Absolutely loved the conference! I learned so much and feel that I am better prepared to be the librarian that I want to be!
In-Person Sessions
The in-person day was held on Friday, May 16 at UNC Charlotte's Dubois Center in Charlotte, N.C.
Keynote: Saray Garnett-Hochuli
The Art of Meeting People & Communities Where They Are
In the in-person keynote, Saray Garnett-Hochuli shared her unique perspective on the intersections of public policy, regulatory frameworks, change management, and community engagement. Drawing from her experience in municipal leadership, Garnett-Hochuli explored how values-driven leadership and authentic connection can transform organizational culture and community impact. Attendees were invited to reflect on how personal values align with institutional missions and what steps to take when those alignments shift. With a strong focus on internal motivation, maintaining a positive attitude at work, and the importance of meeting both colleagues and community members with empathy and intention, Garnett-Hochuli offered actionable insights on building sustainable, people-centered systems.
NC LIVE Welcome & Introduction
Executive Director Claire Leverett welcomed in-person attendees and provided an overview of NC LIVE's current projects and priorities.
Anchoring the Library as Place: Encouraging Students to Engage Academically, Socially, and Civically through Campus Collaboration
Andrea Stanfield, Director Everett Library Queens University of Charlotte; Sarah Sowa, Archivist & Special Collections Librarian Queens University of Charlotte; Sherrill Shiraz, Systems & Digital Services Resources Librarian Queens University of Charlotte
Over the past two years, Everett Library at Queens University of Charlotte has increasingly served as a campus anchor by supporting and engaging students with the campus community and each other. Library staff have intentionally partnered with Student Life, Athletics, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, student clubs and organizations, the Office of Alumni Relations, and the Advancement Office in an effort to shift student perceptions of the library. These efforts have effectively helped students recognize the library as a centralized space for civic engagement, social activity, and support. Library staff have also partnered with Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries, which regularly sends a liaison to the library to connect students to public library services and programming. This presentation shared how a small staff creatively partnered with various campus groups and became an anchor for the student community, including next steps and sustaining support for library outreach.
Crafting Community Partnerships of Universal Benefit
Erica Barnett, Acquisitions Librarian, Western Carolina University; Sarah Steiner, College of Business Librarian, Western Carolina University; Ali Norvell, Collections Strategist & Resource Access Librarian, Western Carolina University
In 2024 and 2025, librarians at Western Carolina University partnered with local nonprofit Cornbread & Roses (CBR) Community Counseling to organize, expand, and assess their small but popular community lending library. CBR’s mission is to “provide a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community in Jackson County, where everyone feels accepted and understood.” In 2024, they began to expand their offerings, which include sliding-scale counseling and community-building events, to include the growing Latinx immigrant community in Western North Carolina. CBR also offers an anonymous lending library, where any member of the community can borrow books. As CBR grew, its leaders saw ways the lending library could benefit from stronger organization and expansion to reflect specific genres, reading levels, identities, and languages. Librarians worked with CBR employees and university interns to establish a new anonymous, optional return-based lending system, a simple donation system that funneled requests through a local bookstore, and a labeling system to help readers select titles. This session described the project so others can adapt and use a similar model, including strategies for assessments and sourcing grant funds.
Defining Our Role: Greensboro Public Library in the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
Kassie Ettefagh, Business & Nonprofit Librarian, Greensboro Public Library
The Greensboro Public Library (GPL) has become a vital resource in the Triad’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering partnerships with local organizations. This session explored how GPL collaborates with these agencies to streamline its support for business owners and nonprofit leaders, ensuring they receive the right resources without duplication of efforts. Attendees learned how GPL has positioned itself as a key player in economic development, with community partners actively referring entrepreneurs to the library for specialized research support. This session also highlighted GPL’s research mentorship approach, which empowers entrepreneurs to develop independent research skills while providing as-needed expert guidance. Throughout, attendees gained a deeper understanding of how libraries can strengthen business support in their own communities.
Dragons in the Dungeon: Incorporating Therapeutic and Inclusive Practices in Library Table-Top Games
Christopher Moore, Children's Services Librarian, Person County Public Library
Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), such as Dungeons & Dragons, have emerged as powerful tools for fostering community engagement, social connection, and personal development. This presentation explored how librarians and educators can integrate therapeutic and inclusive practices into TTRPG programs to meet the diverse needs of their communities.
