You're invited to an event that should be of interest to anyone who serves youth in your libraries! Here are some brief details: What: A Mock Youth Media Award DiscussionWhen: Friday, January 17, 2025; 1-4pmWhere: Northeast Kansas Library System, 4317 W. 6th Street, LawrenceWhy: To discuss great books for youth, have fun, and learn with… Read More »Mock Youth Media Awards
Save the Dates - Summer 2025 webinars by NCKLS & NEKLS Co-sponsored by NCKLS and NEKLS; made possible in part through the State Library of Kansas Library Services and Technology Act provided by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Save the date, January 28 2025, to visit the Capitol Building and speak with legislators. State Library of Kansas will be celebrating 125 years!
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.
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
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.
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!
Small & Mighty: Libraries Enhance Rural Living Sadly, due to incoming snow and cold this event has been canceled. Gather with us to reflect on how small libraries support community health, build partnerships, and create lasting impact, on February 13th at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Flory Meeting Hall, 10 AM to 2 PM. This event… Read More »Rural and Small Libraries Event – Canceled
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.
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
Please see this post to learn more and register: https://www.nekls.org/2026-budget-hearing-and-2025-annual-meeting/
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