Welcome to the Libraratory! 2024 VLA/VLACRL Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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Contact Hours:
Wednesday, October 16th 3PM – 8PM / Thursday, October 17th 9AM – 10PM / Friday, October 18th 8AM – 5PM

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9:00am EDT

Innovating with Intergenerational Programming

Friday October 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Chesapeake 1&2

Whether starting from scratch or expanding an existing program to accommodate different age groups, intergenerational programming can help bridge the gap between individuals of different generations who might not have much experience interacting. Receive an overview and learn from a panel of library staff who have successfully implemented intergenerational programming.

Speakers

Abby Davis

Jefferson Madison Regional Library

Karen Tripp

Arlington Public Library

Sue La Paro

Youth Services Consultant, The Library of Virginia

I provide comprehensive consulting services, training, and support to Virginia’s public libraries in the areas of school readiness and summer and out of school learning for children, youth, and families.

Friday October 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Chesapeake 1&2 Fourth Floor

VLA

10:00am EDT

Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders: Building an Internal Leadership Development Journey

Friday October 18, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Chesapeake 1&2

Have you been thinking about developing leaders at your organization, succession planning, or staff empowerment? Come hear from the organizers and a participant of Loudoun County Public Library's inaugural Internal Leadership Development Program: what we will do again and what we'll change next time.

Speakers

Sydney McCoy

Loudoun County Public Library

Jennifer DesRoberts

Loudoun County Public Library

Joshua DeGroat

Children's Librarian, Loudoun County Public Library

LCPL Leadership Presentation pptx

Friday October 18, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Chesapeake 1&2 Fourth Floor

VLA

11:00am EDT

Naloxone Distribution in Public Libraries

Friday October 18, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Chesapeake 1&2

Building off the success of the statewide Covid test distribution through public libraries in Virginia, Virginia Department of Health is considering similar distribution of Naloxone, the medicine that reverses opioid overdoses. Learn more about Naloxone and the opioid crisis in Virginia and hear from a public library already distributing Naloxone to the public and share your thoughts about Naloxone distribution.

Speakers

Carolyn Lamere

Strategic Program Manager, Naloxone Distribution and Harm Reduction, Virginia Department of Health

Gretchen Dunne

Partnerships Coordinator, Naloxone Distribution, Division of Pharmacy Services, Virginia Department of Health

Jen Shepley

Community Services Manager, Chesterfield County Public Library

Friday October 18, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Chesapeake 1&2 Fourth Floor

VLA

1:00pm EDT

The ABC’s of Babysitting 101 at Your Library: How a Community Observation Gave Birth to a Multi-Problem Solution

Friday October 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Chesapeake 1&2

Adults and their children need safe, affordable childcare. Teens need money and work experience. Learn how DC Public Library created programming around these needs for a mutually satisfying solution from idea conception through evaluation and looking ahead. Plus, play some classic babysitter trivia along the way!

Speakers

Abby Hargreaves

Assistant Branch Manager, DC Public Library

Hi, I'm Abby! I got my start in life in New Hampshire then moved to Virginia to attend Hollins University where I earned my BA in English with a concentration in Creative Writing. I then moved to northern Virginia and worked in a special and two public libraries while earning my MLIS... Read More →

Lukisha King

DC Public Library

The ABCs of Babysitting 101 pdf

Friday October 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Chesapeake 1&2 Fourth Floor

VLA