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  • KLA Legislative Day

    Kansas State House, Topeka, Kansas SW 8th &, SW Van Buren St, Topeka, KS

    Save the date, January 28 2025, to visit the Capitol Building and speak with legislators. State Library of Kansas will be celebrating 125 years!

  • Next Users Group Meeting & Public Library Survey Drop-In

    The Next Users Group will meet at the NEKLS Office for the first quarterly meeting of 2025. In the afternoon NEKLS Staff will be available to help complete the 2024 Public Library Survey. The Survey must be completed by February 5th.

  • Public Library Survey Drop-in (Online)

    NEKLS Staff will be online to help member public libraries complete their 2024 Public Library Survey from 1 to 3 PM. Contact us if you would like to arrange an alternate time for help. The survey must be submitted by February 5th. Join us over Zoom anytime between 1 and 3 PM: https://kslib.zoom.us/j/83419189703

  • Public Library Survey Deadline

    Surveys must be finalized through Counting Opinions, the software used by the State Library of Kansas. For help with this required action please contact NEKLS staff for support.

  • Color Our World: Creative Library Programs for Adults with Greta Funk

    NEKLS will host one more webinar to help you get ready for Summer 2025: Color Our World: Creative Library Programs for Adults. This webinar will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 1:30-2:30pm.Thanks to Greta Funk, chair of the CSLP Adult Programming Manual and Director of Nortonville Public Library, for volunteering to present this session!

  • Lunch and Learn: Recipes for Raising

    With library funding becoming increasingly uncertain, it's essential to explore strategies and partnerships to maximize funding opportunities. Join NEKLS on Thursday, April 24th, for a Continuing Education workshop focused on effective revenue-building approaches. Topics & Presenters: Event Details: Register here to secure your spot! For more information, contact Robyn Kollar at rkollar@nekls.org.

  • NEKLS 2025 Trustee Training

    Stronger Together: Building Productive Board-Director Partnerships NEKLS Member Public Library Trustees and Directors: Join us Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9:30–11:00 a.m. CDT on Zoom for this year’s NEKLS Trustee Training. This session, presented by Nicolle Davies, Colorado State Librarian, will explore the essential relationship between library boards and directors, providing practical strategies for fostering… Read More »NEKLS 2025 Trustee Training

  • Library Directors Retreat

    NEKLS Member Library Directors, We hope you’ll join us for the Fall Directors Retreat on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Flory Meeting Hall, Douglas County Fairgrounds, 2120 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046. Theme: Space, Story & Strategy Register Here: https://forms.gle/ZW2k7QLVGohXoiCZ8 Our morning session features David Vinjamuri. David has worked with Lawrence Public Library and libraries… Read More »Library Directors Retreat

  • Older Adult Services Conference

    Please join us for the Libraries Transform Minds Conference, a one-day gathering focused on library services for older adults. This event will be an opportunity to learn from experts, connect with peers, and share ideas that support aging with dignity and purpose in our communities. Wednesday, October 22, 2025Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin… Read More »Older Adult Services Conference

  • Librarians in Action: What’s the Big AI-dea? 

    Online

    Join Robin Hastings and Dan Alexander for a chat about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Robin and Dan have been early adopters and frequent presenters on AI, as it constantly evolves! No need to to register in advance just use the link below—this session will be recorded. Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—from your phone’s autocomplete to the headlines… Read More »Librarians in Action: What’s the Big AI-dea?