Past Programs
2023
Finding Joy: Library as Space for Playful Learning and Creativity (co-presented with TSS)
Not Who But How: Creating a Solution Centered Team (co-presented with CSS) | Morton Grove Public Library
Gaming = Community
How to Create a Useful Program Survey
2022
Let’s Talk Program Evaluation: An Interactive Workshop | Indian Prairie Public Library (not recorded)
Intellectual Freedom Issues in 2022 with Jamie LaRue
Open Your Doors to Passive Programming and Exhibits
How to Refresh Your Library’s Brand
2021
Building Connections: Community Engagement 101 (POP), View the recording
How to Set Up Your Hybrid Programming for Success (POP), View the recording
Navigating Political and Social Topics in the Library (RASS)
Preparing for the Next Wave of Pandemic-Weary Customers (RASS)
Coping with Compassion Fatigue (RASS)
POP SPARK Talks: Pandemic Successes (POP)
2017 - 2020
Planning Successful Author Events (POP) | Wheaton Public Library
The Teenage Brain (RASS) | Niles-Maine District Library
Reimagine Audience Engagement with Museum Hack (POP) | Northbrook Public Library
Tales of Teen Advisory Boards and Pop Up Programs That Work (RASS) | Oak Park Public Library
My Library Does What?!: Tax Help, Exam Proctoring, and Passports Programs (RASS) | Elmhurst Public Library
Marketing and Design Strategies for the Accidental Marketer (POP) | Lemont Public Library
Local Author/Writer Mashup (RASS) | New Lenox Public Library District
Community Engagement Beyond Boundaries: Open 24 Hours (POP) | Arlington Heights Memorial Library
Working with Homeless Patrons (RASS) | Oak Park Public Library
Large-Scale, All-Ages Programs (POP) | Elmhurst Public Library
Models of Community Engagement (POP) | Schaumburg Township District Library
The Art of the Headline with Charlie Meyerson (POP) | Oak Park Public Library
Stealthy Yet Effective: Passive Readers Advisory Ideas (RASS) | Bartlett Public Library District
Take Your Blinders Off: Teen RA for Adult Services Librarians (RASS) | Barrington Area Library
Who's On Desk? Adapting to Changing Trends in Public Service (RASS) | Wheaton Public Library
Trends in Weeding and Collection Development (RASS) | RAILS
Innovative Community Engagement (POP) | Barrington Public Library