Conferences & Events
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.
Chapter and Affiliate Conferences
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Florida Library Association Conference
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Massachusetts Library Association Conference
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Rhode Island Library Association Conference
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New Jersey Library Association Conference
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Pacific Northwest Library Association Virtual Conference
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Colorado Association of Libraries Conference
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Wyoming Library Association Conference
Celebration Days & Promotional Events
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Find resources to celebrate Rainbow Book Month in your school library.
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Find resources to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month in your school library.
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Find information and resources to celebrate National Immigrant Heritage Month with learners in your school library.
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Find information and resources to celebrate Audiobook Appreciation Month with learners in your school library.
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District of Columbia Library Association Annual Membership Banquet
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Resources to share with your learners in recognition of World Refugee Day.
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Resources to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month in your school library.
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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.
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Resources to share information about Hispanic Heritage Month with learners in your school library.
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Resources to help school librarians celebrate TeenTober™ in school libraries.
ALA Division Conferences
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This interactive three-day virtual event features expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and staff who work with them.
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The AASL National Conference is the only national conference dedicated solely to school librarians and their unique role in education.
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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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