The WLA Conference Committee is thrilled to announce that registration for the upcoming Wisconsin Library Association (WLA) Conference is officially open!
This year’s conference will be held October November 5-7 at the KI Convention Center in Green Bay.
The 2024 Wisconsin Library Association Conference theme: All In: Include and Innovate aims to inspire the whole Wisconsin Library Community–to connect and learn from a broad range of identities and backgrounds.
Your conference registration includes:
- Three educational and informative keynote speakers, including Dave Delaney, Dr. Brandy McNeil, and Dr. Alonzo Kelly.
- Luncheon speakers including Joanne Robertson, author of the 2024 Great Lakes, Great Read selection The Water Walker, and Amy Pease, author of Northwoods
- 55 educational breakout sessions on a wide range of topics and geared toward a variety of library types and roles.
- Access to a growing list of exhibitors offering new tools, services, innovations, programs, and materials for your library
- 6 meals (three breakfasts and three lunches) and two afternoon snack breaks
- Access to a variety of special events, tours, and fundraisers – including an opening reception at Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers
- Numerous networking opportunities to develop, rekindle, and maintain relationships with peers from around the state
By registering early, you secure your spot at this highly anticipated event and have access to early bird pricing (which ends October 1).
WVLS is offering conference scholarships to its member library staff and trustees. Applicants must have one year of experience either working in a public library or serving on a public library board.
See the WVLS website for more information and an application. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 18.