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The American Library Association, its 8 divisions, 21 round tables, and offices host many conferences, meetings, forums, institutes, and other events. Use the filters to explore our many available options. Toggle between list and month views using the buttons below.
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October 2024
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Edi and Neal's Book Club

A free new professional development initiative that places ALA Editions | ALA Neal-Schuman titles in dialogue with your day-to-day concerns as working librarians.

Free
Featured Event
Online
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Public Libraries Standing Up and Standing Together

Connect with colleagues and hear from PLA member-leaders at this free virtual town hall.

Advocacy
Administration & Leadership
Intellectual Freedom & Copyright
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
eLearning
Webinar
Online
Free
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The Experimental Library: A Guide to Taking Risks

This webinar shows how to draw from new approaches and technologies to harness experimentation as a tool for testing ideas and responding to change. It borrows ideas and inspiration from the startup sector to demonstrate how to take a human-centered and design thinking-based perspective on problem solving.

Technology
Administration & Leadership
eLearning
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Creating Engaging Library Spaces for All Ages

Learn to create engaging spaces for library patrons of all ages from real-life examples and outcomes.

Programs & Services
Administration & Leadership
eLearning
Webinar
Online
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LibLearnX 2025

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Join us and be inspired and motivated by thought-leaders, authors, and subject matter experts, and celebrate your colleagues and favorite authors at the Award ceremonies.

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