Conferences & Events

ALA, its Divisions, Round Tables and Affiliates host many conferences, and in-person and online events to showcase cutting-edge developments in library advocacy, information literacy, and many other areas of interest.

ALA Conferences

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The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition unites librarians, authors, publishers, and more for the largest library event worldwide. Features top-quality education, key discussions on current issues, evolving library roles, and relevant legislative updates.

ALA Chapter & Affiliate Conferences

04
Oct
06
Oct
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Arkansas Library Association Annual Conference

04
Oct
Conference

Kentucky Library Association Annual Conference

06
Oct
09
Oct
Conference

Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference

08
Oct
10
Oct
Conference

Illinois Library Association Annual Conference

09
Oct
11
Oct
Conference

Wyoming Library Association Annual Conference

09
Oct
11
Oct
Conference

Iowa Library Association Annual Conference

09
Oct
11
Oct
Conference

Nebraska Library Association Annual Conference

16
Oct
18
Oct
Conference

Virginia Library Association Annual Conference

16
Oct
18
Oct
Conference

Arizona Library Association Conference

16
Oct
18
Oct
Conference

Michigan Library Association Annual Conference

17
Oct
19
Oct
Conference

California Library Association Annual Conference

20
Oct
22
Oct
Conference

New England Library Association Annual Conference

23
Oct
25
Oct
Conference

New Mexico Library Association Annual Conference

24
Oct
25
Oct
Conference

Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference

29
Oct
31
Oct
Conference

South Carolina Library Association Annual Conference

30
Oct
01
Nov
Conference

Kansas Library Association Annual Conference

05
Nov
08
Nov
Conference

Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference

06
Nov
09
Nov
Conference

New York Library Association Annual Conference

17
Nov
19
Nov
Conference

Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference

Celebration Days & Promotional Events

20
Oct
26
Oct
Celebration

Celebrate Your Friends Group Oct. 20-26, 2024, during the 19th annual National Friends of Libraries Week!

21
Oct
25
Oct
Celebration

Resources to help school librarians celebrate U.S. Media Literacy Week in school libraries.

01
Nov
30
Nov
Celebration

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in your school library.

01
Nov
30
Nov
Celebration

Resources to celebrate International Games Month in your school library.

05
Nov
Celebration

Resources to share information about Election Day with learners in your school library.

27
Jan
02
Feb
Celebration

Resources to share with your learners to celebrate Crayola Creativity Week.

01
Feb
28
Feb
Celebration

Resources to celebrate Black History Month with your learners.

28
Feb
Celebration

Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Welcoming Schools National Day of Reading

01
Mar
31
Mar
Celebration

Resources to share with your learners in celebration of Women's History Month.

16
Mar
Celebration

Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Freedom of Information Day.

01
Apr
30
Apr
Celebration

Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the

06
Apr
Celebration

National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and

12
Apr
Celebration

Resources to help school librarians celebrate D.E.A.R - Drop Everything and Read Day.

23
Apr
24
Apr
Celebration

Find Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) resources to share with learners in your school library.

30
Apr
Celebration

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) in your school library.

01
May
31
May
Celebration

Find resources to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in your school library.

01
May
31
May
Celebration

Find resources to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month in your school library.

01
May
31
May
Celebration

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in your school library.

01
Jun
30
Jun
Celebration

Find resources to celebrate Rainbow Book Month in your school library.

01
Jun
30
Jun
Celebration

Find resources to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in your school library.

01
Jun
30
Jun
Celebration

Find information and resources to celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

01
Jun
30
Jun
Celebration

Find information and resources to celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month with learners in your school library.

20
Jun
Celebration

Resources to share with your learners in recognition of World Refugee Day.

01
Sep
30
Sep
Celebration

Find information and resources to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with learners in your school library.

ALA Division Conferences

18
Oct
Conference

Deadline for community chat, lightning talk, poster session, roundtable discussion, and virtual presentation proposals.

14
Nov
16
Nov
Conference

The Core Forum will take place November 14-16, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota! Registration is now open!

16
Oct
18
Oct
Conference

The AASL National Conference is the only national conference dedicated solely to school librarians and their unique role

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Connecting Information Literacy Efforts to Student Retention is a four-week asynchronous course discussing the difference a librarian makes as teachers of information literacy, study skills, time management, and academic writing, and in mentoring and supporting students from first year to graduation.

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