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Thank you for attending the 2026 CLA Conference. A Post Conference Email will be sent out after May 4th.
7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Registration
7:30 AM-4:30 PM
Registration
Lobby
Lobby
Sponsored by Emporia State University School of Library and Information Management
8:00-8:30 AM
Networking & President's Welcome
8:00-8:30 AM
Networking & President's Welcome
Mystic Ballroom
Mystic Ballroom
8:30-9:00 AM
CLA Membership Annual Meeting
8:30-9:00 AM
CLA Membership Annual Meeting
Mystic Ballroom
Mystic Ballroom
8:30 AM-4:50 PM
Exhibit Hall Opened
8:30 AM-4:50 PM
Exhibit Hall Opened
Marriott Ballroom
Marriott Ballroom
9:00-9:50 AM
9:00-9:50 AM
Session 1: Keynote by Nick Tanzi
Session 1: Keynote by Nick Tanzi
Mystic Ballroom
Mystic Ballroom
10:00-5:00 PM
All Day Special Events
10:00-5:00 PM
All Day Special Events
Sensory Corner
Sensory Corner
Look for the X on the Map
Look for the X on the Map
Sponsored by Robert H. Lord Company
Resume Review Sessions
Resume Review Sessions
Conference Room 4
Conference Room 4
Unavailable during lunch
10:00-10:30 AM
10:00-10:30 AM
Session 2: Mini Breakout Sessions
Session 2: Mini Breakout Sessions
So You Want To Be a Notary? How to Become a Notary Public in Connecticut
Conference Room 1
Technical Services Spring Meeting
Conference Room 2
Mini Info Session: Career Development Committee
Conference Room 3
JEDI Section Meeting
Conference Room 5
Planning Teen Programs on a Shoestring Budget Roundtable
Conference Room 6
Empowering Change: Leadership Strategies from Worcester Public Library’s Transformation
Conference Room 7
10:30-11:00 AM
10:30-11:00 AM
Coffee Break & Grand Opening of Exhibitor Hall
Marriott Ballroom
Coffee Break & Grand Opening of Exhibitor Hall
Marriott Ballroom
Sponsored by NOOK Wellness Pods
11:00-11:50 AM
Session 3: Breakout Sessions
11:00-11:50 AM
Session 3: Breakout Sessions
Hiring and Interviewing in Youth Services
Mystic Ballroom AD
The Legislative Process & CGA Web Page Orientation
Mystic Ballroom BE
A Killer Event: How to Host a Murder Mystery Fundraiser at Your Library
Double Session 11:00 am-12:50 pm
Mystic Ballroom CF
Leveling up Student Success: Librarians Take on Study Skills
Conference Room 1
Hydroponic Gardening Inside Your Library
Conference Room 2
Evolving Libraries, Evolving You: New Roles in Community Service & Your Path Forward
Conference Room 3
Taking Back the Narrative
Double Session 11:00 am-12:50 pm
Conference Room 5
EPICS DEMO: A Career Corner That Builds Confidence in 5 Easy Steps
Conference Room 6
Building Bridges: Making Connections with Autistic Children and Their Families
Double Session: 11:00 am-12:50 pm
Conference Room 7
12:00-12:50 PM
Session 4: Breakout Sessions
12:00-12:50 PM
Session 4: Breakout Sessions
Supporting Early Literacy: A Public School/Public Library Partnership
Mystic Ballroom AD
Ditching Dewey for a Word-Based System: A Librarian’s Guide
Mystic Ballroom BE
The 7Cs of Positive Youth Development and Libraries
Conference Room 1
Digital Navigation and Your Library
Conference Room 2
Dying to Talk About This: Running Death and Dying Programs at Your Library
Conference Room 3
PSI-NESP DEMO: Rethinking Library Shelving and Furniture for Modern Libraries
Conference Room 6
Mental Well-Being in the Library for Staff and Patrons
Conference Room 7
Seating in Mystic Ballrooms & Marriott Foyer
Food served in Mystic Foyer & Marriott Foyer
1:50-2:20 PM
Session 5: Mini Breakout Sessions
1:50-2:20 PM
Session 5: Mini Breakout Sessions
YA Section Meeting
Conference Room 1
Spring Mentor/Mentee Meetup
Conference Room 2
Bestsellers Trivia
Conference Room 3
Keeping Animals in your Library
Conference Room 5
ADA Committee Meeting
Conference Room 6
Public Libraries Meetup
Conference Room 7
2:30-3:20 PM
Session 6: Breakout Sessions
2:30-3:20 PM
Session 6: Breakout Sessions
Ebook Update: What's Next with Connecticut's Ebook Law
Mystic Ballroom AD
Improving Communication Skills for Community Interaction
Mystic Ballroom BE
People First, Objects Second: From Theory to Practice
Mystic Ballroom CF
Cataloging Your Chaos: An Intro to "Second Brains" for Librarians
Conference Room 1
Understanding Connecticut’s Freedom of Information Act
Conference Room 2
Building Inclusive Community Services: The Case for Library-Led Memory Café Support
Conference Room 3
Explosively Popular Science Clubs for Kids
Conference Room 5
CLC Uncovered: Secrets, Stories & Superpowers of Your Membership
Conference Room 6
Powered by Context: Life, Leadership, and Librarianship with a Disability
Conference Room 7
3:25-3:55 PM
Dessert Break & Exclusive Exhibitor Time
3:25-3:55 PM
Dessert Break & Exclusive Exhibitor Time
Marriott Ballroom
Marriott Ballroom
4:00-4:50 PM
Session 7: Breakout Sessions
4:00-4:50 PM
Session 7: Breakout Sessions
Neurodiversity 101 for Professionals: Terminology, Accessibility, and Work Strategies
Mystic Ballroom AD
AI Bullshit
Mystic Ballroom BE
Grant Writing 101
Mystic Ballroom CF
Creating a Local Author Series at Your Library
Conference Room 1
FindIT, RequestIT, and FulfILLment 12: an introduction to
new interfaces
Conference Room 2
From Vision to Vitality: Launching a Library Development Program
Conference Room 3
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Student Employment: Teaching Emotional Intelligence Skills to Build Community and Create an Inclusive Workplace Culture
Conference Room 5
Romance Reader’s Advisory: A Sweet Treat
Conference Room 6
Inside-Outreach: Reviving and Revitalizing Modern Library Outreach
Conference Room 7
4:50-5:15 PM
After Hours: Cocktails with Vendors
4:50-5:15 PM
After Hours: Cocktails with Vendors
Marriott Ballroom & Foyer
Marriott Ballroom & Foyer
5:30-7:30 PM
After Hours: Grown-Up Nostalgic Book Fair
5:30-7:30 PM
After Hours: Grown-Up Nostalgic Book Fair
Marriott Foyer
Tickets available in advance online or at the Welcome Table
Marriott Foyer
Tickets available in advance online or at the Welcome Table
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