Category Archives: Training

First Impressions Matter – A Customer Service Workshop

Do you feel like a robot just going through the motions? Do you want to improve customer relationships in your library? What will help your facility put its best foot forward in the community? How can you personally improve customer … Continue reading

Posted in Announcements, Training | Leave a comment

Teen Nights (aka After Hours)

Are you having trouble peaking the interest of your teens and tweens? Does it seem like an impossible task to get them involved and excited about the programs? You have come to the right place! Janene Hill from Jensen Memorial … Continue reading

Posted in Announcements, Training | Leave a comment

Golden Sower Readers Meeting

Librarians pick the best books…. If you love reading the latest picture books, want to have a share in selecting the next round of Golden Sower Nominees, or just want to have an influence over the books for the next … Continue reading

Posted in Announcements, Training | Leave a comment

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Workshop — Last Chance

Due to the snow today, our last Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Workshop had to be cancelled. However, that opens up the opportunity to everyone who thought about coming but maybe the dates didn’t work with your schedule! Here is your chance … Continue reading

Posted in Announcements, Training | Leave a comment

Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Workshop

Come learn all the fun ways to integrate S.T.E.A.M. into your library programs with this hands-on workshop! You will learn how to put the fun in learning with all the new items the CPLS office has added to their list … Continue reading

Posted in Announcements, Training | Leave a comment

Summer Reading Workshops

Central Plains Library System will be hosting the annual Summer Reading Program in two great locations this year!  With the theme of “A Universe of Stories” we will explore all the summer reading book picks, participate in some out-of-this-world arts … Continue reading

Posted in Announcements, Training | Leave a comment

Statistical Report Workshop

It’s that time of the year again! “Holidays?” you may ask. No, silly! It’s time to complete the annual statistical survey through Bibliostat Collect! But have you ever wondered how to make the survey process easier? Do you know how … Continue reading

Posted in Announcements, Training | Leave a comment

“Make”ing Learning Fun Workshop

Do you want to take your makerspace up a notch but just don’t know how?  Does the thought of using new technology overwhelm you and you just don’t even know where to start? Join us for a fun-filled day of … Continue reading

Posted in Announcements, News, Training | Leave a comment

School Librarians in the Digital Age

Central Plains Library System and the Nebraska School Librarians Association are sponsoring “School Librarians in the Digital Age” on July 31, from 9:00 to 12:00. The workshop will cover three current topics. The location will be the Lexington Public Library, … Continue reading

Posted in Announcements, Training | Leave a comment

FREE Book Repair Workshop

The Central Plains Library System is sponsoring a FREE Book Repair Workshop featuring Kary Barth at the North Platte Public Library on Thursday, August 23, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Do not miss this chance to learn the techniques you … Continue reading

Posted in Training | Leave a comment