It's conference time! Registration is here (early bird rate until Oct 10). And remember, the cost of Wed-Fri breakfasts, Wed and Thurs lunches and snacks (including any author lunches) and are included in the cost of your registration this year).
Today and for the following 2 days we'll focus on program content perfect for youth services staffers. We hope we see you at conference!
WEDNESDAY NOV. 2 PROGRAMS
8-10 am Jason Reynolds keynote
10-11am Digital Rooms and Digital Resources - In this session, the presenter will show how to create a digital space and room that can be shared out to attract the attention of the library users. At the moment, the world is very visual-heavy and how can libraries harness this to their advantage. The presenter comes from a school library background and will share how during the virtual time and on libraries have utilized digital rooms to give students access to programs.
10-11 am Connecting Beyond the School Library - Participants will learn how school librarians in the School District of La Crosse have developed partnerships with the La Crosse Public Library (LPL), the La Crosse Public Education Foundation (LPEF), and UW-La Crosse (UWL) that offer learning opportunities and celebrations for both students and librarians, as well as built a professional learning community with a cross section of professional librarians in the community. Participants will learn about the “Sneakers” and “Stars” programs at the LPL for elementary students, author visits supported through grants from the LPEF, and Battle of the Books competitions, and professional conferences offered in partnership with UWL.
11:30am -1pm - Kevin Henkes, author
1:30-2:30 pm Bored? Not When You Have Board Games - Learn how Brown County Library brought gaming from the library into the home with circulating board games, role playing games (RPGs), and puzzles. Presenters will share information about their partnership with a local game store and creative suggestions for funding games collections. They will also discuss circulation, including how games are prepared to go out and what happens upon return. Discover how the collections are used for programming, plus how one branch uses volunteers to maintain their puzzles. Presenters will answer your questions and give practical advice on how you can make it work for your library – big or small!
3-4:00pm Beyond the Gaming Table - Storytelling is a major part of table top games like Dungeons and Dragons, but stories that are one-sided are boring! Presenters explore the concept of collaborative storytelling through the use of roleplaying and how it can be used as a tool to engage and connect with patrons of all ages, encourage conversations and advocacy, and further your library's presence in the community.
3-4:00 pm Getting in the Subscription Game: How You Can Create Book Subscriptions for Kids - Learn how to create your own book subscription service for any age using library books and increase your circulation exponentially. The service highlights books that normally get passed over, exposes patrons to genres outside their comfort zones, creates an easy way to handout librarian recommended books, and kids get a snack to go with it!
4:30-5:30 pm Leadership Talks: Lessons from WLA Members - Membership in Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) can be made all the more valuable through involvement in the divisions, sections, special interest groups and committees of WLA. In this panel presentation, active members of WLA will share their experiences and provide guidance for emerging leaders who are interested in becoming involved with the association. Panelists will share stories about their professional development through WLA volunteer work. Information on available volunteer opportunities will be provided. Audience members will be invited to engage with the panelists throughout the presentation and during a question-and-answer session.
4:30-5:30 Exploring Connections for WI Libraries - In May 2018, a small group representing different libraries and varying roles came together to form Connecting Wisconsin Libraries, a group with a purpose of fostering collaboration, providing information, and sharing practice ideas between school and public libraries on a statewide level. Through the last four years we have experienced inspiration, success, and pandemic survival. Find out what this group has done and where it could go. Contribute ideas for its future at this interactive discussion session featuring a panel of group members and a hunger for your feedback!
7-9:00 pm Dungeons and Dragons Tabletop Role Playing Game - Have you ever been curious about Dungeons and Dragons but didn't know where to start? Get acquainted with the help of library colleagues with this fun and fascinating tool for collaborative storytelling and engagement. Register or drop in and see what all the buzz is about! Free and open to participants at all levels.
8-10:00 pm WLA Foundation Trivia Night Fundraiser - $25.00 ($30.00 at the door) Join us for the WLA Foundation Fundraiser Trivia Contest hosted by WLA Vice President Kris Turner. Here’s your chance to show off your knowledge and enjoy a fun evening of random and obscure facts! Come as a team or play by yourself and compete for fun prizes. Light snacks, plus a charitable contribution to the Foundation! Snacks available.
Thursday Nov 3 WLA Conference Youth Programs
Friday November 4 WLA Conference Youth Programs
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