Beattie, Axtell, Vermillion
2026-03-03 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-05 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)

Wakefield, Leonardville, Riley
2026-03-05 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-07 08:00 - 15:00

Clifton, Morganville, Clay Center
2026-03-10 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-12 08:00 - 16:00

Florence, Burns
2026-03-12 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-14 08:00 - 13:00

Goessel, Hillsboro, Marion
2026-03-18 08:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-27 08:00 - 15:00

Blue Rapids, Frankfort
2026-03-19 08:00 - 12:00

Alma, Eskridge, Onaga, St. Marys
2026-03-24 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-19 08:00 - 16:00

CKLS Summer Reading Workshop with Patty and Diane
2026-03-24 10:00 - 15:00 | North Central Kansas Library System, 2316 SkyVue Lane, Manhattan, KS, 66502, United States
What you will learn: This dynamic, interactive session will help librarians dig deeper into summer planning with fresh ideas that go beyond the standard toolkit.
Attendees will discover?
Creative and budget-friendly craft ideas?
Engaging book suggestions for all ages?
Eye-catching display inspirations?
Thematic snack, food, and party ideas?
Hands-on resources and materials
No bones about it—participants will leave with at least one new idea (but likely many more!) from this playful excavation into programming!
Register here by March 13th – one person per form. The Patty and Diane summer reading workshop! March 24th 10am-3:30pm – Fill out form
Door prizes and more!

Dwight, White City, Wilsey, Council Grove
2026-03-26 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-21 08:00 - 16:00

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-03-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:00

After Lunch Series - Everyday Advocacy
2026-03-26 13:30 - 14:30
The Kansas regional library systems are continuing the After Lunch Course series with a statewide virtual session on Everyday Advocacy.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/everydayadvocacyks
On Thursday, March 26, from 1:30–2:30 p.m., Dr. Andrew Smith of Emporia State University will share practical strategies library staff, trustees, volunteers, and Friends groups can use to communicate effectively with community members and local and state officials. Advocacy is most effective when it is proactive and ongoing, not only during moments of challenge

Solomon, Enterprise, Chapman
2026-03-31 08:00 - 15:00

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

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

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

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

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

Wamego
2026-04-23 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.

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.

Closed - Memorial Day
2026-05-25
