Upcoming
2026 MCLS Members Annual Event
$ 75 usd
Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 9:15 AM – 3:30 PM EDT
St. Joe County Public Library, 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN, United States Map
Please bookmark the event page link for more details and updates as the event approaches.
AGENDA (all times are Eastern local time)
9:15 a.m. - Registration/light breakfast (fruit, pastries, beverages)
10 a.m. - Opening remarks by MCLS
10:30 a.m. - Keynote: Data Storytelling in Libraries presented by Kate McDowell
11:30 a.m. - Workshop on Crisis Communication with Thom Fladung
12:30 p.m. - Lunch (taco bar, dessert, beverages)
1:30 p.m. - Workshop on Crisis Communication with Thom Fladung
3 p.m. - Wrap-up
3:30 p.m. - SJCPL Experiential Library Tour
Overnight Accommodations
MCLS has secured a special group rate of $149.00 USD per night at the following nearby hotel:
Aloft by Marriott South Bend
111 N Main St.
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone: 574-288-8000
Check In: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
Check Out: Friday, Oct. 9, 2026
Hotel reservation link
The last day to book your stay at the special group rate is Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
Instructors
Keynote: Kate McDowell
Workshop: Thom Fladung
Contact us
- Gwen Haviland
- tr••••g@mcl••••s.org
- 517-220-9950
Location
St. Joe County Public Library, 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN, United States
Classifications
Categories
- Special Programs