PCI Webinars for June 2025
Join us for these free learning opportunities
Self-Care Made Simple: An Overview of Why and How to Replenish
Wednesday, June 4th from 2:00-3:00 pm EST
Self-care is so much more than a manicure or massage. It is how we restore, replenish, and nurture ourselves. It involves tough aspects like saying no, setting boundaries, assertive communication, as well as gentle restorative practices such as relaxation, laughter, and nourishing our soul.
Join wellness coach Laura Greco and learn more about taking care of yourself...for a change.
As a result of this program, attendees will:
identify 3 benefits of practicing self-care
name 4 self-care techniques
Nurturing Potential: A Toolkit for Engaging Unsupervised Youth and Teens in Your Library
Wednesday, June 11th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST
Are you passionate about transforming your library into a haven for all, including unsupervised youth and teens? Join us for an insightful webinar where we dive into innovative strategies to engage and positively influence these young minds. Hear from Tiffany Duck, experienced public library manager and David Duck, Youth Development and Preventative Services Manager as they share expert insights, real-life success stories and practical techniques that foster respect, creativity, and community.
Attendees will learn about:
Practical tips to engage teens
Actionable items to support youth and teens at the library
Resources to enhance your professional toolkit
Who will benefit from this program?
All staff that interact with unsupervised youth & teens at the library
Anyone who wants to become a champion for youth engagement!
Libraries for All: Accessible Library Services for Children with Disabilities and their Families
Wednesday, June 18, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST
Whether large or small, rural or urban, all library communities serve children with disabilities. Developing an awareness and understanding to the needs of kids with disabilities and their families is vital for providing relevant and impactful library services to all. This webinar shares ideas for programs, collections, and services that welcome and support kids with disabilities and their families. Attendees will also learn about ways you can make their existing library programs more inclusive for all.
As a result of this program, attendees will:
Learn national statistics of disability prevalence in their communities
Learn about the concepts of library accessibility, inclusion, and equity as it relates to children with disabilities
Gather at least 5 library service ideas to support kids with disabilities and their families
Learn at least 3 strategies to make their existing library programs more inclusive for kids with disabilities and their families
Navigating Grief in the Library: Compassionate Communication and Support Strategies
Wednesday, June 25th from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST
Through this program we will consider how to address the sensitive topic of grief in professional settings, offering practical guidance on how to communicate with empathy and provide meaningful communicative support. Grief is a complex human experience.
We will consider strategies for fostering a supportive and compassionate work environment while maintaining respect for individual experiences.
As a result of this program, attendees will:
Recognize the many ways forms of grief in our library workplace.
Understand how to provide supportive communication techniques with respect.
Develop strategies for creating a supportive work culture that acknowledges and accommodates grief.
This program is supported by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (IMLS grant number LS-253645-OLS-23).
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