New to AI and not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly webinar shows you how to use AI to save time on everyday work, no technical jargon required. You'll learn what AI actually is in plain language, see live demos of practical productivity workflows in Gemini and NotebookLM, pick up tips for writing better prompts, […]
Walk away from this webinar ready to create your next library flier with confidence. In this hands-on session, you'll learn practical design techniques using Canva's free tools, no graphic design experience required.We'll cover the core principles that make a flier work: choosing fonts that are easy to read, pairing colors that pop, laying out information […]
Got a tech question? Bring it to our virtual Tech Office Hours. Drop into this free one-hour Zoom session and get real answers from someone who knows libraries. No agenda, no presentation — just your question and a conversation.Interested in attending? Contact us
This presentation is an enlightening, breezy, and often hilarious look at the subculture of social media-based scams. The speaker will touch upon those mostly; however, some of the “Greatest Hits” of scamming – phishing, fake A/V, and retail – will also be addressed. The session will include tangible tips for library staff to help users […]
Let's Get Crafty: Creating Successful Adult Craft ProgramsGreat craft programs start with great ideas — not great crafting skills. You don't have to be the craftiest person in the room to create engaging, successful craft programs for adults at your library. This interactive, hands-on day is designed to inspire and equip library staff with the […]
Let's Get Crafty: Creating Successful Adult Craft ProgramsGreat craft programs start with great ideas — not great crafting skills. You don't have to be the craftiest person in the room to create engaging, successful craft programs for adults at your library. This interactive, hands-on day is designed to inspire and equip library staff with the […]
Curious about artificial intelligence? Want to learn what others are trying, or get answers to your own questions?Join us for our upcoming AI discussion group on the first Wednesday of each month.PLAN Members are welcome, whether you’re brand‑new to AI or already experimenting with tools. Come ready to share your experiences or simply listen and ask questions. […]
Digital skills touch every part of life — from financial literacy to parenting to job readiness. Hundreds of initiatives exist to help, but resources are scattered, leaving organizations to either miss opportunities or reinvent the wheel.The Tech Ready Nation platform changes that. It acts as a discovery layer — one place to find courses, lesson […]
Artificial intelligence is already showing up in library work—whether through staff experimentation, vendor tools, or patron use. After exploring what AI can do, the next step is ensuring your library is prepared to use it responsibly.This session introduces a practical, policy-first approach to managing AI in libraries. Using the concept of a “policy life jacket,” […]
Got a tech question? Bring it to our virtual Tech Office Hours. Drop into this free one-hour Zoom session and get real answers from someone who knows libraries. No agenda, no presentation — just your question and a conversation.Interested in attending? Contact us
