Tag Archives: Event

Advocacy, Programs

Advocate for libraries at our Postcard Party

Our next library advocacy Postcard Party will be on Tuesday, September 25th from 11-1 (feel free to come a little early, or stay a little late, we’re flexible!) We will be having a lunchtime Postcard Party at the lovely Munsinger Gardens in St. Cloud.

Why do we hold these events? School, public, academic, special libraries and archives all serve important roles and assist their communities in different ways. Libraries deserve funding and support, so let’s spread that message!

For this postcard party we are focusing on local officials and decision makers. That means school boards, city council members, principals, and more. We will again provide library advocacy postcards, postage, and yummy snacks to fuel your advocacy efforts! If you are unsure of the identity of your local officials, do some research beforehand otherwise we’re happy to help you out.

Hope to see you there!

Communication

Night at the Library

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Celebrate National Library Week at the James J. Hill Center!

Join us as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of National Library Week with the theme “Libraries Lead.” Bring your friends and explore the legacy of our historic building and enjoy the Hill after hours for a night of refreshments, special tours, trivia and prizes. This is an opportunity to take action for libraries and continue to support our transformation.

Date: Wednesday, April 11th
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Where: James J. Hill Center, 80 West 4th Street, Saint Paul
Cost: Free
Light appetizers and beverages will be served.

Organizer

Lindsey Dyerldyer@jjhill.org

Register here!

Communication, General, Programs

Libraries Serving Youth Meetup School and Public Library Partnerships: Working Together Works!

Libraries Serving Youth Meetup
School and Public Library Partnerships: Working Together Works!

Monday, April 30, 2018

Wellstone Center, 179 Robie St. E., St Paul 55107

Optional Brown Bag (BYO) Lunch 12:30-1 p.m. * Program 1-4 p.m. * Optional Social 4-5:30 p.m. (at a nearby restaurant TBD)

Free to attend, but space is limited!

Program

*Access for All: Public Library Cards for Students with Renee Grassi from Dakota County, Drew McCluskey from Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District 196 and Katie Salmela from Burnsville-Eagan-Savage District 191*

*Panel of school/library collaborations:

I Read! I Vote! With Mary Knox from St. Paul Public Library

Kindergarten Card Program with Monica Stratton and Jennifer Dietrich from Ramsey County Public Library

Book Ballots with Dawn LaBrosse from Washington County Public Library *

*10 Easy Ways to Collaborate With Your School/Public Library (and networking)!*

*Lightning Round – What Local Orgs Can Do for You! With the Minnesota Multitypes, MINITEX, ITEM and more!*

Register by April 23 using the following link – https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZMQSF8W

Contact Leah Larson with questions – leah.larson@state.mn.us * 651-582-8604

Books, General, Young Adults

Get Excited for Teen Lit Con 2018!!

Do you work with teens that love to read? Then you absolutely need to start planning to attend this year’s Teen Lit Con! (It’s a FREE event for teens!)

This year the event will be held Saturday May 12th from 10am – 4pm at Chaska High School. According to the Teen Lit Con site, “the purpose of this day is to celebrate teen literature, promote reading and writing, and to create a community of readers by connecting teens and authors.”

If that’s not enough, read this recap from Rogers High School Media Specialist Bethany Kauffman, which describes the joy of last year’s event, along with some awesome pictures.

And finally…the authors this year are fantastic! Authors at this year’s event include:

We hope you are able to share this event with your students/teen patrons and encourage them to take part in this fantastic, FREE day of YA literature!

 

Books

Booked for the Evening event

Are you a school, children’s or teen librarian looking to connect with others in your field and get some great book suggestions at the same time? Definitely check out Booked for the Evening, an event at St. Kate’s in St. Paul. Attendees will be able to “hear from expert panelists as they review the best new literature for kids and teens.”

The event is only $20 and takes place Monday, November 13, 6:00–8:45 p.m. in the Rauenhorst Ballroom.

The event features a “panel of expert librarians, who are graduates of the St. Kate’s master in library and information science (MLIS) program, will highlight books for primary, intermediate, and young adult readers. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the best in recent literature for youth.”

Read the schedule, meet the experts, and register for this fun event here!