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TIAL: Growing Up and Growing Older: Confronting Ageism at Any Age with the CT Age Well Collaborative

Aging is a completely normal part of living, but because of ageism, some people believe getting older is a problem or something to fear. Negative assumptions about older adults are largely derived...
Date:
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Online - at your computer,
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 39 seats left

Booktalk Your Way to the Friendliest Library in Town

Booktalking is at the heart of what we do with patrons at the public library. Whether we are sharing books informally at the services desk, presenting a prepared list of books, or posting information...
Date:
Monday, March 16, 2026
Time:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 22 seats left

TIAL: Creating Accessible Digital Documents, PDFs

Join Matt Geeza, director of the CT Library for Accessible Books (CT LAB), for a 60-minute session that will cover the basics of creating accessible PDF documents. This session will review tips for...
Date:
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Online - at your computer,
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register!

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 19, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location:
Online - at your computer,
Categories:
Other Other Webinar
Register! - 35 seats left

Summer Symposium

The CT State Library Division of Library Development is pleased to offer, yet again, the in person Summer Symposium! While Summer library programs may look different in every town in the state,...
Date:
Friday, March 20, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 3:00pm
Location:
Middletown Library Service Center, 786 South Main St., Middletown,
Categories:
DLD Workshop
Register! - 3 seats left

Mapping Community Needs with Foresight, Empathy, and Data

Join DLD staff in person at the Middletown Library Service Center, and participate in exercises designed for a powerful community needs assessment. Integrating foresight into this process helps...
Date:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time:
1:00pm - 2:30pm
Location:
Middletown Library Service Center, 786 South Main St., Middletown,
Categories:
DLD Workshop
Register! - 14 seats left

Genealogy + Local History Roundtable

Topic: America 250 The Genealogy and Local History Roundtable will explore how libraries can take part in commemorating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. This interactive discussion will...
Date:
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Online event through CT Library Consortium,
Categories:
CLC Events

Social Media Update 2026

This presentation explores the continuing evolution of social media and its ongoing influence on library outreach and engagement strategies. The latest trends and platform updates across various...
Date:
Friday, March 27, 2026
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location:
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 12 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:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 6 seats left

TIAL: Creating Accessible Digital Documents, Office Hours

Join Matt Geeza, director of the CT Library for Accessible Books (CT LAB), for a 60-minute open Office Hours session. Office Hours are an opportunity to ask questions about digital document...
Date:
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Time:
10:00am - 11:00am
Location:
Online - at your computer,
Categories:
DLD Online Webinar
Register! - 43 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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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.