Registration

 
 
Welcome to Metronet’s Registration page. Here you will find only the links to register for upcoming programs. Check back to see what’s new! For more information, visit our Events and Programs page, found here. 
 
The MetroNetwork A Celebration of Twin Cities Library Connections 
Tuesday May 12th, 2026 | 5:30-7:30pm
825 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104 (825 Arts)

Click to RSVP by May 1, 2026

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Join fellow library professionals from across the metro for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. This event is for library staff, students, and emerging professionals who want to expand their professional network. This event will include heavy appetizers, guided activities to make networking less intimidating, a chance to connect with some of Minnesota’s library leaders, and a prize raffle! This is a great opportunity to meet others who are passionate about libraries and the communities they serve.  

Check in when you arrive to be entered to win a one-hour consultation with HR professional Kelsie Bohm. She will review your resume, LinkedIn profile, and answer your questions about the job search process and how to put your best foot forward. Two one-hour consultations will be given away and you must be present to win. Prize entry closes at 7:00pm on May 12, 2026. No purchase necessary. 

Metronet Webinar Series | Next Chapter: Career Literacy for Library Staff

Upcoming Sessions:

  • April 23 | 2-3:30pm | Mini Job Club – Actionable Advice to Improve Your Job Search 
     
    Join our interactive, virtual job club! HR professional Kelsie Bohm will review and provide brief, constructive feedback on resumes, LinkedIn profiles, or give actionable advice on the challenges you’re currently facing in the job search. Participants should email their resumes, LinkedIn links, or questions to hr@metronet.lib.mn.us by Monday April 20th. To encourage participation and respect privacy, this session will not be recorded. While we will do our best to get through as many resumes and questions as possible, we may not be able to review every single one. Even if we don’t get to yours, it is helpful to see other resumes, profiles, and job search challenges receive actionable advice from a professional to get a better idea of how to improve your own!

Previous Sessions:

Library Leadership Forum

Register here for Library Leadership Forum on Wednesday, May 20 at 3:00pm (CST).

Topic: Imposter Syndrome and Leadership

Imposter syndrome is not uncommon among library staff, particularly those new to the profession. There’s more to it than a lack of self-confidence, however. Nicola Andrews’s article on It’s Not Imposter Syndrome: Resisting Self-Doubt as Normal For Library Workers makes the case that factors such as precarious labor, racism, and sexism as well as institutional leadership culture can cultivate imposter syndrome. How do we resist self-doubt and improve culture?

Resources:

Future 2026 dates include:

Thursday, June 18
Wednesday, July 22
Thursday, August 27
Wednesday, September 23
October meeting will be at MLA
Wednesday, November 18
Thursday, December 17

Find past and future resources from LLF at http://tinyurl.com/MetronetLLF. 
Questions about Library Leadership Forum? Email co-LLF Facilitators Carol Jackson at cljackson46@gmail.com or Stacey Hendren at staceyrhendren@gmail.com. 

About LLF: Join your library colleagues across MN to connect and engage in discussions of library work, values, librarianship, and leadership. Library Leadership Forum (LLF) is a professional development book club/discussion group sponsored by Metronet. Members of LLF will discuss books, articles, podcasts, and/or webinars and attend meetings held online. This discussion group is facilitated by Stacey Hendren and Carol Jackson.

All Minnesota library staff, including job seekers, are welcome with no commitment to attend regularly. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and connect with your library colleagues across the state.

Find past and future resources from LLF at http://tinyurl.com/MetronetLLF. 
Questions about Library Leadership Forum? Email Carol Jackson, LLF Facilitator, at cljackson46@gmail.com or Stacey R. Hendren, LLF Facilitator, at staceyrhendren@gmail.com

Learnabouts:

These upcoming events will be held on Monday afternoons at 4pm. 
Please check back to see registration information for upcoming Learnabouts.
 

Talkabout Books 

Please check back to see registration information for upcoming Talkabouts.

Media Specialist Meetups

NEW~ Building Connections Library Group 
No meetings scheduled as of right now–please check back later!
 
The Charter School Meetup is now the ‘Building Connections Library Group.’ The purpose of the group is to provide a network to those who work independently or in small groups. If you feel like an island, we are here for you. Building Connections Library Group (BCLG) will meet the first Thu of every month during the school year at 7:30pm.

Library Links & Learning

A monthly newsletter with resources for Library Media Specialists and School Library Workers. Each month will include a downloadable and customizable newsletter you can share with other educators in your building. Sign up here!

Check out our other pages!

If you would like to look at previous offerings, please visit our Resources and Archives page found here or check out our YouTube channel to view recordings. For all of our future offering, visit our Events and Programs page, found here. 

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