Cheers to 125 Years!
October 4-7, 2026
Hilton Harrisburg
In the backdrop of the State Capitol, join us in the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Pennsylvania Library Association! The 2026 conference will include more than 70 educational sessions, a 2-Day Library Products & Services Expo plus numerous opportunities to reminisce, connect and celebrate!
Plan to invest in yourself and your career by joining us for this highly anticipated event!
Call for Presenters - Share Your Ideas, Knowledge & Experience at the PaLA 2026 Conference in Harrisburg!
The 2026 Program Committee is currently seeking program proposals to fill more than 70 session slots that fall into the following tracts:
- Advocacy & Development
- Career & Leadership
- Collections
- Community Service & Engagement
- Contemporary Issues
- Library Administration
- Technology & Education
- Youth Services Programming
Submit a Session Proposal
The proposal submission deadline is Sunday, March 15.
For planning purposes, a PDF of the submission form is available here. Please note, however, that all submissions must be received via the online form linked above.
Registration
Attendee registration will open in June 2026.