[Libs-Or] Early-bird registration for the 2023 OLA Conference is NOW OPEN!

[HANNING Darci C * SLO]

ARE YOU READY? Early-bird registration for the 2023 OLA Conference is NOW OPEN!

Register now by visiting the registration<https://oregonlibconference.org/2023/registration/> section of the official conference website<https://oregonlibconference.org/2023/>.

We are excited to be planning an in-person conference with a virtual component for the 2023 Oregon Library Association Conference. The conference is happening from Wednesday, April 19 through Saturday, April 22 at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes in Bend.

The conference theme is: Rekindle | Rejuvenate | Reimagine

We are looking to both acknowledge the challenges of the last three years and also find fuel to help us move forward as we deliver library services in a changed world.

[cid:image001.png at 01D936EE.D68B25A0]Reasons to attend the conference - in addition to all the great conference sessions<https://oregonlibconference.org/2023/program-agenda-and-virtual-access/>, you won't want to miss:

Wednesday evening's Public Library Division Reception and Expedition Happy<https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/NorthBend/ExpeditionHappy> Conclusion

Thursday morning's Keynote speaker: Derek Beres, co-host of the podcast, Conspirituality<https://www.conspirituality.net/episodes>, and will speaking on, What Conspiracy Theories in the Wellness Industry Can Teach Us About Combating Misinformation.

Thursday evening's All Conference Reception (in person) followed by Virtual Bingo (online only). The virtual bingo event will be hosted by the award-winning Poison Waters<http://www.poisonwaters.com/>, who has had tons of FUN entertaining from countless stages throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond!

President's Reception and Library Prom on Friday night, emceed in person by Poison Waters<http://www.poisonwaters.com/>. Celebrate a great conference by experiencing one of a kind entertainment and the dynamic presence that only Poison Waters can provide at this rainbow-themed fiesta that will feature music from proms throughout the years, a raffle, a no-host bar, and delicious snacks!

Saturday's Farewell and Wrap Lunch with USA Today best-selling author Andy Mangels<https://www.andymangels.com/> - additionally, as a pop culture historian, he has also contributed to international magazines and newspapers, and has scripted, directed, and produced over forty DVD documentaries and Special Features projects.

Want more information about this year's conference?  Be sure to head over to the conference website<https://oregonlibconference.org/2023/>! And stay tuned for more announcements!

Links in this email:

  *   Registration: https://oregonlibconference.org/2023/registration/
  *   Conference sessions: https://oregonlibconference.org/2023/program-agenda-and-virtual-access/
  *   Expedition Happy: https://runsignup.com/Race/OR/NorthBend/ExpeditionHappy
  *   Conspirituality podcast: https://www.conspirituality.net/episodes
  *   Poison Waters: http://www.poisonwaters.com/
  *   Andy Mangels: https://www.andymangels.com/
  *   Conference website: https://oregonlibconference.org/2023/


On behalf of the OLA Conference Planning Committee
Darci Hanning, MLIS (she/her/hers)
Public Library Consultant / CE Coordinator
Continuing Education Resources: https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/conted

State Library of Oregon | Library Support and Development Services
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