Be sure to stop by the ALA Connect Lounge to find information and the latest news and resources from across the association.
- Connect with fellow attendees to discuss issues facing library workers and share stories and ideas with our 20 Minute Huddles (schedules below).
- Meet volunteers and members from across the Association to find out what ALA Divisions, Offices, and Round Tables are working on – and how you can get involved!
- Connect with staff from the ALA Member Relations and Services team – staff will be available in the booth during set hours to answer your questions about ALA membership.
- Find materials and information from across the Association, including resources, opportunities, and tools for you and your library.
- Find out how ALA membership can help enhance your career and gain information that will help you improve library services to your community.
- Snap some selfies in front of panels featuring artwork by Nate Powell and the new Banned Books Week theme, Let Books Be, by Hyesu Lee, Loveis Wise, and Mikey Burton!
- And don’t forget to swag your badge with fun ribbons!
ALA Lounge Hours:
- Friday, June 27th – 9:00am – 6:00pm
- Saturday, June 28th – 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Sunday, June 29th – 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Monday, June 30th – 9:00am – 2:00pm
20 Minute Huddles
Pop in for one of our 20 Minute Huddles scheduled throughout the weekend. Find a topic that interests you and join an intimate discussion group to share thoughts and generate ideas. All ideas welcome!
Unite Against Book Bans at the ALA Connect Lounge!
Learn about the ways in which Unite Against Book Bans is fighting censorship and supporting communities from Unite partners and staff! Connect with Unite partners during scheduled 20-minute Huddles and learn about resources to mobilize our communities against censorship. You can also get Unite’s brand-new, data-informed messaging guide for talking about the importance libraries, library workers, and the freedom to read.
ALA Products and Publications Counter
Welcome to Paradise for educators and library workers who love merch, news, and professional development resources in both digital and print formats! The inaugural ALA Products & Publications counter features a rotating display of books, periodicals, and other products created in-house by ALA staff in collaboration with artists and thought leaders from around the world. Visit again and again to ask questions, browse our latest offerings, and explore opportunities to work with us.
ALA Lounge Volunteer Spotlights
Throughout the conference, volunteers from our Divisions and Affiliates will be taking over our ALA Connect Lounge reference desk. Stop by and talk with them about what projects they are working on and how you get involved.
Friday, June 26, 2026
| 9:00am - 11:00am |
Social Responsibilities Round Table |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Film and Media Round Table |
| 1:00pm - 3:00 pm |
Sustainability Round Table |
| 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
ALA Public Policy and Advocacy Office |
Saturday, June 27, 2026
| 9:00am - 11:00am |
Film and Media Round Table |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Government Documents Round Table |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Games & Gaming Round Table |
Sunday, June 28, 2026
| 9:00am - 11:00am |
Film & Media Round Table |
| 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Public Policy & Advocacy Office, E-Rate Task Force |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm |
Learning Round Table |
| 3:00pm - 5:00pm |
Maps & Geospatial Round Table |
Monday, June 29, 2026
| 11:00am - 1:00pm |
Retired Members Round Table |