At the July 23, 2024’s BAYA meeting we has a lively discussion on the topic of School and Public Library Partnerships (PDF presentation linked). Our membership who hosted the discussion and presentation used Menti.com to ask attendees questions about school and public library partnerships.
To view all meeting minutes from past BAYA meetings, please use the above link Meetings & Minutes, then scroll down the the Archive link.
Final Agenda:
- Welcome & Introductions
- Book & Program Share-Out
- Check-In & Open Forum
- School and Public Library Partnerships Presentation
- BAYA Business
Book & Program Share-Out Highlights

- Book Recommendation:
- An in-verse, retelling of Theseus and the Minotaur, with a choose-your-own-ending interaction. Thought provoking and poignant. Read alike: Bull.
- Programming Share-Outs:
- Bags Out of Old Banners: New sewing required, banners, duct tape, and grommet machine was all that was needed.
- Bex taught an Astrology Class and Tarot.
- Craft Your Own Pride Flag: Wooden sticks and party streamers to create a fun, easy, and cheap Pride Flag.
BAYA Business
- BAYA Logo Contest
- YSIG Youth Services Award for CLA – recommendations should be emailed
- Treasurer Report
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 24, 9AM-12PM, on Zoom – Teens Are Everyone’s Problem – Repairing Library Staff’s Relationships with Teens
