Book clubs are an essential part of library readers' advisory services, bringing readers together and placing the library at the heart of its community of readers. Learn how you can implement variations on the traditional book group model to reach new readers and connect them with the library and each other.
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.
Barry Trott is Adult Services Consultant at the Library of Virginia, where he helps public libraries across the Commonwealth plan and develop services for adult library users. He earned his MSLS from The Catholic University of America School of Library and Information Science in 1997... Read More →
Using Get Creative as a case study, we’ll examine the social-emotional learning that can be introduced to adult programming, how to make that happen, and why you should let your adults have fun too
Attendees will leave with a plan and tools for implementing a reading skills program to help combat the “summer slide” and build a community of young readers.
By blending AI-driven program planning with empathetic training, this session equips attendees with a practical toolkit to transform language barriers into inclusive, community-building connections.
The library is for everyone! In addition to being a “third place”, public libraries can provide specialized programming with the needs of adults with developmental disabilities—and their caretakers—in mind. This session discusses programming successes, challenges, and how to market to and partner with this segment of our community.
Library Program Specialist, Virginia Beach Public Library
I provide programming for adults, including multiple recurring groups.Adults with Disabilities Social Hour - Various activities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.Adults with Disabilities Game Day - Games and puzzles for adults with intellectual and developmental... Read More →
Go beyond busywork and give your teen volunteers career prep and high-level community service with a teen leadership council! Using one library's example, explore how you can enlist responsible teens, shape their ideas, and equip them to run programs. When you give responsible teens responsibility, their creativity will amaze you!
See how Loudoun County Public Library serves their English learning patrons and get ideas for how to grow your own programs by engaging resources that may already exist in many communities.
