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 Thank you for attending our 2025 conference!

2026 Conference Begins In:

October 22-24, 2025

CLA 2026 Conference

October 22-24, 2025 CLA 2026 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.

About The Conference
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Thank You to the Sponsors Supporting CLA 2025!

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Wendy Modglin enjoying a learning session at the 2024 California Library Association conference.
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Christine Bolivar and Robert Karatsu enjoying a learning session at the 2024 California Library Association conference.
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