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  • Monday, June 29, 2026
  • 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM CDT
    Family Care Room
  • 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM CDT
    OCLC Meeting Room 1
  • 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM CDT
    OCLC Meeting Room 2
  • 6:00 AM - 11:55 PM CDT
    OCLC Meeting Room 3
  • 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM CDT
    Community of Care Quiet Room
  • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM CDT
    First Aid
  • 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
    Registration
  • 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CDT
    PRH Graphic Novel Breakfast
  • 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    The Inquisitor
  • 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
    2026 ALSC Awards
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    BRASS Leadership Council
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Your Morning is Booked: ALMA/LibraryReads Adult Author Panel
  • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CDT
    Bobbie Pyron: Octopus Moon
  • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CDT
    Daniel Miyares: How to Say Goodbye in Cuban
  • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CDT
    Lucy Knisley: Peapod Farms
  • 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM CDT
    Sophie Escabasse: Witches of Brooklyn
  • 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM CDT
    Aubrey Hartman: The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest (Newbery Honor Award Winner)
  • 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM CDT
    Cátia Chien: Fireworks
  • 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM CDT
    Daniel Nayeri: The Sweetest of Lemons
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    August Clarke: THE FELICITY COMPLEX
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Beyond Bookmobiles: Mobile Branches for Equity, Access, and Disaster Readiness
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Beyond the Walls: Designing Inclusive and Interactive Virtual Library Tours for All Learners and Patrons
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Change Agents: Encouraging Leadership and Advocacy in Students through Storytelling
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Deesha Philyaw: The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    For Every Player Their Game: Winning Strategies for Recommending Games
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    From Page to Voice: How Audiobooks Connect Authors, Narrators, and Libraries
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Government Information Lifeguards: Preserving Public Access to our Nation’s Digital Resources
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    I’m Not a Robot: AI's Impact on Virtual Reference Interviews
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Instructional Methods to Reach Neurodiverse Students
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Jacqueline Alcántara: Wifredo's Jungle
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Karina Yan Glaser: The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Libraries Disrupting the School to Prison Pipeline
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Service in Every Square Foot: The Hidden Labor of Library Spaces
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Sourcebooks Booth Signing - Diane Alber, An Untold Story of the Halloween Fairy
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Supersize Your Friends Group: Fundraising , Connections, and Fun!
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    The Librarian Advantage: Leading AI Transformation in Your School Community
  • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    The State of Diversity Audits of Public Library Collections
  • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
    Share Family Workshop
  • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
    ALA Council III Meeting
  • 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
    US Postal Service Post Office
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Committee on Cataloging: Description and Access Meeting II (CC:DA)
  • 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM CDT
    Library Marketplace Open
  • 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Mad Cave Studios - Book Buzz
  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
    Maurice Broaddus: A CITY DREAMING
  • 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM CDT
    Alyssa Colman: Where Only Storms Grow
  • 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM CDT
    Crimes of Passion: The Intersection of Romance & Murder in Fiction & True Crime
  • 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM CDT
    Growing Eco-Conscious Kids: Using Picture Books to Teach Care for Our Planet
  • 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM CDT
    Meet the Own-Voices Authors Behind the new Middle Grade Series, American Stories for Gutsy Girls
  • 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM CDT
    Monday Morning Read-Aloud--Find your new storytime faves from a wide range of publishers
  • 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM CDT
    Pizza Love - Cooking with renowned Maestro Pizzaiolo Leo Spizzirri
  • 9:30 AM - 10:20 AM CDT
    Renée Watson: ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY
  • 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
    Meg Fleming: PRETTY CLOSE, BUT NOT THE SAME
  • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
    Film and Media Round Table (FMRT) Executive Board Meeting
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
    Andrew Joseph White: You’re No Better
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
    Charlotte Gunnufson: SCHOOL SPIRITS
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
    Deesha Philyaw: The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
    Markelle Grabo: THE REDWOOD BARGAIN
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CDT
    Micha Archer: THE GEYSER SISTERS
  • 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM CDT
    J.C. Kato - Whale Boys (Book Signing)
  • 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM CDT
    Matthew Cordell: 102
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
    Doug Salati: Cow and Sow Art Prints
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
    Ilene Cooper: Every Scoop of Light
  • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
    Main Stage Speaker: Kimberlé W. Crenshaw
  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
    Stonewall Book Awards
  • 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM CDT
    Manga Remix: How Contemporary Manga Draws from History, Biography, Classic Lit., and More!
  • 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM CDT
    Patricia Miller author of It's Okay to Have Feelings
  • 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM CDT
    Connect Lounge Huddle: What should every library do before its next technology disaster happens?
  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
    Don Martin: VERITY VOX AND THE CURSE OF FOXFIRE
  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
    Lindsay Merbaum: Witches of the Wheel
  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
    Selma Soren: UNGODLY CHAOS
  • 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    Greg Pizzoli: Earl and Worm
  • 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM CDT
    Inside the Studio: The Making of Three Odyssey Audiobooks
  • 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM CDT
    Like Wafers in Honey: Edda Servi Machlin and Italian Jewish Cuisine
  • 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM CDT
    Meet the Newbery Honor Authors with Betsy Bird
  • 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM CDT
    New Picture Books That Celebrate Community
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
    AIRUS ( Artificial Intelligence in Reference & User Services) Interest Group Meetup & Discussion
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
    ALSC Membership Meeting
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
    Laleh Khadivi: Female Life on Planet Earth
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
    Mikita Brottman: A DOUBLE LIFE
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
    Pokémon Club @ Your Library: From Inspiration to Implementation (Pokemon)
  • 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
    Words have Power, a Dignity Index discussion co-sponsored by RMRT & United for Libraries
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    SRRT's Chair's Program: Health Equity & Diversity
  • 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM CDT
    Simon & Schuster Book Buzz: New Children's & Adult Books!
