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Core ALA Annual Preconference: Philadelphia Area Public Library Tour
CHICAGO—Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures will host the full-day tour “Philadelphia Area Public Library Tour" on Friday, June 27, 2025, during the 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia, PA. Tour three neighborhood libraries that were reimagined and renovated at the Philadelphia Free Library as well as the Culinary Literacy Center at the Central Library. Library staff and non-profit partners will lead the tours and be available for questions. Lunch will be served.
Public Library Tours
Friday, June 27, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Planning Chair
Kim Zabuld, Library Consultant
Registration
Core Member Discount: Advance: $179 | Standard: $229
ALA Member: Early/Advance: $209 | Standard: $259
Non-Member: Early/Advance: $229 | Standard: $279
View the complete schedule of the 2025 Core Annual preconferences, programs, and events.
Core thanks Turner Construction as the Gold Level Sponsor of the Building & Operations Section.
For questions or comments related to Core continuing education events, please contact Core CE staff at corece@ala.org.
About Core
Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures is the national association that advances the profession of librarians and information providers in central roles of leadership and management, collections and technical services, and technology. Our mission is to cultivate and amplify the collective expertise of library workers in core functions through community building, advocacy, and learning. Core is a division of the American Library Association. Follow us on our Blog, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Contact:
Tom Ferren
Deputy Executive Director of Learning and Events
American Library Association
Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures
tferren@ala.org
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