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Online Webinars

 

FEL webinars

You can register for FEL Gale webinars to learn how to use those resources. 

DLIS webinars

Division Update

The Division Director and State Librarian will provide an update on the activities of the Division of Library & Information Services and give an overview of activities, issues and programs that impact the Florida library community.

Join colleagues from around the state for this opportunity to interact with the Division Director.

Thursday, January 15, 2026
2 - 3 p.m. Eastern
Register now.

The FLYP Side

This month, we will be shining a spotlight on music programming in youth services. From rhythm and movement activities in storytime to teen songwriting workshops, music is a powerful way to engage young minds and build community. Plus, we will hear from a teen services librarian who built a connection with a community resource and brightened dozens of lives with guitars.

Join your fellow Youth Services staff from across the state to celebrate successes, share programming ideas and brainstorm solutions to challenges. This session will be a general discussion, so bring your thoughts, questions and ideas.

If you are not able to attend this session but would still like a list of resources shared, complete the registration form. A follow-up email will be sent to all registrants after the session.

Friday, January 23, 2026
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern
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The Math Café

Math's Top Models: Hyperbolic Planes vs. The Pythagorean Theorem

Do you cringe at the thought of solving for x, or do you want to share PEMDAS* with every person you meet? Either way, this webinar is for you. We will show you just how fun, playful and approachable math programming can be! When math feels joyful, it becomes a natural fit for youth, adult and family programming alike.

Math's Top Models is a contest where mathematical models will compete against one another, and you will choose the winner.

This episode features the mathematical models of hyperbolic planes and the Pythagorean theorem. There will be crochet. There will be flying colored blocks. And there will be spirited debate about what makes a model truly "the best."

Join your hosts, Chelsea LaFever, Florida Library Youth Program Consultant, and Katrina Harkness, Adult Learning Consultant, along with your colleagues across the state for this mathematical showdown.

Thursday, January 29, 2026
3 – 4 p.m. Eastern
Register now.

Contact Chelsea LaFever at [email protected] or 850.245.6630, or Katrina Harkness at [email protected] or 850.245.6624, with your questions or topics you'd like to talk about in this or future Math Café webinars.

*PEMDAS = parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction.

DLIS Discussions

Next discussion: February 2026

Information on our next discussion is forthcoming.

Interested in past topics we have covered? Explore our recordings and start a discussion in your library. 

Contact us at 850.245.6622 or [email protected] if you have questions or to suggest a discussion topic. We welcome new ideas! 

Adult Literacy and ESOL discussion group

Florida library staff who are interested in adult literacy and ESOL are invited to join us for monthly online discussions with adult literacy program coordinators and staff across Florida’s libraries.

These discussions focus on:

  • Sharing best practices.
  • Supporting adult literacy and ESOL programs in Florida libraries.
  • Building a new literacy program.
  • Coaching volunteers and staff.

Information on next session is forthcoming.

Adult Programming and Services discussion

Art, author talks, car maintenance, computer classes, cooking, crafting, furniture refinishing, games, gardening, knitting, movies, painting, puzzle exchanges, telehealth, speakers – join us to talk about programs and services for adults.

Information on next session is forthcoming.

Quarterly directors calls

Library cooperative coordinators

This meeting is intended for the coordinators of Florida's public library cooperatives, and attendance is by invitation only.

Information on next call is forthcoming.

Directors of small & rural libraries

This meeting is intended for directors of libraries in small or rural communities to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities facing their patrons and libraries.

Friday, January 30, 2026 
2 - 3 p.m. Eastern
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Municipal Directors

This meeting is intended for public library directors of the state’s municipal libraries to have a chance to meet, discuss the needs of your diverse communities and share common challenges and opportunities.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
1 - 2 p.m. Eastern
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New Directors

This meeting will allow new or transitioning library leaders to discuss issues that are unique to their libraries and share ideas or challenges that come up as they assume their new roles as a public library directors.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
2 - 3 p.m. Eastern
Register now.

Archived webinars

For a featured list of our webinar recordings, visit our YouTube page. 

Library Development

During FY2025-26, the percentage of total costs for the Continuing Education Program financed with federal money is 67%; the federal dollar amount to be spent on the program is $169,404. This program does not receive any non-governmental funding.

imls180.for.panel.jpgMany of these resources and programs are funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida's LSTA program is administered by the Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.

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