Hotel Registration:  

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MPLD Conference

Holiday Inn

2781 N. Westwood Blvd., Poplar Bluff, 63901

June 4 and 5, 2026

AGENDA 

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Meetings of Directors of Medium Size Libraries, and DOTs as arranged by these groups off-site.

Thursday, June 5, 2026

10:00 - 11:45  Missouri Evergreen Meeting

Noon – 1:00    Lunch   - Salon AB

12:55-1:00    Welcome - MPLD President, Lori Mangan - Salon CD

1:00-1:15    MOSL Update - State Librarian, Janet Caruthers

1:15-2:45    Digital Collections and Library Planning - Shannon Midyett and Hoopla

2:45-3:00    BREAK - Retiring Director Reception

3:00-4:00    Understanding and Leveraging Public Funds Investment Policy to Improve Your Fiscal Health - Tony Smee, PTMA Financial Solutions

4:00-5:00   Missouri Special District Alliance - Cole Arreola-Karr

Friday, June 5, 2026

8:00 – 9:00    Breakfast - Salon AB 

9:00 – 10:45   Business Meeting (MPLD Members Only)

10:45 – 11:00   BREAK 

11:00 - 12:00   Business Meeting Continues (MPLD Members Only) 

View the Official Agenda and other MPLD information at;  https://www.mpld.info/