YOUTH SERVICES INTEREST GROUP MINI-CONFERENCE
Spread Color, Spark Joy
Thursday, May 1st- Friday, May 2nd
Converse County Library
300 E Walnut St.
Douglas WY 82633
Cost:
$15.00 WLA Members
$20.00 Non-Members
Event Description:
The YSIG Mini-Conference focuses on children and teen services in libraries. Connect with fellow professionals, hear from expert speakers, and get the latest summer reading insights. Don't miss this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and speak new ideas.
Featuring multiple speakers, activities, and a catered taco lunch is included (Gluten-Free and Vegan options available)!
Schedule:
Thursday May 1st
6-8 pm Welcome, Snacks, Networking, Murder Mystery/Escape Room
Friday May 2nd
9-10 am Welcome, Business Meeting (Introduce co-chairs, adopt YSIG guidelines), Ice Breaker
10-10:15 am Break
10:15-12 pm Joanne Pruitt, Youth Services Consultant, State Library (Introduction, CSLP, Go WYLD, Giveaways, Scavenger Hunt)
12-1:15 pm Lunch
1:15-2 pm Youth Mental Health Speaker (How youth services professionals can help kids in these troubled times)
2-2:15 pm Break
2:15-3 pm STEM Activity with Karri Savage, Assistant Library Director, Washakie County Library
3-4 pm Sit Means Sit Therapy Dogs (How a therapy dog is trained and how to use them in your library)
4-4:30 pm Wrap Up and Goodbyes
Lodging:
Discounted lodging available:
The Hampton Inn & Suites
307-358-0707
La Bonte Inn
307-358-434
Registration Deadline:
Friday, April 18th
Code of Conduct Policy
Payment:
Payment can be made via credit card through WLA's card processor Affinipay. WLA also accepts check payments. The remittance address for check payments is:
Wyoming Library Association
13610 Barrett Office Dr.
Ste 108
Ballwin, MO 63021
Cancellation/ Refunds:
Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing to WLA@amigos.org by Friday, April 25th.
wla@amigos.org
(800) 969-6562
13610 Barrett Office Dr., Suite 108
Ballwin MO 63021
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