Tim Rogers, Jacksonville Public Library

1301 Riverplace Boulevard,Jacksonville FL 32207

12 April, 2023

Description

Cost $15 -- Breakfast provided by Village Bread Cafe Wednesday, April 12 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. Riverplace Tower Skyline Room About the speakerAs the chief librarian and library director of the Jacksonville Public Library, Tim Rogers works closely with the Board of Library Trustees, elected officials and a host of City community leaders to deliver on the Library’s mission to enrich lives, build community and foster success by bringing people, information and ideas together. He is responsible for the overall operations of JPL’s Main Library and 20 (soon to be 21!) branches which serve Jacksonville’s 390,000 households. His other key duties include strengthening the Library’s financial base, while providing an environment that attracts and supports a diverse and talented staff of more than 430 people. Tim has more than 30 years as a library leader, serving in executive leadership positions with library systems and organizations in New York, Kansas, North Carolina and Oklahoma. He is professionally active and currently the Chair of Florida’s State Library Council and the past president of the Northeast Florida Library Information Network. On a local level, he has participated in four Rotary clubs in three different states, and was a founding member of a local Lions’ Club chapter. Tim earned a BA from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a Master of Library Science from Indiana University. He lives in the Bartram Park area of Jacksonville with his wife Carla, and is the proud grandfather of two very curious granddaughters. Directions:We meet at Riverplace Tower, also known as the Ameris Bank building. This is a walkable location along the Southbank Riverwalk and also convenient to the First Coast Flyer and the Skyway Riverplace Station. There is limited free street parking, and paid parking is also available in a neighboring surface lot and garage. Entering from the Riverwalk: take the stairs or elevator next to Village Bread Company up to the Skyline Room. Entering from Riverplace Blvd: take the escalators and walk toward the back of the building, behind the Ameris Bank offices. Entering from the garage: make a right at the first bank of elevators and another right into the hallway between the Ameris Bank offices. Entering from the driveway between Riverplace Tower and the Doubletree: Walk down the hallway to the left, and make another left toward Village Bread Cafe. Take the elevator or stairs near Village Bread Cafe to the meeting space. About Cuppa JaxCuppa Jax holds gatherings for neighborhood and community leaders that are open to everyone in Jacksonville. Join us on Wednesday mornings in the Skyline Room in the Riverplace Tower on the Southbank to discuss important issues facing our city. Scheduled speakers will talk for 10-15 minutes. The rest of the time is spent with Q&A and discussion of relevant issues brought up by participants. We also encourage attendees to make community announcements at the beginning of the program. Some important things to note:No membership fee. Unlike many other discussion forums in Jacksonville, there is no membership fee to attend or participate in Cuppa Jax. We do ask attendees to cover the cost of coffee and breakfast provided by Village Bread Cafe. If you cannot attend due to the cost of the event, please email [email protected] with a request for a scholarship and we will be glad to cover your ticket. Topical and timely. We are seeking local thought leaders who can discuss and educate about important community issues to speak at future dates. We don’t accept offers to speak about or pitch organizations. Cuppa Jax is non-partisan, and does not endorse candidates or issues. An offer to speak does not constitute an endorsement. It is simply an opportunity for the community to have a meaningful discussion.