Special Activities
Silent Auction
This annual fundraiser, managed by the Minnesota Library Foundation, raises much-needed funds to support the mission of the Foundation: to distribute funds to enhance services and increase public awareness of Minnesota libraries. Learn how you can participate.
Art Show
Thursday, October 7, 9:00AM–3:30PM
Come celebrate the launch of EASEL! Southeastern Libraries Cooperating (SELCO) and Southeastern Minnesota Visual Artists (SEMVA) are pleased to announce the launch of Experience Art in Southeastern Libraries (EASEL) at the MLA 2010 Annual Conference. During EASEL’s 2010-2011 inaugural tour, it will travel throughout libraries in Southeastern Minnesota from October 2010 through September 2011. The exhibit highlights pieces that were juried and selected for the tour that reflect the artists’ interpretations of books, a letter or letters, reading, authors, or the library. Artists are ages 18 and older and reside in one of the eleven counties in the SELCO region: Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Houston, Mower, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, and Winona. Questions about EASEL? Contact SELCO Regional Librarian Mollie Pherson at mpherson@selco.info or check out the EASEL website at http://easel.selco.info. This project was funded in part or in whole with money from Minnesota’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
Book Sales
Winona independent bookseller The Book Shelf will be the official 2010 Annual Conference bookseller. Look for The Book Shelf at scheduled author signings for Donna Walker Kuhne, Sally Walker, Erin Hart, and Bruce Schneier. Traditional Irish music CDs featuring Paddy O’Brien will also be available at Erin Hart’s signing on Thursday afternoon.
Conference T-shirt Sale and Contest
Artist’s rendition:
Colors are approximate.
Get your conference t-shirt and be eligible to win a PRIZE!
2010’s tee features new artwork with the LC call number for Minnesota Libraries, (Z732.M75). Wear your conference tee in the exhibit hall to receive a contest entry form from every vendor you talk with. The 2010 prize is a $100 Barnes & Noble gift card. Your t-shirt can also earn you discounts at the Kahler Grand Hotel, with a 15% discount in Kahler restaurant outlets and nightly drink specials at Martini’s.
T-shirts are available in women’s V-neck, sizes S-XL ($12) and men’s crew neck, sizes S-XL ($12) and sizes 2XL-3XL ($15). All t-shirts are short-sleeved, 100% cotton, pre-shrunk, dark green with tan print and will include the MLA logo on the left sleeve.
Conference t-shirts must be pre-ordered and pre-paid.
Irish Trio
An Irish traditional music trio featuring Paddy O’Brien (button accordion), Nathan Gourley (fiddle), and Dáithí Sproule (guitar & vocals) will add a few atmospheric tunes and airs to Erin Hart’s keynote presentation.
Legacy Program Showcase
This new Wednesday evening event (designed to highlight performing artists for public libraries) is an entertainment opportunity for all conference attendees. The artists will showcase a variety of unique artistic talents including music, storytelling, and specialties such as circus arts, ventriloquism, improv comedy, creative writing, and more.
Tour
Nordic Gypsy Beads and Jewelry Beaded Lanyard Class
Wednesday, October 6, 10:00AM–11:00AM
Cost is $20 per person; class is limited to 20 registrants
Nordic Gypsy Beads and Jewelry will be teaching a basic stringing class on how to make a beaded lanyard with beads, Soft Flex, and crimps. The lanyard will have a loop so it could be used as a badge holder or an eyeglass holder. Students will learn a basic stringing technique that can be applied to other pieces of jewelry.
Wellness Fair
Don’t miss the Wellness Fair in the Exhibit Hall. Here’s your chance to get your flu shot from the Minnesota Visiting Nurses Association, find out about living a brain healthy lifestyle from the Alzheimer’s Association, learn about health resources from the Mayo Medical Library, and more.
Vaccination details:
- Your health insurance card(s) or a photocopy (front only) is required for billing insurance.
- A picture ID (e.g. a driver’s license or employee badge) is required.
- Check/cash fees for vaccinations are:
Flu shot – $26.00
*FluMist – $32.00
Pneumonia – $57.00
*Nurse will bring FluMIst (and FluMist consent forms) while supplies last. - MNVA will bill the accepted insurances listed on the consent form.
More vaccination information:
2010 Annual Conference
October 6-8, 2010
Mayo Civic Center • Rochester, MN