Hi Jen, 
One year, due to covid, we had our senior prom (roughly 400 students) at Sonny's Place in Somers. It took a bit more planning than normal, we had to rent linens and place-settings, BUT it was a huge hit. Our dance venue was in the back at the pavilions (this provided coverage in the case of rain), the DJ set up on the grandstand, but even better, the students had access to the entire venue and all rides and games were included. It was not open to the public after a certain time (I can look back in my notes for specifics). While the kids were initially put off by the location, they ended up telling us that they had the best time. There were kids in prom dresses and tuxes in the go-karts, riding the merry-go-round, in the batting cages, on the zip-line, etc. The pictures were so cool. If you think you might explore this option, feel free to reach out to me, and I can provide you with some pointers. 
Tess McCool 
Suffield High School 

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Hi Jen 

I don’t have ideas near you but I know in the past Norwalk high bused their kids to Stamford for a prom. 

So the kids came to school then buses to the venue, is that an option for you if it’s far? If not I hope you find a close option!

Audra Good 

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Ok librarians - we are all good at research and finding new information...so I have a very off topic request!  As a class advisor, I'm looking for a unique prom venue.  There are tons out there, I know!  But because we have a combined prom (junior and senior), our venue needs to accommodate 550 to 600 possible guests.  For the past few years, they have used the Hartford Marriott.  While it accommodates our numbers - it stinks having to drive into Hartford and force kids to pay for parking.  

We are in northeast CT - so nothing on the other end of the state please!  There are so many amazing spaces in Norwalk, Greenwich, and more - but we definitely cannot have the kids drive beyond an hour. 

If anyone has any great ideas - please send them my way, off list or to the group if anyone else is interested in this!  Thanks in advance for any help you can send my way.

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E.O. Smith High School
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The Hops Company is magnificent. They’re doing a complete overhaul which I believe is scheduled to be completed by March. They have always done events of all kinds and also had a brewery. They are converting to an event only business. They’re really good people. Magnificent grounds, service etc. and lovely to work with. 

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Hi Jen 

I don’t have ideas near you but I know in the past Norwalk high bused their kids to Stamford for a prom. 

So the kids came to school then buses to the venue, is that an option for you if it’s far? If not I hope you find a close option!

Audra Good 

On Fri, Jan 10, 2025 at 10:05 AM Jen <jlarkin24@gmail.com> wrote:
Ok librarians - we are all good at research and finding new information...so I have a very off topic request!  As a class advisor, I'm looking for a unique prom venue.  There are tons out there, I know!  But because we have a combined prom (junior and senior), our venue needs to accommodate 550 to 600 possible guests.  For the past few years, they have used the Hartford Marriott.  While it accommodates our numbers - it stinks having to drive into Hartford and force kids to pay for parking.  

We are in northeast CT - so nothing on the other end of the state please!  There are so many amazing spaces in Norwalk, Greenwich, and more - but we definitely cannot have the kids drive beyond an hour. 

If anyone has any great ideas - please send them my way, off list or to the group if anyone else is interested in this!  Thanks in advance for any help you can send my way.

Jen Larkin
E.O. Smith High School
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Good Morning CT Libraries, here is what is going on this week.

 

CLC HAPPENINGS

 

LAST CALL Today at 2pm.  Join me for a coffee chat with John Chrastka of EveryLibrary as we unpack the November 2024 election and understand its implications for libraries. 

 

LAST CALL Two book contract trainings – we highly recommend each library sends a representative. Wednesday at 11:30am or Thursday at 4:00pm. 

 

Lots of Roundtables this week:   Today at 11:30 Academic Archives and Special Collections meets to talk about protecting collections from the weather!  Special Libraries meets Tuesday to talk about personal branding.  Library of Things meets Wednesday to talk about ways to store all the stuff!  AI meets Thursday to talk about the pros and cons.

 

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

 

The Legislative Session started in Hartford last week.  As a reminder, this is the ‘long session’ where legislators will be debating a two-year budget.

 

eBooks

  • Senator Tony Hwang introduced a library ebook bill last week for the fourth year in a row.  The language in the bill is old.  My guess is that this bill will be abandoned, and another bill will be introduced with language similar to last year by Representatives Blumenthal and Kavros DeGraw. 

 

Book Banning

 

 

NEWS OF NOTE

 

Hall Memorial in Ellington is raising money to upgrade their basement for the Friends of the Library. 

 

Meriden celebrates Three Kings Day.   

 

Westport Library hosts panel discussion on local impact of 2024 election

 

Drop me a line if you or your library is in the news and I’ve missed it!

 

Have a good week,

Ellen

 

 

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Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 14:34:00 +0000
Subject: [CASL-L] Join Us This Thursday For eGO CT Boundless Admin Dashboard Training
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Are interested in learning more about the eGO CT Community Sharing Program?
Do you want to learn how you can manage the ebook collection that is provided by the Connecticut State Library?
If so, please join us for a training session with Jesse Wilson from Baker & Taylor.

There are two sessions to choose from: January 16th  at 10 AM and January 22nd at 3 PM.
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We look forward to seeing you!
Best,
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