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NJLA Conference 2026/NJASL Conference (New Jersey Library Association and New Jersey Association of School Librarians)
We will be attending the 2026 NJLA Conference (New Jersey Library Association Conference)! Come see Lark Signs and learn more about our Read and Walk StoryWalk Signs! We would love to see you there!
About the 2026 NJLA/NJASL Joint Conference:
This year's theme is “A new chapter, Imagine the Possibilities”.
Please join us at the NJLA Conference in Atlantic City, NJ on February 17th-19th. Get more information about the 2026 NJLA conference here.
Register for the 2026 New Jersey Library Association Conference, here.
About NJLA:
Established in 1890, NJLA, the oldest and largest library organization in New Jersey:
Advocates for library services for New Jersey residents;
Provides education and networking for library staff;
Supports intellectual freedom and access to books, music, movies, and information.
About NJASL:
The New Jersey Association of School Librarians (NJASL) promotes excellence in school librarianship and advocates for strong school library media programs for all students. Guided by the principles set forth in the Library Bill of Rights and its interpretive statements, NJASL provides school library media specialists with educational opportunities and current information aligned with state and national learning standards to ensure that all school libraries empower students, faculty, and staff to become effective and ethical users and producers of information.
Learn more about New Jersey Association of School Librarians, here.
Date: February 17th - February 19th
Location: Atlantic City, NJ
PLA Conference 2026 (Public Library Association)
We will be attending the 2026 PLA Conference (Public Library Association Conference)! Come see Lark Signs and learn more about our Read and Walk StoryWalk Signs! We would love to see you there!
About the 2026 PLA Conference:
Please join us at the PLA Conference in Minneapolis, MN on April 1st -3rd. Get more information about the 2026 PLA conference here.
Register for the 2026 Public Library Association Conference, here.
About PLA:
Founded in 1944, PLA serves nearly 9,000 members in public libraries large and small in communities across the United States and Canada, with a growing presence around the world. PLA offers continuing education opportunities, unique public library initiatives, and a conference that welcomes public library staff into meaningful partnership. In collaboration with its parent organization, the American Library Association, PLA strives to help its members shape the essential institution of public libraries by serving as an indispensable ally for public library workers.
Date: April 1st - April 3rd
Location: Minneapolis, MN
PNLA Conference 2026 (Pacific Northwest Library Association)
We will be attending the 2026 PNLA Conference (Pacific Northwest Library Association Conference)! Come see Lark Signs and learn more about our Read and Walk StoryWalk Signs! We would love to see you there!
About the 2026 PNLA/OLA Joint Conference:
This year's theme is “Get Loud for Libraries”.
Please join us at the PNLA Conference in Portland, OR on April 22nd - 24th. Get more information about the 2026 PNLA/OLA joint conference here.
Register for the 2026 Pacific Northwest Library Association Conference, here.
About PNLA:
PNLA is the oldest regional library association in the United States and the only binational association in North America.
Members come from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and beyond.
Since 1909, PNLA has provided a professional and social forum for librarians, library workers, and library supporters throughout the vast Pacific Northwest region.
PNLA promotes increased communication, joint advocacy, open debate, networking and support, and information sharing through its many special projects and initiatives including the Jobs Board, Conferences, and the Young Readers Choice Award.
Learn more about the Pacific Northwest Library Association, here.
About OLA:
The OLA exists to promote and to advance library service through public and professional education and cooperation. OLA's officers, divisions, committees and roundtables help make OLA a vital, dynamic library organization with more than 1,000 members. We have a record of successfully representing the interest of libraries and library staff and those they serve throughout Oregon.
Learn more about the Oregon Library Association, here.
Date: April 22nd - April 24th
Location: Portland, OR
MLA/DLA Joint Conference 2026
We will be attending the 2026 MLA Conference and DLA Conference! Come see Lark Signs and learn more about our Read and Walk StoryWalk Signs! We would love to see you there!
