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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ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

New Orleans|  June 24 – June 28, 2027

Save the date for the ALA 2027 Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 24–28 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Thousands from the global library community will come together in The Big Easy to exchange ideas, discover new solutions, and strengthen the connections that move our profession forward. Library workers, supporters, authors, and exhibitors are all invited to experience a conference as vibrant and joyful as the city itself.

The Call for Program and Poster Proposals is now open!

 

ALA Division Conferences

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

March 2026
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ALA American Library Association

Virtual Finance Committee Spring Meeting

April 12, 2027

Finance Committee meetings are open to ALA members as observers, except when the committee convenes in closed session.

Meeting
ALA
Members Only
Online
ALA American Library Association

ALA Executive Board Session

April 15, 2027

Executive Board meetings are open to ALA members as observers, except when the Board convenes in closed session.

Meeting
ALA
Members Only
ALA American Library Association

ALA Executive Board Session

April 16, 2027

Executive Board meetings are open to ALA members as observers, except when the Board convenes in closed session.

Meeting
ALA
Members Only
ALA American Library Association

Virtual Finance Committee Annual Meeting

June 21, 2027

Finance Committee meetings are open to ALA members as observers, except when the committee convenes in closed session.

Meeting
ALA
Members Only
Online
ALA American Library Association

ALA Executive Board Session

June 25, 2027

Executive Board meetings are open to ALA members as observers, except when the Board convenes in closed session.

Meeting
ALA
Members Only
ALA American Library Association

ALA Executive Board Session

June 28, 2027

Executive Board meetings are open to ALA members as observers, except when the Board convenes in closed session.

Meeting
ALA
Members Only