In addition to highlighting the potential of TTRPGs to bring together patrons from various background, this session reviewed strategies for designing accessible, trauma-informed game sessions that create a safe, supportive environment for all participants, including neurodiverse individuals, those with disabilities, and marginalized groups. Attendees learned how to assess the needs of their users and build inclusive narratives that reflect the experiences and identities of their communities. The presentation also delved into the therapeutic benefits of TTRPGs, such as promoting empathy, teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience. Examples from successful library programs showcased how these initiatives can serve as bridges between patrons, foster lasting connections, and transform libraries into vibrant social hubs.
Heartbeat Hub: Collaboration and Engagement in the Community College Library
Mary DiRisio, Dean of Library & Student Learning Services, Fayetteville Technical Community College
In 2016, library scholar R. David Lankes said, "...Good libraries build services; great libraries build communities." This presentation showed innovative approaches that leverage collaboration across campus and the wider community to enhance library resources, educational opportunities, and the visibility of the college. Through examples from Fayetteville Technical Community College's Paul H. Thompson Library, the presenter explored successful partnerships, including The Living Law Project and the recently published FTCC book The Road to Success: A Love Letter to Our Students. The session demonstrated how engagement, communication, and mission awareness can drive libraries to become the heartbeat hub of their college.
Here and Legally Queer: Supporting LGBTQ+ Legal Needs through Community Partnerships
Raivynn Smith, Adult Services Librarian, Durham County Library (Southwest Regional); Caroline Flory, Maker and S.T.E.A.M. Services, Durham County Library; Larkin Coffee, Adult Services Librarian, Durham County Library
LGBTQ+ individuals and families have unique legal needs and considerations. Patrons are navigating identification changes/corrections, second parent adoptions, workplace discrimination, and more. Yet many encounter barriers, like cost, complicated processes, and increasingly anti-LGBTQ+ laws and policies, when attempting to access these legal services and information.
Given the changing legal landscape across the country and in North Carolina, and expressed community needs, a partnership was formed between the Durham County Library, the Pauli Murray LGBTQ+ Bar Association, and the LGBTQ Center of Durham to assist our LGBTQ+ community in navigating various legal processes. These legal clinics give patrons the opportunity to meet one-on-one with volunteer law students and attorneys to discuss topics and complete paperwork relating to name and gender marker changes, family planning, estate planning, advance directives, and healthcare navigation. Since September 2022, almost 400 people have attended clinics at the public library. Through thoughtful planning, consistent communication, and adaptive mindsets, a symbiotic relationship was formed between each partner, taking into account specific needs and limitations.
This presentation focused on the development of this collaboration, program logistics and considerations, and lessons learned.
Library Anchors for All Abilities: Building Stronger Communities through Task Boxes and Memory Care Kits
Rachel Nelson, Adult Services & Technology Librarian, Davie County Public Library
In this session, Rachel Nelson shared two innovative library programs she designed to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and dementia. In Davie County, these two community groups were previously lacking in resources and a dedicated space where they felt they truly belonged. The Task Boxes initiative offers a collection of hands-on activities in the library to help adults with IDD develop essential life skills such as cutting, counting, color matching, and crafting. These boxes provide an engaging, interactive way for individuals to build confidence and independence while accessing resources within the library. The second program, Memory Care Kits, caters to adults with varying levels of dementia, from mild memory loss to more severe conditions. These kits, available for checkout, provide sensory and cognitive activities designed to stimulate memory and improve quality of life. A separate kit is available for caregivers, offering valuable tools to assist in their care responsibilities.
Both programs reflect the library's role as a community anchor, fostering inclusivity and supporting individuals of all abilities. Through these efforts, libraries can strengthen their role as essential resources for individuals with diverse needs, creating spaces where everyone in the community can feel welcome, supported, and empowered.
