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Join us for our Special Events

Pre-Conference: Sunday, April 26th

Mystic Ballroom @ 5:00-5:20 PM

President's Reception

Meet and Greet with CLA President, Erin Dummeyer and CLA President-Elect, Brenda McKinley. Free. No additional ticket required.

*This is a free event that includes soft drinks and small snacks. Cash Bar available.

Pre-Conference: Sunday, April 26th

Mystic Ballroom @ 5:30-7:30 PM

Documentary Screening and Discussion of "The Librarians"

After our short President's Reception we invite you to join us for a screening of the documentary "The Librarians" and a short discussion. There will be an option to purchase a ticket for the in-person screening or receive the virtual link to the screening.

*Cost of attendance includes light hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks. Cash Bar Available.

$10 Add-On Ticket

Pre-Conference: Sunday, April 26th

Mystic Foyer @ 7:30 PM

Hardcover BOOK Bag Craft: a CLA FUNdraiser

Join Library Directors Drusilla Carter (Douglas Library of Hebron) and Sarah McCusker (Canton Library) as they help you create a one-of-a-kind "BOOK bag" or "pocketBOOK" out of real hardcover books. The best part? You get to take your bag home with you! No previous crafting knowledge is required.

*Cost of attendance includes cost of materials, 1 drink ticket and hors d'oeuvres. Limited Space Available

$30 Add-On Ticket

Day 1: Monday, April 27th

Mystic Ballroom @ 8:30-9:00 AM

Connecticut Library Association Membership Meeting

Join us for our membership meeting and find out all about what CLA has accomplished this year and what CLA can do for you.

Members we ask that you attend this meeting as there will be a vote to elect new Executive Board Members.

Nonmembers we welcome you to join us and learn more about CLA. We then implore you to head to the membership table in the Exhibit hall and become a member!

Day 1: Monday, April 27th

Mystic Ballroom @ 9:00-9:50 AM

Nick Tanzi Keynote: It Takes a Village- Libraries, AI and the Power of Collaboration

Generative AI is impacting all of our libraries, along with those we serve. How can we create the social infrastructure needed to thrive in this changing environment? We’ll explore the essential role libraries play in navigating a disruptive technology, and the community connections necessary to make it happen.

After-Hours Event: Monday, April 27th

Marriott Foyer @ 4:50-5:15 PM

Cocktails with Vendors

Join us in the exhibit hall to mingle with our vendors. Cash bar will be available.

After-Hours Event: Monday, April 27th

Mystic Ballroom @ 5:30-7:30 PM

Grown-Up Nostalgic Book Fair: a CLA FUNdraiser

Did you ever wait for that time of year to come when the scholastic book fair would be at your school? For many of us it was a memorable part of our childhoods. Well, now's your chance to experience that nostalgia again with our version of a Grown-Up Nostalgic Book Fair. Join us to browse tables (and purchase at your leisure with your grown-up money) of books and book-related ephemera from our vendors and booksellers from across CT! Come on, you know you want to be a kid again- except with grown-up options!

*Cost of attendance includes entrance into event and light refreshments. Cash bar will be available.

$10 Add-On Ticket

Day 2: Tuesday, April 28th

Mystic Ballroom @ 8:00-8:45 AM

CLA Awards Ceremony

Join us in celebrating our library colleagues as we give out the CLA Awards and Scholarships.

This event is free for attendees.

Day 2: Tuesday, April 28th

Mystic Ballroom @ 9:00-9:50 AM

Sea Tea Improv Live! as Keynote

Watch the Sea Tea Improv Touring Company perform a completely unique comedy show inspired by the suggestions we get from you - the attendees of the Connecticut Library Association conference!

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