From Planning to Showtime: a Librarian's Guide

CHICAGO — Join Core for the webinar "From Planning to Showtime: a Librarian's Guide" on October 7, 2026, at 1 p.m. CT. Public libraries are hubs of community engagement, innovation, and learning—and increasingly, they are called upon to lead large-scale events and initiatives that reach diverse audiences and deliver measurable impact. Whether planning a city-wide reading program, launching a new outreach initiative, or hosting a regional conference, success depends on more than strong logistics. It requires strategic vision, inclusive planning, stakeholder buy-in, and sustainable execution. This session will provide library professionals with practical strategies for designing, managing, and evaluating large events and initiatives that align with organizational goals and community needs.
 

Best of Core Forum: From Planning to Showtime: a Librarian's Guide

Presenters:

Ellie Kalman, Senior Librarian, Santa Clarita Public Library, Santa Clarita, CA 
Jennifer Barnekow, Senior Librarian, Santa Clarita Public Library, Santa Clarita, CA 
Kendra Fitzpatrick, Senior Librarian, Santa Clarita Public Library, Santa Clarita, CA 

Registration Fees:

Core Member: $57.85
ALA Member: $80.10
Nonmember: $89.00
Student: $44.50

How Do I Purchase Group Registration?

You can register a group by specifying the number of people who will be accessing the webinar during checkout. We offer webinars discounts based on the number of registrations you specify at checkout. If you are a Core member, you can purchase seats for yourself and your colleagues at the Core discount rate; ALA's new e-Learning store allows you to extend Core member savings to colleagues at your institution.

Can't attend the live event? No problem! All registrants will receive a link to the recorded session for later viewing at their convenience.

Register online or by phone at 1-800-545-2433 (press 1 to reach our customer service representatives).

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