The Public Library Association Conference (PLA 2026) takes place April 1–3 in Minneapolis, bringing together thousands of public library professionals and advocates for three days of learning and collaboration. While PLA is known for its professional development opportunities for library…
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Last chance to submit program proposals for ALA Annual 2026
The call for program and poster proposals for the 2026 ALA Annual Conference (to be held June 25-29 in Chicago), will be open through Sept. 22. Join us for top-quality education and best practices; featured thought leaders; and special programming for library…
United for Libraries ticketed author events at ALA Annual
Enjoy refreshments, hear from authors, and pick up free, signed copies during these popular ticketed author events at ALA Annual United for Libraries will present two ticketed author events at the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Diego June 27 –…
United for Libraries author panels at ALA Annual
Preview the season’s hottest titles, hear from authors, and pick up free, signed copies United for Libraries will present four author panels at the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in San Diego June 27 – July 2. Each panel is…
Regina Roberts receives 2024 ALA Trustee Citation
Roberts (Tazewell County, Va.) and her achievements will be recognized at ALA Annual in San Diego The ALA Trustee Citation, awarded by United for Libraries, recognizes public library Trustees for distinguished service to library development. Each year, one selected library…
Michele Vass receives Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks
The determined president of the Rocklin Friends of the Library (Calif.) will receive full registration to the ALA Annual Conference, plus a $1,000 stipend Michele Vass joined the Rocklin Friends of the Library in 2016 after the closure of two…
Connie Chung to headline United for Libraries President’s Program at ALA Annual 2024
The renowned journalist will discuss her forthcoming book Connie: A Memoir Each year at the ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition, United for Libraries presents a President’s Program featuring a special guest speaker. This year, the Conference takes place in San…
Application deadline for Thriftbooks Conference Grant extended
Applicants now have until Wed., April 24 to apply to win $1,000 to attend ALA Annual 2024 The United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks enables one member of a Friends of the Library group at a…
United for Libraries programs at AC24
United will premiere a full roster of programs and events for library trustees, Friends, Foundations, staff & everyone else at ALA Annual 2024 in San Diego The 2024 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition runs June 27-July 2 in San Diego.…
Apply for the Ruth Gordon Gadfly Travel Allowance Award by March 16
Retired ALA members can apply to receive $1,000 to attend ALA Annual 2024 in San Diego The Ruth Gordon Gadfly Award is given annually to a current American Library Association (ALA) member who is retired from full-time employment. The $1,000 Award…