In-Person Lightning Talks (Session 1)
Collective Wisdom, Common Practice: Standardizing Equity in Library Hiring
Sydney Adams, Outreach & Engagement Librarian, Davidson College; Ashley Mills, Special Projects & Assessment Librarian, Davidson College
How does a library turn successful but ad hoc equity initiatives into standard hiring practices? At Davidson College Library, a recent diversity, equity, and inclusion audit inspired the presenters to transform these disparate approaches into a comprehensive framework all hiring committees and managers can follow. This presentation explored how to collaborate with library staff and campus partners to develop standardized hiring practices from limited documentation, while simultaneously consolidating scattered onboarding materials into streamlined resources. Through this work, the presenters aimed to create equitable, welcoming experiences for all candidates and new employees. The presenters provided practical strategies for auditing existing practices and engaging library staff and shared adaptable templates to transform hiring and onboarding processes.
Creating Community: Inclusive Collections & Where to Find Them
Michael Chapin, Library Fellow, Davidson College
Libraries can only anchor communities if everyone in those communities feels at home there. Davidson College has created a series of Affinity Capsule Collections to make their collection more inclusive. These collections work in partnership with the library’s largest student affinity organizations: the Pan-Asian Student Association, the Black Student Coalition, and the Organization of Latin American Students. Not only is a physical collection placed in dedicated meeting spaces, but each group can select new titles for acquisition every year. These titles live permanently in the organization's collection alongside a rotating series of existing library titles from authors sharing their background. This presentation explored the development of these collections, engaging student organizations, libraries as a “third space,” and lessons learned during the process.
Piecing Together: Collaborative Makerspace Outreach
Jordan Green, Science & Technology Librarian, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Abi Whitney, Carolina Academic Library Associate, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Therese Triumph, Head of Science, Academic & Research Engagement, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
In a collaboration with the BeAM Network of makerspaces at Carolina, the Library MakerSpace at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hil invited attendees of a biannual campus-wide event, MakerFest, to participate in an interactive craft activity to create a collaborative data visualization. Participants selected patterned fabric squares that corresponded to their favorite aspect of making and were invited to sew the squares together into a community quilt design. MakerFest included makers who used any of the campus’ makerspaces throughout the 2024 fall semester, but many were unfamiliar with the library’s space. The event brought the library to a community of makers and introduced new users to the Library MakerSpace. The library’s collaborative activity showcased the connections between making, data visualization, and the library, while inviting participants to reflect on their own experiences as makers. This outreach activity also provided the opportunity for event participants to ask questions about the Library MakerSpace. This lightning talk covered how the data visualization idea was developed, the process of completing the craft, showcasing the quilt, and future plans for similar programming.
In-Person Lightning Talks (Session 2)
Brushstrokes That Bind: Libraries Uniting Communities
Audrey McCook, Librarian, High Point Public Library
Libraries are more than places for books—they’re hubs for creativity and connection. High Point Public Library embraced this with an art club that welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to create and connect in a supportive, inclusive environment. In addition to monthly meetings, the library offers art outreach programs tailored to unhoused individuals, seniors, and children at local recreation centers that provide after-school care, spreading awareness of library programs and fostering community engagement. This session explored how art initiatives can transform libraries into vibrant spaces that enhance quality of life, build connections, and redefine what a library can be.
Crafting Community: Art-Based Programming for Veteran and Military-Affiliated Students
Alexis Murrell, Instruction & Information Literacy Librarian, UNC Charlotte; Christin Lampkowski, Emerging Technologies Librarian, Area 49, UNC Charlotte
Military-affiliated and veteran students often face unique challenges in higher education, from transitioning into academic life and managing stress to building connections and a sense of belonging on campus. To support this student population, UNC Charlotte’s Atkins Library partnered with the university’s Military and Veteran Services Office to develop a series of art-based events in the library’s Makerspace that use creative outlets to foster community and introduce this student population to library resources. These hands-on workshops offer a welcoming space for military-affiliated students to engage in stress-relieving activities while connecting with their peers. This lightning talk highlighted the development and impact of these initiatives, shared best practices for campus collaboration, and explored how libraries can contribute to military-friendly campuses through creative programming and community building.
Where Are Successful Entrepreneurs & Business Owners Made? The Library!
