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Connections. Creativity. Community.
May 29, 2014This year's conference speakers will help you make the connections you need to kickstart your creativity and strengthen your library's community.
This year's conference will feature three general sessions. On Tuesday, October 14, tech entrepreneur and bestselling author Josh Linkner will present the keynote at the Opening General Session. The Wednesday General Session will feature Pamela Meyer, innovation and creativity consultant. Bestselling author Peter Heller closes the conference; his latest book is The Painter.
Three special events featuring nationally recognized speakers will be held on Wednesday, October 15. Author and Illustrator Don Tate will headline this year's Youth Services Author Breakfast. Library fundraising guru Peter Pearson joins us for a luncheon focusing on fundraising strategies. The Annual DiversiTEA will feature physician and author Wesley G. McNeese, M.D. Pre-registration is required for each of these events.