Spring Institute 2012 Conference Schedule
Thursday, March 22, 2012
8:00-8:45 Registration, Exhibits, Continental Breakfast
8:45-9:00 Welcome & Announcements
9:00-10:00 Keynote – Chris Crutcher
10:00-10:30 Exhibits and Prize Drawing
10:30-11:30 Breakout Session #1, choose from
A. Songs, Stories & Singing Games: Traditional Tunes for Tots to 8s
B. Book Talk With a Hook
11:30-11:40 Transition
11:40-12:40 Breakout Session #2, choose from
A. Blogs, Blogs, Blogs: Think it, Write it, Use it
B. Mad Lab with Miss Jess: Science Programs in the Library
12:40-12:55 Transition
12:55-2:25 Lunch & Keynote – Johnathan Rand
2:25-3:25 Book Signing for both keynotes
Exhibits & Grand Prize Drawings
3:25-4:25 Breakout Session #3, choose from
A. De-stress & Decompress: Stress Relief for Today’s Librarians
B. Animals in the Library!
4:25-4:40 Transition
4:40-5:55 Performers Showcase
5:55-6:30 Meet and greet with performers
6:30-8:00 Dinner & Awards Ceremony – Matthew Quick, Thumbs Up! Award Winner
Friday, March 23, 2012
8:00-8:45 Registration, Continental Breakfast
8:45-9:00 Welcome & Announcements
9:00-10:00 Keynote – Donna Jo Napoli
10:00-10:15 Transition
10:15-11:15 Breakout Session #4, choose from
A. Beyond X-Box – Boys in the Library
B. Library Partnerships – Connecting with Your Community
11:15-11:25 Transition
11:25-12:25 Breakout Session #5, choose from
A. Social Networking to Connect with Teens
B. Early Literacy – Part 2
12:25-12:35 Transition
12:35-2:05 Lunch & Keynote – Gary Schmidt
2:05-2:15 Break
2:15-3:15 Desert & Musical Keynote – Eric Litwin
3:15-4:15 Book & CD signing for all Friday Keynote Speakers
4:00 -5:00 Tours at Ann Arbor District Library, Main Branch
