Public libraries persevering in challenging times

Friday, october 20
‍11:45 am - 1:00 pm
IN-PERSON and virtual EVENT
Plymouth congregational church
4126 Ingersoll Ave, DES MOINES

speaker: sue woody
Director of the des moines public library

Banned books (and all the brouhaha that comes with it), accommodating the houseless community, and addressing the low literacy rate of too many youth in our communities are but some of the challenges public libraries are navigating in our communities. Sue Woody, Director of the Des Moines Public Library, will share the challenges libraries face and the opportunities to serve the public in meaningful ways.
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There are three ways to attend Crossroads. Registration is required for all three:‍

• Attend in person (with lunch) by CLICKING HERE. Four bag lunch sandwich options are available: turkey, roast beef, ham salad (new offering!), and vegetarian. You must pre-order and pay for your lunch by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, October 18. Late orders or walk-in requests for lunch will NOT be available.
• Attend in person (no lunch) by CLICKING HERE. There is no cost for this option, but we do need your RSVP to ensure we have enough seating.
• Watch via YouTube by CLICKING HERE. This presentation will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel.

About our presenter: Sue Woody is the Director of the Des Moines Public Library. She has been with the library for 19 years, serving as director for the last five years. Her literary passions include early literacy and outreach into the community. Prior to her time at Des Moines Public Library, Sue co-owned The Alligator’s Tale, an independent children’s bookstore. Her hobbies include reading (of course), gardening and kayaking.
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Crossroads is a monthly gathering of the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa in Des Moines.