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LocalHop Community Calendar Refresher for Ploud Libraries

LocalHop Community Calendar Refresher for Ploud Libraries

2026-07-23T11:00:00 2026-07-23T12:00:00 LocalHop Community Calendar Refresher for Ploud Libraries This session provides a practical refresher on using the LocalHop Community Calendar specifically for Ploud libraries. Participants will revisit key features, explore helpful updates, and learn best practices for organizing, posting, and maintaining clear and engaging library event information. Whether you are new to LocalHop or need a confidence boost, this training will support smoother workflows and more consistent community-facing communication.

Event Agenda
• Overview of the LocalHop Community Calendar
• Key features for Ploud library users
• Demonstration of event creation, editing, and management
• Tips for improving clarity, accessibility, and consistency in event listings
• Common challenges and troubleshooting strategies
• Q&A and participant scenario walk-throughs

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Confidently navigate core LocalHop calendar functions tailored for Ploud libraries.
• Create, edit, and maintain accurate and engaging event listings.
• Apply best practices to ensure consistent and user-friendly community event information.

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. , Michigan
Event Date

Start: July 23, 2026 11:00 AM

End: July 23, 2026 12:00 PM

This session provides a practical refresher on using the LocalHop Community Calendar specifically for Ploud libraries. Participants will revisit key features, explore helpful updates, and learn best practices for organizing, posting, and maintaining clear and engaging library event information. Whether you are new to LocalHop or need a confidence boost, this training will support smoother workflows and more consistent community-facing communication.

Event Agenda
• Overview of the LocalHop Community Calendar
• Key features for Ploud library users
• Demonstration of event creation, editing, and management
• Tips for improving clarity, accessibility, and consistency in event listings
• Common challenges and troubleshooting strategies
• Q&A and participant scenario walk-throughs

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Confidently navigate core LocalHop calendar functions tailored for Ploud libraries.
• Create, edit, and maintain accurate and engaging event listings.
• Apply best practices to ensure consistent and user-friendly community event information.

This project is made possible by grant funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the State of Michigan through the Library of Michigan. Registration Link
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