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Schedule
Schedule
Date: Thursday, August 13 2026
Time: 9am - 3:30pm
Location: SELCO (2600 19th St. NW, Rochester, MN, 55901)
You're invited to an inspiring day of professional development that celebrates reading! This event is specially designed for library staff and K-12 school library media specialists. Get ready for a day packed with lively discussions, fantastic insights, and wonderful networking opportunities with fellow book enthusiasts who share your passion for connecting young people with literature.
What to Expect at Camp:
What to Expect at Camp:
Engaging Discussions: Connect with peers as you explore and discuss the books from your chosen list. Share your insights, discover new perspectives, and leave feeling energized by the power of reading.
Inspirational Speakers: Hear from professionals on topics related to literacy and serving youth and families.
Networking with Fellow Book Lovers: This is a wonderful chance to build connections, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration with other dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to ignite a love of reading in children and teens.
Speakers & Activities
Speakers & Activities
The READ Act
Ashley Bieber, Library Development and Early Literacy Services Specialist at State Library Services/MN Dept. of Ed.
Lucy Arias, Early Education Language and Literacy Specialist at the MN Dept. of Ed.
Serving Individuals with Dyslexia
Tammy Fritz, Literacy Services Coordinator at Rochester Public Library
Evalina Day, Academic Language Therapist, Director of Tutoring, and Practicum Instructor at The Reading Center/Dyslexia Institute of MN
MN Author Meet and Greet
Connect with 9 MN authors during the lunch hour! Authors will be selling and signing books during this time.
Book Lists
Book Lists
Please choose one (or more) of the lists to complete before Camp.
CEUs
CEUs
Earn 5 CEUs for attending Camp on August 13th, 5 more for reading all of the titles on one of the book lists and submitting a 3-paragraph program application summary (10 CEUs total).
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