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December 3, 2025

Bibliotherapist and author Emely Rumble will open the Recharging in Challenging Times: ALA Virtual Event

Emely Rumble, LICSW, a distinguished licensed clinical social worker, school social worker, and seasoned biblio/psychotherapist with over 15 years of professional experience, is set to open the Recharging in Challenging Times: ALA Virtual Event on February 10, 2026.

November 25, 2025

American Library Association opens registration for Recharging in Challenging Times, a one-day virtual event

CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) announced that registration is open for Recharging in Challenging Times, a one-day virtual event for library professionals worldwide on February 10, 2026.

Image: ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition - 2026 - Chicago - June 25-29, 2026 - For Our Libraries. For 150 Years More. American Library Association

August 18, 2025

ALA Opens 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition Call for Proposals

CHICAGO — ALA invites education programs and posters for the ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition, June 25–29, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois—a milestone event marking ALA’s 150th Anniversary.

June 23, 2025

ALA Store at 2025 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

Visit the ALA Store, located in the Pennsylvania Convention Center on the bridge between the 200-level meeting rooms and Hall A, for a variety of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift and professional development books, and more. Store hours are: Friday...

April 3, 2025

Core 5 Year Anniversary Gala Features Ray Arsenault

Join Core on Sunday, June 29, during ALA Annual 2025 at the Free Library Philadelphia, in Philadelphia, PA, for the Core 5 Year Anniversary Gala featuring Ray Arsenault, one of the nation's leading civil rights historians and author of 12 books.

April 1, 2025

Core Awards & President's Program Featuring Gwen Westerman

Join Core on Saturday, June 29, during ALA Annual 2025 in Philadelphia, for the Core Awards and President's Program featuring Gwen Westerman, current Minnesota Poet Laureate, scholar and artist.

January 29, 2025

American Library Association hosted its final LibLearnX, bringing together library professionals from across the country

The American Library Association hosted LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience from January 24 to 27, 2025, in Phoenix.

October 16, 2024

American Library Association opens registration and launches Preliminary Program for 2025 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience in Phoenix, AZ

LibLearnX is a four-day learning conference that invites ALA members and non-members to participate in collaborative and engaging education, networking, and celebrations.

August 22, 2024

American Library Association Announces Revised Date for ALA 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia

CHICAGO — The American Library Association (ALA) announced today a revised date for its highly anticipated ALA 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Philadelphia. Originally scheduled for June 26 – July 1, 2025, the conference will now take place on June...

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August 19, 2024

ALA Opens 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition Call for Proposals

CHICAGO — ALA invites education program and poster proposals for the 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition, taking place June 26 – July 1, 2025, in Philadelphia. The submission sites are open now through September 23, 2024.

July 15, 2024

ALA Opens LibLearnX 2025 Call for Program Proposals

Submit an education program proposal for the 2025 LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, taking place January 24-27, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. The submission site is open now through August 12.

July 10, 2024

American Library Association’s Annual Conference brought together thousands for library event

More than 13,500 attendees gathered in San Diego, CA, for the largest library event in the world.

A collage of library-themed items including a Snoopy "READ" poster, bookmarks, books, buttons, and a reading planner.

June 21, 2024

ALA Store at 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition

Located in Lobby E near Registration, the ALA Store will offer a wide range of posters, bookmarks, clothing, gift books, professional development resources and more during the 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition. Store hours are: Friday, June 28: 12...

June 3, 2024

Core President's Program features Jay Ellis

Join Core on Saturday, June 29, during ALA Annual 2024 in San Diego, for the Core President's Program featuring actor and Insecure star Jay Ellis. He will be discussing his new memoir, Did Everyone Have an Imaginary Friend (Or Just Me)?