Webinars
21 May 2026
Where is AI in 2026, and where is it going?
AI has advanced at a pace that has stunned even leading experts. These systems aren’t science fiction anymore—they’re reshaping work, relationships, and even crime in real time. Join us for a fast-paced, beginner-friendly overview of today’s most powerful AI systems including AI's current capabilities and AI safety concepts that will help you and your library be more prepared to serve your communities.
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04 June 2025
Resources and strategies to protect older adults from fraud and scams
Panelists will highlight free resources available for libraries to help patrons combat fraud and will share experiences hosting effective fraud prevention workshops.
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01 May 2025
AI and public libraries: Panel and discussion
Learn how public libraries are using AI, ways to support community members with this new technology, and the most prevalent issues and concerns—and how to navigate them.
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06 February 2025
Empowering teens: Enhancing information literacy through games and interactive programming
Learn fun ways to help teens boost information literacy, featuring escape room games and social media tools, developed with public libraries.
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12 November 2024
How do we rebuild trust in authoritative information sources?
Explore the decline of trust in societal institutions and strategies for rebuilding it amid rising misinformation.
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09 October 2024
Libraries and nonprofits: Leveraging data analytics for community impact
Learn about "Data for Good," designed to support library training and community services for data analysis, through teen and adult programming.
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10 July 2024
Why do we fall for misinformation?
Explore opportunities to increase capacity for public library staff and community members to address and navigate problematic information.
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09 August 2023
AI and libraries: Enhancing services and engaging communities
Learn about AI fundamentals, its relevance to libraries of all sizes and types, and how it can enhance services and engage communities.
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30 August 2022
Emerging tech trends for 2022 and beyond
This presentation introduces emerging technology trends and how those trends might reshape library services.
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14 June 2022
Break free from misinformation in an escape room
How can you use an escape room to help inform library patrons about misinformation? Watch this webinar to learn about new programming resources for your library!
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