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Welcome to the 10th Annual Library Marketing and Communications Conference!

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Tuesday, November 12
 

4:30pm CST

Library Tour: St. Louis Public Library
Tuesday November 12, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Join us for a docent-led tour of the Central Branch of the St. Louis Public Library.
Tuesday November 12, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
St. Louis Public Library

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Katie's Pizza and Pasta
Tuesday November 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Katie’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned and operated restaurant. This successful, award-winning artisan Italian restaurant and bar focuses on a modern, approachable interpretation of regional Italian cuisine, featuring fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 9 minutes
Tuesday November 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Katie's Pizza and Pasta

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Landry's Seafood House
Tuesday November 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Landry's Seafood in Union Station offers a delectable seafood menu. Located by the lake underneath the train shed, Landry’s is renowned for its featuring specialties such as Shrimp Orleans, Blackened Snapper, and Lemon-Pepper Catfish.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 30 minutes 
Tuesday November 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Landry's Seafood House

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Mozay Restaurant
Tuesday November 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
We are a casual family style restaurant decorated with tradition, modern art, wood tables and culture. Located in the heart of St. Louis Mozay is a destination spot for every visitor in every sense of the word. Our restaurant is rooted in principles of faith, family, community and empowerment; we treat every customer like our family and we believe that family is the cornerstone of any community, so we place an emphasis on supporting activities and causes that enrich and strengthen families.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 16 minutes 
Tuesday November 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Mozay Restaurant

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Old Spaghetti Factory
Tuesday November 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Italian-American-style chain. Every entree at The Old Spaghetti Factory is served with hot fresh baked bread, soup or crisp green salad, and a scoop of our signature spumoni or vanilla ice cream.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 15 minutes
Tuesday November 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Old Spaghetti Factory

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Schlafly Tap Room
Tuesday November 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Founded in 1991, Schlafly is the original and largest independent brewery in St. Louis, MO. The Schlafly Tap Room features over 15 fresh beers and traditional pub fare.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 30 minutes 
Tuesday November 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Schlafly Tap Room

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: The Midwestern
Tuesday November 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Located in the Spruce Street Bar district, the Midwestern is a traditional approach to a sports bar. Twenty plus TV’s allow for optimal viewing of any regional or national sporting event. Our proximity to both Busch Stadium and Enterprise Center make it the ultimate spot to pregame before and after your favorite team’s game.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 15 minutes 
Tuesday November 12, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
The Midwestern
 
Wednesday, November 13
 

3:00pm CST

LMCC24 Poster Session
Wednesday November 13, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Chat with this year's poster presenters at this dedicated session!
Wednesday November 13, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Prefunction

4:30pm CST

10th Anniversary Opening Night Reception
Wednesday November 13, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Join us for light refreshments, a live band, and a cashless bar as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Library Marketing and Communications Conference!
Sponsors
Wednesday November 13, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
18th Floor - Gateway East and Gateway Terrace

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
An unpretentious, elegant tap house and wine bar located in the heart of Downtown St. Louis. We house over 55 beers on tap and 100+ in bottles, in addition to over 100+ wines.  Enjoy flavorful entrees and snacks perfect for lunch, after-work drinks, dinner or late night gatherings.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 12 minutes 
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Broadway Oyster Bar
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
The Broadway Oyster Bar is a locally owned and operated establishment and has been for over 45 years. The Oyster Bar is widely regarded as the premier New Orleans' style restaurant, bar and music venue in the Midwest. Our food has won numerous awards and readers' polls for excellence and features some of the most sustainable seafood available such as fresh Gulf and Blue Point oysters, Louisiana crawfish and shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, scallops and crabs. Our Cajun and Creole dishes are our versions of many of the traditional Louisiana favorites. If you love New Orleans, you will feel right at home at BOB.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 15 minutes
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Broadway Oyster Bar

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Budweiser Brewhouse
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
From sliders and wings to St. Louis-style BBQ favorites, fresh salads and more, each Budweiser Brew House menu item was created by a chef with a specific beer pairing in mind.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 10 minutes
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Budweiser Brewhouse

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Cardinal’s Nation
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Welcome to the clubhouse for Cardinals fans and foodies. Our sports-inspired menu and atmosphere customized for baseball fans near and far, is a grand slam. From local favorites to innovative creations, whatever comes out of the kitchen is guaranteed to satisfy any major league appetite. It's everything you expect and more, with a couple of mouth-watering, jaw-dropping "curve balls."

Walk from hotel: Approx. 10 minutes
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Cardinal’s Nation

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Clark Street Taphouse and Grill
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Clark Street Taphouse + Grill offers the ideal atmosphere for a relaxed dining experience, where soulful dishes are crafted with a masterful blend of bold flavors.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 16 minutes 
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Clark Street Taphouse and Grill

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Katie's Pizza and Pasta
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Katie’s Pizza and Pasta is a family-owned and operated restaurant. This successful, award-winning artisan Italian restaurant and bar focuses on a modern, approachable interpretation of regional Italian cuisine, featuring fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 9 minutes
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Katie's Pizza and Pasta

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Landry's Seafood House
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Landry's Seafood in Union Station offers a delectable seafood menu. Located by the lake underneath the train shed, Landry’s is renowned for its featuring specialties such as Shrimp Orleans, Blackened Snapper, and Lemon-Pepper Catfish.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 30 minutes 
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Landry's Seafood House

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Mozay Restaurant
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
We are a casual family style restaurant decorated with tradition, modern art, wood tables and culture. Located in the heart of St. Louis Mozay is a destination spot for every visitor in every sense of the word. Our restaurant is rooted in principles of faith, family, community and empowerment; we treat every customer like our family and we believe that family is the cornerstone of any community, so we place an emphasis on supporting activities and causes that enrich and strengthen families.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 16 minutes 
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Mozay Restaurant