Carlo Diy, Program Manager, NC IDEA
Almost one in two libraries in the U.S. provide free services to entrepreneurs who are starting and growing businesses. These businesses are embedded in their communities and are an essential part of economic vitality. They're also more likely to be women and minority-owned. Drawing from the best practices of the "Libraries Build Business Playbook," this Lightning Talk helped attendees recognize and celebrate what libraries are already doing to support entrepreneurs, identify actionable next steps that can immediately strengthen business support services, and understand the ways that NC IDEA can support library staff in implementing even more of the "Playbook."
The Neurodiverse Affirming Library: Engaging in Effective Interactions, Creating Welcoming Spaces, and Collaborating with Community Partners
Dawn Behrend, Dean of University Libraries, Lenoir-Rhyne University
Neurodiversity includes more than the autism spectrum, including such conditions as ADHD, Tourette’s Syndrome, learning disorders, and more. Those who are neurodiverse experience and interact with the world in ways that may differ from their neurotypical peers. By developing a better understanding of neurodiversity, library professionals can create more inclusive library environments, practice neuroaffirming interactions, and collaborate with community partners to engage in programming and connection to resources to welcome and support neurodiverse patrons.
Reaching Across the State: How Interlibrary Loan is Connecting the University Libraries to North Carolina Public Libraries
Renee Bosman, Head of Interlibrary Services, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Ash Radtke, Interlibrary Services Graduate Assistant, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
This presentation discussed two ongoing initiatives in the University Libraries’ Interlibrary Services department, both of which serve to strengthen relationships with N.C. public libraries. The first aims to increase access to the University Libraries’ collections, while the second focuses on UNC-CH students’ access to the public library and pleasure reading.
Last Spring, their team conducted a survey of N.C. public library staff that focused on identifying needs and barriers related to resource sharing. The goal was to inform how the UNC-CH libraries may better support N.C. public libraries and their patrons, especially in rural communities. Information shared during this presentation included characteristics of the current lending profile, survey results, and the project’s next steps to begin addressing some of the barriers to access to our collections.
Virtual Sessions
The in-person day was held on Monday, May 20.
Keynote: Shamichael Hallman
Connected & Creating: Libraries in the Microenterprise Ecosystem
In this virtual keynote, Shamichael Hallman shared how libraries—both public and academic—can use the tools they already have, like meeting rooms, research databases, and one-on-one appointments, to support local small businesses and entrepreneurs. He talked about how this kind of work helps libraries build stronger community connections and communicate their impact, both through stories and data. Tying into the conference theme of "Libraries as Community Anchors," the session highlighted practical ways libraries can show the value they bring to their communities, especially in the area of economic development.
Archiving With and For Our Communities: Personal, Community, and Institutional Archives
Virginia Ferris, Shima Hosseininasab, Ericka Christie
Virginia Ferris, Lead Librarian for Outreach & Engagement for the Special Collections Research Center, NC State University; Shima Hosseininasab, Instruction & Outreach Librarian for the Special Collections Research Center, NC State University; Ericka Christie, Ph. D. candidate in Communication, Rhetoric, & Digital Media, NC State University
This workshop, facilitated by NC State researchers and librarians, created an opportunity for participants to learn, share, and imagine new practices of archival storytelling and care. Facilitators outlined different approaches in personal, community, and institutional settings and provided participants with tools to consider how to preserve their community stories and artifacts by donating to or creating their archives. Facilitators answered questions about how this type of memory work can situate our lived experiences by drawing on the past and present to imagine the future.
Beyond the Card: How a Month-Long Initiative Strengthened Community Connections
Caroline Clucas, Outreach & Community Engagement Coordinator, Orange County Public Library
National Library Card Sign-Up Month is more than just a promotional campaign; it is an opportunity to reinforce the library's role as a vital community anchor. This session showed how Orange County Public Library transformed this initiative by focusing on community engagement, deepening connections, and expanding their marketing and social media presence. As a result, they saw a significant increase in library card sign-ups, achieving the highest number of new cards for the year and surpassing previous years' totals.
Black Superheroes
Nasir Jean-Paul, Library Studio Fellow, Davidson College
Black Superheroes was a Black History Month program in collaboration with the Davidson College Library and the Davidson Arts & Creative Engagement Studio. The inspiration for this program stemmed from Nas' love for superhero comics and animated series, especially the Black superheroes he was exposed to, such as Static Shock, Blade, Spawn, Green Lantern (John Stewart), Black Panther, and Spider-Man (Miles Morales). During this program, Nas shared the history and significance of Black superheroes while also providing the Davidson community with the opportunity to create their own superheroes and stories.