About the 2026 MLA/DLA Joint Conference:
This year's theme is “Our Stories, Our Shelves”.
Please join us at the MLA/DLA Conference in Cambridge, MD on May 6th - 8th. Get more information about the 2026 MLA/DLA joint conference here.
Register for the 2026 Maryland and Delaware Library Association Conference, here.
About MLA:
he Maryland Library Association provides leadership for those who are committed to libraries by providing opportunities for professional development and communication and by advocating principles and issues related to librarianship and library service.
MLA was founded in 1923 to promote library service in the state. Among members are library staff and trustees, library school students, libraries, and friends of libraries representing the full spectrum of librarianship in Maryland. In 1974, MLA became a legally chartered non-profit, tax exempt corporation. The Association is a state member of the American Library Association, with an elected chapter councilor serving on its governing board.
Learn more about the Maryland Library Association, here.
About DLA:
The goal of the Delaware Library Association is to promote the profession of librarianship, advocate for library services, and provide library information to the people of Delaware by developing a unified library association. The following objectives are integral to the achievement of the goal of the Association:
Learn more about the Delaware Library Association, here.
Date: May 6th - May 8th
Location: Cambridge, MD
FLA 2026 (Florida Library Association Conference)
We will be attending the 2026 FLA Conference (Florida Library Association Conference)! Come see Lark Signs and learn more about our Read and Walk StoryWalk Signs! We would love to see you there!
About the 2026 FLA Conference:
This year's theme is “Tell your Story”.
Please join us at the FLA Conference in Tulsa, OK on May 13th-15th. Get more information about the 2026 FLA conference here.
About FLA:
The Florida Library Association is a statewide organization that promotes excellence in Florida libraries by advocating strongly for libraries and providing high quality professional and leadership development for a diverse community of library staff, volunteers, and supporters.
Date: May 13th - May 15th
Location: Orlando, FL
ULA Conference 2026 (Utah Library Association)
We will be attending the 2026 ULA Conference Utah Library Association Conference)! Come see Lark Signs and learn more about our Read and Walk StoryWalk Signs! We would love to see you there!
About the 2026 ULA Conference:
This year's theme is “A year of Reflection and Recognition”.
Please join us at the ULA Conference in Proto, UT on May 18th - 22nd. Get more information about the 2026 ULA conference here.
About ULA:
The Utah Library Association was organized June 8, 1912 in the Salt Lake City & County Building. On the occasion of our centennial in 2012, Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert praised ULA for “providing its members with opportunities for library leadership, professional growth, networking, and community service, as well as for providing continuing education programs for Utah librarians and library employees.”
Learn more about the Utah Library Association, here.
Date: May 18th - May 20th
Location: Proto, UT
ALA Conference 2026 (American Library Association)
We will be attending the 2026 ALA Conference (American Library Association Conference)! Come see Lark Signs and learn more about our Read and Walk StoryWalk Signs! We would love to see you there!
About the 2026 ALA Conference:
Please join us at the ALA Conference in Chicago, IL on June 25th - 29th. Get more information about the 2026 ALA conference here.
Register for the 2026 American Library Association Conference, here.
About ALA:
The ALA Mission: Empowering and advocating for libraries and library workers to ensure equitable access to information for all.
Date: June 25th - June 29th
Location: Chicago, IL
Association of Rural and Small Libraries - ASRL Conference 2026
We will be attending the 2026 ASRL Conference this year! Come see Lark Signs and learn more about our Read and Walk StoryWalk Signs! See you there.
About the ASRL Conference:
#ARSL2026 is the conference for rural and small libraries. Our conference planners and presenters understand the constraints of shoestring budgets, small spaces, and limited staffing within small and rural libraries, as well as the unique opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Our conference is packed full of information you can take right back to your library—no scaling down required.
Learn more about the 2026 Association of Small and Rural Libraries Conference, here.
