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On the left, an illustration shows a white, blonde woman signing THANK-YOU in American Sign Language. On the right, a photo shows a white woman with glasses and light brown hair smiles into the camera. Text reads: Workshop: Serving Deaf Patrons in the Library with Kathy MacMillan. ALA Editions 2-part Webinar. Mon, Jan 26 & Wed Jan 28, 2026, 1:30-3 PM Central time. Register at tinyurl.com/servingdeaf

Two snowpeople smile at the viewer. Text reads: Little Hands Signing in Storytime: Winter Signs. Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 12-1 PM Eastern/11 AM-12 PM Central/10-11 AM Mountain/9-10 AM Pacific. Presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, MLS. Register at StoriesByHand.com/webinars

Text appears against a background of colorful hands: Hands Up: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff. Interactive webinar series presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Beginner (6 week series): Wednesdays, January 21 to March 4, 2026 (no class February 11), 12-1 PM Eastern/11 AM-12 PM Central/10-11 AM Mountain/9-10 AM Pacific. Includes recording access. StoriesByHand.com/webinars.

A photo of a baby waving appears next to the words: Sign, Baby, Sign!: ASL in Baby and Toddler Storytimes. 2-hour webinar presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Tuesday, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 2-4 PM Eastern/1-3 PM Central/12-2 PM Mountain/11 AM-1PM Pacific. Includes recording access. StoriesByHand.com/webinars

A white toddler with blonde hair smiles at the camera while signing I-LOVE-YOU in American Sign Language. Text reads: Little Hands Signing in Storytime Series 1. Wednesdays, February 18 to March 25, 2026. 2-3 PM Eastern/1-2 PM Central/12-1 PM Mountain/11 AM-12 PM Pacific. 6-webinar series presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. First Signs ~ Colors ~ Family ~ Food ~ Feelings ~ Animals StoriesByHand.com/webinars

Photo of a white girl holding up a flower in a field. Text reads: Little Hands Signing Professional Development: Spring Signs. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12-1 PM Eastern/11 AM-12 PM Central/10-11 AM Mountain/9-10 AM Pacific, Webinar presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Includes recording access. StoriesByHand.com/webinars.

On the left, a White woman with brown hair signs LIBRARY in American Sign Language. Text reads: Welcoming Deaf Patrons to Your Library Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 2-4 PM Eastern/1-3 PM Central/12-1 PM Mountain/11 AM-1 PM Pacific. Online session via Zoom (2-hour webinar). Includes recording access. Presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. StoriesByHand.com/webinars

Hands Up!: Live ASL Practice for Library Staff | Interactive webinar series presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. | Hands Up! Live ASL Practice for Library Staff (Beginner) . Intermediate: Wednesdays, April 22 to May 27, 2026, 12-1 PM Eastern/11 AM-12 PM Central/10-11 AM Mountain/9-10 AM Pacific StoriesByHand.com/webinars | Words appear over a drawing of upraised hands in bright pastel colors against a white background.

On the left, a White woman with brown hair signs YES in American Sign Language. Text reads: Providing Accommodations for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Patrons in Your Library. Wednesday, May 6, 2025, 2-4 PM Eastern/1-3 PM Central/12-2 PM Mountain/11 AM-1 PM Pacific. Online session via Zoom (2-hour webinar). Includes recording access. Presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. StoriesByHand.com/webinars

Picture of a child uncovering fossilized dinosaur bones. Text reads: Little Hands Signing in Storytime: Summer Reading Special 2026. Featuring dinosaurs, archeology, and more! Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 2-3 PM Eastern/1-2 PM Central/12-1 PM Mountain/11 AM-12 PM Pacific. Includes recording access. StoriesByHand.com/webinars.

Illustrations of a sun, watermelon, beach ball, sunglasses, beach umbrella, and flip-flops appear against a green background. Text reads: Wednesday, June 3, 2026, 12-1 PM Eastern/11 AM-12 PM Central/10-11 AM Mountain/9-10 AM Pacific. Includes recording access. Presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Register at StoriesByHand.com/webinars