PLA People

People who work in public libraries are moved to do so by the extraordinary possibilities that libraries create. The PLA team understands this because we are library people ourselves. Our board and volunteers help the staff to cultivate a community of talented public library professionals where anyone can contribute, and everyone can grow.

2026 Election Results
Thank you to all the PLA members who voted in the 2026 election. Your votes help guide the leadership of PLA and contribute to the success of the organization. We appreciate your valuable efforts. And many thanks to all the candidates, whose leadership and commitment are critical to PLA’s growth and success.

Board of Directors
Meet the members who serve on the 2025–2026 PLA Board of Directors. You can also view a list of past PLA Presidents from 1944 until present day.

Committees
PLA committees, advisory groups, and task forces. The PLA Conference, PLA at ALA Annual Conference, and Public Libraries magazine (just to name a few) are all direct outcomes of the participation of our members on PLA committees.

Donors
PLA thanks these individuals for their generous support of PLA and its activities.

Get Involved
PLA needs people like you—people who are moved by the extraordinary possibilities that libraries create. By getting involved with PLA you’ll develop new skills, grow your network, and make a difference in your profession and community.

Sponsors
Join us in thanking these companies and organizations for sponsoring our programs and activities. You can also learn about currently available sponsorship opportunities.

Contact
Feel free to contact PLA any time you have questions.