R10 2026 Library Conference

Teachers are readers, too. Come learn about Open Book Club (OBC), a literacy-centered professional learning community where educators read books of their choosing and reflect on how their reading experiences can strengthen classroom instruction. This introductory session includes an overview of OBC, time for questions, and an opportunity to sign up for future meetings. Plus, attendees will be entered to win door prizes!

Every student possesses the inherent potential to shine (the Light Bulb), but that potential remains dormant without intentional pedagogical "wiring."  "Every Light Bulb Needs a Connection" is a transformative guide for K-12 educators that redefines the library not as a place for information delivery but as a hub for high-voltage learning experiences.

Attendees will learn how to transform their Libraries into hubs for CONNECTING learning by supporting teachers in creating experiences that enable students to creatively demonstrate their mastery in different ways.

Through the lens of the "CIRCUIT"  framework,  attendees will be challenged to rewire traditional systems into engaging instructional learning experiences that prepare students for creating deep, lasting connections that empower students to become Critical Thinkers, Adaptable Problem-Solvers, and Confident Leaders.  

Legal issues related to the First Amendment, privacy and confidentiality, filtering and CIPA, social media, and the internet are embedded in the work of libraries and what librarians do each day.

Learn the basics of these legal issues at this one-day workshop. Presenters will share information on recent case law, legal precedence, and how to check your policies to make sure you and your library are protecting the rights of the community you serve. There will be interactive activities and opportunities to share your experiences, ask questions, and connect with librarians.

Once students are checking out books, what comes next? This session explores the “next level” ideas that transform a busy library into the heart of the school community. Discover practical ways to build a strong reading culture, connect library experiences to curriculum, create innovative programming, and increase authentic student engagement through student voice and choice, leadership opportunities, interactive displays, reading celebrations, author visits, grant writing opportunities, makerspaces, student clubs, and meaningful community involvement. Walk away with creative, manageable ideas that elevate your library from a place students visit to a place students connect, create, learn, and belong.