The Massachusetts Library System is pleased to announce that we have contracted with ALA to provide our members with access to their live webinars.  These webinars are free to MLS members who register through our calendar.  Please do not register directly with ALA. Members who register directly with ALA are responsible for paying their registration fee. 

Please help us keep MLS sponsored training free for all members. If you are unable to attend the live webinar, please cancel your registration. A cancellation link can be found in your confirmation email, or you may contact Sarah Donnelly at sdonnelly@masslibsystem.org to cancel. 

Description

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.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to:

• Adopt a holistic approach to event management by integrating planning, logistics, outreach, and evaluation into a unified strategy that aligns library goals with community needs. 
• Foster stakeholder and staff buy-in through strategies that engage leadership, employees, volunteers, and community partners to create shared ownership and ensure event success. -
• Diversify and expand event offerings by incorporating an EDIA framework to better serve varied age groups, interest groups, and communities with inclusive, accessible programming.

Who Should Attend

Public Libraries, Management, Programming Librarians. Designed for library directors, program coordinators, outreach staff, and anyone leading system-wide efforts.

Accessibility Information

If you have questions or requests regarding accessibility, contact ce@ala.org or at 312-280-5100.