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Meeting/Event Information
CAL Public Libraries Interest Group Meeting
May 14, 2025
10:00 AM MDT - 11:30 AM MDT
Virtual Meeting
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DirectionsCAL’s Public Libraries Interest Group meets quarterly to allow members an informal network to exchange ideas and problem-solve areas of interest in public libraries.
Join us on the 2nd Wednesday of February, May, August, and November from 10-11:30 a.m.
Dates for 2025 are Feb. 12, May 14, Aug .13, and Nov. 12.
Connect and Share: Library User Loneliness
Recent studies have shown that between 50-70% of individuals feel at least a little bit lonely. In this conversation, we'll discuss how you and your library can be strong advocates for user well-being. Leading the conversation is Alejandro Marquez (he/him), is a Science and Engineering Librarian at University of Denver Libraries who wrote the article: The Epidemic of Loneliness: The Library User Health Crisis. https://creativelibrarypractice.org/2024/08/13/loneliness/. This session will also include plenty of conversation about how to address loneliness and how you can create an environment where individuals feel like they can connect and grow.
