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Wednesday, May 6
 

9:00am EDT

From Zero to Festival: How One Library Pulled Off a Big Event with No Budget (and How You Can Too!)
Wednesday May 6, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Want to throw an epic community event but only have $3, a folding table, and a dream? This session is for you! Learn how to plan, fund, and survive organizing an event that draws a crowd—without losing your sanity (or your budget). We’ll cover how to find sponsors, woo community partners, and dodge common pitfalls. Whether you're a planning pro or just Googled “how to host an event,” you’ll leave with real tools, big laughs, and the confidence to pull it off at your library—even if your only resource is a cup of coffee, and pure willpower. This session is based on a real-life library event that drew thousands, despite limited resources and a serious caffeine dependency.
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Mayer

Elizabeth Mayer

Youth Services Librarian I, New Castle County Libraries
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avatar for Kathryn Hatfield

Kathryn Hatfield

Adult Services Librarian I, New Castle County Libraries
she/her
Wednesday May 6, 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Windjammer
 


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