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SUMMARY:Older Adult Services - Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for our upcoming webinar: Aging Well with the Library: Community-Centered Approaches to Older Adult Services with Amy DelPo\, Denver Public Library and Rossanna McGinnis\, Opelika Public Library. Through this panel discussion we will: \n\n\n\n\n• Identify innovative programming ideas that support lifelong learning\, wellness\, and social connection for older adults.\n\n\n\n• Describe current trends influencing older adult library services. \n\n\n\n• Identify strategies for developing and sustaining partnerships that enhance services for older adults. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister on Zoom (all registrants will be emailed a link to the recording): https://kslib.zoom.us/meeting/register/i2-GmnCLTG-KciSvphzfVg \n\n\n\nSign up for the Older Adult Library Services Group email list: https://forms.gle/JZBkCRyhcYRu1bqF9 \n\n\n\nThis learning opportunity is brought to you by Northeast Kansas Library System and Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout our special guests… \n\n\n\nAmy DelPo\, Manager of Adult Services and Lifelong Learning\, Denver Public Library (Denver\, CO) \n\n\n\nAmy DelPo is currently the Library Manager of Adult Services at the Denver Public Library\, where she oversees the library’s programs and services for people aged 18 to end of life. Amy has been a librarian for over 15 years\, and in that time she has developed a specialization in library programs and services for older adults\, for people with Alzheimer’s/dementia\, and for caregivers. \n\n\n\nPreviously\, Amy was DPL’s Manager of Older Adult Services – a role that she created. In that role\, Amy oversaw all aspects of library service for people aged 50+ in the Denver metro area. She spearheaded a positive aging approach rooted in neurology\, psychology\, and the social and emotional needs of people as they age. \n\n\n\nFor her innovative approach\, Amy has received a Metro Vision Award from the Denver Regional Council of Government and a Movers & Shakers award from Library Journal \n\n\n\nRosanna McGinnis\, Library Director\, Opelika Public Library (Opelika\, AL) \n\n\n\nRosanna McGinnis is the Director of the Opelika Public Library in Alabama\, where she has served since 2016. She is passionate about developing libraries that are inclusive\, future-ready spaces that foster connection\, learning\, and community pride.  \n\n\n\nDuring her tenure\, she has led the design and construction of Opelika’s new library facility\, implemented RFID technology to improve access and efficiency\, and brought nationally recognized exhibits such as Aim High: Soaring with the Tuskegee Airmen to the community. \n\n\n\nMcGinnis holds an MLIS from the University of Alabama and a B.A. from the University of Montevallo and is active in statewide library leadership and local initiatives focused on education and economic empowerment.
URL:https://www.nekls.org/event/older-adult-services-panel-discussion/
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SUMMARY:After-Lunch Course: Library Legal Self-Help Center
DESCRIPTION:How can libraries help patrons access legal information and self-help resources? \n\n\n\nJoin us for an after-lunch course exploring the Library Legal Self-Help Center Initiative and how Kansas libraries can participate. Eleven libraries are already sharing legal information and resources with their communities\, with a long-term goal of making these resources available in every county. \n\n\n\nLearn about the Online Self-Help Center\, what libraries need to get started\, and how to get involved. One or two participating libraries will also share their experiences\, lessons learned\, and perspectives on offering these resources to their patrons. \n\n\n\nRegistration opens in late November. Watch for more details!
URL:https://www.nekls.org/event/after-lunch-course-library-legal-self-help-center/
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SUMMARY:Mock Youth Media Awards Discussion at NEKLS
DESCRIPTION:Save the date\, ’cause you’re invited! More details and registration will be announced soon. \n\n\n\n\nWhat: A Mock Youth Media Award Discussion\n\n\n\nWhen: Friday\, January 15\, 2027\n\n\n\nWhere: Northeast Kansas Library System\, 4317 W. 6th Street\, Lawrence\n\n\n\nWhy: To discuss great books for youth and learn with colleagues!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30am – 10am coffee & browse & chat\n\n\n\n10am-12:30pm picture book discussion\n\n\n\n12:30 – 1:30pm lunch\n\n\n\n1:30 – 3:30pm chapter book discussion\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is a Mock Award? \n\n\n\nEvery year\, American Library Association selection committees read and meet to discuss the best books of the year in order to make awards in multiple categories. Mock Awards are our opportunity to try our hand at the book selection and evaluation process and see how our choices line up with the awards committees. \n\n\n\n2027 Description of Awards (pdf) \n\n\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by Lawrence Public Library\, Leavenworth Public Library\, Manhattan Public Library\, Northeast Kansas Library System\, and Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library. \n\n\n\nQuestions? \n\n\n\nContact Anna Foote\, Northeast Kansas Library System\, anna@nekls.org.
URL:https://www.nekls.org/event/mock-youth-media-awards-discussion-at-nekls/
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