Member-Exclusive Webinars
New from the PLA 2026 Virtual Conference!
Three author events originally presented during the PLA 2026 Virtual Conference, April 1–3, 2026, now freely available on-demand to PLA individual members.
Author Spotlight with Mac Barnett
Available free to PLA individual members! Bestselling children’s author Mac Barnett champions the profound joys of literature and the importance of reading for pleasure.
Summer Sizzlers from BookPage
Available free to PLA individual members! Trisha Ping covers BookPage editors' top adult picks for summer—from bestsellers to midlist to hidden gems—in a diverse range of authors, genres and topics.
Author Spotlight with Captain Nia Gilliam
Available free to PLA individual members! Captain Nia Gilliam shares her journey of fulfilling a lifelong dream to fly—how she rediscovered her passion in the face of tragedy and adversity.
On-Demand Webinars
Registration for these on-demand webinars is free, but PLA individual membership is required.
Responding to ICE at the Library: Real World Approaches
Available free to ALA individual members! Learn how different communities are approaching staff training and handling interactions when ICE enters a public library.
Author Showcase with HarperCollins
Don’t wait! Celebrate the PLA 2026 Conference early with a conversation between four amazing authors.
An Introduction to the National Climate Action Strategy for Libraries
ALA and Sustainable Libraries Initiative provide guidance and tools to help expedite climate action work in libraries.
Membership Mondays
Originally offered in 2025, Membership Mondays were virtual meetups where members could discover ways to get involved with PLA, ask questions, share ideas, and grow their networks. Members of the PLA Membership Advisory Group and other member leaders facilitated and sparked discussions around ways to get involved, how to submit a successful PLA Conference proposal, volunteer opportunities, and how to contribute to PLA’s publications.
Membership Monday: Building Library Advocates
Be inspired by real-world examples to build your own community of library advocates.
Membership Monday: Becoming a PLA Leader
Learn about pathways to leadership in PLA and the public library profession.
Membership Monday: Contribute Your Voice to Public Libraries
Learn about PLA publication opportunities, including writing for Public Libraries magazine and PLA’s podcast.
Membership Monday: Volunteer for PLA
Learn about PLA Committees and Advisory Groups and how to increase your chances of being selected.
Membership Monday: Present at PLA Conference
Learn how you can be a part of PLA’s renowned conference programming.
Membership Monday: Map Your PLA Journey
Discover your pathway within PLA from members of the PLA Membership Advisory Group.
Accommodations
All events above are captioned in English (United States).
If you have a physical or communication need that may affect your access to these events, please contact us prior to registering. Without prior notification of need, we cannot attempt to provide appropriate accommodations.
Want to be part of PLA's successful online continuing education program?
If you have an idea for a webinar you'd like PLA to present, we encourage you to submit a proposal. PLA opens a call for webinar proposals twice per year, with deadlines of April 30 and October 31 of each year. Please contact plawebinars@ala.org with any questions or concerns about the webinar proposal process.
