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
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
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?
Here is the registration form for our January 20, 2025 Next Users Group meeting, lunch, and State Stats Help Drop-in: https://forms.gle/FjZfNju72RKSaX9T9 Next Users Group Meeting (10am-Noon) Lunch (Noon-12:30pm) State Stats Help Drop-in (12:30-3pm) Please register by 1/13/2025. This helps us make sure that we have enough lunch for everyone that wants it! After the Next meeting, please feel… Read More »Next User Group Meeting
Here is the registration form for our January 20, 2025 Next Users Group meeting, lunch, and State Stats Help Drop-in: https://forms.gle/FjZfNju72RKSaX9T9 Next Users Group Meeting (10am-Noon) Lunch (Noon-12:30pm) State Stats Help Drop-in (12:30-3pm) Please register by 1/13/2025. This helps us make sure that we have enough lunch for everyone that wants it!After the Next User Group Meeting, please… Read More »Public Library Survey: In-Person NEKLS Support