The OLA Conference is Almost Here
Arriving on Wednesday for the Conference? So much to see and do!
If you’re arriving on Wednesday for the conference, there’s plenty to check out that day! We encourage you to participate in a library (our four!), meet up with your public library or academic library colleagues, attend the author and presenter/performer fairs, and enjoy both the art/social and quiet/low-sensory spaces!
Wednesday Opportunities:
Salem Library Crawl
If you’re in Salem on Wednesday, April 24th, for the OLA conference, we invite you to participate in the Salem Library Crawl. It’s free, no registration is needed, and you can choose the times that work for you.
Two tour times will be offered at four libraries in Salem:
- Oregon State Archives (starts at 1:00p and 3:00p)
- State of Oregon Law Library (starts at 1:30p and 3:45p)
- State Library of Oregon (starts at 2:30p and 3:45p)
- Salem Public Library (starts at 4:00p and 5:00p)
Tours meet at the libraries (transportation on your own) and will be capped at 20 participants on a first come first served basis. Details can be found on the Programs web page of the conference website, and then search for “crawl”. Questions? Email michele.burke@chemeketa.edu in advance, or call 503-559-5518 Wednesday afternoon.
Public Library Division Social Gathering
4:00 – 6:00p, Salem Public Library | 585 Liberty St. SE
This will be an opportunity to meet your public library colleagues from around the state and chat with each other in the beautifully remodeled Salem Public Library. Light snacks will be provided with the $5 registration or $5 tickets can be purchased at the door.
ACRL Reception – AKA Hanging Out with Library Friends
5:00 – 7:00p, Taproot Lounge and Cafe | 356 State St.
Join ACRL members for food, conversation, and no-host bar at the Taproot Lounge, just a short walk from the Salem Convention Center.
Also happening on Wednesday at the Salem Convention Center:
Author Fair
1:30p – 4:30p, Willamette Ballroom A & D
Meet Oregon authors writing for kids, teens, and adults! Authors and illustrators from across the state will be featured in this open house, author-fair style program that gives you a chance to talk directly with authors and learn more about what is happening locally with the authors in your own backyard.
Presenter & Performer Fair
1:30p – 4:30p, Willamette Ballroom B & C
Meet amazing performers and presenters from around the state! This fair features people from the Oregon Cultural Keepers Roster and the Oregon Library Presenters Directory, representing a variety of audience ages and program types. This is not a performance time, but rather a chance to speak with presenters about the programs they offer and the programs you’d like to book at your library!
The Art/Social Space (Croisan C) and the Sensory/Quiet Space (Croisan A)
12:00 – 4:30p (and throughout the conference)
Enjoy hands-on, self-directed activities and conversation in this dedicated creative and social space for the duration of the conference in Croisan C.
Escape the stimulation and bustle of the conference in Croisan A where you can make yourself comfortable for a few minutes or an afternoon. Please utilize headphones for any media and keep screen brightnesses minimal while relaxing.
Enjoy your time in Salem on Wednesday!