Join us for the Horror Writer Association Librarians’ Day on Thursday, November 12, from 9 am to 4:30 pm. The Horror Writers Association and ARRT present the 4th Annual HWA Librarians’ Day, a day long continuing education event featuring authors, reviewers, publishers, and librarians from all over the country. Whether you are a fan of
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Winter newsletter available
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The Winter 2020 issue of ARRT’s newsletter, arrtWORKS, is now available. Check it out so you can mark your calendar for upcoming ARRT events!
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Upcoming book club study
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Please join us for a discussion of Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou, led by Melissa Stoeger. Learn more on the Book Club Study page, where you’ll find a full description of the book. Please arrange to obtain your own copy of the book for the discussion. As always,
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Narrative Nonfiction Genre Study schedule: posted!
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The schedule and topics for the 2020-2021 Narrative Nonfiction Genre Study are now available. The first meeting will take place Thursday, February 6, from 2-4 pm, at the Lisle District Library. There’s also an assignment for this introductory meeting. ARRT members, we hope to see you there!
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Renew your ARRT membership now!
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Start the New Year by renewing your ARRT Membership! Members receive discounted programs pricing for members, as well as the opportunity to participate in our 2020-2021 Narrative Nonfiction Genre Study and Book Club Study. To renew or join, you can print out the membership form, or become a member online. If you have
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ARRTCon 2019
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Thanks to everyone who joined us at ARRTCon 2019! Visit the ARRTCon 2019 page to see handouts and slides.
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Winner of 2019 ILA Readers’ Advisory Service Award
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The Popular Materials Department of the Ela Area Public Library is the recipient of the 2019 ILA Readers’ Advisory Service Award. They received the award for multiple initiatives they developed which allowed them to doubled their reach over the last two years! Read more about it in the ILA press release. If you are at
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Upcoming book club study: The Mars Room
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Join us Wednesday, November 13, from 2-4 pm, at Stickney-Forest View Public Library for a discussion of The Mars Room by Rachel Kushner. Mary Constance Back will lead the book discussion. Sonia Reppe will lead the discussion on the leadership topic: Adult Summer & Winter Read Programs: Successes, New Ideas, and Areas of Opportunity.
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ARRTCon registration now open
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Register now for ARRTCon 2019! Here are all the details… ARRTCon Thursday, November 14, 9 am – 4:40 pm Naperville Public Library | 95th Street Library Registration: $60 for ARRT members / $75 for non-members Register here Join ARRT for an all-day conference covering a wide variety of RA Topics!
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What we’re reading this summer
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Check out the latest list of book recommendations from ARRT steering committee members. And for even more reading suggestions, visit the ARRT Bibliographies page.