2025 High School Libraries Workshop

High School Libraries Workshop 2025

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM  
The Claey’s Lounge, Soda Center, Saint Mary's College of California - Moraga, CA

Join us for an engaging one-day event at Saint Mary's College in Moraga, CA. This workshop is designed for middle school and high school library workers who want a day away to connect with peers and share innovative ideas to enhance their library's impact.

Enjoy ample time to catch up during the continental breakfast and taco bar lunch. Share and learn about today's library trends and best practices over coffee and snacks.

Gather with us to engage in conversations around school libraries supporting mandated curricular initiatives; AI tools; building community as new library workers; the art of makerspaces; and making videos Gen Z will love. Listen as students reflect on research skills and gaps. Wind down the day with follow-up roundtables and a little bit of unconferencing.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER at https://bit.ly/SMC-HSLW2025, even if they’ve already filled out the interest form earlier. The registration fee is $56 and covers the cost of food, beverages and Eventbrite fees. Registration opens on Nov 18, 2024 and closes Jan 20, 2025.

Parking Information

Parking on campus costs $5 for the day and can be done ahead of time via The Park Smarter app (available for iOS and Android), Soda Center meter #SMC-04, or via text (text PAY to 77747, zone SMC); our campus is also accessible from BART via public transit or bike. More information will be shared in advance of the workshop date.

Pay station map and app images

Lodging

For hotels, try Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa, Residence Inn Walnut Creek, or Walnut Creek Marriott. Find a cute Airbnb in Moraga, Orinda or Lafayette. If looking for more of a destination stay, try the Claremont in Berkeley.

Workshop Committee

Julie McPherson, jlm51@stmarys-ca.edu

Sarah Vital, svital@stmarys-ca.edu

Margot Hanson, mdh15@stmarys-ca.edu

Gina Kessler Lee, gkl2@stmarys-ca.edu

Susan Williams, Miramonte High School

Jessica Chun, Moreau Catholic High School

Visit High School Libraries Workshop for past workshop information. Visit our HSLW Research Guide for more information on local resources.

Questions? Contact Julie McPherson at JLM51@stmarys-ca.edu or (925) 631-8632.