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Continuing Education Calendar

Continuing Education opportunities offered by the CT State Library, Division of Library Development. We also post select CLA, CLC, and other continuing education events here.

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How to Complete the FY2026 Public Library Annual Report

This webinar will provide an overview of the FY2026 Public Library Annual Report including an update on new and removed questions and a review of the platform that all libraries will use to submit...
Date:
Monday, July 20, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
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DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 62 seats left

CT Summer Story Project: Author vs Illustrator a visit from Donald Lemke and Bob Lentz

For the CT Summer Story project we asked library staff to write and illustrate stories inspired by their communities. To cap it all off we'll have a Zoom visit from two creators who made a picture...
Date:
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
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DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 44 seats left

How to Complete the FY2026 Public Library Annual Report - for Bibliomation member libraries

This webinar will provide an overview of the FY2026 Public Library Annual Report for Bibliomation member libraries. Bibliomation staff members will be on hand to answer questions. The FY2026 Annual...
Date:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:30am
Location:
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DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 89 seats left

Advanced Book Repair: Hardcover Techniques

Note: This is an IN-PERSON workshop at the Eastern CT State University Library Would you like to save money by getting more uses per book? Have you already done all the easy repairs and have a shelf...
Date:
Friday, August 14, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
J. Eugene Smith Library, Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic, CT,
Categories:
DLD Workshop
Register!

How to Complete the FY2026 Public Library Annual Report

This webinar will provide an overview of the FY2026 Public Library Annual Report including an update on new and removed questions and a review of the platform that all libraries will use to submit...
Date:
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 89 seats left

How to Wear Many Hats Without Losing Your Head

If you had a well-defined job, or if your job didn't shift the minute you thought you'd gotten your work done, life would be fairly easy. But when you're cataloging books, handling reference requests,...
Date:
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
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DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 40 seats left

Hands-On Legal Reference for Public Librarians (Virtual)

Does the thought of handling a patron’s legal question cause you to feel uneasy? Wouldn’t it be great to have someone coaching you on what to do? Then sign up for this interactive class with law...
Date:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
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DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 12 seats left

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, September 17, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Online - at your computer,
Categories:
Other Other Webinar
Register! - 35 seats left

Weeding in the Garden of Good & Evil

Weeding your library's collection can be a daunting task, but it is a critical component to providing excellent library service to your community. This workshop will give you the tools and...
Date:
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:
Middletown Library Service Center, 786 South Main St., Middletown,
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 50 seats left

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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More Continuing Education

For more continuing education events, visit:

List of Free Webinars for Library Staff (via WebJunction)

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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.