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.
Registration is Now Live! ALA Annual 2025

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

07
Aug
09
Aug

Conference

Pacific Northwest Library Association Virtual Conference

03
Sep
05
Sep

Conference

Colorado Association of Libraries Conference

17
Sep

Conference

#ARSL2025 is the conference for rural and small libraries, taking place Sept. 17-20, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

17
Sep

Conference

#ARSL2025 is the conference for rural and small libraries, taking place Sept. 17-20, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

17
Sep

Conference

#ARSL2025 is the conference for rural and small libraries, taking place Sept. 17-20, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

17
Sep

Conference

#ARSL2025 is the conference for rural and small libraries, taking place Sept. 17-20, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

24
Sep
25
Sep

Conference

Wyoming Library Association Conference

01
Oct
03
Oct

Conference

Iowa Library Association Conference

01
Oct
03
Oct

Conference

Virginia Library Association Conference

01
Oct
03
Oct

Conference

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

Celebration Days & Promotional Events

01
Sep

Celebration

Library Card Sign-Up Month is a national public awareness campaign started in 1987 to emphasize the importance of a library card to a child’s education.

19
Oct
25
Oct

Celebration

Celebrate Your Friends Group Oct. 19-25, 2025, during the 20th annual National Friends of Libraries Week!

ALA Division Conferences

29
Jul
31
Jul

Conference

This interactive three-day virtual event features expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them.

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.

August 2024
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Reimagining Feedback at Work

July 09, 2025

Learn practical tools for feedback conversations and strategies rooted in self-awareness of power dynamics and identity.

Administration & Leadership
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
eLearning
Webinar
Online
Core e-Forum icon

"We've GOT to be Sillier": Approachability in Academic Libraries

July 15, 2025

This e-Forum will introduce participants to the theory behind approachability efforts in librarianship practices and give them opportunities to practice applying these concepts to real-world-inspired scenarios.

Programs & Services
Administration & Leadership
Advocacy
eLearning
Forum
Free
Core e-Forum icon

"We've GOT to be Sillier": Approachability in Academic Libraries

July 16, 2025

This e-Forum will introduce participants to the theory behind approachability efforts in librarianship practices and give them opportunities to practice applying these concepts to real-world-inspired scenarios.

Programs & Services
Administration & Leadership
Advocacy
eLearning
Forum
Free
Core Webinars logo

Marketing Your Library

July 16, 2025

In today’s digital age, libraries must go beyond traditional promotion to effectively reach and engage diverse audiences. Program participants will be provided the with the tools and strategies needed to market their services, programs, and resources in creative and impactful ways. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with actionable insights and marketing techniques that will help them increase foot traffic, foster community engagement, and elevate their library's profile in the community.

Cataloging
Collection Management
Technology
Administration & Leadership
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
eLearning
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Super Searchers and Meet LEO

July 17, 2025

Library consultant Toby Greenwalt demonstrates the capabilities of Super Searchers and Meet LEO and showcases potential applications in the library workspace.

Information Literacy & Library Instruction
Programs & Services
eLearning
Webinar
Online
Free
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Fundamentals of Digital Library Projects 2025 - Session 4.0

July 21, 2025

TThis 6-week online course introduces students to the breadth of considerations, standards, and skills needed to successfully launch and manage a digital library program. The course will provide opportunity for hands-on activities to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills within the context of a digital library.

Collection Management
Archives & Records Management
Cataloging
Technology
eLearning