Online Webinars
- DLIS webinars
- DLIS Discussions
- Adult Literacy and ESOL
- Quarterly virtual meetings for public library directors
- FEL webinars
- Archived 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, October 15, 2026
10 - 11 a.m. Eastern
Register for the Division Update.
FLYP Summer Reading Showcase
Summer in Florida is a busy time across the state with libraries that come alive with creative, fun, and educational programs designed to inspire and uplift our youth and families! We want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate all of you who have poured countless hours into making this summer truly magical. Your hard work and commitment have not gone unnoticed!
We are excited to invite you to this online space where you can showcase your summer successes and hear innovative and creative ideas from peers across the state. Mark your calendar for this opportunity for community-building and inspiration and plan to bring a story or two of your own to share.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
3 - 4 p.m. Eastern
Register now for the Summer Reading Showcase.
The FLYP Side - Caregiving Youth
One population that can benefit greatly from the support and community connection that libraries provide is youth who have taken on the responsibility of caring for other family members. According to the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY), there are over 5.4 million caregiving youth in the United States.
Caregiving youth are people under the age of 18 years who provide care or support to family or household members who need assistance due to ill-health, disability, or age-related decline or other health conditions.
Join this webinar for FLYP updates and to hear from Dr. Ann Faraone, Director of Education Services with AACY, about the resources and programs provided by AACY and how public libraries can support caregiving youth.
If you can’t join us live, don’t worry—simply complete the registration form, and you will receive a summary with links to the resources shared during the session in a follow-up email. We can’t wait to see you there!
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern
Register now for the FLYP Side.
DLIS Discussions
State Aid to Libraries
The Division of Library and Information Services (DLIS) Discussions are quarterly, open discussions for library staff throughout Florida.
Join our upcoming September 2026 DLIS Discussion on how the State Aid to Libraries Program helps local governments build and maintain vital services. Grants Supervisor Georgia Mitchell and Division Director Amy Johnson will share the history of the program and answer your questions about State Aid. Be sure to join this important conversation before the October 1 State Aid application deadline arrives.
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
3 - 4 p.m. Eastern
Register now for DLIS Discussion.
Interested in past topics we have covered? Explore our recordings and start a discussion in your library.
Contact us at 850.245.6637 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.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
3 - 4 p.m. Eastern
Register for the Adult Literacy and ESOL Discussion.
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.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
3 - 4 p.m. Eastern
Register for the Adult Programming and Services discussion.
Quarterly virtual meetings for public library directors
Library Cooperative Coordinators
This meeting is intended for the coordinators of Florida's public library cooperatives, and attendance is by invitation only.
Friday, October 30, 2026
2 - 3 p.m. Eastern
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.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
2 - 3 p.m. Eastern
Register for the Directors of Small and Rural Libraries meeting.
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 their diverse communities and share common challenges and opportunities.
Friday, October 23, 2026
2 - 3 p.m. Eastern
Register for the Municipal Directors meeting.
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 public library directors.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
2 - 3 p.m. Eastern
Register for the New Directors meeting.
Library Friends and Foundations
This meeting will allow attendees to connect, share experiences and discuss common goals for their library support organizations.
Friday, October 16, 2026
2 - 3 p.m. Eastern
Register for the Library Friends and Foundations meeting.
Archived webinars
For a featured list of our webinar recordings, visit our YouTube page.
