ALSC National Institute Schedule
The ALSC National Institute is a two and a half day intensive learning and networking opportunity with a youth services focus. It is designed for front-line youth library staff, children's literature experts, education and library school faculty members, and other interested adults.
ALSC is happy to announce the skeleton agenda* for 2026 National Institute in Buffalo, New York. More details about each of these events will be announced as they are finalized.
| Thursday, October 1, 2026 | |
| Preconferences (Additional Costs) | 8:00am - 4:00pm |
| Opening General Dinner | 6:00pm - 7:00pm |
| Opening General Session | 7:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Opening General Book Signing & Exhibits Open | 8:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Friday, October 2, 2026 |
| Big Ideas I General Session |
| Break & Book Signing |
| Education Programs |
| Lunch & Exhibits |
| Education Programs |
| Break |
| Education Programs |
| Break |
| Education Programs |
| Optional Evening Event |
| Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| Big Ideas II General Session |
| Break |
| Education Programs |
| Lunch & Exhibits |
| Education Programs |
| Break |
| Education Programs |
| Closing General Session |
| Closing General Book Signing |
*This agenda is subject to change.
