There was a concurrent update to the December webinars as well. December 10 now offers a double session where you can learn about AI and EQ all in one afternoon. Corrected list of November-December webinars below: * NotebookLM in Action <https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9171> October 22 at 2pm * Romance Readers Advisory: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9271> October 29 at 2pm * Ten Passive Programming Ideas for Teens<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9371&> November 5 at 2 pm * Applying Early Literacy in Storytime Settings<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9471&> November 12 at 2 pm * Best Practices for Onboarding New Staff<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9521&> November 19 at 2 pm * Stoicism and Gratitude<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9571&> November 26 at 2 pm * Developing an Adaptive Storytime<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9621&> December 3 at 2 pm * AI in Libraries: Getting Prepared for 2026<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9671&> December 10 at 12:30 pm * Emotional Intelligence During the Holidays<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9761&> December 10 at 2 pm * More than Your Voice: Practical Strategies for Speaking to Power<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9721&> December 17 at 2 pm Andrea Vernola Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909 vernolaA@michigan.gov | 517-335-0123 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>. From: Vernola, Andrea (MDE) via Michlib-l <michlib-l@liblists.org> Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 2:25 PM To: michlib-l@liblists.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Upcoming November and December PCI Webinars Available Through Library of Michigan CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Greetings! Are you looking for free, high-quality continuing education on a wide range of professional topics? Check out the People Connect Institute (PCI) webinars now available to the Michigan library community. The Library of Michigan provides access to the PCI live webinars for all Michigan library staff. PCI Webinars uses the Zoom platform. * NotebookLM in Action <https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9171> October 22 at 2pm * Romance Readers Advisory: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9271> October 29 at 2pm * Ten Passive Programming Ideas for Teens<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9371&> (updated presenter and topic as of 10/21/25) November 5 at 2 pm * Applying Early Literacy in Storytime Settings<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9471&> November 12 at 2 pm * Best Practices for Onboarding New Staff<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9521&> November 19 at 2 pm * Stoicism and Gratitude<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9571&> November 26 at 2 pm * Developing an Adaptive Storytime<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9621&> December 3 at 2 pm * Something's Missing: The Need for Library Involvement in Prison Literacy Programs<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9671&> December 10 at 2 pm * More than Your Voice: Practical Strategies for Speaking to Power<https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=9721&> December 17 at 2 pm Additionally, if you or your staff are looking to develop your skills with professional development opportunities either in or out of state, please be aware that the Library Continuing Education Stipend program<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/scholarships/library-continuing-education-stipend-program> can support travel and registration costs by providing financial support for Michigan library staff continuing education. To find the full array of training and continuing education opportunities supported and offered by the Library of Michigan visit the Continuing Education site at Michigan.gov/LibraryCE<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce>. Links to WebJunction, United for Libraries, the LM CE calendar<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing-education-opportunities>, and the Niche Staff Skills Academy<https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills> can all be found there. Questions about LM Training? Contact me at VernolaA@michigan.gov<mailto:VernolaA@michigan.gov>. This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Andrea Vernola Continuing Education Coordinator | Library Development Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo St, P.O. Box 30007, Lansing, MI 48909 vernolaA@michigan.gov<mailto:vernolaA@michigan.gov> | 517-335-0123 https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan [Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan] [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.
