JUST ANNOUNCED!

The President's Program featuring John Szabo

Friday, October 24th @ 9:00pm

John Szabo, Director of the Los Angeles Public Library (and the 2025 Library Journal Librarian of the Year!) will be storytelling Night Track-style with CLA President Genesis Hansen.

This program is sponsored by Noll & Tam Architects.

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Beth Wrenn-Estes, and her photo, along with the title 'California Library Hall of Fame.' The event is organized by the California Library Association.
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Conference Begins In:

Genesis Hansen, 2025 CLA President

I invite you to join me at the Riverside Convention Center for an inspiring conference experience centered around the theme, "Telling Our Own Stories." Our goal is to empower the library community with stories that support, encourage, and inspire action. We want to reclaim the narrative around libraries and demonstrate the tremendous good we do in our communities statewide.

Please join the California Library Association (CLA) on October 23-25, 2025, as we open the doors to a conference filled with dynamic speakers, engaging programs, and valuable networking opportunities. Prepare to be inspired, uplifted, and empowered!

Genesis Hansen, 2025 CLA President

October 23-25, 2025

CLA 2025 Conference

October 23-25, 2025 CLA 2025 Conference

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Join library professionals, educators, and students from across California for three days of connection, learning, and inspiration.

The 2025 CLA Conference features expert-led workshops, peer-driven sessions, top industry vendors, and exciting networking opportunities—all centered around this year’s theme: “Telling Our Own Stories”.

You will leave with tools to help you face your day-to-day challenges and advocate for your library and all libraries in your community and beyond. Stories have power, and libraries have powerful stories to tell.

Whether you're looking to grow professionally, discover new ideas, or stay ahead of trends, CLA is the must-attend library event of the year.

CLA 2025 Sponsors

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