Conferences & Events Calendar

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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February 2025
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World Refugee Day

June 20, 2025

Resources to share with your learners in recognition of World Refugee Day.

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RMRT 5th Sunday Book Club

June 28, 2025

How does the RMRT book club work? It's actually a book club librarians can enjoy! We would love to have you join us.

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RMRT Book Club

June 28, 2025

How does the RMRT book club work? It's actually a book club librarians can enjoy! We would love to have you join us.

Meeting
Pennsylvania
Free
ALA

Core 5 Year Anniversary Gala

June 29, 2025

Core 5 Year Anniversary Gala takes place during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference at the Free Library Philadelphia.

ALA Events
Pennsylvania
ALA
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Marketing the 21st Century Library

July 07, 2025

In this four-week asynchronous eCourse, participants will explore how a well-developed marketing plan drives the creation of promotional plans, allowing librarians to better serve their patrons, community, and professional colleagues.

Marketing & Outreach
Reference
eLearning
Online
Best of Core Forum 2024 Webinar Collection

Best of Core Forum: Best of Core Forum: Improving Preservation and Metadata Practices for Better Digital Projects: Streamlining a Workflow Preparing Collections for Digitization

July 22, 2025

The session will discuss ongoing work to streamline a workflow for preparing collections for digitization. The presenters will discuss the collaboration between departments in Preservation and Cataloging & Metadata Services to improve the digitization workflow as well as how lessons learned continue to revise the workflow.

Cataloging
Collection Management
eLearning
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Libraries and Aging 101: Educate, Engage and Empower Mature Adults

August 04, 2025

This four-week course by librarian and gerontologist Fatima Perkins helps libraries engage older adults. It covers assessing needs, creating impactful programs, and includes mentorship for developing a "signature" service.

Programs & Services
Reference
eLearning
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Library Card Sign-Up Month

September 01, 2025

Find information and resources to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with learners in your school library.

Celebration
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Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2025

Resources to share information about Hispanic Heritage Month with learners in your school library.

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