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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, July 16, 2026
2 - 3 p.m. Eastern
Register for the Division Update.

The FLYP Side 

This month, we're focusing on our youngest patrons! Early literacy begins long before a child can talk, and libraries play a powerful role in supporting families during these critical early years. Positive and supportive library experiences can help caregivers set a trajectory for a lifetime of reading. Our guest speaker, Melissa Welden from Royal Palm Beach Branch Library, Palm Beach County Library System, will kick off the discussion by sharing her library's baby storytime model. Bring your ideas, questions, and experiences as we learn from each other and celebrate the joyful, essential work of serving infants and their grownups.

Join your fellow Youth Services staff from across the state to celebrate successes, share programming ideas and brainstorm solutions to challenges. These sessions are general discussions, so bring your thoughts, questions and ideas.

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. I can’t wait to see you there!

For more information on the Florida Library Youth Program, visit our webpage.

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
3 - 4 p.m. Eastern
Register for The FLYP Side.

FLYP Summer Statistics Refresher

The statistics collected by FLYP for Summer Reading are invaluable for sharing your library's successes and informing the ways that we support libraries across Florida. We appreciate the time it takes to collect and report your statistics!

Summer statistics are submitted at the end of your Summer Reading Program. 

If this is your first time reporting your library's Summer statistics or if you just want a quick reminder of how things work, join the FLYP Summer Statistics Refresher.

Friday, May 22, 2026
3 - 4 p.m. Eastern
Register for the FLYP Summer Statistics Refresher.

There have been no changes to the questions on the survey from 2025, so feel free to use the tools below from last year to help in your planning, collecting of statistics, and reporting.

Getting to Know the State Library of Florida

The State Library of Florida is here to provide state agency employees with a variety of resources and services to help them perform their jobs better. 

Whether you're new to the library or looking for a refresher, this webinar will give you an overview of what we have to offer.

Join our Florida Collection / Outreach Librarian and our Electronic Resources Librarian for a look at:

Florida's published history

  • The history and purpose of the State Library.
  • What makes the State Library unique.
  • Florida history and culture resources.

Services for state employees

  • How to obtain a library card.
  • How to find print books, articles, e-books and more.
  • Online resources you can access from your office and home.
  • Personalized research assistance, tailored to your agency's needs.
  • How to have library materials delivered to your desk.
  • How the State Publications Program affects and benefits your agency.

Thursday, May 28, 2026
2 p.m. Eastern
Register for this webinar.

DLIS Discussions

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

Contact us at 850.245.6622 or dlis.bld@dos.fl.gov 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.

Information on next session is forthcoming.

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.

Information on next session is forthcoming.

Quarterly directors calls

Library cooperative coordinators

This meeting is intended for the coordinators of Florida's public library cooperatives, and attendance is by invitation only.

Information on the next call for coordinators of library cooperatives is forthcoming.

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.

Information on the next call for directors of small and rural libraries is forthcoming.

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.

Information on the next call for municipal library directors is forthcoming. 

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.

Information on the next call for new library directors is forthcoming.

Archived webinars

For a featured list of our webinar recordings, visit our YouTube page. 

Library Development

During FY2025-26, 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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