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 other areas of interest.
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Recharging in Challenging Times

Join us online for Recharging in Challenging Times, a one-day ALA Virtual Event designed to inspire new ideas, share practical tools, and help you reconnect and renew. On-demand access through May 2026. Free for ALA student members!

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ALA Annual 2026

Meet change-makers, idea-builders, and library leaders at the ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago as we mark ALA's 150th Anniversary and look boldly to the future. Be part of the celebration. Be part of the future.

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PLA 2026 Conference

Registration is now open for the highly anticipated PLA 2026 Conference, April 1–3, in Minneapolis Minnesota!

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Library Celebration Days

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

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Criteria for Conference Site Selection

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

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Past and Future ALA Conferences

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

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Core Webinars

Helping Neurodivergent Library Workers Succeed

December 16, 2025

A neurodivergent librarian will discuss neurodivergence, what it is and isn't, and how to be a better coworker and ally. This also provides recommendations for supervisors on ways to provide accommodations.

Administration & Leadership
Advocacy
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
eLearning
Core Webinars

Beyond Your Department: Uniting Catalogers

January 13, 2026

By the end of the session, attendees will form a community of technical services professionals. The formation of these communities will encourage more librarians to participate in metadata projects.

Administration & Leadership
Collection Management
Cataloging
Technology
eLearning
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Passports & Notaries @ Your Library

January 14, 2026

A 60 minute webinar for those that currently offer or are considering offering notary and passport services.

Programs & Services
Reference
eLearning
Core Webinars

Leadership Skills Through Professional Service

January 21, 2026

This webina will explore how to strategically select and leverage service opportunities that align with career goals, build transferable skills, and enhance professional visibility.

Administration & Leadership
eLearning