Building Community Through a Campus Library Job
Jesse Bethany, Public Services Manager, UNC Chapel Hill Undergraduate Library
Many undergraduates begin their college careers in a new city, surrounded by new people, and for those who find employment while they study, working at a new job. During these formative years, a job in a campus library offers a wealth of opportunities to begin building their sense of self, community, and career. This presentation looked at ways student employers can help undergraduate employees connect their personal and academic interests to the workplace and build relationships with supervisors and colleagues. Strategies presented are not particularly difficult or expensive, but they have an outsized effect when implemented cumulatively and are flexible enough to be applied in nearly any library.
Collections and the Community: Serving the Community via a Collection Diversity Analysis Practicum
Sarah Holsapple, Collection Analysis Librarian, Duke University
As we build our library collections, collection analysis projects help us maintain focus on and center our user community. In their collection diversity practicum project, the presenter researched user needs for diverse resources and assed how the library’s collection met those needs. As a practicum project, it also served the broader library community by providing emerging librarians hands on experience in collection building, user research, and collection analysis. Throughout all of this, students met with librarians and library users to gather context about the collection, and learn how collections are built and used.
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From Page to Play: Introducing Audiobooks to a University Community
Meghan Webb, Instruction & Outreach Librarian, Wake Forest University; Kathy Shields, Research & Instruction Librarian for History and Social Science, Wake Forest University; Kate Silton, Electronic Resources Librarian, Wake Forest University
In this session, presenters explored how audiobooks can transform recreational reading and engagement on a college campus. By adopting audiobooks as an extension of their existing browsing collection, the presenters have been able to provide greater accessibility, collect diverse and trending literary genres, and support busy students who may not have time for traditional reading formats. Audiobooks also help reach remote and distance learners, ensuring equitable access for all community members. Presenters shared insights into their decision-making process, including why they chose the "cost per circ" model for greater flexibility and their selection of OverDrive over other options to meet user needs. Presenters showed the behind-the-scenes effort required for maintenance, customization, and troubleshooting. Additionally, they discussed broader trends in audiobook usage and how they align with library and university missions to foster leisure reading and lifelong learning.
The Impact of S.T.E.A.M. Homeschool Programs
Amber Jarvis, Currituck County Public Libraries; Caroline Lindsey, Currituck County Public Libraries
This presentation encouraged attendees to unlock the potential of S.T.E.A.M. homeschool programs. The Currituck County Public Libraries' homeschool initiative, launched eight years ago, has blossomed into one of the most in-demand programs. In this session, attendees learned about resources for similar programs, including examples of successful homeschool programs, a curated list of creative theme ideas, a comprehensive outline for program development, and strategies for partnering with local organizations to create distinctive and impactful homeschool experiences.
Virtual Lightning Talks (View recording)
Books & Blocks: Campus Childcare and University Library Unite for Student Parent Success
Mark Sanders, Professor and Assistant Director for Public Services, East Carolina University
Nearly one-fourth of students at U.S. colleges and universities are parents, representing more than five million people. Unfortunately, the significant challenges of raising children while pursuing a degree result in only 40% of these students graduating within six years. Additionally, these challenges often affect women and minorities disproportionately. Yet while there are numerous specialized campus services to support targeted populations, student parents are often overlooked and neglected despite their considerable numbers. This lightning talk explains how one university library built upon its established success creating alternative study and sensory spaces to also offer a family-friendly room for students. After the first year of operation, the library partnered with the university's child development center to offer students developmentally appropriate drop-off childcare in the family-friendly room twice a week for up to three hours. The room is staffed by university staff and students who integrate curriculum materials and services from the library's Teaching Resources Center (TRC) into the provision of childcare and caregiver education.
Magnets and Messages: Creating a Student-Centered Feedback Board
Will Ritter, Public Services Librarian for User Services, Wake Forest University
This lightning talk provided a concise overview of the “What’s on Your Mind?” program in the Public Services Department of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library, focusing on its role in fostering student engagement and addressing community needs. Presenter Will Ritter shared key statistics, benefits, and lessons learned from implementing a low-cost yet highly impactful program. Key Points included simple tools can create big impacts (e.g., magnets and comment boards), student feedback as a driver for library service improvements, and plans for scaling, including digital integration and cross-campus collaborations.
