Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Session 5: Mini Breakout Sessions
1:50-2:20 PM
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Session 5: Mini Breakout Sessions
1:50-2:20 PM
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Thank you for attending the 2026 CLA Conference. A Post Conference Email will be sent out after May 4th.
Session 5: Mini Breakout Sessions
1:50-2:20 PM
Conference Room 1
Conference Room 1
CLA Technology Section Meeting
CLA Technology Section Meeting
Presenters: Kate Sheehan, Stratford Library Association and Jessica Woolford, Bibliomation, Inc.
Meet other Tech Staff, technology enthusiasts, and technology users! If you are your library’s techie or just have questions about your library’s tech, join us for informal discussion and networking. Are you worried about AI? Planning a big upgrade? Brainstorming ideas for a grant? Expanding your Makerspace? Come chat about it with the CLA Technology Section.
Sponsor: CLA Technology Section
Conference Room 2
Conference Room 2
Check Out the Fun! Traveling Toys in Your Library
Check Out the Fun! Traveling Toys in Your Library
Presenters: Diana Carney Caty, Traveling Toys, Inc.; Mary T. Didiuk, Ph.D., Co-Founder, Traveling Toys, Inc.; and Jen Shuart, Ansonia Public Library
Libraries continue to evolve as vibrant community hubs, meeting families where they are and offering resources they didn't realize they needed. Learn how partnering with Traveling Toys helps bridge the socioeconomic gap by providing access to high-quality, educational toys for all. This collaboration inspires creativity, supports learning at home, and keeps libraries relevant, inclusive, and full of play.
Sponsor: CLA Member
Conference Room 3
Conference Room 3
Tour de Force
Tour de Force
Presenter: Karla Boeddinghaus Umland, Stonington Free Library
Leading a tour of your library is a quick, free, fun way to build wide community support.
Sponsor: CLA Member
Conference Room 5
Conference Room 5
Crafting Community
Crafting Community
Presenter: Sarah McCusker, Canton Public Library
The real benefit of crafting isn't the end product or even the skills you learn - it's the community you build along the way. Learn some tips and tricks for successful adult craft programs and try your hand at a craft yourself.
Sponsor: CLA Member
Conference Room 6
Conference Room 6
CLA Reference & Adult Services Section Meet and Greet
CLA Reference & Adult Services Section Meet and Greet
Presenters: Kelly-Ann Gardella, Ridgefield Library and Christie Mitchell, Ridgefield Library
Come and meet your CLA Section co-chairs and fellow adult services librarians. We will network, answer any questions about CLA, and have a group discussion on topics of interest.
Sponsor: CLA Reference & Adult Services Section
Conference Room 7
Conference Room 7
Intellectual Freedom Fighters - Meet the Cardigan Cavalry
Intellectual Freedom Fighters - Meet the Cardigan Cavalry
Presenters: Lindsay Delligan, CLA Intellectual Freedom Co-Chair and Sam Lee, Wallingford Public Library
The CT Cardigan Cavalry of Intellectual Freedom Fighters defends the Freedom to Read across CT. Learn more about us and how to join the fight.
Sponsor: CLA Intellectual Freedom Committee
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