Top ten reasons to attend Libraries on the Prairie

10.  See old friends and make new ones in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

9. Delicious meals and snacks that you don't have to cook or clean up after.

8. Two days away from the library to think about how you can make your library even better than it is, with others who know the challenges of being a rural library director.

7. Learn what city officials want to hear when you request funding.

6. Prizes, giveaways, treats and loads of fun.

5. Library directors will be reimbursed round trip mileage to the nearest workshop location at 34 cents per mile. You will also be reimbursed for your overnight stay. When was the last time you received this kind of reimbursement from the State Library? :-)

4. Chocolate

3. You can "carry over" continuing education contact hours from Libraries on the Prairie if you don't need them to recertify this period. This is a special exception for this year's Gates training. (There are 11 contact hours continuing education credit available for Libraries on the Prairie.)

2. You will have the opportunity to go to the Libraries on the Prairie Reunion on October 10 at the Coralville Marriott Conference Center.  As an added bonus, you can stay and attend the Iowa Library Association Conference on October 11-12 with all your expenses paid!

And the Number One Reason to Attend Libraries on the Prairie:

1. Iowa received more funding from the Gates Foundation because a large number of Iowa librarians attending previous Gates workshops. Any future support from the Gates Foundation could depend on attendance at events such as Libraries on the Prairie.

Find your own reason to attend and sign up today!