Reaching Forward South Conference

 

A Professional Development Conference for Library Staff

Reaching Forward South is an annual professional development conference for library support staff in central and southern Illinois. With a commitment to providing quality training and information, Reaching Forward South strives to be the premier professional development opportunity in the downstate area. 

 

Reaching Forward South Friday, April 4, 2025

2025 Location

Thelma Keller Convention Center 
1202 N. Keller Dr.
Effingham, IL 62401

  

Registration

Speaker Registration: January 6 - 17, 2025
Registration Opens: January 27, 2025
Early Bird Deadline: March 3, 2025
Closes: March 24, 2025


Conference Schedule

8:30 - 9:00 a.m Morning Coffee, Exhibits, and Networking
9:00 - 10:00 a.m Breakout Session 1
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Breakout Session 2
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m Breakout Session 3
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Breakout Session 4
2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Breakout Session 5
iREAD Summer Reading Programs

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