UPCOMING ULC EVENT
ULC Member Conversation: Big Read Best Practices
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Join ULC peers for an insightful conversation exploring the power of community reads! Whether you're a seasoned participant or considering launching your first One City/One Book initiative, this discussion is for you. Library leaders from San Francisco Public Library, Chicago Public Library, and DC Public Library will share their experiences, covering everything from book selection to program design and funding. You will gain new ideas and knowledge for what makes a successful big read as well as possible mistakes to avoid.
Discover the secrets to a successful big read and gain valuable insights to make your community engagement initiatives thrive!
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Michelle Jeffers, Chief, Community, Programs & Partnerships, San Francisco Public Library
Michelle Jeffers leads community programs and partnerships at the San Francisco Public Library, where she has worked for 16 years. She leads literary and literacy initiatives for all ages. When she’s not at work, she’s probably reading a book.
Jennifer Lizak, Coordinator of Special Projects, Cultural, Civic and Literary Engagement, Adult Services, Chicago Public Library
Jennifer Lizak is the Coordinator of Special Projects in the Cultural, Civic and Literary Engagement Division - Adult Services of the Chicago Public Library. She manages CPL's One Book, One Chicago citywide reading program for adults, curates the Authors in the Library mainstage series at Harold Washington Library Center, co-created and books the Voices For Justice speaker series, and manages a variety of other cultural and civic partnerships, projects and events throughout CPL's 81 location system.
David Quick, Adult Services Coordinator, DC Public Library
David Quick is the adult services coordinator at the DC Public Library where he as worked for more than ten years. He leads initiatives around workforce development and entrepreneurship as well as signature literary programming.