Cheers to 125 Years! Celebration of PaLA's 125th Birthday!
Under the direction of 2nd Vice-President/2026 Conference Chair, Michele Legate, the 2026 Conference Committee is comprised of a group of dedicated library professionals who are working to provide quality educational programming, engaging interaction and a successful conference experience for all.
Administration
PaLA 2nd VP/2026 Conference Chair: Michele Legate, Scranton Public Library
PaLA Staff Liason/Conference Manager: Kim Snyder Wise, PA Library Association
Administrative Support: Kate Cummings, University of Scranton
Education/Programming
Stephanie Bragg, Tredyffrin Public Library
Nicole Henline, Monroeville Public Library
Kimberley Hrivnak, Allegheny County Library Association
Sylvia Orner, University of Scranton
Beth Transue, Messiah University
Angela Warner, Scranton Public Library
Exhibits
Jennifer Long, Easton Area Public Library, CO-CHAIR
Karla Trout, Lancaster County Library System, CO-CHAIR
Fundraising/Sponsorship
Jen Knisley, Altoona Area Public Library, CO-CHAIR
Ryan McCrory, Dauphin County Library System, CO-CHAIR
Local Authors
Karl Rebon, Reynoldsville Public Library, CO-CHAIR
Lisa Schmittle, York County Libraries in PA, CO-CHAIR
PaLA Store
Mary Ann Lewis, Barrett Paradise Friendly Library, CO-CHAIR
Kate Shaw, Montgomery County Library District, CO-CHAIR
Poster Sessions
Anny Laepple, Delaware County Libraries, CO-CHAIR
Emily Mross, Penn State University Libraries, CO-CHAIR
Publicity
Elizabeth Davis, PaILS, CO-CHAIR
Sheli Pratt-McHugh, University of Scranton, CO-CHAIR
Registration
Holly Ambrose, Bucks County Free Library, CO-CHAIR
Carrie Sturgill, Radnor Memorial Library, CO-CHAIR
Signage
Brady Clemens, Schlow Centre Region Library, CO-CHAIR
Kerri Milliken, Lancaster County Library System, CO-CHAIR
Special Events & Local Tours
Jen Powell, Tyrone-Snyder Public Library, CO-CHAIR
Tracy Schwarz, Wayne Library Authority, CO-CHAIR
Committee Members:
Lizzy Siedel, Jos. T. Simpson Public Library
Kristina Russo, PennWest Clarion University
Technical Arrangements
Adam Gilbert-Cole, Bucks County Free Library, CO-CHAIR
Jessica Serrenti, Scranton Public Library, CO-CHAIR
Volunteers
Martina Soden, Scranton Public Library, CO-CHAIR
Stephanie Williams, Berks County Public Libraries -CO-CHAIR