About ASRL:
Each year the Association creates a unique conference for library staff and advocates from rural and small communities, designed with practicality and the understanding that professional development and networking are essential parts of your success. Topics include programming, fundraising, working with boards, keeping up with technology, and much more!
Dates: September 16th - September 19th
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
ILF 2025 (Indiana Library Federation Conference)
We will be attending the ILF (Indiana Library Federation Conference)! We would love to see you there!
About the 2025 ILF Conference:
This year's theme is "On track for the Future of Libraries"
Get more details about the ILF 2025 Annual Conference: https://www.ilfonline.org/2025-annual-conference
About the Indiana Library Federation:
Our mission is to lead, educate, and advocate to advance library services for the benefit of Indiana residents.
The Indiana Library Federation (ILF) origin dates back to 1891 when the assistant state librarian called together a meeting of 10 librarians from universities and the Indianapolis Public Library. Together, they initiated the Library Association of Indiana. After a name change to Indiana Library Association and organizing the Indiana Library Trustee Association in the early twentieth century, the two organizations merged in 1990 to be renamed Indiana Library Federation.
ILF is the statewide nonprofit organization for all library types: academic, public, school, special, and library supporters. It is the largest organization of its kind in Indiana, boasting more than 2,000 personal, institutional, library trustee, and business affiliate contributing members. ILF is laser focused on helping libraries and their staff thrive.
Learn more here: https://www.ilfonline.org/about-ilf
Date: November 9-11
Location: Indianapolis, IN
2025 KLA Conference (Kansas Library Association Conference)
We will be attending the 2025 KLA Conference (Kansas Library Association Conference)! We would love to see you there!
About the 2025 KLA Conference:
This year's theme is “Libraries Everlasting: Celebrating 125 years of Freadom”.
Please join us at the Manhattan Convention Center in Manhattan, Kansas on November 5th-7th for the 2025 KLA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference. Get more information about the 2025 KLA conference here.
Register for the KLA Conference here!
About KLA:
The Kansas Library Association was founded in December of 1900, when 23 librarians attended an organizational meeting and elected the first president, James L. King of Topeka. Since then, the association has met annually (with the exception of the years 1918 and 1943) to facilitate the acquisition of needed skills and expand opportunities for professional development within the library community. Now in KLA's 125th year, the 2025 Conference Committee is excited to once again bring together librarians and library workers from across the state to connect, learn, and celebrate 125 years of providing access to information, education, and resources to all Kansans.
The Kansas Library Association will facilitate the acquisition of needed skills and expand opportunities for professional development within the library community.
Identify and prioritize statewide continuing education programs for KLA involvement.
Promote KLA student membership at three regional library schools.
Develop materials for use in educating the public regarding library issues.
Plan and implement a high quality annual conference consistent with KLA educational interests.
Date: November 5th-November 7th
Location: Manhattan. KS
SCLA 2025 Conference
We will be attending the SCLA (South Carolina Library Association Conference)! We would love to see you there!
About the 2025 SCLA Conference:
This year's theme "The Power of Us: Libraries in Action" is a celebration of libraries as dynamic powerhouses of community engagement, learning innovation, and social change.
Please join us at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center in Columbia, South Carolina on October 27th-30th for the 2025 SCLA Annual Conference and Pre-Conference.
About SCLA:
Begun in 1915, The South Carolina Library Association was established on October 27 of that year when fourteen librarians and library supporters met at the University of South Carolina Library and voted unanimously to form the new group.
We are a state chapter of the American Library Association (ALA) and an affiliate of the Southeastern Library Association (SELA). The association is made of librarians from all around our state South Carolina dedicated to providing innovative services and promoting libraries and intellectual freedom to all our citizens including the public, as well as those in higher education and in our schools.
Contact us to learn more and find out how you can get involved.
Date: October 27th - October 30th
Location: Columbia, SC
2025 NCLA Conference
We are going to the NCLA (North Carolina Library Association) Conference! We would love to see you there!
