Topics:

Continuing Education
Youth Services

Event Details

The (FREE!) Summer Reading Summits are designed to help you in your Summer Reading planning. Whether you're putting on the finishing touches, or you're still brainstorming, you'll walk away with new programming ideas, tips, resources, and inspiration to help make your Summer Reading Program a successful one! Attendees will have a chance to share their own ideas, network with other librarians, view craft and book display ideas, and more.

Dates and locations:

  • March 3: Central District - Johnston Public Library
  • March 4: Southwest District - Atlantic Public Library
  • March 6: Southeast District - Coralville Public Library
  • March 10: Northeast District - Oelwein Public Library
  • March 11: North Central District - Clarion Public Library
  • March 12: Northwest District - Rockwell City Public Library

Basic agenda:

A more detailed agenda will be posted to the website, when available.

  • 9:30 - 9:45 | Welcome and introductions
  • 9:45 - 10:45 | ISU Extension Overview and Partnership Opportunities
  • 10:45 - 11:00 | Break to browse craft and book display ideas
  • 11:00 - 11:30 | Summer share-out lightening round
  • 11:30 - 12:15 | Summer Reading Debate Club
  • 12:15 - 12:30 | Closing and dismissal

The Summits are taking place in person and will not be recorded. In case of inclement weather, a modified version of the event will be held via Zoom for that district.