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

Stay tuned for new programs from POP in 2026!

Past Programs

Officers & Advisory Board

President
Marla C. Spaargaren, McHenry Public Library District

Vice President
Vacant at present

 Secretary
Laura Foutch

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

Natalie Finlon, Orland Park Public Library

Mallory Knapp, Bartlett Public Library District

Chelsea Lord, Mount Prospect Library

Rashmi Swain, Oak Park Public Library

Courtney Tedrick, Wheaton Public Library

Bill Thurston, Oswego Public Library District