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Sep 22

22 September 2026

How Gen Z use and don't use public libraries: New data and analysis

A new survey shows big increases in use and trust of librarian recommendation. How do Gen Z use public libraries? Learn why libraries fit into Gen Z book discovery behaviors, and what prompts Gen Z to identify as readers—or not.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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Sep 21

21 September 2026

Intentional AI conversations at your library

Join us for a presentation on the role public libraries can play in ensuring communities nationwide can decide for themselves what a good AI future looks like.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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Sep 10

10 September 2026

The potential and peril of generative AI

Generative AI continues to integrate into our daily lives, and public libraries can play an important role in helping their communities understand these technologies.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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Aug 13

13 August 2026

Messy on purpose: The power of playful learning for children

Splatter painting indoors and a sand table out on the floor for an entire month!? These things really happen in the Youth & Family Services department at the Kenosha Public Library! Learn how making a mess can benefit your patrons, why to embrace it, and how others have managed it.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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Jul 14

14 July 2026

Seed libraries: Basics and beyond

Whether you are just getting started or have an established seed library, this session offers practical tools to support your next steps. We will cover the foundational pieces of launching and managing a seed library—along with fresh ideas to help existing programs stay vibrant and responsive to community needs.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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Jun 23

23 June 2026

Wise werkt webinar: Wise Login Platform

In dit webinar leer je wat het platform precies doet, waarom we het breder inzetten en wat dat voor jouw organisatie betekent.

  • Time: 14:00 – 14:45 Central European [Summer] Time [UTC +2]

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Jun 11

11 June 2026

Beyond the Dewey: Nonfiction Readers' Advisory for library staff

This webinar introduces practical nonfiction reader’s advisory skills, including how to conduct an effective readers' advisory interview. Ideal for staff who want to feel more confident helping readers cross the fiction–nonfiction divide.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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Jun 10

10 June 2026

EZproxy in action: Simple access, protected privacy, and a tour of the new configuration UI

A 30-minute overview of OCLC’s EZproxy—a fully managed, hosted e-resource access and authentication solution that helps you deliver e-resources to users simply and securely, no matter where or when they’re searching. We’ll also take a closer look at the new Configuration UI and how it supports faster, more confident management.

  • Time: 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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May 28

28 May 2026

Measuring trust: How to collect meaningful and actionable data

Trust is such an important part of library’s work. Join us to hear IREX and several libraries discuss experiments they ran with trust-building programs and leave with some tips and tools for measuring trust in your library.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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May 21

21 May 2026

Where is AI in 2026, and where is it going?

AI has advanced at a pace that has stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real time. Join us for a fast-paced, beginner-friendly overview of today’s most powerful AI systems including AI's current capabilities and AI safety concepts that will help you and your library be more prepared to serve your communities.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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May 12

12 May 2026

How to use media and information literacy events to engage teens and communities

Organizing and hosting events focused on media and information literacy topics can bring together teens and the larger community. Presenters will share two models, A Day for an Informed Public and Media Mentorship, that attendees can use in their own communities.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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Apr 22

22 April 2026

Catálogos colectivos en la era digital: descubrimiento, visibilidad y datos enlazados

En este seminario en línea, el equipo de OCLC mostrará cómo las herramientas de descubrimiento basadas en WorldCat, el trabajo continuo sobre la calidad de los datos y el ecosistema de datos enlazados pueden transformar los catálogos colectivos tradicionales en infraestructuras potentes, interoperables y orientadas al acceso. 

  • Time: 11:00 – 12:15 Central European [Summer] Time [UTC +2]

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Apr 7

07 April 2026

Winning library grants: Turning community needs into funded projects

Libraries everywhere are balancing limited time, big ideas, and shifting community needs. This session offers a friendly, encouraging walk through a clear approach to grant writing that makes the whole process more manageable and more successful.

  • Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, North America [UTC -4]

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