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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, October 15, 2026
10 - 11 a.m. Eastern
Register for the Division Update.

Escape Rooms 101: A Peek Behind the Planning Curtain

Across the country, libraries are unlocking the potential of hosting escape rooms.

These interactive puzzle experiences are a great way to engage patrons of all ages in creative problem-solving and teamwork! Despite the benefits, it can be daunting to plan your own escape room, especially from scratch. Be baffled no longer!

Courtney Gainer, Youth Services Assistant at the Leesburg Public Library and escape room master extraordinaire, will share tips, tricks, and best practices for planning an escape room program at your own library. For a preview, check out Courtney's brief presentation during April's The FLYP Side.

Whether you have hosted successful escape room activities previously, are in the midst of planning, or are simply curious about the possibilities, this interactive discussion is for you. You’ll leave with practical ideas you can adapt for your own community, no special equipment or prior experience required.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
2 - 3 p.m. Eastern
Register for Escape Rooms 101.

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

Information on the next discussion is forthcoming.

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

Contact us at 850.245.6637 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.

Thursday, August 20, 2026
3 - 4 p.m. Eastern
Register for the Adult Literacy and ESOL discussion group.

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. 

Library Development

During FY2026-27, 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.

Institute of Museum & Library Services LogoMany 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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