• Keynote: Creative is not a noun!

    Community

    Creativity is not magic. Creativity is for everyone! In this talk, writer and artist Austin Kleon (New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work!, Keep […]

  • Engaging Seniors in Memory Care and Senior Living

    Community

    The Orange County Library System recognized a need to expand programming for seniors in our community. In this session, we’ll share how we developed engaging programs for memory care participants […]

  • Building a Stronger Team with Lessons from Geese

    Strong Teams

    Okay, this may be the first time you've ever heard the idea of learning from geese 😊. We likely all recognize that there are many things Mother Nature can teach […]

  • Teamwork Makes the Dream Work @ Your Library

    Welcoming Spaces

    After an almost 30-year wait, the St. Johns County Library System, in partnership with two county departments, is moving forward with 4 new libraries, projected to open over the next […]

  • Build Community: Turning Local Connections into Library Partnerships

    Community

    Florida libraries do more than provide services. They build community! This session explores practical ways library staff can develop meaningful local connections that expand outreach, increase visibility, and strengthen relationships […]

  • Say What? Communicating More Effectively with Others

    Strong Teams

    Communication skills are some of the most important skills that you need to develop to be successful in the workplace and in life. We are constantly communicating! We talk to […]

  • Beyond the Burnout: Leading Libraries Out of Grind Culture

    Leaders

    In library service, "doing more with less" has quietly shifted from a temporary challenge to a permanent reality for many libraries. For library leaders, grind culture manifests as burnout, silent […]

  • Building Your Confidence Muscle to Build a Stronger Team

    Strong Teams

    If you look up the definition of confidence, you'll see something along the lines of "self-assurance" or a mention of appreciating our own abilities and qualities. Perhaps it seems that […]

This project was funded either under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Library Cooperative Grant program. Florida’s LSTA and LCG programs are administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.