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.
ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, Chicago, June 25-29, 2026, For Our Libraries. For 150 Years More.

ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

Chicago  |  June 25 – June 29, 2026

As part of the American Library Association’s 150th Anniversary, ALA Annual 2026 will bring together thousands of library professionals to celebrate our collective achievements and chart a bold course for the future of libraries. Expect special anniversary programming, influential thought leaders, signature events, and forward-focused learning designed to strengthen your library and advance your career.

Join the once-in-a-generation event that will shape libraries for years to come. Register Today and SAVE with advance rates.

 

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ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026
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PLA at ALA 2026 Annual Conference

Join PLA at the ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 25–June 29 in Chicago.

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2026 United for Libraries Virtual
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2026 United for Libraries Virtual: Trustees - Friends - Foundations

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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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

Best of Core Forum: How to Have an Inclusive Collection Even When Your Institution Isn’t

October 06, 2026

This webinar will look at how all libraries (with a special focus on school libraries) can create inclusive collections representative of all students and people, even when the institutions themselves might not be the most inclusive. It will highlight ways to create policies, teach challenging topics or books, create displays, and handle questions.

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
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