Cornucopia of Rhode Island at the 2022 Rhode Library Association Conference

Transforming and Restoring Libraries into Places of Belongingby Gabbie Barnes, Windsor Public Library (CT). This session was sponsored by Cornucopia of Rhode Island.

 

Gabbie Barnes from the Windsor Public Library (CT) in the center presented for CORI on Transforming & Restoring Libraries into places of belonging.

 

Julie (past president of CORI) promoting CORI at the 2022 RILA Conference.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2022 RILA’s Library Advocacy Day

 

                                         CORI representatives at RILA’s Library Advocacy Day.

Certificate to CORI by Senator Jack Reed

Erin Arcand, Representative of Senator Jack Reed presented this certificate to CORI 

on behalf of the senator at the 2019 CORI Annual Mini-Conference.

2019 Annual Fall CORI Mini Conference

21st Century Libraries: Transcending & Empowering
Thursday - November 7, 2019 - 5:30 pm
Rhode Island State Library in Providence.

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Performance by students at TAPA (Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts: A Public Charter School in Providence, RI)

Erin Arcand, Representative of Senator Jack Reed speaking on behalf of the senator and presented CORI with a certificate.

Ms. Ida and Ms. Maria both REFORMA members. The National Association to Promote Library and Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking.

 

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"Future of Libraries" A Panel Discussion

"Future of Libraries" A Panel Discussion
Monday, November 4, 2019
at the Cranston Public Library

Our very own Maria Cotto, Bilingual Children's Librarian from the Pawtucket Public Library participated in the panel, briefly discussing the importance of library services to the Latino population and services to children & teens on the autism spectrum disorder.

Big thank you to Senator Jack Reed and Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian, Library of Congress for leading such a great discussion and Karen Mellor, Chief of Libraries (OLIS) for putting this panel together. Yay!! 😃👍

Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian; Library of Congress and Denise Dowdell, Dr. Donna Gilton and Ida D McGhee founders of Cornucopia of Rhode Island

Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian; Library of Congress & Dr. Donna Gilton

Maria Cotto, Senator Jack Reed, Denise Dowdell & Ida D. McGhee

Future of Libraries panel...

Senator Jack Reed & Maria Cotto doing her speech.

2019 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit at the University of Rhode Island

Here are some pictures from the 2019 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Summit.......

Ida McGhee & Dr. Donna Gilton

Ida McGhee and Dr. Donna Gilton speaking at the event.

 

Thank you to Ms. Dhana Whiteing for the pictures.

Congratulations to Marlene Lopes on her retirement!

Kieran Ayton congratulating Marlene

Marlene Lopes (left) and Ida McGhee

On behalf of Cornucopia of Rhode Island (CORI), we want to say congratulations to Marlene Lopes on her retirement. A long time active member. Thank you Marlene for your support and dedication. We will miss you!!

Marlene worked as a Special Collection Librarian at Rhode Island College for 36 years.

Bringing Together Our Three Rich Organizations!

 Today (December 21, 2018) marked a historic day for Rhode Island Library Association (RILA) as we signed Deeds of Gift with both the Coalition of Library Advocates and Cornucopia of Rhode Island as Sections of RILA, bringing together our three rich organizations!

Pictures from the December 2017 meeting at the Cranston Public Library

Marlene Lopes signing a book that was published a few years back about RIC College.

Jennifer Rolfsema from Creative Chica

Jennifer Rolfsema from Creative Chica

Marlene Lopes

Brenda Andrade, President of CORI

Julie Cerrito, Vice President of CORI

2017 Cornucopia of Rhode Island: Annual Mini Conference (Pictures)