We all have a story about an unsettling patron experience. Whether it is a persistent request for personal information, unrequited romantic interest, or physical discomfort, it’s hard to know how to manage feeling unsafe at work. 

Join Ms. Chrissy, Youth and Community Services Associate Director at the
Southwest Harbor Public Library, who will discuss strategies for addressing and
responding to unwanted attention, sexual harassment, and related concerns
in the library workplace. Her presentation will offer practical tools for
responding to challenging, inappropriate, and often flabbergasting comments
from patrons as well as tips on how management can support staff who are
facing these issues and dealing with related challenges.

The Coffee Chat Series is an MLA Membership benefit. Registration is open to all members, and the event Zoom link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. This event will not be recorded.

Please join us for Maine Library Legislative Day at the State Capitol! 

We will be in the Hall of Flags Wednesday, April 9th, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 PM. 

We will be organizing a tour of the Maine Law Legislative Library and the Capitol Building, offering some Advocacy 101 training and resources, and hope to help attendees visit with their elected officials if possible.

The registration form has been set up so you can sign up guests, as well. Please let me know if you have any issues with this feature. 

There will be resources to help you prepare! We will be scheduling some zoom times, putting together talking points, and providing links to materials after the start of the new year.

Enjoy your holidays.

Sincerely,

Amy Stone, Legislative Committee Chair, MLA