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SWFLN Staff Development Day 2026. Game Changers: Level Up Your Impact In-Person

SWFLN Staff Development Day (formerly Paraprofessional Day) is a one-day, in-person learning experience for library staff at all levels, with a focus on public-facing, operational, and support roles. This year’s theme, Game Changers: Level Up Your Impact, highlights practical skills, timely topics, and real-world strategies you can apply immediately in your day-to-day work.

Join colleagues from across Southwest Florida for engaging sessions, interactive discussions, and meaningful peer connections. Sessions are designed to be approachable, inclusive, and relevant—no matter your role, title, or years of experience.

Doors open at 8:30. Keynote starts at 9:00. 

Agenda and workshop descriptions coming soon! For information about the event and presenters, visit the Staff Development Day 2026 page.

Date:
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton Fort Myers at Bell Tower Shops, 13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Library Type:
  Academic Libraries     Public Libraries     School Libraries     Special Libraries  
Categories:
  Career Development     Customer Service     Networking     Technology     Workplace Safety and Wellness  
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Accommodations

Sign language interpretation will be provided at any SWFLN event upon request. Please notify SWFLN at least five business days prior to the event. Call 239-313-6338 or email the program organizer.

Grant Acknowledgement

This project was funded under the provisions of either the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Library Cooperative Grant program. Florida’s LSTA and LCG programs are administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.

For FY2026-2027, the total state and federal budgets for SWFLN’s programs are $600,000, of which 100% ($600,000) is supported by state funds.