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Finding Money for Your School Library When There Isn’t Any
2-Course Certification Series
Learn how to make the most of your school library funding opportunities.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines August 4, 2026 (Fall); or November 18 (2026), May 4, 2027 (Spring); and August 10, 2027 (Summer).
2 Self-Paced Online Courses
Recommended for K-12 librarians.
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Steal These Ideas
A Teen Programming and Engagement UnConference
Steal and adapt real teen programming ideas that work, so you can spend less time guessing and more time running programs teens actually want to show up for.
July 22, 2026 | 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET
3-Hour Live Online UnConference
Recommended for school and public librarians who work with teens.
July 22, 2026 | 1:00 - 4:00 pm ET
3-Hour Live Online UnConference
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SLJ Picture Book Palooza
Practical Applications Crash Course
Bring picture books to life: Discover creative, ready-to-use ideas that enrich literacy and programming in your library.
July 27, 2026 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm ET
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Recommended for school and youth services librarians.
July 27, 2026 | 12:00 - 2:00 pm ET
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Bring Back Fun
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Learn how to use play in realistic ways to support morale, improve performance, and make work feel more sustainable.
July 28, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
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This course is intended for all school and public library leaders.
July 28, 2026 | 12:00 - 4:00 PM ET
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Bringing Stories to Life:
Author Visits and Guest Speakers in School Libraries
Learn how to plan and deliver author visits and guest speaker events that energize your students and elevate your library program.
Choose a session: September 23, 2026 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm ET; July 29, 2027, time TBA
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Behavior Management for the Real Elementary Library
Build an elementary library environment where students are engaged, transitions run smoothly, and you have a plan for when they don't.
Registration deadline July 31, 2026 (Summer) | February 10, 2027 (Spring) | July 28, 2027 (Summer)
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Finding Money When There Isn’t Any Part 2
How to Secure Grants for Your School Library
A practical approach to finding, writing, and managing grants that actually fit your library.
Choose a session: Registration deadlines August 4, 2026 (Fall); November 18 (2026); May 4, 2027 (Spring); and August 10, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
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Teaching AI Literacy in Schools
Help students understand, question, and use AI in meaningful, responsible ways.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 5, 2026 (Summer); November 12, 2026 (Fall); March 25, 2027 (Spring); or June 3, 2027 (Summer).
4 Self-Paced Online Course Modules
Recommended for K-12 school librarians and educators at all levels of AI-knowledge
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The AI-Ready School Library
3-Course Certification Series
Help your school community make sense of artificial intelligence.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 5, 2026 (Summer); November 12, 2026 (Fall); May 25, 2027 (Spring); and August 5, 2027 (Summer).
3 Self-Paced Online Courses
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School Libraries 101
Foundations You Might Not Know (but should!) About Libraries
A practical introduction to school librarianship for paraprofessionals and staff entering the field.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
2 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for K-12 non-certified school library personnel, including paraprofessionals, staff, and teachers.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
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School Libraries 201
Making Reading Contagious with Collections and Readers' Advisory
A practical introduction to school librarianship for paraprofessionals and staff entering the field.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
2 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for K-12 non-certified school library personnel, including paraprofessionals, staff, and teachers.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
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School Libraries 301
Creating Programs & Activities Everyone Will Love
A practical introduction to school librarianship for paraprofessionals and staff entering the field.
Choose a session. Registration deadlines August 6, 2026 (Summer); October 28, 2026 (Fall); February 3, 2027 (Spring); and August 3, 2027 (Summer).
2 Self-Paced Course Modules
Recommended for K-12 non-certified school library personnel, including paraprofessionals, staff, and teachers.
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