[OPLINLIST] NEO-RLS News: OLC 2026 Recap: Connections, Conversations, and More

[Jill Grunenwald]

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[November 2026 Active Learning Community Meetings. Outreach, November 3. Circulation, November 10.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594676203&mm=171375590481>
 
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A Note from the

Executive Director



The NEO-RLS staff had a great time at OLC last week!



Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to learn more about our programs and services or to share a kind word about how NEO-RLS has supported you. Hearing how our work makes a difference means so much to our team! It's always a pleasure to see our members in person, catch up on what’s happening in your libraries, and have the opportunity to connect.

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The highlight of the conference was cheering on our very own Melissa Lattanzi as she competed in Battledecks and celebrating Jill Grunenwald's win for Best Literary Tattoo in the first-ever Tattoo Contest. Go team NEO-RLS!



I hope you had as much fun as we did and left the conference feeling inspired, energized, and ready to bring some new ideas back to your libraries!



Ragan

Exciting Events & CE You Can’t Miss!



November

Outreach Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594677425&mm=171375590481>

11/3/2026

Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPG) Are For Libraries<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594678647&mm=171375590481>

11/5/2026

Circulation Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594679869&mm=171375590481>

11/10/2026

Technology Conference 2026: Proceed with Caution and Confidence<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594681091&mm=171375590481>

11/12/2026

NEO-RLS Open House: Laughter as a Radical Act<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594682313&mm=171375590481>

11/18/2026

Storytime Foundations Workshop<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594683535&mm=171375590481>

11/19/2026



December

Guided Reading Roundtable (GRRT): Cozy Healing & Romance<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594684757&mm=171375590481>

12/1/2026

Technical Services and Collection Development Active Learning community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594685979&mm=171375590481>

12/3/2026

Special Libraries Active Learning Community Meeting<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594687201&mm=171375590481>

12/9/2026

Build Your Network: Adult Literacy At Your Library<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594688423&mm=171375590481>

12/10/2026

View Full Calendar<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594689645&mm=171375590481>

Mark Your Calendar! Registration Coming Soon!



Children's Summer Reading Workshop

Thursday, January 21, 2027



Teen Summer Reading Workshop

Wednesday, January 27, 2027



Adult Summer Reading Workshop

Wednesday, February 10, 2027

 
[NEO-RLS Open House. November 18.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594690867&mm=171375590481>
 
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Reminder: The CSLP Manual Committees Want to Hear From You!



If you've ever wanted to talk with the committee volunteers who design the Collaborative Summer Library Program's annual programming manuals, here's your chance! The CSLP manual committees are hosting CSLP Manual Listening Sessions this fall.



The program manuals are designed to support summer programming for all age groups, littles through elders. If you are involved in planning and facilitating summer programming for any or all age groups, you can offer the committees some meaningful feedback.



At the Manual Listening Sessions, the committee members are hoping to gather some information on what elements of the program manuals you find helpful, what you really just don't use, what changes you might appreciate, and any other ideas or concerns you'd like to share.



You are welcome to attend the following session if you have any feedback to share about the CSLP programming manual:

Tuesday, November 17, 4:00pm ET - Register here<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594692089&mm=171375590481>

 
[Technology Conference, November 12. Register now.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594693311&mm=171375590481>
 
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Last chance: Register for “Stakeholder Mapping for Strategic Planning” on Nov. 4!



Join us for “Stakeholder Mapping for Strategic Planning” on November 4<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594694533&mm=171375590481>

Webinar on November 4, 2026 from 2-3 p.m. | Free! (Member) / $45 (Non-Member)



Successful strategic plans are built with the people who have the greatest stake in your library’s future. Stakeholder mapping is a practical tool for identifying who should be involved in the planning process. It also helps you understand stakeholder influence, allowing you to make more informed decisions about communication and engagement.



During this one-hour webinar<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594694533&mm=171375590481>, you will learn how stakeholder mapping can help you identify and prioritize stakeholders. This helps you then determine the appropriate levels of involvement in your process. Finally, your stakeholder map can be used to help communicate more effectively throughout the strategic planning process.



Whether you’re preparing to launch a strategic plan or looking for better ways to communicate progress and build stakeholder support, this session will provide practical tools you can begin using immediately.



Learn more and register here<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594694533&mm=171375590481>.



Have questions or need assistance with registration? We’re happy to help! Email our team at ohionet at ohionet.org<mailto:ohionet at ohionet.org>.

 
[Tabletop Role-Playing Games Are For Libraries. November 6.]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594695755&mm=171375590481>
 
[Library Spotlight]<https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594696977&mm=171375590481>

Lorain Public Library System Announces Spooky Story Contest Winners



Just in time for Halloween, you can now read this year’s Spooky Story Contest winners on the Lorain Public Library System's website! <https://mms.neo-rls.org/ct.php?lid=594698199&mm=171375590481> Celebrate talented storytellers and discover some delightfully creepy tales!



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 from your library you'd like to share.

 

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