Join us at the Dixie Convention Center in St. George, Utah for the 2025 Utah Library Association Annual Conference!Registration is now open, with early bird pricing ending March 31. Soon after registering, you will receive a Sched invite to this event so you can plan your conference schedule. See you in St. George!
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Reluctant readers, who often struggle with finding the motivation to read, can be the bane of parents, teachers, and librarians. But once a reluctant reader catches the spark, they can devour multiple books quickly! This presentation will discuss similar traits in books frequently recommended for reluctant readers, what sparks that interest, and which books continue to keep readers enthralled, even years after publishing. While we will focus mostly on titles for children, books for teens and adults will also be included.
Looking for some great reads for your Book Group or personal reading? This presentation will be a great opportunity to get the scoop on some wonderful reads. Don't worry there will be time to present some of your own favorite reads and get ideas for building a strong book group at your library.
I grew up in Northeastern Utah. My earliest memories of books and libraries include checking out books from the bookmobile and school library. I attended Southern Utah University and later completed a masters degree in library science from the University of North Texas. It... Read More →
Wednesday May 14, 2025 11:10am - 11:30am MDT
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Learn how to create escape rooms for all ages on a small budget. We will talk about picking a theme, figuring out what supplies you will need, creating puzzles, and mapping out the path that participants will take to solve the room. We will also discuss how to determine the appropriate difficulty and length of puzzles for your chosen age group. We will go over some of the pros and cons of requiring registration and the challenges of not requiring registration.
Romance has been the highest-selling fiction genre for more than a decade. What makes it so popular? Why are romance readers ashamed of their reading preferences? Are romances really for feminists? Can reading romance be good for you?
Learn how to introduce your patrons to short plays, Readers Theaters, and skits with a minimal budget and no rehearsal or previous drama experience required. Then try out your own acting skills (if you dare) with some fun skits to see how a program like that would run.
