Si 2019 Special Events
Welcome ReceptionWednesday, March 27, 2019 Join the Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention and Visitor’s Bureau as they welcome you to Bay City. This early bird welcome reception is free and open to any Spring Institute Conference attendee! Meet up with your colleagues for snacks and beverages (including adult beverages) and join Great Lakes Bay Region Bingo from 5:30 - 6:00 for a chance to win prizes. Want to explore the area on your own after the reception? Copies of a downtown scavenger hunt and local restaurant menus will be available! SI Gives BackContinuing the tradition of supporting local youth-based programs, attendees are invited to bring a donation for Do-All, Inc., a non-profit agency that fills backpacks with school supplies for Bay County children in need. Over 1,000 filled backpacks are given away each year. Bring donations to the registration desk between 8:30 a.m. on Thursday morning and 8:50 a.m. on Friday morning. MLA will present the items to Do-All, Inc. during Friday’s welcome and announcements. Download the list of requested supplies here. Requested supplies include:
Let’s Chat Breakout SessionsLess formal than a breakout session, but more structured than an unconference, Let’s Chat sessions are a chance to discuss important library topics. The topics and moderators have been selected for you, but you get to choose your participation level. Jump in and share your thoughts, opinions and experiences – or sit back and take notes about what others are doing in the library community. Moderators will share what they are doing and why and then open the floor for interaction with the audience. Add your two cents and Let’s Chat! Cool Things My Library Does ReceptionThursday, March 28, 2019 Explore the “cool things” libraries in our great state are doing! Discover exciting new ideas at each table and find out how you can implement these great programs and projects at your own library. Light appetizers and beverages available. Poster Presentations:
Just Lunch - Trivia ChallengeFriday, March 29, 2019 Enjoy some stress-free networking during Spring Institute’s Just Lunch trivia challenge. This table vs. table trivia competition will offer opportunities to collaborate, connect and engage with your fellow librarians. Winners take home bragging rights, but everyone leaves a networking champion! |