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2026 Young Adult Section Meeting
November 10, 2026 | 9:30 AM EST -
November 10, 2026 | 4:30 PM EST
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Wallingford Public Library | 200 North Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492-3791
http://www.wallingford.lioninc.org/
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9:30-10:30 AM - Light breakfast, sign-in, and Book Decorating
Bring in your favorite book and arts/crafts materials to decorate, or see what's available to you!
10:30-11:00 AM - Diversity in Graphix Show and Tell
Celebrate graphic novels, comics, and manga with diverse representation!
11:00-11:15 AM - Break
11:15-12:30 PM - Diversify Your Teen Collections & Book Talks
A panel discussion with Kym Powe. Mary Richardson, & others!
12:30-1:30 PM - Lunch
1:30-2:40 PM - Sensory Museum
Learn about setting up a sensory museum experience in your library at any budget!
2:45-3:55 PM - Teen Brains & Social Development
How do teen brains affect social behavior? Let’s talk about the science!
4:00-4:30 PM - Book Fair & Swap
Includes free books, and you may bring some to swap with others!
Tickets
$45.00 1 Seat, includes lunch, discounted for dues-paying CLA members
$60.00 1 Seat, includes lunch, full price for non-CLA members
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CLA Legislative Planning Session
to October 13, 2026 2:00 PM EDT
Wallingford Public Library
200 North Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492-3791
http://www.wallingford.lioninc.org/
Please join us for a half-day in-person planning meeting to strategize for the upcoming legislative session and guide the ongoing work of the Legislative Committee.
CLA Legislative Committee Meeting
to October 13, 2026 4:30 PM EDT
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to October 19, 2026 4:00 PM EDT
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https://www.heritagesouthbury.com/
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2026 Young Adult Section Meeting
to November 10, 2026 4:30 PM EST
Wallingford Public Library
200 North Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492-3791
http://www.wallingford.lioninc.org/
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