ALA 2026 Annual
Conference & Exhibition

Chicago  |  June 25 – June 29, 2026

The American Library Association celebrated its 150th Anniversary with 15,000 library workers, supporters, exhibitors, and partners at the ALA Annual 2026 Conference & Exhibition. Thank you to all who joined us for a memorable and momentous event. We’ll see you next year in New Orleans, June 24–28, for ALA Annual 2027!

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Shape what’s next for your library at ALA Annual—the largest library event in the world!

Meet change-makers, idea-builders, and library leaders at the ALA 2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition as we mark ALA's 150th Anniversary and look boldly to the future. This milestone gathering will bring together thousands of library professionals, educators, authors, publishers, and advocates from around the globe.

Together, we’ll celebrate libraries—and ignite the next era of innovation and access—through future-focused learning, powerful keynotes, transformative resources, and an overall commitment to building libraries that reflect the adaptive, inclusive, and community-driven world we want to live in.

Be part of the celebration. Be part of the future.

What to Expect:

  • Top-quality educational programming, created and curated by library professionals

  • The Library Marketplace with innovative and informed exhibitors, LIVE stages, ARCs, and more

  • President and Chair Programs featuring timely updates and professional recognition events that highlight important work happening across our diverse organization

  • Memorable and inspiring featured speakers

  • Top-tier authors 

  • Fun and entertaining networking opportunities

  • and more!

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The Library Marketplace: Exhibits, Stages & Resources is where innovation meets opportunity!

In the Library Marketplace, you will connect with expert exhibitors and authors, explore cutting-edge resources, and discover tools that will help innovate your library. Immerse yourself in a variety of engaging activities, grab free books, and so much more! It’s not just an exhibit hall—it’s a chance to fuel your mission and have a great time doing it!

Accessibility Sponsor

American Psychological Association

Tote Bag Sponsor

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Community of Care Sponsor

Pen and Pipette

 

 

Podcast Recording Booth Sponsor

Indie Book Awards

 

Poster Session Sponsor

California State University – Long Beach | CSULB University Library

 

Lanyard Sponsor

4imprint

Mobile App Sponsor

ACLU

Furniture Sponsor

ACLU

Speaker Sponsors

Abrams

 

Farrar Straus Giroux

 

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Gloo Books

 

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Penguin Random House

 

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