Every Book Its Reader: A Readers’ Advisory Gathering
September 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Save the Date!
Topeka and Shawnee Public Library and Northeast Kansas Library System are pleased to announce we are offering a day long gathering focusing on readers’ advisory.
This gathering brings together library staff who are passionate about connecting adult readers with books. Through conversation, exploration, and shared experience, participants will deepen their readers’ advisory practice, discover new ideas and perspectives, and build relationships with others engaged in this work.
- 9:00 AM – Doors Open
- 9:30 AM – Welcome & Keynote with Lara Avery
- 10:00 AM – Readers’ Advisory First Session, Kansas City Library Staff
- 10:55 AM – Break for 15 minutes (play any social media clips during break)
- 11:10 AM – Browsing for You, TSCPL Staff
- Noon – Box Lunch
- 1:00 PM – Table Talks – Small Group Genre Discussions
- Break (10 minutes)
- 2:00 PM – Panel Discussion
- 3:00 Pm Adjourn
There will be no cost to attend, lunch will be provided at no cost to attendees. There will be no recordings—this is an in-person event only. Registration will open on August 18th—check the KanLib-L and NEKLS-L listserves for updates. Questions? Contact Dan Alexander (dalexander@nekls.org).