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2026 ILA Conference
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Silent Book Club®: A Novel Concept for a Library Program
Friday October 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
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A Silent Book Club® is a low-cost, relaxed program that brings readers together for quiet shared reading while fostering community engagement, building business partnerships, and creating opportunities for collaboration with other libraries.

Attendees will come away with tools and ideas needed to develop their own local Silent Book Club®. Marketing resources will be shared to assist others with creating their own local branding, while also using the official Silent Book Club® marketing tools.
Speakers
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Jonatha Basye

Director, Van Meter Public Library
Jonatha has dedicated over 30 years to library work and currently serves as the Van Meter Public Library Director. She is passionate about developing engaging programs, managing collections, and helping patrons discover their next great read. She values building relationships within... Read More →
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Jana Maxwell

Adult Services and Cataloging Assistant, Grimes Public Library
Jana has been working in libraries since she was in high school. After 12 years of working in a school library, she transitioned to public libraries. She is now working at Grimes Public Library, creating programs, cataloging books, and doing whatever else needs to be done.  The Grimes... Read More →
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Beth Schaefer

Adult Services Specialist, Johnston Public Library
Beth has spent over a decade working in libraries and is currently the Adult Services Specialist at the Johnston Public Library. She loves creating engaging programs that bring people together and give people a chance to try something new. She’s always finding new ways to make the... Read More →
Friday October 9, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am PDT
TBA
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