Networking Lounge open 

First-Time Attendees and New Member Orientation Session

Coffee Break

Opening General Session, Keynote Address, Photo-Line  
Books and More: Reclaiming Our Core to Reignite Readers
Angela Hursh is Manager of Library Marketing Content and Services for NoveList, a company dedicated to helping libraries reach readers. A 2023 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, she also trains library staff on communications and promotion. She is the author of the blog SuperLibraryMarketing.com and host of the weekly YouTube series The Library Marketing Show. Before her job at NoveList, Angela led the content marketing team for the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. She also has more than 20 years of experience as an Emmy-award-winning broadcast TV journalist. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and youngest daughter and a grand kitty named Tillie and enjoys reading historical fiction, relationship fiction, and cookbooks!

Special Guest Speaker: Sam Hemlick, 2025-2026 President 
American Library Association

Tentative Sponsored Lunch and Learn (invite only) 

Tentative:   Mini Comic Con Exhibit and Performers Showcase

Breakout Sessions

Committee Meeting - Advocacy

Breakout Sessions

Committee Meeting - Membership

Exhibit Hall Activities and Welcome Reception

-Welcome Reception (light appetizers and cash bar available)
-Author Tables 
-Poster Presentations Session II 
-Merchandise Store open 

Member Group Meeting

Retiree/potential Retirees Happy Hour Meetup

USF and FSU Alumni Receptions  (tentative)

After Hours Networking Event at Top Golf (pre-order ticket required) 
No golf skills required - just a good time guaranteed!  Food and drink provided.

Fun Run/Walk

Member Group Meeting 

Networking Lounge open

Committee Meeting - DEIA

Exhibit Hall Open

Exhibit Hall Activities
 
8am - 9am Coffee 
8am - 10am  Author Tables 
8am - 9:30am  Poster Presentations Session III 
8am - 9:30am Merchandise Store open 

Breakout Sessions

Committee Meeting - NALCO

Breakout Sessions

-Career 411 (10:30am - 12pm; 90 minutes)

Committee Meeting -Intellectual Freedom Committee 

Exhibit Hall Activities

-Lunch Concession (Pre ordered ticket required)
-Author Tables 
-Poster Presentations Session IV
-Mobile App Help Desk Open
-Merchandise Store open  

Tentative Sponsored Lunch and Learn

Past Presidents Meeting

Member Group Meeting

Breakout Sessions

Committee Meeting - Communications 

Member Group Meeting 

Breakout Sessions (90 minutes)

Wine Toss and 50/50 Drawing Tickets for Sale 

Professional Headshot Photography

President's Reception - a Casino Themed Event 

Registration Open

Yoga Session 

Tentative - Quick-Pitch Vendor Showcase
Coffee provided

Networking Lounge Open

Lightning Round Breakout Session

Closing General Session Lunch, Awards and Board Inductee Ceremony

FLA Board of Directors Meeting