READS Fall Conference: Community Connections (Friday, October 02, 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:15:00 GMT

2026 READS Fall Conference Schedule

9:30- 9:45 am Welcome

9:45 am – 10:45 am: TBD: First Presentation Slot A confirmed speaker for this session is currently pending.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Social Media Trends in Library Marketing

Virtual Presenter: Angela Hursh, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.
This session is co-sponsored by the ITS Section.

Description: Social media changes constantly, and for library marketers, it can feel impossible to keep up. Platforms evolve, algorithms shift, engagement patterns change, and every week there seems to be a new “must-do” trend. This session focuses on what actually matters for libraries right now. We’ll talk about current social media trends, changing audience behavior, video content, accessibility, and sustainable content strategies for library teams with limited time and resources

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 pm – 1:15 pm: READS Annual Business Meeting and presentation of the READS Award of Excellence

1:15 pm – 2:15 pm: The Barnstead Helpers Group

Presenter: Danielle Hinton, Oscar Foss Memorial Library.

Description: Danielle Hinton will discuss the Barnstead Helpers Group, a collaborative organization she co-chairs. This group brings together representatives from the library, schools, churches, and local emergency services to solve community needs. Key initiatives highlighted include backpack drives for students, winter preparedness kits for seniors, an annual "Community Feast," and a library-sponsored Early Literacy Fair.

Digital payment is preferred. Checks should be made out to NHLA-READS Section, sent to Tanya Griffith, Hollis Social Library 2 Monument Square Hollis, NH 03049. All payments need to be RECEIVED prior to the day of the conference. Registration questions should be addressed to Eileen Gilbert, Gilman Library in Alton (gilmanlibrarydirector@gmail.com). Please refer to the NHLA Cancellation Policy.

New Hampshire Library Association upcoming events

READS Fall Conference: Community Connections (Friday, October 02, 2026)

2026 READS Fall Conference Schedule

9:45 am – 10:45 am: TBD: First Presentation Slot A confirmed speaker for this session is currently pending.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm: Social Media Trends in Library Marketing