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.
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ALA Annual Conference 2025: Registration is now open!

Take your library vision to the next level at the ALA 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition! Connect with forward-thinking librarians from around the globe and explore new possibilities for the future of libraries. This dynamic event brings together thousands of library professionals and friends of libraries to exchange innovative ideas and turn them into impactful action.

Whether you're reinventing library services, launching exciting new programs, or tackling challenges head-on, ALA Annual is designed to spark collaboration, inspire fresh insights, and equip you with the best strategies for your library's future.

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Chapter and Affiliate Conferences

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Apr
04
Apr
Conference

Texas Library Association Conference

08
Apr
10
Apr
Conference

Tennessee Library Association Conference

09
Apr
12
Apr
Conference

Alabama Library Association Conference

10
Apr
12
Apr
Conference

Washington (State) Library Association Conference

17
Apr
18
Apr
Conference

New Hampshire Library Association Conference

23
Apr
25
Apr
Conference

Oregon Library Association Conference

28
Apr
29
Apr
Conference

Connecticut Library Association Conference

07
May
09
May
Conference

Delaware and Maryland Library Associations Joint Conference

13
May
15
May
Conference

Utah Library Association Conference

14
May
16
May
Conference

Florida Library Association Conference

19
May
20
May
Conference

Maine Library Association Conference

19
May
20
May
Conference

Massachusetts Library Association Conference

19
May
Conference

Vermont Library Association Conference

21
May
22
May
Conference

Rhode Island Library Association Conference

29
May
31
May
Conference

New Jersey Library Association Conference

07
Aug
09
Aug
Conference

Pacific Northwest Library Association Virtual Conference

03
Sep
05
Sep
Conference

Colorado Association of Libraries Conference

24
Sep
25
Sep
Conference

Wyoming Library Association Conference

01
Oct
03
Oct
Conference

Tri-Conference of North Dakota, South Dakota and Mountain Plains Library Associations

08
Oct
10
Oct
Conference

Georgia Library Association Conference

13
Oct
17
Oct
Conference

North Carolina Library Association Conference

14
Oct
16
Oct
Conference

Illinois Library Association Conference

19
Oct
22
Oct
Conference

Pennsylvania Library Association Conference

22
Oct
24
Oct
Conference

Nebraska Library Association Conference

22
Oct
24
Oct
Conference

Arizona Library Association Conference

26
Oct
28
Oct
Conference

New England Library Association Conference

28
Oct
31
Oct
Conference

Wisconsin Library Association Conference

28
Oct
30
Oct
Conference

South Carolina Library Association Conference

29
Oct
31
Oct
Conference

Michigan Library Association Conference

04
Nov
07
Nov
Conference

Kansas Library Association Conference

05
Nov
08
Nov
Conference

New York Library Association Conference

09
Nov
11
Nov
Conference

Indiana Library Federation Conference

19
Nov
21
Nov
Conference

Ohio Library Council Conference

Celebration Days & Promotional Events

01
Apr
30
Apr
Celebration

Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning.

01
Apr
30
Apr
Celebration

Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Neurodiversity Celebration Month.

01
Apr
30
Apr
Celebration

Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Arab American Heritage Month.

03
Apr
Celebration

Celebrate School Library Month with 7 superstar graphic novelists! Join us for an engaging hour-long discussion of visual storytelling. This special virtual event is for all school librarians and their students

06
Apr
Celebration

National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

07
Apr
Celebration

Find resources to celebrate Right to Read Day in your school library.

08
Apr
Celebration

Celebrate School Library Month with 2 notable authors! Join us for an engaging hour-long discussion of storytelling.

10
Apr
Celebration

Connect with other school librarians and collect titles for your school library!

12
Apr
Celebration

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

22
Apr
Celebration

Meet us on Bluesky to chat, connect, and meet each other!

23
Apr
24
Apr
Celebration

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

23
Apr
Celebration

Celebrate School Library Month with 5 notable authors! Join us for an engaging hour-long discussion of storytelling.

28
Apr
Celebration

Celebrate School Library Month with 5 notable authors! Join us for an engaging hour-long discussion of storytelling.

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

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month 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
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.

15
Sep
15
Oct
Celebration

Resources to share information about Hispanic Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

01
Oct
31
Oct
Celebration

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

01
Oct
31
Oct
Celebration

Resources to help school librarians celebrate TeenTober™ in school libraries.

05
Oct
11
Oct
Celebration

Find Banned Books Week resources to share with learners in your school library.

08
Oct
Celebration

In an extension of the observance of Banned Books Week, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) designated the Wednesdays of Banned Books Week as Banned Websites Awareness Day.

13
Oct
Celebration

Resources to help school librarians celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.

03
Dec
Celebration

Resources to share with your learners in recognition of International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

07
Nov
Celebration

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

ALA Division Conferences

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Apr
05
Apr
Conference

ACRL 2025 features more 500 carefully curated programs designed to meet the needs of the academic and research library community.

16
Oct
18
Oct
Conference

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

12
Nov
14
Nov
Conference

The Core Forum brings together practitioners & decision makers in the following areas: Access & Equity, Buildings & Operations, Leadership & Management, Metadata & Collections, Preservation & Technology.

ALA's offices and divisions sponsor various nationwide library promotions throughout the year, encouraging libraries to help raise public awareness of library issues.

Learn more about ALA policies, criteria, and general considerations regarding conference site selection.

Details on upcoming ALA Annual and LibLearnX conferences, and archives of previous ALA conferences.

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School Library Month 40th Anniversary

School Library Month

April 01, 2025

Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning.

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April 01, 2025

Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Neurodiversity Celebration Month.

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Arab American Heritage Month

April 01, 2025

Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Arab American Heritage Month.

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ACRL 2025 Conference

April 02, 2025

ACRL 2025 features more 500 carefully curated programs designed to meet the needs of the academic and research library community.

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