Date: Friday, March 8, 2002 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Location: Rolling Prairie Library System - Large Conference Room

Audience: Public Librarians responsible for summer reading programs.

Cost: Free

2.5 contact hours

Learning Objectives: Learn about the summer reading program. RPLS member libraries will Brainstorm and then share ideas with librarians across the state via Vtel. Bring your ideas and be prepared to share.  Plan to attend the Artist showcase in the afternoon, to see how artists can help you enhance your summer reading program. Please e-mail Angela  angelat@rpls.ws at RPLS to let us know you are attending.

The Schedule:

8:30 a.m.   Registration and Refreshments

9:00 a.m.   RPLS Kick-Off, Share your best ideas and plans for the summer

9:50 a.m.   Move to Distance Learning Room

10:00 a.m. IREAD Showcase RPLS is a live site linking librarians across the state to share ideas for “Reading Rocks.”

11:30 a.m. The morning is over.  Go to lunch on your own.

1:00 p.m.   RPLS Artist Showcase begins at the Forsyth Public Library, 268 S. Elwood.  The following performers are scheduled.