Adopt a Librarian
Adopt a Librarian is a program to send CAL members to events when they might not be able to due to monetary hardships. Donations may also be made to assist with dues renewal for members.
Meeting/Event Information
Past Meetings
Pattern Research Free Webinar: Why Your Library Needs a New, Short-Term Strategic Plan
June 24, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Webinar
Venue website
How can libraries survive and continue to support their communities and institutions? You might choose to create and implement a new strategic plan, one that engages the world with fresh assumptions, focuses on immediate goals and priorities, dramatically
CAL Services and Outreach to Underserved Populations (SOUP) Interest Group Meeting – Homebound Services
June 17, 2020
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Zoom Meeting: Registration Required
Venue website
Join our Zoom meeting to hear from guest speaker, Grayson Stamm, to discuss homebound services and to learn what our libraries have been doing during the Covid-19 crisis.
Providing Library Senior Services in a COVID-19 World
June 17, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Webinar
Venue website
While we might not be able to visit our seniors or facilities in-person for the foreseeable future, libraries can reach this population while we shelter in place. During this webinar, please find tips and tricks that David J. Kelsey of the St. Charles (IL
CAL Board Meeting
June 12, 2020
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Zoom Meeting only
CO
CAL Board Meeting
Chatting with CAL: Hosted by CAL’s Executive Committee East Region Representative, Chandra McCoy
June 06, 2020
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Zoom Meeting: Registration Required
Venue website
Join fellow CAL members for quick and easy family dinner recipes.
CAL Maker Interest Group Meeting
May 27, 2020
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
Join us on May 27th!
Deadline to submit a proposal for the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity in Libraries Virtual Meeting
May 25, 2020
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Virtual
Submit your proposal today!
Chatting with CAL: Hosted by CAL Executive Committee Member, Haley Baker
May 19, 2020
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Zoom Meeting: Registration Required
Venue website
Join your library friends for a CAL Crafting Session!
Chatting with CAL: Hosted by longtime CAL member and Colorado Representative to the Mountain Plains Library Association, Elena Rosenfeld
May 16, 2020
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Zoom Meeting: Registration Required
Venue website
Join your library friends for a CAL Coffee Hour!
Business Services Interest Group
May 11, 2020
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
WebEx
Business Services Interest Group
Chatting with CAL: Hosted by CAL President Elect and CALCON Conference Chair, Tiah Frankish
May 09, 2020
8:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Zoom Meeting: Registration Required
Venue website
Join your library friends for a CAL Coffee Hour!
CANCELED - Maker Workshop
May 05, 2020
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Library 21C
1175 Chapel Hills Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
CANCELED
Chatting with CAL: Hosted by CAL Secretary, Anne Holland
May 01, 2020
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Zoom Meeting: Registration Required
Venue website
Join your library friends for a CAL Hangout Session and Show & Tell!
Reader’s Advisory Interest Group (RAIG) Spring Meeting
April 23, 2020
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
CO
Venue website
Join Us!
CAL Board Meeting
April 10, 2020
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Zoom Meeting only
CO
CAL Board Meeting
Canceled - ASIG (Adult Services Interest Group) Meeting
April 09, 2020
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lyons Regional Library District
451 4th Ave
Lyons, CO 80540
Cancelled - ASIG (Adult Services Interest Group) Meeting
Public Libraries Interest Group (PLIG) Virtual Meeting
April 08, 2020
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Virtual Meeting
PLIG (Virtual) Meet & Greet
CAL Writing Interest Group (WIG) – Virtual Meeting
April 06, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
CAL Writing Interest Group (WIG) – Virtual Meeting
Queer Interest Group March Meeting
March 26, 2020
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Online
CO
Come chat about Queer library issues, any queer issues, socialize and chat!
Library Lobby Day - Cancelled
March 18, 2020
8:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Colorado State Capitol
200 East Colfax
Denver, CO 80203
Be visible by joining the Legislative Committee Library Lobby Day on the morning of Wed., March 18th at the State Capitol.
CAL Leadership Institute - What would I learn?
March 16, 2020
12:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Online
Venue website
Don't wait, apply now!
CAL Board Meeting - CANCELED
March 13, 2020
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Zoom Meeting only
CO
CAL Board Meeting - CANCELED
CAL Writing Interest Group (WIG) – Virtual Meeting
March 02, 2020
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Virtual Meeting
Venue website
CAL Writing Interest Group (WIG) – Call for Members
CAL Services and Outreach to Underserved Populations (SOUP) Interest Group Meeting - We Want Your Thoughts!
February 25, 2020
2:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Zoom Meeting only
CO
CAL SOUP Meeting
CAL Board Meeting
February 14, 2020
12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Zoom Meeting only
CO
CAL Board Meeting
CALCON Session Submission Deadline EXTENDED!!
February 14, 2020
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Online
Deadline is EXTENDED to February 14!
Maker Workshop Call for Presenter Deadline
February 14, 2020
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Online
Maker Workshop Call for Presenter Deadline
Business Services Interest Group Meeting
February 10, 2020
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM
WebEx
Business Services Interest Group Meeting
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER - The School Library Crisis: Harnessing Your Power to Survive and Thrive!
February 08, 2020
9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Denver University - Anderson Academic Commons
2150 E. Evans Ave
Denver, CO
Join us!
QIG (Queer Interest Group) Meeting
January 28, 2020
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
La Belle Rosette
2423 S University Blvd
Denver, CO 80210
QIG (Queer Interest Group) Meeting
RAIG Winter Meeting
January 15, 2020
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Jefferson County Public Library, Golden Library
1019 10th St
Golden, CO 80401
Join us!
CAL Makerspace
January 15, 2020
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
InventHQ
6 Garden Center (2nd floor)
Broomfield, CO
CAL Makerspace
