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:

  • Blog Post: Google Meet Breakout Rooms Running Slow?

  • Eichenser Materials - Googlepalooza 2020

  • Breakout Rooms Template Tool

    • 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:

  • Google Meet Recording

  • Google Meet Chat

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

  • New Releases List

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

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

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

View prior meetings and information on the former CTLA website.