Wednesday, May 19 |
In-person attendee |
Virtual attendee |
9am
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Registration desk opens |
10 am - 11:30 am Opening welcome for virtual attendee Trivia and Networking

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11:30 am - 1:15 pm
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Opening Session: Welcome, Lunch and Keynote Speaker Ryan Dowd

Ryan Dowd has worked most of his career running homeless shelters. Currently, he works at the second largest homeless shelter in Illinois. Click here to read more about Ryan.
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12 pm: Live-stream with keynote address from hotel for virtual attendees |
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm |
Break |
Break - Visit Exhibitor Virtual booths |
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm
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Anti-racism: Book Clubs and Beyond
This presentation discusses how libraries can offer book clubs and related programming that helps families, children and teens develop skills to respectfully engage in dialogue about race and equity that ultimately create welcoming spaces in which youth can build and celebrate their identities and sense of self.
- Sophie Meridien, Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
- Kristine Techavanich, Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach
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Live-stream from hotel for virtual attendees |
2:30 pm-2:45 pm
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Break
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Break |
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm
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Elevating Paraprofessional Voices for a More Inclusive Library
Enlisting your organization's paraprofessional talent pool can help empower diverse voices, increase employee engagement, save money in budget crunches, and fuel innovation. Join us to learn how elevating paraprofessional voices can revitalize your library.
- Connie Siebold, HCPLC
- Chris Bailey, HCPLC
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Live-stream from hotel for virtual attendees |
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Exhibit Hall: Non-compete time, lite snacks, scavenger hunt with exhibitors
Lightning Rounds - in Exhibit Hall Educational Pods- new this year!
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4 pm - 5 pm: Online “Happy Hour” President's Reception:
Comedian/Magician Harrison Greenbaum

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6 pm - 7:30 pm |
President’s Reception: Dinner and a show! SPONSORED BY: L3HARRIS
We will be entertained by a wonderful cultural experience filled with music, dance and history.
Deep Forest Native American Indian performance
No Ka Oi Polynesian Productions

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n/a |
7:30 pm - 9 pm |
After Hours Networking Event on the beach |
n/a |
Thursday, May 20 |
In-person attendee |
Virtual attendee |
7 am - 7:30am |
Stroll on the beach |
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8 am - 9 am |
Coffee with exhibitors
Lightning Rounds - in Exhibit Hall Educational pods
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Coffee with Exhibitors
8:15 am - 9:15 am: Exhibitor Lightning Round Presentations
Live presentations with virtual exhibitors in an exciting format similar to our popular lightning rounds with prizes for participation
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9 am - 9:15 am |
Break |
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9:15 am - 10:15 am |
President’s Panel
Leading Inclusively: BIPOC Library Workers Perspective
A thought-provoking and interactive hour filled with personal stories and constructive conversation on what it means for libraries to Lead Inclusively.
- Kawanna Bright, PhD, College of Education, East Carolina University
- Amelia N. Gibson, PhD, School of Library & Information Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Twanna Hodge, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Librarian, University of Florida
Moderated by:

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Live-stream from hotel for virtual attendees |
10:15 am - 10:30 am |
Break |
Yoga Stretch Break with Sarah Hammill |
10:30 am - 11:30 am |
What Superpowers are Necessary to Lead Inclusively?
This panel discussion includes three women of color whose work experiences span across galleries, libraries, archives, and museums.
- Twanna Hodge, University of Florida
- Lourdes Santamaria-Wheeler, University of Florida
- Porchia Moore, University of Florida
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Live-stream from hotel for virtual attendees |
11:30 am - 12 pm |
Break |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Exhibitor Zoom Rooms Open |
12 pm - 1:30 pm |
Closing Session: Awards Lunch
Featuring:

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12:30 pm Live-stream for Awards |
Post-conference |
On-demand breakout sessions |
On-demand breakout sessions
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