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Connecticut Libraries, Get Ready for 2027 Summer Reading with iREAD!

Register for an iREAD welcome and onboarding webinar for summer 2027 with the theme: Reading Expands Our Universe
Registration is required for this webinar hosted by iREAD, and webinar registration and recording will be run through iREAD and available to watch afterward.

Webinar Agenda:

  • General introduction to the program and 2027 theme, Reading Expands Our Universe.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the 2028 Resource Guide.
  • Presentation of general theme concept and voting on possible taglines for 2028.
  • Details about the iREAD store, ordering, downloads, deadlines, shipping, accounts, customer service, etc.
  • Q & A.
 

Recording and Slides:

This program is being recorded and will be made available on the CT State Library, Division of Library Development YouTube channel. 

Who Should Come?

Perfect for anyone interested in running summer reading programming at their library.

Accessibility 

This webinar will be captioned. If you require another access service to participate fully, please use the Accommodation Request Form at least 14 days prior to the event.​​​​​​​

Related LibGuide: Summer With the Library by Kymberlee Powe

Date:
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time:
2:30pm - 3:30pm
Categories:
Other Webinar

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.