Conferences & Events

ALA, its Divisions, Round Tables and Affiliates host many conferences, and in-person and online events to showcase cutting-edge developments in library advocacy, information literacy, and many other areas of interest.

The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition unites librarians, authors, publishers, and more for the largest library event worldwide. Features top-quality education, key discussions on current issues, evolving library roles, and relevant legislative updates.

LibLearnX provides immersive learning for library professionals with workshops, bite-sized sessions, and tailored experiential formats tailored to various learning styles. Expand networks, celebrate peers, and honor authors at the Award ceremonies.

ALA Chapter & Affiliate Conferences

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Alaska Library Association & Pacific Northwest Library Association Annual Conferences

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Sep
06
Sep
Conference

Colorado Association of Libraries Annual Conference

25
Sep
27
Sep
Conference

South Dakota Library Association Annual Conference

25
Sep
27
Sep
Conference

Missouri Library Association Annual Conference

02
Oct
04
Oct
Conference

Georgia Library Association Annual Conference

02
Oct
04
Oct
Conference

North Dakota Library Association Annual Conference

04
Oct
06
Oct
Conference

Arkansas Library Association Annual Conference

04
Oct
Conference

Kentucky Library Association Annual Conference

06
Oct
09
Oct
Conference

Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference

08
Oct
10
Oct
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Illinois Library Association Annual Conference

09
Oct
11
Oct
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Wyoming Library Association Annual Conference

09
Oct
11
Oct
Conference

Iowa Library Association Annual Conference

09
Oct
11
Oct
Conference

Nebraska Library Association Annual Conference

16
Oct
18
Oct
Conference

Arizona Library Association Conference

16
Oct
18
Oct
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Virginia Library Association Annual Conference

16
Oct
18
Oct
Conference

Michigan Library Association Annual Conference

17
Oct
19
Oct
Conference

California Library Association Annual Conference

20
Oct
22
Oct
Conference

New England Library Association Annual Conference

23
Oct
25
Oct
Conference

New Mexico Library Association Annual Conference

24
Oct
25
Oct
Conference

Minnesota Library Association Annual Conference

29
Oct
31
Oct
Conference

South Carolina Library Association Annual Conference

30
Oct
01
Nov
Conference

Kansas Library Association Annual Conference

05
Nov
08
Nov
Conference

Wisconsin Library Association Annual Conference

06
Nov
09
Nov
Conference

New York Library Association Annual Conference

17
Nov
19
Nov
Conference

Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference

Celebration Days & Promotional Events

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Sep
Celebration

Library Card Sign-Up Month is a national public awareness campaign to emphasize the importance of a library card to a

22
Sep
28
Sep
Celebration

Banned Books Week, September 22-28, 2024.

25
Sep
Celebration

In an extension of the observance of Banned Books Week, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) designated

30
Sep
Celebration

Nominate your librarian for this year's I Love My Librarian Award! Nominations are due September 30.

01
Oct
31
Oct
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Resources to help school librarians celebrate TeenTober™ in school libraries.

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Oct
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Celebrate Your Friends Group Oct. 20-26, 2024, during the 19th annual National Friends of Libraries Week!

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Oct
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Resources to help school librarians celebrate U.S. Media Literacy Week in school libraries.

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Nov
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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in your school library.

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Nov
30
Nov
Celebration

Resources to celebrate International Games Month in your school library.

05
Nov
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Resources to share information about Election Day with learners in your school library.

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Feb
28
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Resources to celebrate Black History Month with your learners.

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Mar
31
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Resources to share with your learners in celebration of Women's History Month.

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30
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Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the

06
Apr
Celebration

National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and

01
May
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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in your school library.

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May
31
May
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Find resources to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in your school library.

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May
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May
Celebration

Find resources to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month in your school library.

ALA Division Conferences

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Conference

This interactive three-day virtual event will feature expert speakers on current topics facing library Trustees, Friends

19
Sep
21
Sep
Conference

The Association for Library Service to Children's National Institute is a biennial conference for those serving children

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Project Outcome 101

Learn about outcome measurement in libraries and Project Outcome, a free toolkit that helps libraries measure and assess the outcomes of key library programs and services.

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Safety by Design

An experienced security consultant will share the four fundamental principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED): 1) natural surveillance (criminals do not like to be seen); 2) natural access control (clearly define public and private spaces); 3) territorial reinforcement (an environment that fosters privacy and a sense of ownership); and 4) maintenance (upkeep to discourage vandalism and other crimes). Librarians from Buffalo NY and Columbus OH will place these principles in context through two case studies with real-world security scenarios.

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Library Card Sign-up Month

Library Card Sign-Up Month is a national public awareness campaign to emphasize the importance of a library card to a child’s education. The campaign first started in 1987 as a response to then Secretary of Education, William Bennett, who stated: “Let’s have a campaign … Every child should obtain a library card and use it.”

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Fundamentals of Management 2024 - Session 6.0

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The Fundamentals of Management course is designed for new managers to build the skill set they need to successfully lead their department or organization, as well as support existing managers looking to improve their skills.

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Transforming LibGuides: A Case Study

Join the presenters as they explore the technical and political processes of overhauling their streamlining our LibGuides and the A-Z database list. They will provide insights into the strategic decisions and collaborative efforts that drove this transformation, including cognitive load principles, accessibility standards to optimize the user experience, and emphasizing the use of plain language.

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