Bookfluencers: Using Social Media To Recommend Books Looking to get creative with readers’ advisory through YouTube and Instagram? Join an event sponsored by Adult Reading Round Table and learn from four Bookfluencers how to successfully promote books to library patrons and other readers in the BookTube and Bookstagram communities. Panelists include: Rincey Abraham @youtube.com/rinceyreads; Melissa
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We believe that Black Lives Matter
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The Adult Reading Round Table Steering Committee is grief-stricken by the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, who are the most recent victims of the racial violence and systemic oppression that permeate our country. We believe that Black Lives Matter and we stand in solidarity with Black Americans and especially with our
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Upcoming book club study — online!
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Please join us for a discussion of The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, led by Lizzie Matkowski, on Wednesday, May 20th, 2-4 p.m. This discussion will be held online. RSVP to Lizzie Matkowski (lmatkowski@dglibrary.org) You will receive an email the week of the discussion with details regarding how to join virtually. ***PLEASE NOTE- This title is
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Horror Writers Association Librarians’ Day – DATE CHANGED!
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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