[OYAN] Connect with OYAN at OLA!

[Brianna Sowinski]

Whoops, please note that the correct location for the OYAN Meeting is Columbia Event Center A - Lobby Level or check the Whova for any changes or updates.

Brianna Sowinski (she/her/they)
Librarian II
North Plains Public Library - City of North Plains
https:northplains.gov/library<https://northplains.gov/library/index.php>
503-647-5051
A proud member library of Washington County Cooperative Library Services<https://www.wccls.org/>
Follow me in the library catalog: NorthPlains_BriannaS<https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/user_profile/me>
My work week is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
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From: OYAN <oyan-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> on behalf of Brianna Sowinski via OYAN <oyan at omls.oregon.gov>
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2026 5:27 PM
To: OYAN Listserv <oyan at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: [OYAN] Connect with OYAN at OLA!

Hello! We're excited to connect with you all at the 2026 OLA/PNLA Joint Conference! There are several ways to join in the fun!

  1.
OYAN's Spring Membership Meeting is Wednesday, April 22nd from 9:30-11:30 at OLA in Pettygrove - Mt. St Helens Wing - Lower Level or on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83220497177?pwd=dR1zzO9bawGOqV0nauKgEmZ67VpRxA.1  See the agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yi2PXTPnax3wbz9h-ty7xKjLYcK1iYLd01-a7NFhB1M/edit?usp=sharing
  2.
Join us in celebrating this year's OYEA! Celebration, Wednesday, April 22nd the award celebration will be held at Janzen Beach Bar and Grill on Wednesday, April 22nd from 6-8PM Inside of the Holiday Inn Portland, Columbia Riverfront, 909 N Hayden Island Dr, Portland, OR 97217. OYAN will provide appetizers.
  3.
OYAN Sponsored OLA sessions! There's a number of fantastic teen focused sessions at the conference! The OYAN sponsored session are:  Thursday April 23rd  at 8:15AM Teens Are the Community: Partnering for Meaningful Teen Engagement Crown Zellerbach - Lower Level, Thursday April 22nd  at 2:25p.m. Stark Raving OYAN  Crown Zellerbach - Lower Level, Friday April 24th at 2:15p.m. Fostering Inclusive Spaces for the LGBTQ+ Community Crown Zellerbach - Lower Level
  4.
Also, The OYAN raffle is live!<https://ola.memberclicks.net/oyan-annual-raffle#/profile> This is our annual fundraiser that allows us to offer scholarships to folks wanting to learn more about library teen services. With this money we fund trainings and resources that help you help teens! The prizes this year are pretty phenomenal, including hotel stays in Astoria and Newport, fan-favorite Voicebox Karaoke, Storiarts accessories, Multnomah Whiskey Library passes, a gorgeous hand-blown float from Lincoln City Glass, a half-day tour in Eastern Oregon, and so much more! Winners will be drawn during the conference later this month, but you don't have to be present to win. Tickets are $5 for one or $20 for five (What!? In this economy!?) Follow the link for the full list of prizes and to get your tickets: OYAN Raffle<https://ola.memberclicks.net/oyan-annual-raffle#/profile> Tickets will also be available while supplies last at the OYAN table.


Brianna Sowinski (she/her/they)
Librarian II
North Plains Public Library - City of North Plains
https:northplains.gov/library<https://northplains.gov/library/index.php>
503-647-5051
A proud member library of Washington County Cooperative Library Services<https://www.wccls.org/>
Follow me in the library catalog: NorthPlains_BriannaS<https://wccls.bibliocommons.com/user_profile/me>
My work week is Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday
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