Two opportunities from the Ohio Afterschool Network, which is our statewide advocacy, networking, and education organization for out-of-school-time (OST) professionals. Public library workers are afterschool providers and are welcome to participate in OAN activities. I hope some of you consider submitting a proposal for their conference! There is a lot of untapped potential for public library workers and other OST specialists to collaborate, network, and learn from each other.

Wednesday, November 2, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Columbus Metro Library, Parsons Branch, 1113 Parsons Ave., Columbus
$35 registration includes lunch

Check out the meeting agenda and register here. Learn more about OAN: www.oanohio.org

This conference will be held in person next year. Tentative date is Thursday, February 23 and Friday, February 24, 2023. OAN is seeking presenters for 90-minute workshops on any topics relevant to the out-of-school time field. Our conference attendees come from all over Ohio (rural, urban, and suburban) and work with kids in grades K-12, at school districts, private organizations, nonprofits, and more. If selected, one presenter per workshop can attend the conference for free! The conference location is TBD but likely central Ohio. Watch this page for updates: www.oanohio.org/annual-conference
 

Proposals are due November 4, 2022. Submit your proposal here. Questions? Email Laura@OANOhio.org.