CTLA Meeting Archive
Meeting Highlights
2020-2021 Meeting Highlights
CTLA Merry Librarians Holiday Extravaganza - Social Event
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 from 5:30-7pm on Zoom
Holiday social event included librarian camaraderie, a CPS Librarian guessing game, and a virtual create your own ugly holiday sweater contest
Some librarians took part in an Elfster gift exchange
Meet on Meet - Professional Development
Thursday, September 24, 2020 from 5-6pm on Google Meet
Sean Eichenser, CPS ELA Teacher and Google Expert, presented on Google Meet and answered our Google Meet questions
Check out Sean's blog and Googlepalooza resources for additional Google Meet support:
If using the Breakout Rooms Template Tool, make a copy and please delete Sean's info from the credits on the last page
In case you missed Sean's awesome presentation, attached is a link to the chat, and to the recording:
2019-2020 Meeting Highlights
CTLA Comics Night - Social Event
Thursday, March 3, 2020 from 7-8pm at Challengers Comics, 1845 N. Western Ave., Chicago
Patrick Brower from Challengers Comics provided an interactive presentation, share favorited comics, and answered our questions.
Check out the Challengers Comics website and store
CTLA Holiday Party - Social Event
Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 6-8pm at Taqueria Archer, 3623 S Archer, Chicago
Holiday social event included a catered dinner, and a book exchange
Demo Slam - Professional Development
Saturday, September 28, 2018 from 9-11am at Nixon Elementary School
Librarian-led Demo Slam with presentations on Fuse Curriculum, Dot & Dash, STEM Scouts, and more!
View the Demo Slam meeting minutes to learn more.
Virtual meeting option offered via Zoom
Breakfast and book give away for librarians
2018-2019 Meeting Highlights
CTLA End of Year Social - Social Event
Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 4-6pm at Best Intentions - Back Patio
End of Year social event included great conversations, librarian camaraderie, and a book give away
Game Night at Cat & Mouse Games - Professional Development
Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 5:30-7:30pm at Cat & Mouse Games
Hands-on fun learning and playing a variety of games, including: Happy Salmon, Hoot Owl Hoot, Gobblet Gobblers, Maki Stack, Even Steven's Odd!, Spot It!, Little Red Riding Hood Deluxe, Balance Beans, Walls & Warriors, Circuit Maze, and Clack!
View the detailed meeting minutes to learn more about each game shared and played during the meeting
Members in attendance each received a game for their library purchased by CTLA.
Special thanks to Linda Schmidt and Cat & Mouse Games for a fun and informative evening!
Visit Cat & Mouse Games at 1112 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60607 and online.
Cat & Mouse Games offers a 10% discount for educators as well as a game library.
CTLA Holiday Party - Social Event
Thursday, December 6, 2018 from 5-7pm at Galileo Scholastic Academy
Holiday social event included a catered dinner from Pompei and a book exchange
AISLE Conference
November2-3, 2018 at the Tinley Park Convention Center
CTLA members and CPS librarians attended and presented at the annual AISLE Conference
Demo Slam - Professional Development
Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 9-11am at Galileo Scholastic Academy
Librarian-led Demo Slam with presentations on Mystery Science, Puppet Pals, Scratch, LittleBits, and more!
View the Demo Slam meeting minutes to learn more.
Discussion: What does becoming an AISLE Chapter mean for CTLA? Looking at a new logo.
Virtual meeting option offered via Zoom
Prior Years
View prior meetings and information on the former CTLA website.