Upcoming Events
Upcoming Conference Programming from the Public Programs Office
2008 ALA Annual Conference—Anaheim, California
Adult Literature Programs and Author Events guide (PDF)
LIVE! @ your library Reading Stage
In the Exhibition Hall at the back of the 2500 aisle
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday: noon–4 p.m.
Take a break from a day of meetings and programs and stop by the LIVE! @ your library Reading Stage in the Exhibition Hall to enjoy readings from new and favorite authors and poets, learn how to develop author programs for your library, and find new recommendations for your patrons.
Each year, acclaimed and new writers grace the Reading Stage. In the past, readers featured on the stage have included Nick Hornby, Dinaw Mengestu, Elizabeth Berg, Geraldine Brooks, Susan Power, Kent Haruf, Edward P. Jones, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Naomi Shihab Nye, U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser, and Lisa See.
After each reading, LIVE! authors will be available to sign copies of their work for conference attendees. See the 2008 schedule.
Visit the LIVE! @ your library Reading Stage on Sunday, June 29, at 9:30 am for the presentation of the 2008 Sara Jaffarian School Library Program Award to the Woodsdale Elementary School School Library Media Center of Wheeling, West Virginia. Learn more about the winning program, “History Hits the Road to Woodsdale," and join the winner for a reception in the Public Programs Office booth, #2591.
Friday, June 27, 2–4 p.m.
- Public and Cultural Programs Advisory Committee meeting
Hilton, Conference Room 1.
Saturday, June 28, 10:30 a.m.–noon
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Traveling Exhibits for Libraries: New Opportunities
Anaheim Convention Center, 203A
Staff from the Space Science Telescope Institute, Baltimore, MD, will share information about a library exhibit celebrating the International Year of the Telescope. Exhibits on Jewish themes from Nextbook—a gateway to Jewish literature, culture and ideas, and other exhibit grant opportunities will be discussed. Speakers: Denise Smith and Frank Summers, Space Science Telescope Institute, Baltimore, MD; Susan Brandehoff, Program Director, ALA Public Programs Office.
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We the People Picturing America: Presenting Programs in Your School or Public Library
Anaheim Convention Center, 213C
Project directors for the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Picturing America(SM) pilot initiative share their experiences using the Picturing America poster collection to conduct programs in school and public libraries. Librarians who applied to receive the grant in 2008 are invited to attend for programming tips, new ideas and best practices. Information about how to apply for the collection this fall will also be offered. Speakers: Thomas Phelps, Director, Division of Public Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities; Lainie Castle, Project Director, ALA Public Programs Office; Nancy Davenport, Acting Director of Library Services, District of Columbia Public Library; Mary L. Chute, Deputy Director for Libraries, Institute of Museum and Library Services; Kathie Burns, Library Media Technician, Arnold O. Beckman High School, Irvine, CA; Dornel Marie Cerro, Head Librarian, Sequoyah Educational Center, Pasadena, CA
Sunday, June 29, 10:30 a.m.–noon
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Soul of a People: Voices from the Writers’ Project
Anaheim Convention Center, 203B
Learn about library outreach programs and other events associated with a new Spark Media television documentary on the WPA Federal Writer’s Project, Soul of the People: Voices from the Writer’s Project, to be broadcast in Spring 2009. Speakers: Andrea Kalin, President and Executive Producer, Spark Media, Washington, DC; David Bradley, Author and Associate Professor, University of Oregon; Susan Brandehoff, Program Director, ALA Public Programs Office.
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PRIME TIME FAMILY READING: Bilingual Programs Expand Nationally
Marriott Anaheim, Salon A–D
How can your library reach the under-served, or never served, Spanish speaking families in your community? Attend this session to hear librarians from around the country discuss their successes with PRIME TIME in reaching this audience and creating new library users. Presenters will share their expertise and experience with funding opportunities and strategies to bring this award-winning humanities-themes-based family literacy program to your community. Speakers: Thomas Phelps, Director, Division of Public Programs, National Endowment for the Humanities; Lainie Castle, Project Director, ALA Public Programs Office; Faye Flanagan, Director, PRIME TIME FAMILY READING TIME, Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities; Pat Lawson-North, Executive Director, Vision Literacy, Santa Clara County Library, California; Anne Masters, Director, Pioneer Library System, Oklahoma.
Monday, June 30, 10:30 a.m.–noon
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Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness
Anaheim Convention Center, Room 203A
Organized by the ALA Public Programs Office and the Fetzer Institute, as part of its Campaign for Love & Forgiveness, “Let’s Talk About It: Love & Forgiveness” is a theme-based, scholar-led reading and discussion series that explores the best in contemporary and classic literature. Thirty grants are available for public libraries interested in hosting the series. Session attendees will gain valuable information about the July 15, 2008 deadline as well as insights from advisors, program planners and the national project scholar.
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