Youth Services Model Programs

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9:30 – 1:30
Peabody Institute Library, Danvers

The Third Annual Program Power Breakfast is an opportunity to meet with colleagues and brainstorm effective and creative ways to encourage children, teens, families, and adults to visit the library and to read throughout the year.

Our panel of outstanding NMRLS member librarians will share tips and techniques on the many aspects of planning, conducting, and evaluating programs for all ages.

The day begins with a catered brunch with plenty of time to network with your colleagues.

There is a small program fee. There is a registration limit. Please download Registration Form

Agenda

9:30 — Welcome and Power Breakfast Buffet

Librarian Exhibitors! Each librarian panelist will present briefly an exemplary program:

10:45 — Clare Dombrowski and Crystal Arnott, Amesbury Public Library
Promoting Summer Reading with School Visits

10:55 — Emily Classon, Memorial Hall Library, Andover
Online Book Clubs

11:05 — Linda Schreiber, Reuben Hoar Library, Littleton
Growing a Teen Space in your Library

11:15 — Donna Childs, Newburyport Public Library
Altered Books

11:25 — Sara Collins, Manchester-By-The-Sea Public Library
10 Wild Minutes with Sara

11:35 Break

11:50 Liz Manning, Beverly Public Library
Game On! Gaming in the Library

12:00 Kathy Hutchins, J. V. Fletcher, Westford
Mother Goose on the Loose

12:10 Louise Sandberg, Lawrence Public Library
Experience Africa Book Club

12:20 Joanna Troutt, Burlington Public Library, and Cynthia Fordham, Woburn Public Library
Scrabble Clubs and Tournaments

12:30 Jan Hagman and Michelle Paquin, Billerica Public Library
Displays Galore!

12:40 Visit the Exhibits and Network!

1:20 Wrap Up and Final Raffles