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.

ALA Conferences

LibLearnX provides immersive learning for library professionals with workshops, bite-sized sessions, and tailored experiential formats tailored to various learning styles. Expand networks, and celebrate peers and authors.

The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition unites librarians, authors, publishers, and more for the largest library event worldwide. Registration Opens February 19, 2025.

ALA Chapter & Affiliate Conferences

Celebration Days & Promotional Events

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Celebration

Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Welcoming Schools National Day of Reading

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Mar
31
Mar
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Resources to share with your learners in celebration of Women's History Month.

16
Mar
Celebration

Resources to share with your learners in recognition of Freedom of Information Day.

01
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30
Apr
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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.

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.

12
Apr
Celebration

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

23
Apr
24
Apr
Celebration

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

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
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Find resources to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in your school library.

01
May
31
May
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Find resources to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month in your school library.

01
May
31
May
Celebration

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage 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.

01
Jun
30
Jun
Celebration

Find resources to celebrate Rainbow Book Month 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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ACRL 2025 features more 500 carefully curated programs designed to meet the needs of the academic and research library community.

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Oct
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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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Championing Trans Inclusion for Library Leaders

March 18, 2025

Trans librarians face a uniquely hostile work environment. Learn about supporting trans employees in their daily work.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Administration & Leadership
eLearning
Webinar
Online
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AI and Libraries: Leading the Technological Shift

March 19, 2025

The webinar will explore AI's expanding role in libraries & the LIS field, stressing the urgent need for librarians and professionals to develop AI literacy & stay at the forefront of this technological shift.

Cataloging
Collection Management
eLearning
Core Webinars logo

Elevate your Writing with AI-Powered Assistants

March 25, 2025

This webinar will explore how librarians can use AI-powered writing assistants to improve their professional writing. Attendees will learn how to use these tools for various writing tasks.

Cataloging
Collection Management
eLearning
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Sustainably Grow Your Summer Library Program

March 26, 2025

Learn ways to energize your summer library program in accordance with ALA’s sustainability guidelines.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Programs & Services
eLearning
Webinar
Online