Programs, Outreach & Promotion

LACONI’s Programs, Outreach, and Promotion section provides information, inspiration, and connection for library staff who deliver adult services, programs, outreach, library marketing, and communications.

LACONI POP brings you timely and relevant content through four professional development events each year.

In 2022, LACONI RASS (Reference & Adult Services Section) combined with POP to bring enhanced content for library staff serving teens and adults in many capacities, from innovative programs and services, community engagement, partnerships, communications, readers’ advisory, reference and more. If you work in these areas, we want to connect with and learn alongside you.

Reach out anytime: laconipop@gmail.com

Upcoming Programs

Programming Pitfalls, Solutions and Best Practices
Monday, August 24, 9 AM - Noon
Gail Borden Public Library
Register here

Past Programs

Officers & Advisory Board

President
Marla C. Spaargaren, McHenry Public Library District

Vice President
Chelsea Lord, Mount Prospect Library

 Secretary
Natalie Finlon, Orland Park Public Library

Digital Coordinator & Past President
Christy Palangattil, Naperville Public Library 

HELP Chairperson
Jay Semla, Arlington Heights Memorial Library

Board Representatives  

Sadia Ahmed, Gail Borden Public Library District
Raluca Barbu, Algonquin Area Public Library District
Christopher Corrigan, Schaumburg Township District Library
Kate Kresek, Indian Prairie Public Library
Mallory Knapp, Bartlett Public Library District
Dennis Latimer, Marengo-Union Library District
Mike Monahan, La Grange Public Library
Devon Paddock, Lincolnwood Public Library District
Tana Petrov, Fountaindale Public Library
Shannon Petty, Poplar Creek Public Library District
Kendra Sandstrom, Wilmington Public Library District
Nicole Stachnik, Naperville Public Library
Rashmi Swain, Oak Park Public Library
Courtney Tedrick, Wheaton Public Library