WAPL YSS Meet-Up Highlights

Conferences are amazing because of networking opportunities. People talk about having at least one idea from each session they attend. Recently, I have heard librarians talking about meeting at least one new person at each breakout. What a smart way to strengthen professional contacts!

The Youth Services Section of WLA is really terrific on both fronts. (I am not boasting!) YSS strives to offer relevant and engaging programming chock full of usable ideas. And we offer ways for YSS professionals to meet, interact, converse, and enjoy one another.
YSS Socials are a part of the WLA conferences. This spring we had a YSS social during WAPL. Granted it was a small group. However, the people who participated had a wonderful time and were able to click with some new people.

For entertainment, Emily Sanders led us in a hilarious game of CARDS AGAINST LIBRARIANSHIP. Some of us did not realize we were having our social while Sammy Llanas (of Bodeans fame) was playing at the Waukesha Public Library! (Oh dear, we have to read more carefully in advance so we don’t conflict with other events.)

Still, we are not deterred. We (YSS) will continue to offer opportunities for laughter and fun. Just like the MEET UPS across the state, opportunities to socialize with other youth librarians are welcomed!

 - Elizabeth Timmins