Public Library Directors Retreat
The Public Library Directors Retreat is a professional gathering in Pierre designed to inspire, connect, and empower library leaders from across the state. This retreat will provide a blend of learning, collaboration, and reflection; creating a space for directors to recharge while gaining valuable insights and practical tools to strengthen their libraries and communities.
The retreat will begin in the early afternoon of Day 1 with a special three-hour session for new library directors. Additional library director registrants will be welcomed at 3 pm and everyone will come together at 4 pm to start the joint session. The retreat will conclude early afternoon of Day 3, offering a balanced schedule that combines professional development with time for reflection and relationship-building.
Registration: to guarantee room availability at Ramkota, register by Feb. 26.
Dates: Sun., March 29 - Tues., March 31
Lodging: The SD State Library will cover lodging for the first 30 registrants for two nights.
Meals: The SD State Library will provide lunch on Day 2.
Tentative Schedule
Day 1 - Sunday, March 29- 1-4 p.m.: New Directors Session
- 3-4 p.m.: Additional Directors Welcome Session
- 4-5:30 p.m.: All participants come together
- Dinner on own
Day 2 - Monday, March 30
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Catered working lunch
Day 3 - Tuesday, March 31
- 8 a.m.-Noon
Questions?
Brenda Standiford
Scottie Bruch
Funding for this program is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the South Dakota State Library.
