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Schedule At A Glance

Plan Your 2026 CLA Conference Experience

Get a quick look at the key events, sessions, and no-conflict times for each day of the 2026 CLA Conference.

  • Thursday October 22nd

    12:15pm – 4:30pm Exhibit Hall Open

    830am – 10am Super-Sessions

    10:15am – 12:15pm Super-Sessions

    12:30pm – 2pm Exhibit Hall Lunch Reception – No Conflict Time

    2pm – 2:45pm Special Interest Programs

    3pm – 3:45pm Special Interest Programs

    4pm – 4:45pm Special Interest Programs

    4:30pm – 5:30pm VIP Reception for Library Directors and Conference Sponsors (by invitation)

    5:30pm – 6:30pm Keynote Speaker (TBA)

    8pm-10pm Night Track!

  • Friday October 23rd

    9am – 5pm Exhibits Hall Open

    8am – 8:45am Programs

    9am – 10am Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall – No Conflict Time

    10am – 10:45am Programs

    11am – 11:45pm Programs

    12pm – 1pm No Conflict Time – Visit the Exhibits (concessions available for purchase)

    1pm – 1:45pm Programs

    2pm – 2:45pm Programs

    3pm – 4pm Snacks in the Exhibit Hall / No Conflict Time Poster Sessions

    4pm – 4:45pm Programs

    4:30pm – 6pm Library School Receptions

    6pm – 8pm Awards Gala (ticketed event)

    8pm – 10pm More Night Track!

  • Saturday October 24th

    9am – 1pm Exhibit Hall Open

    8am – 8:45am Programs

    9am – 10am Coffee in the Exhibit Hall – No Conflict Time Interest Group Fair

    10am – 10:45am Programs

    10am – 11:45am Youth Literature Awards -- featuring the Beatty and California Young Reader Medal Awards (ticketed event)

    11am 11:45am Programs

    Noon – 1pm Lunch in the Exhibit Hall / No Conflict Time Poster Sessions

    1pm – 2pm Membership Meeting, Closing Speaker & Dessert

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