South Shore Public Libraries is pleased to be hosting the NSLA-LBANS Annual Conference this year.  The theme for this year’s conference is Palaces for the People – Empowering Communities. The SSPL Planning Committee, with support from the Nova Scotia Library Association (NSLA) and the Library Boards Association of Nova Scotia (NSLA), is accepting proposals for the 2019 Library Conference. The Conference takes place in Liverpool, at White Point Beach Resort, October 18-20, 2019. The Program Committee is striving to provide a range of programs that will appeal to all participants. We encourage proposals from public, academic, school, and special libraries of all sizes, as well as other organizations that are creatively broadening library services in our communities. Proposals from trustees for sessions that provide education and training for Library Board members are also welcome. This year we are accepting proposals for 45-minute sessions and half day preconference sessions or workshop

NSLA organizes and presents two spring PD workshops every year for members and those interested in professional development opportunities. The dates range from the end of April to early June, and are typically held in two locations: Antigonish/New Glasgow (to reach the eastern half of the province) and Bridgewater/Windsor/Wolfville (to reach the western half of the province.) The NSLA Professional Development Committee would like to hear your IDEAS, for PD workshops you would like to see delivered this Spring! Submit your Ideas, and/or names for potential workshop convenors to the NSLA Professional Development Convenor: Ray Fernandes – ray.fernandes@novascotia.ca Past Workshops include: Summer Learning/Programming – Youth Services Safety in a Public Workplace Libraries 150: Tips for Readers’ Advisory & Public Engagement Storytelling The Art of Puppetry For current PD opportunities, you can access the Education Institute .  Your NSLA membership gives you a discount. You’ll need to c