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State Library of Iowa Northwest District Bulletin - March 8, 2023

Schools and Libraries

March 9, 2023

From: State Library of Iowa

Too. Much. Snow.

Join us virtually to chat about summer during a snowstorm.

Well, there's always a risk to scheduling in-person events in March, and we were reminded of it this week thanks to (another) winter storm pummeling its way to Cherokee where we were supposed to have an in-person STEM Fair and Summer Reading Summit this Thursday, March 9 and Friday, March 10.

Unfortunately, because of the interactive nature of the STEM Fair, it cannot move to Zoom. And, due to the challenging logistics of coordinating a large number of presenters, the event will not be rescheduled.

However, we are going to transition the March 10 Summer Reading Summit to a virtual environment and open it up to all librarians in the Northwest District who might not have been able to attend the in-person event. Here's the agenda (the event will run from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.):

  • Welcome, Housekeeping, Introductions, & "Why Summer Matters" with Janeé Jackson-Doering
  • Break
  • Summer Shareout: Come prepared to share with the group (MICS ON) about a fun craft, program, or activity you’re planning for your patrons this summer. We’ll do a lightning round of presentations showcasing everyone’s fun stuff! Those who share might win a stack of books to give away to patrons or add to their collection.)
  • Breakout Sessions 
  • Closing/Wrap-up

A microphone (or access to a phone) is required! The event will be no fun at all if no one talks. Last note, there will be no lunch provided ... Unless you like snow cones ;) We'd love to have you join us!

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