Conferences & Preconferences
Upcoming Conferences
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January 24–27, 2025
Phoenix, AZ
LibLearnX is where library professionals at all levels can take part in a conference experience that will provide ultimate learning benefits. Attendees will participate in hands-on workshops, bite-size sessions, and other formats designed to match preferred learning styles with an emphasis on experiential learning. Be inspired and motivated by thought-leaders, authors, and subject matter experts, and celebrate your colleagues and favorite authors at the Award ceremonies.
June 26–July 1, 2025
Philadelphia, PA
Join us at the , June 26–July 1, 2025, in Philadelphia for top-quality education and best practices; featured thought-leaders; and special programming for library professionals looking to further develop their libraries, communities, and careers. Present a PLA program by submitting a program proposal relevant to public libraries.
PLA 2026 Conference
April 1–3, 2026
Minneapolis, MN
Offered biennially, the PLA Conference is the premier event for public libraries, drawing thousands of librarians, library support staff, trustees, friends, and library vendors from across the country and around the world. This multi-day event offers more than 100 thoughtfully curated education sessions, inspiring speakers and authors, engaging networking opportunities, career services, micro-learning moments, and a bustling exhibits hall featuring the latest in products, services, and innovations.
- Also upcoming: PLA 2028 Conference, April 5–7, 2028, Salt Lake City, UT
Past Conferences and Preconferences
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Links to past events are provided here—handouts and/or archived recordings may be available.
June 27–July 2, 2024
San Diego, CA
The , June 27–July 2 in San Diego, offered top-quality education and best practices; featured thought-leaders; and special programming for library professionals looking to further develop their libraries, communities, and careers. covered timely topics for public library workers including staffing, equity and inclusion, safety and security, digital literacy, and artificial intelligence (AI).
View the list of past 91´«Ã½ Annual Conferences here.
April 3–5, 2024
Columbus, OH
The Public Library Association (PLA) welcomed more than 7,500 public library workers, supporters, and vendors from across the country and around the world to celebrate all things public libraries at the PLA 2024 Conference, April 3–5, in the vibrant city of Columbus, Ohio! This three-day event offered more than 100 thoughtfully curated education sessions, inspiring speakers and authors, engaging networking opportunities, career services, micro-learning moments, and a bustling exhibits hall featuring the latest in products, services, and innovations.