About NCLA:
The North Carolina Library Association (NCLA) is committed to promoting libraries, librarianship, literacy, and the professional judgment of educators and librarians, while standing firmly for intellectual freedom and equitable access to information for all. We oppose legislation that promotes censorship, undermines constitutional rights, or imposes politically motivated restrictions on library and educational materials. NCLA supports inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and diverse collections that serve the needs of all community members. We support transparent, balanced policymaking that respects the expertise of library professionals and upholds the freedom to read, learn, and explore without fear or intimidation.
Learn more about the NCLA Conference here!
Dates: October 14th - October 17th, 2025
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
2025 MLA Conference
We are going to the 2025 MLA (Missouri Library Association) Conference! We’d love to see you there!
About the 2025 MLA Conference:
In 2025, we will celebrate how libraries bring joy into the lives of the people who use them. During the conference, you will rediscover the joy that libraries instill and bring that joy back to your co-workers and community. Learn more about the Missouri Library Association conference here.
About MLA:
The Missouri Library Association (MLA) is a non-profit organization that supports libraries and library professionals across Missouri. Founded in 1900, MLA promotes library services, advocates for legislation, and encourages collaboration among all types of libraries. Its initiatives include professional development, public programs like the Mark Twain Award, and support for intellectual freedom. With over 500 members from public, academic, special, and government libraries, MLA continues to strengthen and advance library service throughout the state.
Dates: October 8th - October 9th
Location: Chesterfield, MO
Association of Rural and Small Libraries - ASRL Conference 2025
We will be attending the ASRL Conference this year! Come see Lark Signs and learn more about our Read and Walk product! We will be at booth 302. See you there.
About the ASRL Conference:
#ARSL2025 is the conference for rural and small libraries. Our conference planners and presenters understand the constraints of shoestring budgets, small spaces, and limited staffing within small and rural libraries, as well as the unique opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Our conference is packed full of information you can take right back to your library—no scaling down required.
This year's conference theme is Libraries Rise!
This theme captures the resilience, innovation, and collaboration that define small and rural libraries. We recognize the challenges our communities face—tight budgets, small spaces, and limited staffing—but also the incredible creativity and determination that allow us to soar despite these obstacles.
About ASRL:
Each year the Association creates a unique conference for library staff and advocates from rural and small communities, designed with practicality and the understanding that professional development and networking are essential parts of your success. Topics include programming, fundraising, working with boards, keeping up with technology, and much more!
Dates: September 17th - September 20th
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
2025 ANCA Conference
We are going to the ANCA (Association of Nature Center Administrators) Conference! We would love to see you there!
About the 2025 ANCA Conference:
Join us for the 2025 Summit, August 25-29 at the Environmental Nature Center (ENC) in Newport Beach, California. Located just minutes from the beach, the ENC's five-acre campus will provide an engaging setting for learning and exploration.
The Summit theme, The Big Picture, invites us to expand our perspective — reconnecting with the purpose behind our work and recognizing our collective impact as a profession. It’s an opportunity to explore why our work matters to our communities, the environment, and future generations.
Whether you're just starting out in the field or you're a seasoned professional, this event offers a chance to step back from day-to-day responsibilities, gain new perspectives, and build meaningful connections with colleagues who understand the challenges and rewards of your work. You’ll leave the Summit with practical ideas and a reliable network that will strengthen your organization and expand your impact.
About the Association of Nature Center Administrators:
The Association of Nature Center Administrators promotes and supports best leadership and management practices for the nature and environmental learning center profession. Over 30 years ago, leaders of nature and environmental learning centers began to share ideas, experiences, and hard-won professional knowledge. Those conversations soon became the Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA), a professional association dedicated to leaders in the nature and environmental learning center profession, including directors, managers, senior administrators and board members. ANCA is the only such organization in North America and supports over 700 dues-paying members. See our Member Map here.
Date: August 25th - August 29th
Location: Newport Beach, CA