Small and Rural Libraries Forum (SARL)

Small and Rural Libraries Forum

The Small and Rural Libraries Forum represents the interests of small and rural libraries in Illinois, provides a forum for staff at all levels and trustees to discuss issues of particular interest to small and rural libraries, and encourages active participation in Illinois library organizations. 



News

Small and Rural Libraries Forum Interest Form
January 26, 2022
The ILA Small and Rural Libraries Forum represents the interests of small and rural libraries in Illinois, provides a forum for staff at all levels and trustees to discuss issues of particular interest to small and rural libraries, and encourages act…
SARL Forum featured in RAILS My Library Is... Blog
September 28, 2021
Read the blog post here. 
Reopening Small and Rural Libraries Webinar Recording Available
September 2, 2020
The ILA Small and Rural Libraries Forum hosted a discussion of how small and rural libraries are responding to reopening. A panel of library directors discussed what worked,  how they adapted to challenges and altered plans when needed, and …

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Events

  1. Oct 12 2023

    Small and Rural Libraries Forum Board Meeting

    Thursday, Oct 12, 2023 3:00pm–4:00pm

  2. Dec 14 2023

    Small and Rural Libraries Forum Board Meeting

    Thursday, Dec 14, 2023 3:00pm–4:00pm

  3. Feb 15 2024

    Small and Rural Libraries Forum Board Meeting

    Thursday, Feb 15, 2024 3:00pm–4:00pm

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ILA Forum Interest Form


Forum Leadership

  1. Annabel Yackle Annabel Yackle, Co-manager Membership Coordinator at Illinois Heartland Library System
    Term ends 06/30/2024
  2. Emma Rose Conway Emma Rose Conway, Co-manager Clinton Township Public Library
    Term ends 06/30/2024
  3. Esther Curry Esther Curry, Board liaison C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District
    Term ends 06/30/2025
  4. Cathy Grafton Cathy Grafton, Member Library Director at Odell Public Library District
    Term ends 06/30/2025
  5. Jessica Rodrigues Jessica Rodrigues, Member Head of Information Services at Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
    Term ends 06/30/2025
  6. Kristin Pekoll Kristin Pekoll, Staff liaison Conference and Continuing Education Manager at Illinois Library Association
    Term ends 06/30/2025

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.

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