National Library Legislative Day
ALA’s Public Policy and Advocacy (PPA) team invites advocates to show up for America’s libraries on Capitol Hill for a two-day educational advocacy event.
National Library Legislative Day 2027 is co-hosted by ALA and the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) and will take place February 24-25, 2027, in Washington DC. The event combines advocacy education, networking, and in-person meetings with your legislators and congressional staff on Capitol Hill.
Registration will open October 13 and close November 25, 2026. Space is limited, so reserve your spot early!
Schedule:
February 24, 2027 - Briefing Day begins at 1:00pm ET
Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown Convention Center
901 L St NW
Washington, DC 20001
February 25, 2027 - Capitol Hill meetings from 8:30am - 5:00pm ET
Fees:
ALA or COSLA member: $175
Non-member: $245
Travel & Housing:
NLLD participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements and lodging. ALA has a small block of rooms at the conference hotel available on a first come, first served basis.
NLLD 2027 Sponsors
ALA is extremely grateful to the sponsors of 2027's National Library Legislative Day, Ingram Content Group and Sno-Isle Libraries. Thank you for your continued support of ALA, library advocacy, and the library profession!
Additional sponsorship opportunities are available! For information, contact Gavin Baker at gbaker@alawash.org or (202) 403-8209.
