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People who work in public libraries are moved to do so by the extraordinary possibilities that libraries create. The PLA team understands this because we are library people ourselves. Our board and volunteers help the staff to cultivate a community of talented public library professionals where anyone can contribute, and everyone can grow.

2025 Election
Meet the PLA Candidates
One of the benefits of being a PLA member is using the power of your vote to guide the direction of the organization. In the 2025 PLA election, six nominees will stand for three positions—PLA President, and two Directors-at-Large. These are crucial leadership roles that will guide PLA into the next several years, ensuring that PLA delivers on its core purpose to strengthen public libraries and their contribution to the communities they serve.

Board of Directors
Meet the members who serve on the 2024–2025 PLA Board of Directors. You can also view a list of past PLA Presidents from 1944 until present day.

Committees
PLA committees, task forces, advisory groups, and awards juries. The PLA Conference, PLA Award winners, and Public Libraries magazine (just to name a few) are all direct outcomes of the participation of our members on PLA committees.

Donors
PLA thanks these individuals for their generous support of PLA and its activities.

Get Involved
PLA needs people like you—people who are moved by the extraordinary possibilities that libraries create. By getting involved with PLA you’ll develop new skills, grow your network, and make a difference in your profession and community.

Sponsors
Join us in thanking these companies and organizations for sponsoring our programs and activities. You can also learn about currently available sponsorship opportunities.

Staff
Feel free to contact PLA staff any time you have questions.