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  • I want to invite you all to attend the Central Alabama Library conference. See the information below:

    Central Alabama Church Library Conference 2025
    Growing a VIBRANT Library Ministry
    March 15, 2025
    8:00 am till 3:30 pm

    Shoal Creek Baptist Church
    13214 Holtville Rd (Actual Street address)
    Deatsville, Al 36022
    The MAIN PARKING LOT is LOCATED off Coosa River Road BEHIND THE CHURCH.
    2961 Coosa River Road. Deatsville, Al 36022 (mailing address and parking lot)
    (Fellowship Hall. Enter through main parking lot entrance)

    Information
    Check-In 8:00 AM
    Conference Sessions 8:30AM-3:30 PM
    DEADLINE for reservations Tuesday March 11, 2025
    The only cost will be a $10.00 charge for lunch
    You will pay for lunch when you register on-line
    To register online go to:
    https://churchhealthal.org/event/central-alabama-library-conference-2/
    Registrations are required.

    IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND, PLEASE SEND YOUR CONTACT INFO TO ME! I am trying to UPDATE the Database for Libraries
    Phone: Marty Woodall @334-296-1899
    Email: martybooks1@gmail.com

    If you are coming in from out of town or out of state
    You can make Hotel reservations at a much-Reduced Rate by directly calling:
    Hampton INN located in WETUMPKA, AL.
    334-731-2222 press “0” at the prompts
    350 South Main Street
    Wetumpka, Al 36092
    Tell them you will be attending the “Central Alabama Library conference” for a reduced Room Rate.

    WETUMPKA is the little town where Ben and Erin did Hometown Makeover. Plan to come into Wetumpka early on Friday March 14 to Visit the Downtown area. There are lots of things to see and do including several Art Galleries. Don’t miss a visit to The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts (I have art on display there), walk through Goldstar Park, and several great restaurants (Coaches Corner-seen on the Hometown show), coffee shops and of course SHOPPING at several Boutiques.
    Central Alabama Library Conference is sponsored and supported by The Alabama State Board of Missions. (Alsbom.org)
    This conference will include many aspects of library work including Administration, Promotion, Collection Development, Space/furnishing, and Computer.

    Brief Overview
    Session 1
    • Serving as a Responsive Team facilitated by Morlee Maynard
    • Atriuum Cataloging and Cataloging Reports facilitated Allison Maynard

    Session 2
    • Building a Dynamic Collection facilitated by Carolyn Walker
    • Atriuum Patrons and Patron Reports facilitated by Allison Maynard

    Session 3
    • Cataloging for a Buzzing Circulation facilitated by Marty Woodall
    • Atriuum Circulation and Circulation Reports facilitated by Allison Maynard

    Session 4
    • Promotion with Vigor facilitated by Bev League
    • Book Systems Questions and Answers facilitated by Allison Maynard

    Session 5
    • Connecting the Vibrant Dots with all facilitators


    Marty Woodall, Strategist
    Shoal Creek Baptist Church
    13214 Holtville Rd
    Deatsville, Al 36092
    334-296-1899
    martybooks1@gmail.com
    Central Alabama Library Conference
    Join us at the 2025 Central Alabama Library Conference on March 15, 2025, at Shoal Creek Baptist Church. This conference will include many aspects of…
  • Do you have an e-reader??  Do you know where to find Christian e-books??  Have you used PowerPoint to promote your church library??  Do you know how to archive photos on the Internet??  Do you know how to create an e-newsletter??

     

    If your answer is NO to some or all of these questions ... then, you need to attend the March 30 and 31, 2012 in Nashville, TN ... e-Church Library Conference.  For information go to the events section.

  • The annual fall training events are on the calendar for Memphis, Sept. 11; Nashville, Sept. 18; Lenoir City, Oct. 9 and Chattanooga, Oct. 23. Please plan to attend and spread the word--to all library workers--church, public, or school.

    Also, we are privileged to add some extra events held along with select Sunday School University Events. There is no charge involved with these meetings. Look for the appropriate date in your area.

    There will be two classes at each location. They wil be taught by Affinity Team Members in each area. The classes, locations and dates area below. Please plan to attend in your area and tell others about the events.

    "Church Libraries Partnering with SS"
    A church's library can be a great asset to the religious education
    program for all ages. Learn what resources are needed and how to get
    them into the hands of teachers and leaders.

    "The Why and How of Church Libraries"
    Whether you work in an established church library or are thinking of
    starting one, this conference is for you. Find out what it takes to
    make the library an inviting place that ministers to the entire
    congregation.

    Aug 5, Englewood, Jackson

    Aug 9, Clarksville FBC

    Aug. 12, Trenton FBC

    Aug. 23, Cookeville FBC

    Aug. 24, West Hills, Lebanon

    Aug. 26, Clearview B C, Nashville

    August 31, Concord BC, Knoxville

    Sept. 2, Jonesboro

    Sept. 27, Cambell County, FBC LaFollette

    Sept. 28, Holston Valley, Rogerville

    Sept. 29, FBC Madisonville, Sweetwater
  • I am so glad that they will be held again. I sure did enjoy the one last year.
    Sammie Smith
  • I am so glad. I will be there!
    MarilynNevil
  • that is great Bev. I am excited to know that we are still geting together to share.
    Marilyn Maxwell
  • Good news for Tennessee and surrounding states. The Tennessee meetings for 2010 will be held as usualy in September and October. Please help us spread the word.
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Central Alabama Spring 2023 Conference

Central Alabama Spring Conference March 4 Shoal Creek Baptist Church, Deatsville, Alabama Check-In 8:00 AMConference: 8:30AM-3:30 PMCheck-in and opening session in Fellowship Hall-entrance from main parking lot. Reservations RequiredDEADLINE for reservations Wednesday March 1 stThe only cost will be a $10.00 charge for lunchYou will pay for the lunch when you arrive to check-inFor more information and to register online go: Alsbom.orgOr contact:Marty Woodall…

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