Registration Open
Sponsored by: R. George & Associates
Location: Seminole Foyer - in main conference center

Pre-Conference Workshops  (Extra add-on pre-order ticket required)
Workshops sponsored by Emporia State University School of Library and Information Management
 

• Leadership Through Partnership: Building Our Story Together
  Location: Gold Coast - in main conference center
   
• Promoting Prequels: Helping Navigate the Preschool Years Through Library Programming
  Location:  Space Coast - in main conference center
   
• Tell Your Library’s Story: Maps, Timelines, and Data in Action
  Location: Seminole A/B - in main conference center

Registration Open
Sponsored by: R. George & Associates
Location: Seminole Foyer - in main conference center

Networking Lounge open 
Sponsored by: Follett Content
Location:  Universal Office - at entrance to Universal Ballroom
 

First-Time Attendees and New Member Orientation Session
Sponsored by: Atelier Interiors, Inc.
Location: Seminole CDE -  in main conference center
 

Coffee Break
Sponsored by: Books Are Fun
Location:  Seminole Foyer - in main conference center

Opening General Session, Keynote Address, Photo-Line  
Location: Seminole CDE - in main conference center

Keynote Address: Books and More: Reclaiming Our Core to Reignite Readers
Speaker: Angela Hursh, Brand and Communications Director for the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library and most recently the Manager of Library Marketing Content and Services at NoveList (pictured left)

Special Guest Speaker: Sam Helmick, 2025-2026 President, American Library Association (pictured right)
Special Guest Speaker: Brooks Rainwater, President & CEO, Urban Libraries Council

Opening Session Sponsored by:  

Breakout Sessions

• Library Facility Management 101
  Location: Gold Coast
   
• Community Leadership Stories
  Location: Space Coast
   
• Plain Language Toolkit for Librarians: Practical Tools to Improve Understanding, Engagement and Trust
  Location: Sun & Surf III-V
   
• Shared Stories: Partnering with Local Authors for Community Impact
  Location: Seminole A/B

Exhibit Hall Open 
Location: Universal Ballroom 

• Concession lunch ($15 pre-order ticket required.  Pizza buffet with caesar salad and lemonade)
   
• Author Tables (Simone Knego; Jamie Marco, Evolve Business Consulting; Robert Carr, Archaeological and Historical Conservancy; Robert Bellini, Dazzelton Publishing LLC)
   
• Poster Presentations Session I  (Posters area sponsored by OCLC)
   
• Mobile App Help Desk open
   
• Merchandise Store open
   

Performers and Comics Vendors Convention Showcase
View Performers Directory
Location: Seminole CDE 

Breakout Sessions

• Advocacy in Action: IF Stories of Success
  Location: Gold Coast
   
• Eatonville History Preservation Community Quilt Project
  Location: Space Coast
   
• Shared Stories, Different Settings: A Comparative Study of Two Libraries
  Location: Sun & Surf III-V
   
• Leading and Learning: Paths to Empowerment
  Location: Seminole A/B

Committee Meeting - Advocacy
Location: Sun & Surf I/II

Breakout Sessions

• “Our Story, Our Place”: An Immersive and Inclusive Library Experience
  Location: Gold Coast
   
• Beyond Library Walls: Bringing Programs to Medical Spaces
  Location: Space Coast
   
• The Data Made Us Do It: Cancelling Everyone’s Favorite Journals
  Location: Sun & Surf III-V
   
• What We Learned This Year: Stories of Growth
  Location: Seminole A/B
   

Committee Meeting - Fundraising
Location: Sun & Surf I/II

Exhibit Hall Activities and Welcome Reception
Location: Universal Ballroom

• Welcome Reception (Light refreshments/small bites and cash bar available)

• Author Tables (Simone Knego; Jamie Marco, Evolve Business Consulting; Mindful Play Learning; Robert Bellini, Dazzelton Publishing LLC))

• Poster Presentations Session II (Posters area sponsored by OCLC)

• Merchandise Store open 

Member Group Meeting - Public Library Managers Group
Location: Cypress - rear building behind main courtyard

Retiree/potential Retirees Happy Hour Meetup
Location TBD

6pm - 7:30pm

37^th Annual Alice G. Smith Lecture at the USF MLIS Alumni Reception
Presentation: Community: The Heart of the Library
Presented by: Nancy Fredericks
Location: Seminole A/B 

FSU Alumni Reception
Location: Seminole CDE

After Hours Networking Event at Top Golf (pre-order ticket required) 
No golf skills required - just a good time guaranteed!  Game play, instruction, pub style food and one drink ticket provided. Sponsored by: Fleischman Garcia Maslowki (FG+M) Architecture
Transportation provided with ticket: Bus leaves front hotel lobby at 6:15pm; Returns 9:30pm

Registration Open
Sponsored by: R. George & Associates
Location: Seminole Foyer

Fun Run/Walk
Sponsored by:  ByWater Solutions
Location: Meet in hotel lobby
 

Member Group Meeting - Public Library Director Group
Location: Cypress - rear building behind main courtyard

Networking Lounge open
Sponsored by: Follett Content
Location: Universal Office - near entrance to Universal ballroom exhibit hall

Committee Meeting - DEIA
Location: Sun & Surf I/II

Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Universal Ballroom

Exhibit Hall Activities
Location: Universal Ballroom

• 8am - 9am Coffee Chat with Exhibitors 

• 8am - 10am  Author Tables ( Robert Carr, Archaeological and Historical Conservancy: Robert Bellini, Dazzelton Publishing LLC))

• 8am - 9:30am  Poster Presentations Session III (Posters area sponsored by OCLC)

• 8am - 9:30am Merchandise Store open 

Breakout Sessions

• Library Storytelling: How to Find Memorable Library Stories to Use for Marketing and Promotion
  Sponsored by: EBSCO
  Location: Seminole CDE
   
• Open Rules for Cataloging
  Location: Gold Coast
   
• Telling Your Library’s Story Through Signage
  Location: Space Coast
   
• