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“Better Together” June 13 at 9 a.m. Lakes Country Service Cooperative

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Please join us!

Better Together

June 13, 2023 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Lakes Country Service Cooperative

1001 East Mount Faith Avenue

Fergus Falls, Minnesota

And via Zoom Link, below

6 CEUs No charge to attend

Library aids and literary characters will be available to attendees at no charge

“Better Together” brings together colleagues who share interests in creating environments where people celebrate literature. We are here to support one another. All librarians, library para-specialists, and educators are welcome.

To Register, send an email to: Kathy.Enger@nlln.org

8:30 Coffee, Tea, and Warm Cinnamon Caramel Rolls

9 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. We’re Better Together Conversation

A conversation about reading, literature, and library topics that interest and concern us, led by Lynette Schwagerl and Glenn Heinecke, carried throughout the day.

10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Guest Speaker: Dan Gunderson, Minnesota Public Radio (MPR)

Dan Gunderson has been a correspondent for Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) for nearly four decades, telling the stories of people and places across Western and Northern Minnesota. From Morris to Warroad, he explores a wide range of topics, led by curiosity and a desire to share what he learns from the interesting people he meets along the way. He will share some of his more interesting stories with us.

10:45 a.m. Continued Conversation

11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Grant Resources for Libraries

Kirsten Gulbro, Access Philanthropy

Miranda Lape, Lake Region Arts Council (LRAC)

Gail Nordstrom, Viking Library System (VLS), Legacy Funding and School and Public Library Partnerships

11:45 a.m. – 12:55 p.m.Boxed Lunches and Continued Conversation

1 p.m.– 1:45 p.m.MDE K-12 English Language Arts Academic Standards

Leigh Nida, Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Academic Standards Team and (interim) English Language (ELA) Specialist

Academic Standards, Instruction, and Assessment Division

1:45 p.m. Continued Conversation

2 p.m.– 2:45 p.m.Native American Literature

Dr. Caitlin Johnson, Citizen of Turtle Mountain and Assistant Professor at Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM)

2:45 p.m. Continued Conversation

  1. p.m. Book Repair Techniques

Lucy Anderson and Lisa Mattocks, Thorson Memorial Library, Elbow Lake

Karen Breach, Wheaton School, CoverOne

Zoom Access:

Topic: Better Together June 13, 2023

Time: Jun 13, 2023 08:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting: https://minnstate.zoom.us/j/95543514161

3 thoughts on ““Better Together” June 13 at 9 a.m. Lakes Country Service Cooperative”

  1. This looks interesting. If I am in Fergus would I be able to drop in and listen to some of it? I worked at the Fergus Falls Public Library, Fergus Falls Community College library and Viking Library System in Fergus.

    1. Yes! It’s open to anyone! You can reach out to Kathy (listed in the article) for more info about the program.

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