In 2019 we are excited to announce our new Travel Grant program. If you have a hard time attending programs due to staffing or other needs, we can help! ARRT will provide up to 10 Readers’ Advisors a maximum of $100 each to fund attendance at an ARRT seasonal program. This grant is offered year-round, with deadlines one month before each program. Applicants may apply for grants for multiple events while grant funds are available. Visit arrtreads.org for more information on how to apply.
Upcoming Events
Podcast Program
The podcast platform offers libraries an exciting and new way to spread the word about programs, materials, advocacy and more. Librarians from Des Plaines Public Library and Ela Area Public Library will talk about their library's podcasts and offer tips for starting your own!
Please arrange to obtain your own copy of the book for the discussion. As always, discussion of the book includes a nuts-and-bolts session devoted to sharing practical solutions to the problems and concerns of book discussion leaders. Nicole Steeves will lead the discussion on our next leadership topic: How do you prepare for book discussions? Please bring a list of resources you utilize and be prepared to share your best practices so that we can all learn from each other.
Free to ARRT members, RSVP toAllyson Coan (acoan@skokielibrary.info)
Our 2 year genre study is well on its way for Romance and the group met in April for Gentle Romance. In June the study met again to discuss Suspense Romance.
Save the Date: 2019 Romance Genre Study
8/1/19 @ Glenview Public Library: Paranormal Romance
10/3/19 @ Lisle District Library: Programming and Merchandising
12/5/19 @ Glenview Public Library: Lunch, Booktalks & Wrap-up