Tuesday, April 29, 2026
Session 2: Mini Breakout Sessions
10:00-10:30 AM
Tuesday, April 29, 2026
Session 2: Mini Breakout Sessions
10:00-10:30 AM
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Thank you for attending the 2026 CLA Conference. A Post Conference Email will be sent out after May 4th.
Session 2: Mini Breakout Sessions
10:00-10:30 AM
Conference Room 1
Conference Room 1
Legislative Committee Open House
Legislative Committee Open House
Presenters: Kate Byroade, Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester and Rebecca Harlow, Case Memorial LIbrary
Join us for a Meet & Greet with members of the Legislative Committee. Drop in to share your ideas, ask questions, and learn more about the committee’s current priorities and how you can get involved. This informal session is a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and help shape CLA’s future advocacy work.
Sponsor: CLA Legislative Committee
Conference Room 2
Conference Room 2
Bestsellers Trivia
Bestsellers Trivia
Hosted by: CLA Conference Committee
How well do you know your books? Our trivia session was so popular last year, we are doing it again and it will be available on both days. Come and test your knowledge of bestsellers during this trivia session. Those that fill out an answer form and submit to the Registration desk will be scored. Highest scored cards will be entered to win a prize.
Sponsor: CLA Conference Committee
Conference Room 3
Conference Room 3
Teen Arts & Crafts Petting Zoo
Teen Arts & Crafts Petting Zoo
Presenters: Lex Krauth, Farmington Libraries; Danielle Murray, Rockville Public Library; and Stephanie Smith, CT Library Consortium and Meriden Public Library
Play around with arts & crafts supplies that teens may love!
Sponsor: CLA YA Section
Conference Room 5
Conference Room 5
The Memory Box: Digitizing memories, connecting generations—one story at a time
The Memory Box: Digitizing memories, connecting generations—one story at a time
Presenters: Shannon Barillari, Russell Library; Kimberly Spachman, Russell Library; and Hana Tanabe, Russell Library
Russell Library’s Memory Box empowers residents to preserve and share their stories. By digitizing their VHS tapes, 8mm film, photos, and slides, participants become stewards of their personal and community history. This session explores how accessible technology and hands-on training turn preservation into participation—building belonging and bridging generations.
Sponsor: CLA Technology Section
Conference Room 7
Benny's Journey: How a Small Library is Making a Big Difference with a Cat
Conference Room 7
Benny's Journey: How a Small Library is Making a Big Difference with a Cat
Presenters: Aubrey Hines, Director, Guilford Smith Memorial Library; Sarah Boyd, Children's Librarian, Guilford Smith Memorial Library
Many have heard of Benny the library cat, and this presentation will explore how Benny has benefited the library, its patrons, and the community beyond the library’s walls. Learn about Benny’s journey from stray cat to library ambassador and perhaps walk away better able to convince your library’s stakeholders that your library could use a cat (or two)!
Sponsor: CLA Member
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