This document summarizes an online discussion between Amy Alessio, a library programming expert, and Sydney Krawiec, a youth services librarian. The discussion focused on how libraries can reimagine programming during the COVID-19 pandemic, including starting alternative programming, promoting new virtual offerings, and planning for a transition back to in-person events. Questions from the audience addressed challenges with programming during this time and strategies for moving programming online.

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Libraries and COVID-19:
Reimagining Programming during a
Pandemic
Amy Alessio & Sydney Krawiec
Monday, June 1, 2020

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Amy Alessio
 Author, presenter, librarian and programming expert
Sydney Krawiec
 Youth Services Librarian, Peters Township (PA) Library

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Can you tell us your
programming story right now?

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For those who are feeling
totally lost and overwhelmed,
what are some ways to start
with alternative programming?

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How can we spread the word
about the new kinds of
programming we’re offering if
people aren’t coming to the
library?

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What will the transition back to
in-person programming look
like, whenever it happens?

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Thank you!