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 2026

Save the Date!
Friday, April 10, 2026
 

2025 Location

The Regency Conference Center
400 Regency Park
O'Fallon, IL 62269

 

Registration is now closed. Please email ila@ila.org with any questions. 

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


Conference Schedule

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Download the RFS Program Book

8:00 - 8:45 a.m Morning Coffee, Exhibits, and Networking
8:45 - 9:00 a.m. Welcome
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

Sponsors

Reaching Forward South Sponsors

iREAD Summer Reading Programs

Since 1981, iREAD provides high quality, low-cost resources and products that enable local library staff to motivate children, young adults, and adults to read.

Visit the iREAD website »