A Note from the Marketing & Engagement Coordinator
Last week, NEO-RLS had the pleasure of visiting Girard Free Library for our first in-person Meet & Greet. During our visit we got to speak directly with the staff at Girard and hear about their priorities for the library. We also shared the services available to them through NEO-RLS, highlighted upcoming webinars and events, and welcomed questions and feedback about our organization and their membership. (And also gave away some swag!) |
Our Meet & Greets are one of the many opportunities we have to connect with our members, and it was certainly the highlight of my week. I loved hearing about the projects everyone is working on, upcoming books folks are excited about (with apologies to my already long TBR), and putting faces to names. If you’re interested in having NEO-RLS visit your library, fill out the interest form today. We can come for a Meet & Greet like this, present at your next staff day, or meet one-on-one with your director. Looking forward to connecting with you soon! Jill |
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Youth Library Program Share Form We’re excited to share a new, easy way for Youth Services members to highlight and share programs they’ve led! You can now use our Google Form to tell others about your past programs, including what worked well, lessons learned, and ideas others might be able to replicate.
Access the form here: https://forms.gle/U2mA3rbQdfrwVcqF8
Whether it’s a successful event, a creative activity, or a seasonal program you’d recommend others try, we’d love for you to share your experience. Your contributions help build a stronger, more collaborative community by inspiring and supporting fellow members.
For easy access, this form will also be pinned on the Youth Services Active Learning Community message board on our website. Be sure to check it out and share your programs! |
Last Call for Notary Training In cooperation with NEO-RLS, the Ohio Society of Notaries is continuing our 2026 statewide tour of librarian notary classes in Avon Lake, Chesterland, and North Canton! You will need to send in your registration as mentioned in the instructions. This is not a NEO-RLS event; therefore membership levels do not apply. Everyone pays the same fee.
4/15/2026
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| State Library Monthly Report
The latest edition of the State Library Monthly Report, which highlights recent updates, upcoming programs, and resources to support our patrons and community partners. This month's report includes continued strong usage across several key services, along with news about the State Library's Columbus location and information about recent activities and presentations from the State Library team. You can view the full report here.
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| Don't miss 'Foundations of Workplace Accommodations' on April 14 Establish a strong understanding of workplace accommodations with our upcoming webinar, "Foundations of Workplace Accommodations" on April 14. This session will provide an overview of the accommodation process and responsibilities during an employee's request for a workplace accommodation. Date: April 14, 2026 Time: 3-4 PM ET What You'll Learn: - An overview of the workplace accommodation process
- Management's responsibilities during the interactive process when responding to an employee accommodation request
- The current legal landscape concerning accommodation requests for pregnancy and religious beliefs
- How relevant case law applies in practice
Learn more and register here. |
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| Hubbard Public Library's Mary Anne Russo Wins I Love My Librarian Award Mary Anne Russo, who recently retired from library service after 42 years, transformed the Children’s Room at Hubbard Public Library from a dark basement into a vibrant, welcoming space that inspires learning and imagination. Through a thoughtful redesign featuring natural light, dedicated program areas, and a sensory garden, Russo created a hub for families and children. Learn more about Mary Anne and all the winners of the I Love My Librarian Award here. Email our Marketing & Engagement Coordinator Jill at jill.grunenwald@neo-rls.org if you have a story from your library you want to share. |
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