  • 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CDT
    Melora Fern author of Whistling Women and Crowing Hens
  • 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM CDT
    Connect Lounge Huddle: How can we address unruly behavior by teens in public libraries without resorting to banning and police activity?
  • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
    Edel Rodriguez: MY PAPI'S HANDS
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    After the Departure: Leading Libraries Through Unsettled Transitions
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Design for All: How Universal Access Enhances Every Library User's Experience
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Fostering Belonging: Translating Data into Inclusive Teaching Practices
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    From Diaries to Data: Mining Library and Archival Collections for Climate History
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Generative AI and Librarianship: Teaching Information Literacy for AI Tools
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Indigenous Inclusion in Idaho Libraries and Beyond: A Library Staff Training for All
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Libraries as Bridges: Connecting Families with Early Intervention Programs
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Makerspaces for All: Creating Inclusive and Accessible Spaces
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Making the Most of Milestones: Golden Opportunities in Library Fundraising
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Relationship-Centered Teen Outreach That Makes a Difference: Period Products, Juvenile Detention, and School Partnerships
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Shelf to Story: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Authors
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Special Education Students explore the library with a map, self-regulation tools, and a Library Journal!
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    The AI Playground: How to Offer a Hands-On Workshop for Your Community
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Trusted Voices, Public Choices: Librarians on the Ballot
  • 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
    Welcoming Every Child: Cultivating Inclusivity in Your Library and Growing Your Own Skills
  • 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM CDT
    Rick Robinson Producer of 1968: The Movie - Based on his award winning book, 1968: A Primer for Understanding Baby Boomers
  • 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM CDT
    Papercutz Middle Grade Graphic Novels Book Buzz
  • 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM CDT
    LGBTQ+ and Us: Queer Titles from Independent Publishers
  • 11:30 AM - 12:20 PM CDT
    Stand Up, Speak Out: The Defiant Characters Leading New YA Fantasy
  • 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM CDT
    Connect Lounge Huddle: What are librarians and libraries experiencing when it comes to censorship of their audiovisual collections and regarding barriers to access or public programming or both?
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CDT
    ALA Executive Board Meeting II
  • 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Board of Directors III (AASL)
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    (Re)Building Community: Cultivating a Thriving School Library from Scratch
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    AI Beyond the Hype: Showcasing How Library Professionals Use Generative AI
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    Compassion Fatigue and Burnout Among Library Workers - And How to Combat It
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    From Compliance to Inclusion: Redesigning Asynchronous Learning Content with Universal Design Principles
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    From Deluxe Editions to Digital Lending: Navigating Manga Formats for Every Collection and Every Reader
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    Lessons Learned from New Jersey’s Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Roadmap Project
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    Library Advocacy for Everyone: Simple Steps to Grow Your Stakeholders and Fight for Your Library
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    Living Archives: Immersive Virtual Reality Discovery Spaces for Libraries and Special Collections
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    Main Stage Speaker: Billy Porter
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    Making Room on the Rug: Research Driven, Doable in Real Life
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    PLA Update on Apple Accessibility Toolkits for Libraries
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    RDA and AI
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    RUSA Executive Meeting
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    Second Chance (Public Library) Local High School Diploma
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    Teen Science Cafes: Exploring the importance of Youth Led Youth Programming
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    The Digital Public Goods Library: Preserving the Past to Ensure the Future
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    Transformative Learning in the Library: A Participatory ESOL Model from Queens Public Library
  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
    Trapped in 1984: An Escape-Room for Information Literacy in an Age of AI and Misinformation
  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
    ALSC Charlemae Hill Rollins President’s Program - Picture Books for All: Celebrating the Joy of Visual Literacy
  • 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
    Core Board of Directors Meeting II
  • 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Gala Author Tea (TICKETED)
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    “That Guy”: Addressing Patron Sexual Harassment in Reference Services
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Amplifying Services for Incarcerated People: Key Findings from Expanding Information Access for Incarcerated People
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Beyond Borders, Within Reach: The Fulbright Specialist Experience for Librarians
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Beyond Storytime: Community-Driven Bilingual Programs that Empower Families
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Civics in Our Communities: A Nonpartisan Exploration of Civic Principles
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Finding a Middle Ground: Ethical AI Use in Libraries
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Libraries as Rapid Conveners: Building Multi-Sector Partnerships in Times of Urgent Community Need
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Meeples and Metrics: Curating a Tabletop Game Collection Using Data-Informed Strategies
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Our America, Our Stories: Collecting and Preserving Immigrant Histories
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Protecting Our Right to Read: Historic and Current Court Cases
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Public Libraries React to Transphobia
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Sound Thinking: Designing and Managing Acoustic Environments in Today’s Libraries
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Stories, Civics, and the Power of Young Readers - CSKBART Chair's Program
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    Talking to AI: Building Better Research Topics in First-Year Writing
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    The Early-Career Resilience Toolkit: Collective Strategies for Thriving in Academic Libraries
  • 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
    What does it take to be a leader?: Reflections from library leaders of color
  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
    Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table Executive Board Meeting
  • 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
    Closing General Session: 250/150: Intellectual Freedom, Public Engagement, and the Infrastructure of Democracy
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
    ALA Inauguration Celebration (TICKETED)