91´«Ã½

CHICAGO – In recognition of the deep freeze and snow that overtook much of the U.S. this past week, the Public Library Association (PLA) is offering the Chilly Bird Extension — a week-long extension of PLA 2014 Early Bird Registration. The new deadline is noon CT on Friday, Jan. 17.

Early Bird Registration is available to all PLA members as well as Indiana Library Federation (ILF) members. It offers a special price of $230 for a full five days of That’s a savings of $120 over 91´«Ã½ members and $195 over nonmembers.

PLA 2014 promises to be a don’t-miss event with ; featuring Amy Cuddy, John Green, Walter Mosley, Jane Pauley, David Sedaris, Bryan Stevenson, and others; unique networking opportunities; and a bustling With the money you save, consider putting it towards an intensive and interactive to get even more professional development.

Not a PLA or ILF member? Visit and join so you can save, too!

Offered biennially, the is the premier event for public libraries, drawing librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends and library vendors from across the country and around the world.

For more information about other PLA events and programs, contact the PLA office at pla@ala.org or (800) 545-2433, ext. 5PLA, or visit . PLA is a division of the 91´«Ã½. PLA’s core purpose is to strengthen public libraries and their contribution to the communities they serve. Its mission is to enhance the development and effectiveness of public library staff and public library services.