2025 CLiC & Connect: In Person Rural Meetups

CLiC’s in person rural meetups provide time to connect with colleagues from rural and small libraries, exchange practical ideas that are specific to YOU, and have fun!

The CLiC & Connect In Person Rural Meetups are designed to connect, energize, and inspire.

Read the 2024 Event Report to learn more.

Dates, Locations & Registration

Registration is open! The registration deadline for each event is one week prior.

Southeast: Friday, April 25, 2025 in Pueblo
Southwest: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Durango
Northwest: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Glenwood Springs
Northeast: Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Fort Morgan

Schedule Information

2025 CLiC & Connect Schedule Information – all locations

2025 CLiC & Connect Session Descriptions – all locations

Presenter Slideshows

De-Escalation Workshop
Procedure Playbook
Reader’s Advisory Circuit Training
We Need a Policy for That?
Unusual Items for Checkout
So You Want a Storywalk
Leveling up for Longer Lifespans

Trouble accessing these files? If your institution blocks access to Dropbox, contact us at clichelp@clicweb.org and we’ll send a copy of them to you.

2025 Virtual Winter Workshop

CLiC’s virtual workshop breaks down geographic, travel and time barriers. Join us this year for a multi-track, online learning event.

Gain practical knowledge to help in your library work, discover new ideas, and get Energized!

Read the 2025 Event Report to learn more.

Dates

Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 1:00 – 3:30 MST
Welcome and opening remarks with Jim Duncan, followed by energizing & inspiring sessions.

Thursday, February 6, 2025, 9:00 – 3:00 MST
6 concurrent sessions across five time slots.

Submit a Proposal

Deadline to submit proposals ended on October 27, 2024.

We welcome your submission next year!

Registration

Sorry we missed you! Registration closed on 1/31/25.

If you registered, Zoom links for accessing the sessions will be sent to your email on 2/3/25.

Schedule Information

2025 Virtual Winter Workshop Schedule
Wednesday, February 5 Schedule
Thursday, February 6 Schedule

2025 Virtual Winter Workshop Session Descriptions
Wednesday, February 5 Session Descriptions
Thursday, February 6 Session Descriptions

Event Recording

Recordings of each session will be available by February 28, 2025. If you registered, a password protected link will be emailed to you.

Presenter Slideshows

Trouble accessing these files? If your institution blocks access to Dropbox, contact us at clichelp@clicweb.org and we’ll send a copy of them to you.

2025 Presenter Slideshows and Resources

A Simple Recipe for Navigating Conflict with Ease
Artificial Intelligence in the School Library
Bold But Kind: The Balance of Assertive Communication
Bookmobile Stops: Using Your Bookmobile to Support Schools
Colorado State Library Update
Communication Breakdowns: Tools for Working Through Conflict
Community Engagement and Partnerships for Stronger Programs
Difficult Patron Behavior and the Law
Escaping the Rut: Reignite Professional Purpose
Government Websites and EDS
Grab & Go Craft Kits
Horror is Healthy for Kids
Keep that Spark: Programming for Elementary Age Children
Law & Order: Special Librarians Unit
Libraries on Air: How to Start Your Own Podcast
Libraries Save Lives: CPR/Childcare Classes Create Community
New Year, New Books 2025
Nursery Rhymes in Modern Storytimes
Personal & Situational Awareness at Work – You’re Responsible
Roll for Initiative: Gaming at Your Library
SIPA – A Colorado Government Supporting Public Libraries with Grant Funding and Technology Solutions
Summer Reading Program For All
Supporting Community Resiliency through Library Safety
Taking the Challenge Out of Library Challenges
“Teens Don’t Read” Or Do They?
Tips & Tricks for Using WhenToWork Scheduling Software

Virtual E-Resources Conference Series

Utilize your e-resources to their full potential! Join us this year for a brand new online learning event dedicated to e-resources.

This Virtual Conference Series focuses on practical, real-world examples from both libraries and vendors. Learn how to promote and utilize e-resources in your community and on your website.

Dates & Registration

Registration closes the Thursday before each event.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025, 2-3 MST Register here
Topic: Collection Management and Statistics

Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 2-3 MST
Topic: Marketing

Zoom links for accessing the sessions will be sent to your email the day before each event.

Submit a Proposal

Share your practical, real-world examples OR how you promote e-resources to your community and on your website.

All the information you need is linked below. Please note the different forms for Libraries and Vendors.

Libraries–Call for Presenters Submission Form
Vendors–Call for Presenters Submission Form

Schedule Information

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Schedule

Event Recording