Book Repair Workshop Rescheduled! August 29, Willmar Public Library, 1:00 – 4:30 Lunch provided August 30, Slayton Public Library, workshop 9:30 – 1:00 Lunch provided Registration has ended Workshop This is a hands-on workshop designed to demonstrate quick and easy techniques for extending shelf life on general circulating materials in public and school libraries. We [...]
The Enhancing Quality Staff Symposium When: May 22 Where: University of Minnesota, St. Paul Campus Enhancing Quality Staff is a professional development opportunity geared towards library support staff. Early bird registration discount ends on May 1! https://mailchi.mp/ed5d7fdd8f6c/eqs-2019-save-the-date?e=ebfd007f77
Register for Camp Read-A-Lot 2019! When: August 7-8, 2019 Where: Prairie's Edge Casino, Granite Falls Day 1: PreK - 4th Grade, Author David LaRochelle Day 2: 5th - 12th Grade, Author John Coy Reading lists (Choose one for each day you plan to attend) Day 1: GRADES Early Lit 2019 GRADES 2-4 2019 Day [...]
Hubbs Children's Literature Conference 2019 Designed for community members interested in encouraging the use of quality children's literature in homes, schools, and communities. Date & Time: Saturday, February 16, 2019 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Registration: REGISTER TODAY Admission: Students: $20. General Admission: $60 (Registration cost includes lunch, parking, and CEUs.) Location: University of St. [...]
When: January 11, 2019 Where: Superior Public Library Cost: Only your time! Registration: Now Open! Join us for the 7th Annual Lake Superior Libraries Symposium Mid-Winter Unsymposium, where you determine the conversation. Sometimes you need a break from the average conference: you need an UNCONFERENCE! At the LSLS Unsymposium, you determine the conversation. Participants brainstorm [...]
Apply for a Teen Read Week (October 7-13) Grant Teen Read Week (October) Application Evaluation Guidelines Libraries in Prairielands region can receive up to $100 to promote teen reading during Teen Read Week. Teen Read Week™ is a national adolescent literacy initiative created by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)
Work Confidently with Homeless Patrons The Minnesota Department of Education is committed to supporting the state’s Heading Home Together plan, and library staff training is one of our goals. All library administrators, staff, board members, and volunteers now have free year-long access to “Practical Tips for Homeless Patrons,” an online, self-paced tutorial presented by Ryan [...]
2018 MLA Annual Conference October 11 & 12 , River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud, MN This year's theme is "Programmed to Lead" where we will discuss how libraries are leading their communities and campuses in solving problems through, and addressing issues with, digital technology. The idea too is to encourage libraries to embrace these [...]
YALSA's Young Adult Services Symposium takes place Nov. 2-4, 2018, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Programs will cover the entire spectrum of topics related to providing services for and with young adults. Session content is focused around key issues in YALSA's recent report. Connect with other attendees on the Symposium event page on Facebook. Ticketed Events I Free Evening Activities [...]
Registration for the 2018 Fall Conference is open! October 25-27, 2018, Alexandria Get away and re-charge with other library and technology folks! This year we're at the beautiful Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, right on the shore of Lake Darling. Take a little time during the conference for a walk by the lake, or bring the [...]