A Note From a
Continuing Education Coordinator
It’s snowing outside! What a good time to think about the summer. Grab your paintbrush and discover the palette of possibilities for this year’s summer reading workshops. Registration is now open for Children, Teen, and Adult Summer Reading Workshops which will all be held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Twinsburg.
Children’s SRP Workshop/
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Explore the 2025 theme, Color Our World, and discover how to infuse creativity, culture, and connection into your library’s youth services! This year we have organized the day by age level. Presentations will consist of preschool, K- grade 4, and grades 5 -7 programming ideas. After lunch we will have a program palooza where you will have an opportunity to hear 6 different program ideas. We will end the day with a roundtable discussion and presentation from Janet Ingraham Dwyer on the CSLP. Don't miss this fun-filled day and opportunity to connect with your peers.
Teen SRP Workshop/
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Get your palette ready for Color Our World, NEO-RLS's teen summer reading workshop. You will learn how to work with a shoestring programming budget, followed by After-Hours Programming. Just before lunch you will be treated to rapid fire program ideas presented by the popular Steve Moser. After lunch, we will be hosting a program palooza. You will have an opportunity to hear 6 different programs and ask questions. The day will end with round table discussion and a presentation by Janet Ingraham Dwyer on the CSLP.
Adult SRP Workshop/
Thursday, February 13, 2025
Be inspired by Color Our World, NEO-RLS's adult summer reading workshop. You will hear presentations on Trivia Nights, Passive Programs, and Marketing to Adults. There will be a chance to hear from library presenters, share presenter ideas, and so much more. After lunch, we will be hosting a program palooza. You will have an opportunity to hear 6 different programs and ask questions. We will end the day with a round table discussion and a presentation from Katy Hite on the CSLP.
We are still looking for a few more palooza presenters. Do you have a unique program idea or a program that aligns with the summer reading theme, Color Our World, that you would like to share? We would love to have you as a palooza presenter. Please email Melissa Lattanzi by Friday, December 13th for more details.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the summer reading workshops.
Have a great day!
Melissa
