Webinars

Feedback from Workshop and Webinar Participants

Find out more about booking a private webinar for your group here.

FAQ: eCourses and Webinars

Click here to purchase recording access to past webinars.

Upcoming Webinars Open for Registration

Click on the graphics below for more information and registration.

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.

Photos of authors Kathy MacMillan, Dan Swanson & Tracy C. Gold, with text: SCBWI MD/DE/WV: Pathways to Publishing. A panel discussion with Kathy MacMillan, Dan Swanson & Tracy C. Gold. Moderated by Mirka Hokkanan. Thursday, May 21, 7pm Eastern Time. https://www.scbwi.org/events/MD-pathwaystopublishing. This event is made possible by a grant from SCBWI and the Authors Coalition of America.

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

A blonde child in a blue striped shirt signs I-LOVE-YOU in American Sign Language. Text appears against a rainbow background: Little Hands Signing in Preschool Storytime. Monday, August 3, 2026. 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.

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, September 9 to October 14, 2026, 12-1 PM Eastern/11 AM-12 PM Central/10-11 AM Mountain/9-10 AM Pacific. Includes recording access. StoriesByHand.com/webinars.

A child sits in a pile of autumn leaves. Little Hands Signing in Storytime: Autumn Signs
Wednesday, September 9, 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, MLS. Register at StoriesByHand.com/webinars

Graphic shows a bookshelf full of colorful books. Text reads: The Librarian’s Guide to Publishing, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2-4 PM Eastern/1-3 PM Central/12-2 PM Mountain/11 AM-1 PM Pacific. Includes recording access. Presented by Kathy MacMillan, librarian & author of more than 2 dozen books for kids, teens, & adults. StoriesByhand.com/webinars.

Two babies, one dressed as a tiger, and one dressed as a monkey, with the text: Little Hands Signing in Storytime: Animal Signs. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 2-3 PM Eastern/1-2 PM Central/12-1 PM Mountain/11 AM-12 PM Pacific. 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, October 21 to November 25, 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.

Graphic of 5 people holding masks over their faces representing various feelings. Text reads: Little Hands Signing in Storytime: Feelings Signs, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 2-3 PM Eastern/1-2 PM Central/12-1 PM Mountain/11 AM-12 PM Pacific. Includes recording access. Presented by Kathy MacMillan, NIC, M.L.S. Register at StoriesByHand.com/webinars

A photo of fireworks and a Black child jumping joyfully in the air appears next to the text: Little Hands Signing in Storytime: Celebration Signs. Wednesday, December 9, 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, MLS. Register at StoriesByHand.com/webinars