2019 Pacific Northwest Library Association Conference: Full Schedule

PNLA 2019 Conference
LIBRARIES LEADING THE WAY
Centennial Hotel - Spokane, Washington

9:00am PDT

PNLA LEADS Morning Keynote with Peter Bromberg (Included with Registration)

Speakers

Peter Bromberg

Associate Director, EveryLibrary

As Associate Director of EveryLibrary, the first and only 501c4 doing political work in support of libraries, Peter provides direct consulting to libraries and library supporters on advocacy, ballot initiatives, and funding-focused campaigns. He also works nationally to provide support... Read More →

Thursday August 8, 2019 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Riverfront C/D

Keynote Morning (Thursday), Leadership

12:00pm PDT

PNLA Lunch and Greetings (Thursday)

Enjoy Lunch with your PNLA colleagues -- included with Registration.

Buffet Menu:Build Your Own Grain and Salad Bowl

Warm Rolls and Butter
Greens: Arugula-Kale Mix and Romaine Lettuce
Grains: Quinoa and Wheatberry
Toppings: Broccoli, Shredded Carrots, Cucumbers, Cauliflower, Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Scallions, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Garbanzo Beans, Sliced Almonds, Candied Pecans, Strawberries, Guacamole, Kalamata Olives, Craisins, Feta, Goat Cheese
Dressings: Ranch, and Blue Cheese, Vinagrette Dressing
Proteins: Grilled Chicken
Soup Du Jour
Beverage Station: Lemonade, Iced Tea Dessert Station: Assorted Cookies and Brownies Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Freshly Brewed Hot Teas

Thursday August 8, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Riverfront C/D

Lunch (Thursday)

8:30am PDT

PNLA LEADS Keynote & Breakfast with speaker Aaron LaFromboise: Native American engagement in the library (Included with Registration)

Topic: Native American engagement in the library

Buffet Menu:

Seasonal Sliced Fresh Fruit Hot Oatmeal served with Raisins, Nuts, Brown Sugar, and Cream Assorted House Made Pastries
Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Herbs
Buttermilk Pancakes with Warm Maple Syrup and Whipped Butter
Applewood Smoked Bacon Country Sage Sausage
Served with Breakfast Potatoes
Includes Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf, Gourmet Tea selections served with Milk, Honey, and Lemon, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

Speakers

Aaron LaFromboise

Director of Library Services, Medicine Spring Library, Blackfeet Community College

Aaron LaFromboise, an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe of northern Montana, lives in Browning, Montana and works as Director of Library Services for the Medicine Spring Library at Blackfeet Community College. Her library is not only an academic library but also a community library... Read More →

Friday August 9, 2019 8:30am - 10:15am PDT
Riverfront C/D

Keynote: Friday, Leadership

12:00pm PDT

YRCA Keynote: Stephanie Oakes -- Lunch sponsored by the Young Reader's Choice Award (Included with Registration)

Stephanie Oakes's debut novel, The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly, was released from Dial/Penguin in 2015. The Arsonist was released from Dial/Penguin in 2017. She teaches and manages a combined elementary and middle school library in Spokane, Washington.

Menu: Bake Potato Bar
Baked Potatoes with the following toppings: Sour Cream, Butter, Broccoli, Chives, Bacon Pieces, Shredded Cheese, Popcorn Chicken, Steak Bites, Cougar Gold Cheese
Soup Du Jour

Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaf, Assorted Teas

Speakers

Stephanie Oakes

Author / School Librarian

Friday August 9, 2019 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Riverfront C/D

YRCA Lunch, Literacy (YRCA)

1:00pm PDT

PNLA Business Meeting

Please attend this gathering of the PNLA community to get updates about PNLA governance and share accolades with deserving peers.

Speakers

Jenny Grenfell

President, Pacific Northwest Library Association

Jenny is a library manager in the Timberland Regional Library System in southwest Washington. She is also the president of PNLA, a regional library association. When not immersed in the library world she loves to do sprint triathlons!

Friday August 9, 2019 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Riverfront C/D

PNLA Business Meeting, Business Meeting

2019 Pacific Northwest Library Association Conference

9:00am PDT

Peter Bromberg

12:00pm PDT

8:30am PDT

Aaron LaFromboise

12:00pm PDT

Stephanie Oakes

1:00pm PDT

Jenny Grenfell

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