Monday, March 23rd 
Breakout Block Three 
9:30am – 10:20am EST

How to Be a Leader in Any Role 

• Presenter(s): Devery North  
• Session Description: Devery North, a self-proclaimed data nerd and avid audiobook listener, is the School Age and Families Program Specialist at the Indianapolis Public Library. After traveling over 15,000 miles around the intermountain west serving as touring company manager for the Utah Shakespeare Festival, she went on to earn a Master of Arts and Master of Business Administration in Arts Administration from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music. Switching gears from arts education to library programming has been an exciting journey and gives her the opportunity to showcase her first library card from Johnson County, Ks. at her desk. 

The Teen Engagement Blueprint: Outreach that Works 

• Presenter(s): Ryan Calhoun 
• Session Description: This session introduces practical, beginner-friendly steps for building effective teen outreach. Learn how to connect with schools, youth organizations, and community partners to promote library services and create meaningful programs for teens. We’ll cover how to initiate partnerships, identify community needs, and design outreach that meets teens where they are. Attendees will leave with simple strategies and ready-to-use ideas to jump-start or strengthen their teen outreach efforts.

• Presenter(s): Liz Richie 
• Session Description: What happens inside the library directly shapes what’s possible outside of it. Libraries thrive when the strengths of their staff radiate beyond the building. This session explores practical strategies for identifying and developing internal skills, fostering a culture of thinking outside ourselves, and equipping staff to engage meaningfully with youth and families. We’ll dive into ways to build authentic partnerships with schools, community groups, and local organizations.  You’ll also learn approaches for sustaining these community relationships and how to expand your reach. You'll leave with actionable ideas to boost team confidence and strengthen community ties.

• Presenter(s): Maureen LaFerney 
• Session Description: Why rethink storytime? While storytime is a staple of libraries, we can always reassess to determine how well we are meeting our community’s needs. We will share our experience creating storytime programs that focus on engaging topics, building relationships, and meeting families where they are. Join us to start a conversation about what storytime can look like at your library!