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It’s a quiet week for CALL Letters. Join Wednesday’s webinar on 5 Practices for Gratitude. After the holiday, learn more about mentoring, culturally relevant evaluation, building LGBTQIA+ inclusive libraries & much more. Enjoy the week & take care! buff.ly/40KX26A

Register *by noon today* for tomorrow's webinar buff.ly/47pF23W to hear how KidsTeam Libraries brought co-design principles to Seattle Public Library. Learn how to design & implement inclusive & innovative co-design services & practices buff.ly/3FZFrOA

3/3 and what it looks like in action, check out the workshop. If you’re thinking of applying for an LSTA grant now or in the future, or want to engage and listen to teens or other community members, you won’t want to miss it! Register here: buff.ly/47pF23W

2/3 The session features KidsTeam Libraries, which has brought co-design principles to the Seattle Public Library and rural county libraries and will help you learn from their experience co-designing technology programs with local youth. If you’re wondering what co-design means..

1/3 This Thursday, November 16, at 10 a.m., CALL is offering a “from the field” webinar with the Library Collective, where you can learn from a model co-design process. Although the example highlights youth services, the principles extend to all kinds of library work.

Did you know that California has four free talking book libraries to serve the print-disabled? Don't miss this one-hour webinar that will help you determine if large print is big enough or when assistive technology is needed. buff.ly/45Nbpbq

This Halloween week, CALL is here to remind you that professional development doesn’t have to be scary! Register soon for great upcoming offerings on design principles, putting EDI into action, serving homeschoolers, and so much more! Find it all here: buff.ly/3ShEOHt

Starting next week! Create Inclusive Library Collections with help from this online course. California library staff - save yourself a no-cost seat! See the full program here: buff.ly/48QZ74B, and be sure to register with CALL here: buff.ly/45AwZzF

In this week's CALL Letters, we featured some important upcoming trainings for Banned Books Week, including this one on How to Build LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Libraries. See the full feature here buff.ly/3rzwHv6, and register soon here buff.ly/3ZFPBx0 to save your seat!

Don't miss the deadline TODAY to apply for Catalyst, CALL's new no-cost leadership development program available to ALL California library staff. Visit buff.ly/3PT4uIR to learn more and apply!

All library workers in California are welcome to join an information session about Catalyst, CALL's new program dedicated to leadership development. Follow this link to learn more and to sign up for one of two upcoming information sessions: buff.ly/3qVsod7

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Supporting the Mental Health and Neurodiversity of Teens, Bystander Intervention, August Courses, and More from CALL! - mailchi.mp/cla-net/call-l…

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You can’t avoid difficult conversations in the library, whether they're anticipated or erupt without warning. In every such situation, power is in play on both sides and your success depends on knowing how you to deal with them. Learn how in this webinar: buff.ly/3NIRjYK

Cultural Awareness, Dealing with Challenging Patrons, Library Leadership Training, and More from CALL! - mailchi.mp/cla-net/call-l…

Improving Library Services to the Unhoused, We're Listening: Needs Assessment Top 5, July Courses, and More from CALL! - mailchi.mp/cla-net/call-l…

Dealing with Low Morale & Patrons Who Are MOA, Antiracism in the Library & Your Personal Sphere, Honoring Pride Month, and More from CALL! - mailchi.mp/cla-net/call-l…