeting Practice (I)<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561674871&mm=162407378917>

10/28/2026



November

NEW! Outreach Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561676093&mm=162407378917>

11/3/2026

NEW! Circulation Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561677315&mm=162407378917>

11/10/2026

NEW! Storytime Foundations Workshop<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561678537&mm=162407378917>

11/19/2026

View Full Calendar<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561679759&mm=162407378917>
 
[Back to the Book XXV: Elevating Book Clubs, Inclusive Romance, and Author Connections. September 29, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Hilton Garden Inn, Twinsburg, OH]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561680981&mm=162407378917>
 
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Notary Training Scheduled



We have been working with Roger Rill, President of the Ohio Society of Notaries to schedule training for this fall.  Mark your calendars for the following dates and locations.  Registration and more information will be coming soon.

  *   Tuesday, September 22nd at the Euclid Public Library
  *   Wednesday, September 23rd at the Canfield Branch of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
  *   Thursday, September 24th at the Tuscarawas County Public Library System

 
[Myths and Misconceptions of Socioeconomic Status in the US. August 12, 10:00 AM Online via Zoom. Please note this webinar will not be recorded. If this topic is meaningful to your work, we encourage you to register and attend live so you don't miss this valuable discussion.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561682203&mm=162407378917>
 
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Early Literacy 101 Workshop



In-person workshop at the Lee Road Branch of Heights Libraries, 2345 Lee Rd, Cleveland Heights.



Registration is required. Register here<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561683425&mm=162407378917>.



Presented by Ohio Ready to Read<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561684647&mm=162407378917>, Early Literacy 101 is a full-day workshop open to all Ohio public library workers and offered at no cost to attendees. . EL101 is for new and seasoned library workers in children’s services and outreach. It’s great for anyone who plans and presents storytimes, and for anyone who wants to learn how to help children get ready to read. Participants will learn how brain development impacts how young children learn, and will explore effective, research-based early literacy resources and activities.

The workshop covers the Six Early Literacy Skills presented in the PLA/ALSC Every Child Ready to Read® 1st edition, and the Five Early Literacy Practices presented in the 2nd edition, along with other early literacy concepts and storytime tips. It is also an excellent complement to the Reimagining School Readiness<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561685869&mm=162407378917> training, and Ohio Ready to Read recommends library workers take advantage of both.



Learn more about Early Literacy 101<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561687091&mm=162407378917>.

 
[A Science of Reading Reader’s Advisory Overview for All Staff. September 10.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561688313&mm=162407378917>
 
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Invite Your Members of Congress to See E-Rate in Action



With Congress in recess through early September, now is an ideal time to invite your members of Congress to visit your library and see first-hand how E-Rate supports affordable, reliable internet access for your community.



The American Library Association's Show Up for E-Rate<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561689535&mm=162407378917> resource offers practical tips for planning a visit, sharing local impact stories, and making the case for why E-Rate matters. Congressional recess is one of the best opportunities to build relationships with lawmakers and demonstrate the essential role libraries play in connecting people to education, employment, health information, government services and more.

If you do this, OPLIN would like to assist. Let us know how we can help you: provide information, join the visit, or offer a tour of OPLIN's facilities in Columbus.

 
[Allyship with PFLAG. September 16. Online via Zoom.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561690757&mm=162407378917>
 
[Library Spotlight]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561691979&mm=162407378917>

Warren-Trumbull County Public Library Breaks Ground On New Branch



An official groundbreaking for the Howland library was held at the library on East Market Street near the corner where a new 700-square-foot children’s programming area will be built.



The $2.2 million library project will include expanding the children’s area, creating a dedicated teen area, adding private study space, expanding collaborative spaces, adding another public restroom and reconfiguring the staff’s workspace.



Learn more about this project here.<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=561693201&mm=162407378917>



Email our Marketing & Engagement Coordinator Jill at jill.grunenwald at neo-rls.org<mailto:jill.grunenwald at neo-rls.org?subject=Library%20Spotlight> if you have a story to share!

 

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