Empowering Students: AI in Information Literacy and Library Instruction
Krishawna "Kris" Brown, Librarian for Instruction & Technical ServicesmFayetteville Technical Community College; Ashley Apple, Librarian for Instruction & Access Services, Fayetteville Technical Community College; Sophia Demetri, Librarian for Instruction & Archives, Fayetteville Technical Community College
AI is rapidly changing the landscape of information access and creation. This presentation examined the implications of AI for information literacy and library instruction, focusing on practical applications for community college students. The presenters discussed how librarians and instructors can leverage AI tools to support student learning and address the challenges of evaluating information in an AI-driven world.
The Pedagogy of Kindness: Building Compassionate Library Communities
Hannah Holmes, Reference & Instruction Librarian, Campbell University; Jennifer Seagraves, Instructional Pedagogy & Curriculum Materials Librarian, Campbell University
In an era where libraries serve as vital community hubs, the concept of kindness in pedagogy offers a transformative approach to fostering inclusive and supportive environments. This presentation explored the pedagogy of kindness, drawing on the influential work of Cate Denial, and its profound implications for libraries.
Denial's pedagogy emphasizes empathy, compassion, and the creation of caring educational spaces. By integrating these principles, libraries can become more than just repositories of knowledge; they can evolve into anchors of community well-being. This session delved into practical strategies for implementing kindness in library services, programming, and interactions with patrons.
Press for Poems: Creating & Deploying a DIY Poetry Dispenser Machine in the Library
Josh Rakower, Undergraduate Experience Librarian, Western Carolina University; Sierra Jay, Undergraduate Support Library Technician, Western Carolina University
In the fall of 2023, Hunter Library designed, built, and deployed poetry machines that dispensed poems on BPA-free thermal paper at the click of a button. After seeing the “Short Edition” short story dispenser while visiting a different library, the presenters wanted to bring this concept to their own university library. However, purchasing a Short Edition machine was outside their budget. As an alternative, they created their own device using a Raspberry Pi computer and thermal printer for under $200. Creating and maintaining the poetry machine has provided an opportunity to work with and bring joy to the campus community. In this presentation, the presenters shared details of their poetry machine, how it works, and how it was made. This includes the benefits and limitations of taking a DIY approach. They also discussed how they have sourced public domain works and partnered with campus stakeholders to provide poems for the machine. Additionally, they draw on interviews with circulation staff to talk about what effects the machine has had on patrons and how it has drawn them into the library.
Sailing to New Horizons: Transforming a Virtual Tour Through Interactivity and Inclusivity
Brittany O’Neill, Information Literacy Librarian,University of North Carolina Wilmington; Delandrus Seales, Teaching & Learning Librarian, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Virtual tours are excellent tools to invite users into your library and learn about spaces and services. However, traditional approaches to virtual tours, such as welcome videos, can be inaccessible, unengaging, and often require restarting from scratch as changes occur. As UNC-W Library underwent a major renovation and expansion, the Teaching & Learning team sought to create a more robust, interactive, and inclusive virtual tour to highlight new spaces and services in the library at reopening, as well as help users (re)discover ways of engaging with existing areas. This session showcased a partnership with the university’s Distance Education and eLearning team to create an innovative virtual tour of the library using the ThingLink platform.
StoryWalks in Eastern North Carolina: Promoting Literacy & Community Wellness
Laura Bright, Collection Strategist & Assessment Librarian, East Carolina University; Heather Harden, Youth Services Librarian, Farmville Public Library
This presentation covered setting up, maintaining, and providing programming at StoryWalks to engage community members with opportunities for wellness and literacy. A StoryWalk is an outdoor activity that combines walking and reading pages from children’s books. The example StoryWalks are in Farmville and Greenville and are maintained by the Farmville Public Library and East Carolina University Joyner Library, respectively. The presenters described their experiences with StoryWalk visitor participation and feedback, discussed their challenges and solutions, and shared resources for starting a StoryWalk.