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Intro to Canva

Learn how to make logos, social media images, and flyers using the online design site Canva. In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn about the Canva environment and design elements....
Date:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Time:
9:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
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GELS: Decoding the Neurobiology of Trauma

Delve into the neuroscience of trauma in this informative session. Understand how the brain responds to trauma and explore the implications of trauma on cognitive functions and emotional regulation....
Date:
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 17 seats left

Build VR Art in the Library

In this session, attendees will explore the intersection of technology and art by creating virtual reality artwork. We will start with a brief introduction to virtual reality art applications,...
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time:
9:30am - 11:00am
Location:
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 21 seats left

South Central CT Library Directors Roundtable

Let's Circulate! Join us this month as we talk about all things circulation-related! What trends are you seeing in your borrowing statistics and how has this impacted your library materials...
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

Eastern Connecticut Library Directors Roundtable

HR Questions & Conundrums Please join your fellow Eastern CT library directors for our next meeting on Wednesday, March 20 at 1:30 pm for a conversation about Human Resources. We'll have a...
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time:
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Location:
Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

Children's Services Roundtable

Flannel Boards Join us as we talk all things flannel boards. We'll discuss the whys and hows, and share our successes and questions. Bring a favorite flannel set to share (complete with rhyme) and...
Date:
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time:
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032,
Categories:
CLC Events

Office Administrators Roundtable

Money (bills/deposits/records...oh my!) and CLA 2024 Join us for our next meeting of the Office Administrators Roundtable to network with your colleagues and to discuss your responsibilities,...
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:
10:30am - 11:30am
Location:
Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

requestIT CT Open Office Hours

Join us for our requestIT CT Office Hours. This is a great opportunity to ask a question or have a discussion about the fulfILLment system or any topic related to Interlibrary Loan that you may have....
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Online - at your computer,
Categories:
Other Webinar Other
Register! - 31 seats left

Storytelling Roundtable

Spring is Here! Stories of Hope and Renewal Join us in person at the Middletown Library Service Center on Thursday, March 21 at 3:00 pm for the next meeting of the Storytelling Roundtable as we share...
Date:
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Middletown Library Service Center, 786 South Main St., Middletown, Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

Making Instructional Videos

If your library has databases or apps available for patron use, chances are you’d like to make a video explaining how to access them. Learn to make instructional videos to promote your electronic...
Date:
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar

MLSC Appointments

Starting June 1, the Middletown Library Service Center is open by appointment only.

Event Accessibility for Guests with Disabilities

We want to provide what you need to participate!

If you require access services to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 7 days prior to the event.

If you have any questions about accessibility, please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223.

You can also see our Library and Accessibility LibGuide for more information.

Registration Eligibility

To register for a DLD workshop or webinar, you must be one of the following:

  • current library staff member
  • undergraduate or graduate library student
  • Friend or Board Member/Trustee*
  • retired or unemployed library staff

Please contact Gail Hurley at gail.hurley@ct.gov or (860) 704-2223 with registration questions.

*Unless otherwise specified that a Friend or Board Member/Trustee is not eligible for a training or workshop.

Note: paid consultants are not eligible to attend DLD workshops or webinars.

Cancellation Policy

If you cannot attend a workshop you have registered for, please remember to cancel at least 3 days in advance so we can give your spot to someone else. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, or by contacting Gail Hurley gail.hurley@ct.gov | (860) 704-2222.

Those who miss (without cancelling) 3 events within a 6-month period will be placed on the waiting list when registering for future events. Be sure to sign in when you arrive for any workshop.

Inclement Weather Policy

For all in-person workshops offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development:

If the public schools in the town where the workshop is to be held close due to weather, the workshop will be canceled. If the schools have a delay, the workshop will go on as scheduled.

For the most up-to-date information, call us at 860-704-2200.

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Continuing Education workshops and the professional development collection are funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Connecticut State Library.