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Old Spaghetti Factory
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Italian-American-style chain. Every entree at The Old Spaghetti Factory is served with hot fresh baked bread, soup or crisp green salad, and a scoop of our signature spumoni or vanilla ice cream.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 15 minutes
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Old Spaghetti Factory

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Pennydrop Bar + Kitchen
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Pennydrop Bar + Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner to guests and visitors alike. Grab a bite before exploring the city or drop in and celebrate a day well done with drinks, sharable plates and games. Our lounge is just the place to unwind after a day of excitement and accomplishment in St. Louis.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 1 minute 
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Pennydrop Bar + Kitchen

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Salt + Smoke
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
The team at Salt + Smoke has been passionate about treating meat right and are excited to offer St Louis-style BBQ at its Ballpark Village location. As a sustainable restaurant, they are continually striving to make a positive impact on the community and environment.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 8 minutes 
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Salt + Smoke

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Schlafly Tap Room
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Founded in 1991, Schlafly is the original and largest independent brewery in St. Louis, MO. The Schlafly Tap Room features over 15 fresh beers and traditional pub fare.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 30 minutes 
Wednesday November 13, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Schlafly Tap Room
 
Thursday, November 14
 

11:15am CST

Roundtable Session
Thursday November 14, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Join a roundtable discussion with like-minded library marketers and communicators. There will be three rounds of 20-minute conversations per table, so you can select up to three topics of interest:

  • Branding and Identity: Understanding the importance of a consistent brand message, logo, color scheme, and voice in shaping public perception.
  • Content Marketing: Creating valuable, relevant content (blogs, videos, infographics, etc.) to attract and retain customers, driving engagement and loyalty.
  • Social Media Strategy: How to leverage social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) to build community, create awareness, and drive conversions.
  • Email Marketing: Best practices for crafting effective email campaigns, including segmentation, personalization, and performance tracking.
  • Crisis Communication: Developing a communication plan to manage public relations crises, ensuring timely, transparent, and effective messaging during emergencies.
  • AI: How to use AI to drive marketing and communication efficiency while evaluating the risks and associated advantages.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Donovan

Amanda Donovan

Director of Marketing and Communication, Spokane Public Library
Amanda Donovan is the Director of Marketing and Communication at Spokane Public Library. A John Cotton Dana Award and PRXchange Award winner, Amanda has more than 19 years of marketing and communication experience including 7 years in library marketing. When not handling Library communications... Read More →
avatar for Deborah Hakes

Deborah Hakes

Georgia Public Library Service
Deborah Hakes leads marketing and communications for Georgia Public Library Service, which was named Library Journal's 2020 Marketer of the Year. Hakes has a passion for amplifying the voices of those who do good and telling stories that drive people to take action. She has spent... Read More →
Thursday November 14, 2024 11:15am - 12:15pm CST
Mills Studio 6
  Networking

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar
Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
An unpretentious, elegant tap house and wine bar located in the heart of Downtown St. Louis. We house over 55 beers on tap and 100+ in bottles, in addition to over 100+ wines.  Enjoy flavorful entrees and snacks perfect for lunch, after-work drinks, dinner or late night gatherings.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 12 minutes 
Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Budweiser Brewhouse
Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
From sliders and wings to St. Louis-style BBQ favorites, fresh salads and more, each Budweiser Brew House menu item was created by a chef with a specific beer pairing in mind. 

Walk from hotel: Approx. 10 minutes 
Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Budweiser Brewhouse

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Mozay Restaurant
Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
We are a casual family style restaurant decorated with tradition, modern art, wood tables and culture. Located in the heart of St. Louis Mozay is a destination spot for every visitor in every sense of the word. Our restaurant is rooted in principles of faith, family, community and empowerment; we treat every customer like our family and we believe that family is the cornerstone of any community, so we place an emphasis on supporting activities and causes that enrich and strengthen families.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 16 minutes 
Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Mozay Restaurant

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Old Spaghetti Factory
Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Italian-American-style chain. Every entree at The Old Spaghetti Factory is served with hot fresh baked bread, soup or crisp green salad, and a scoop of our signature spumoni or vanilla ice cream.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 15 minutes
Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Old Spaghetti Factory

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Salt + Smoke
Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
The team at Salt + Smoke has been passionate about treating meat right and are excited to offer St Louis-style BBQ at its Ballpark Village location. As a sustainable restaurant, they are continually striving to make a positive impact on the community and environment.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 8 minutes 
Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Salt + Smoke

6:30pm CST

Dine-Around: Schlafly Tap Room
Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Founded in 1991, Schlafly is the original and largest independent brewery in St. Louis, MO. The Schlafly Tap Room features over 15 fresh beers and traditional pub fare.

Walk from hotel: Approx. 30 minutes 
Thursday November 14, 2024 6:30pm - 8:00pm CST
Schlafly Tap Room
 
Friday, November 15
 

8:30am CST

Garden Tour and Coffee (Self-Guided)
Friday November 15, 2024 8:30am - 10:30am CST
Still around Friday morning after conference? Why not join a group of colleagues for a quiet stroll in downtown St. Louis. Departing from the conference hotel, we’ll stop off at UKraft Brunch Café at Keiner Plaza for those who would like to order a coffee or tea before continuing on to CityGarden, a free urban park and sculpture garden maintained by the Gateway Foundation. Combining lush plants with international renowned sculptures, the park features beautiful works incorporating water, stone, architecture, and design. CityGarden is an 8 minute walk from the Hyatt Regency at the Arch.
Friday November 15, 2024 8:30am - 10:30am CST
 
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