ULA Annual Conference 2025: Full Schedule

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!

1:30pm MDT

Dive into the World of Knowledge: Utah's Online Public Library's New Gale Resources

Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 4:30pm MDT

Sunbrook A

Public librarians, get ready for an immersive training workshop where we will explore the exciting new Gale resources available from Utah's Online Public Library. Join us for a deep dive into the vast collections, rich content, and powerful features and tools that will revolutionize the way you serve your patrons. Through interactive activities, you'll gain experience and discover innovative ways to leverage these resources to engage and empower your community. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of Utah's Online Public Library's new Gale resources!

Speakers

Tammi Burke

Senior Training Consultant, Gale

Tammi Burke, Gale Senior Training ConsultantBackground: Bachelor of Arts in Education, Early Childhood Minor - ZA Endorsement. Elementary Educator, Reading Specialist, Professional Development Project Manager, Bachelor of Science in Advertising/PR, began Gale career in 2016. You’ll... Read More →

Tuesday May 13, 2025 1:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Sunbrook A

Public Librarianship

Length Pre-conference (3 hours)

10:10am MDT

But I Don't Wanna Read! Helping Reluctant Readers

Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am MDT

Sunbrook C

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.

Speakers

Brenda Lower

Wednesday May 14, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am MDT
Sunbrook C

Public Librarianship

Length Full session (50 minutes)

11:10am MDT

20 Books in 20 Minutes (20 minute session)

Wednesday May 14, 2025 11:10am - 11:30am MDT

Entrada A

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.

Speakers

Lorie Womack

Reference Librarian, Washington Branch 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
Entrada A

Public Librarianship

Length Half session (20 minutes)

11:10am MDT

Budget Escape Rooms for All Ages: Making Escape Rooms for Kids Ages 5 - 95

Wednesday May 14, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT

Sunbrook B

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.

Speakers

Katherine Quigley

Wednesday May 14, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT
Sunbrook B

Public Librarianship

Length Full session (50 minutes)

11:10am MDT

Steamy Does It: How to Start a Romance Book Club in a Conservative Community

Wednesday May 14, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT

Entrada C

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?

Speakers

Morgan Stoker Taylor

Moni Edwards

Gracie Johnson

Wednesday May 14, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm MDT
Entrada C

Public Librarianship

Length Full session (50 minutes)

2:50pm MDT

Library Drama: On-Stage Programs at Your Library

Wednesday May 14, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm MDT

Entrada C

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.

Speakers

Katherine Quigley

Wednesday May 14, 2025 2:50pm - 3:40pm MDT
Entrada C

Public Librarianship

Length Full session (50 minutes)

1:00pm MDT

Federal Government Documents and the Public Librarian (20 minute session)

Thursday May 15, 2025 1:00pm - 1:20pm MDT

Entrada A

They're free, but often not as easy to find. This introduction to federal government documents is designed for public librarians to quickly come up to speed finding and using the most important government websites and datasets.

Speakers

Brian Wages

History and Political Science Librarian, Brigham Young University

Thursday May 15, 2025 1:00pm - 1:20pm MDT
Entrada A

Public Librarianship

Length Half session (20 minutes)

3:10pm MDT

Programming for Everyone: Planning Events that Attract All Ages

Thursday May 15, 2025 3:10pm - 4:00pm MDT

Entrada C

Libraries strive to be a place where all people are welcomed. While many library programs target specific age ranges, finding programs that are interesting to all ages can be a challenge. Come see some examples of what has worked for us and share ideas with other librarians.

Speakers

Katherine Quigley

Brenda Lower

Thursday May 15, 2025 3:10pm - 4:00pm MDT
Entrada C

Public Librarianship

Length Full session (50 minutes)