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2026 MCLS Members Annual Event

$ 75 usd
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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
2026 MCLS Members Annual Event
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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

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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

Location

St. Joe County Public Library, 304 S Main St, South Bend, IN, United States

Classifications

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  • Special Programs