Solomon, Enterprise, Chapman
2026-03-31 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-02 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)

Hope, Herington, Ogden
2026-04-02 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-04 08:00 - 15:00

Longford, Talmage, Abilene
2026-04-07 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-09 08:00 - 15:00

Hanover, Washington, Greenleaf
2026-04-09 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-11 08:00 - 16:00

Hartford, Americus, Cottonwood Falls
2026-04-14 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-16 08:00 - 16:00

Waterville, Marysville
2026-04-16 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-06-18 08:00 - 13:00

Wamego
2026-04-23 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-25 08:00 - 12:00

After Lunch Course: Libraries & Community Health-Connecting with Local Coalitions
2026-04-23 13:30 - 14:30
Where: Zoom
Registration
Description:
Libraries play a powerful role in community well-being. This session explores how libraries can partner with local health coalitions to: * Better identify community needs and strengthen the services provided; *Support community health through partnerships, programming, and trusted community connections; and *Identify practical ways to collaborate with organizations working on issues like social isolation, food and housing insecurity, mental health, and access to community resources. Through discussion and real-world examples from library leaders, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how coalitions work, why shared language and collaboration matter, and how libraries can contribute valuable community insights to support healthier communities across Kansas.

Beattie, Axtell, Vermillion
2026-05-05 08:00 - 15:00

Peabody
2026-05-06 08:00 - 12:00

Beyond the Books: Strengthening Rural Communities - Watch Party
2026-05-06 14:00 - 15:00
Join us at NCKLS to watch and gain practical strategies for fostering meaningful rural engagement in library programs, outreach, and partnerships. No need to register, but come by 2pm You will walk away with fresh ideas and new initiatives.

Wakefield, Leonardville, Riley
2026-05-07 08:00 - 15:00

Clifton, Morganville, Clay Center
2026-05-12 08:00 - 16:00

Florence, Burns
2026-05-14 08:00 - 13:00

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:00

Alma, Eskridge, Onaga, St. Marys
2026-05-19 08:00 - 16:00

Dwight, White City, Wilsey, Council Grove
2026-05-21 08:00 - 16:00

Closed - Memorial Day
2026-05-25

Goessel, Hillsboro, Marion
2026-05-27 08:00 - 15:00

Directors' Meeting - NCKLS Office
2026-05-27 10:00 - 14:00
May Directors Meeting
In person NCKLS offices
Agenda
10am -11am

Staff Reports (10 minutes)
Cultivating positive relationships with boards/Gaining more board members (20 min)
Staff training tips (20 min)
Scheduling/Staffing library (15 min)

11am-12pm Mock Board meeting
12pm-1pm Lunch Here
1pm-2pm

Amber Koha
LaDonna-Canva
Jan-KS Judicial Center website overview

Reminders

Save the date! August 13th– 10am. Book Repair Workshop with Demco Book Doctor- Topeka/Shawnee Public Library. School librarians welcome as well. Registration is filling up fast!
No directors meetings for June and July. Happy Summer Learning!
Annual Meeting-August 27th

Frankfort, Blue Rapids
2026-05-28 08:00 - 12:00

Blue Rapids, Frankfort
2026-05-28 08:00 - 13:00

Closed - Juneteenth
2026-06-19
