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

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Please contact Vanessa, VLA administrative assistant, at 973-668-8420 with questions, comments, or concerns.

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

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10:00am EDT

Howdy Partner! Working Across Agencies to Better Serve Communities Affected by Dementia

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

Hampton Ballroom 1

The Memory Café at Central
Library provides a practical and sustainable program model through a new and
innovative strategic partnership between Arlington Public Library and the
Arlington County Agency on Aging - Adult Day Program. The presentation will discuss
the decision to partner, best practices, benefits to the community, and lessons
learned.

Speakers

Bridgette Wisdom

Adult Services Librarian, Arlington Public Library

Robin Cooper

Arlington Agency on Aging - Adult Day Program

Howdy Partner! VLA 2024 pdf

Friday October 18, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Hampton Ballroom 1 Third Floor

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11:00am EDT

From Virginia to Guinea: School Libraries Transform

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

Hampton Ballroom 1

In 2023, Alexandria Library expanded its partnership with a literacy NGO in Conakry, Guinea. Working together, 4 school libraries were installed in French/English bilingual schools and trainings and events were hosted onsite to foster kids love of reading and facilitate a cross-cultural virtual club with Alexandria City students.

Speakers

Michelle Biwer

Alexandria Library

Mabéty Soumah

Françoise Hélène Petty

Friday October 18, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Hampton Ballroom 1 Third Floor

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1:00pm EDT

So They Put You In Charge of Summer Reading - Now What?

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

Hampton Ballroom 1

Speakers

Kristen Burnham

Programming and Events Coordinator, Prince William Public Libraries

As the Programming and Events Coordinator for twelve libraries, Kristen has the fun challenge of creating innovative programming for a diverse population with varying needs while at the same time providing support to more than 40 public service programming colleagues. Summer Reading... Read More →

Summer Reading Presentation pptx

Friday October 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Hampton Ballroom 1 Third Floor

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