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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Aug
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Aug
Conference

Alaska Library Association & Pacific Northwest Library Association Annual Conferences

04
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
Conference

Kentucky Library Association Annual Conference

04
Oct
06
Oct
Conference

Arkansas Library Association Annual Conference

06
Oct
09
Oct
Conference

Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference

08
Oct
10
Oct
Conference

Illinois Library Association Annual Conference

09
Oct
11
Oct
Conference

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

Virginia Library Association Annual Conference

16
Oct
18
Oct
Conference

Michigan Library Association Annual Conference

16
Oct
18
Oct
Conference

Arizona Library Association 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

01
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
Celebration

Resources to help school librarians celebrate TeenTober™ in school libraries.

20
Oct
26
Oct
Celebration

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

21
Oct
25
Oct
Celebration

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

01
Nov
30
Nov
Celebration

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month in your school library.

01
Nov
30
Nov
Celebration

Resources to celebrate International Games Month in your school library.

05
Nov
Celebration

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

01
Feb
28
Feb
Celebration

Resources to celebrate Black History Month with your learners.

01
Mar
31
Mar
Celebration

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

01
Apr
30
Apr
Celebration

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
31
May
Celebration

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

01
May
31
May
Celebration

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

01
May
31
May
Celebration

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

ALA Division Conferences

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Jul
01
Aug
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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Resources to celebrate Black History Month with your learners.

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

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School Library Month 40th Anniversary

School Library Month

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Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning.

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National Library Week 2025

National Library Week, April 6-12, 2025, is a celebration highlighting the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

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

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