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![Small and Rural Libraries Forum](/content/images/cms/sarl_forum_logo.png/image-full;size$150,59.ImageHandler)
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
- SARL Meetups
- July 12, 2024
- Please join the Small and Rural Libraries Forum (SARL) for a virtual meetup on topics chosen by you, for you. Guests will share experiences and insight and lead discussion and a Q&A. (Click the link below to register for the meetup) Disabili…
- SARL ILA Annual Conference Grants - Due July 15, 2024
- June 14, 2024
- The ILA Small and Rural Libraries Forum (SARL) is accepting applications for its newly created Small and Rural Libraries ILA Annual Conference Grant. The purpose of this grant is to encourage ILA membership and…
- SARL Meetups
- February 1, 2024
- Please join the Small and Rural Libraries Forum (SARL) for a virtual meetup on topics chosen by you, for you. Guests will share experiences and insight and lead discussion and a Q&A. (Click the link below to register for the meetup) Intervie…
Events
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Aug
15
2024
Small and Rural Libraries Forum Meeting
Thursday, Aug 15, 2024 2:00pm–3:00pm
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Aug
29
2024
SARL Meetups: Ordinances
Thursday, Aug 29, 2024 2:00pm–3:00pm
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Sep
26
2024
SARL Meetups: Safety in the Library
Thursday, Sep 26, 2024 2:00pm–3:00pm
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Forum Leadership
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Esther Curry, Board liaison C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District
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Cathy Grafton, Member Library Director at Odell Public Library District
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Donald Pippin, Member Director at Philo Public Library District
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Jackie Wells, Member Camargo Township District Library
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Jessica Rodrigues, Member Director at Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
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Sherry Waldrep, Member Director at Allerton Public Library District
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Kristin Pekoll, Staff liaison Conference and Continuing Education Manager at Illinois Library Association
Term ends 06/30/2025