Name: Lessons from a Consortium-Led Community Read Program
Start: 2026-10-08T13:30:00-0700
End: 2026-10-08T14:20:00-0700

Lessons from a Consortium-Led Community Read Program

Thursday October 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT

TBA

Learn how a consortium of public and academic libraries partnered with community organizations to build an annual program that promotes literacy, fosters community dialogue, and centers diverse voices through community partnerships.

Attendees will learn tools for organizing large events collaboratively. Attendees will learn how to leverage partnerships to achieve larger goals. Attendees will learn ways to avoid burnout through effective teamwork.

Speakers

Elizabeth Winter

Library Director and Archivist, Divine Word College

Elizabeth Winter is Library Director and Archivist at Divine Word College in Epworth, Iowa,
overseeing library and archives operations and providing information literacy instruction. Professional service
includes leadership as Vice-President of the Dubuque Area Library Information... Read More →

Sarah Smith

Adult Services Librarian, Carnegie-Stout Public Library

Sarah Smith is an Adult Services Librarian at Carnegie-Stout Public Library in Dubuque, Iowa. She
received her library degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. When she is not answering reference
questions or ordering new cozy mystery novels, you can find her in the garden or trying a new restaurant... Read More →

Thursday October 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm PDT
TBA

Breakout Session 2

2026 ILA Conference

Elizabeth Winter

Sarah Smith

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2026 ILA Conference

Elizabeth Winter

Sarah Smith

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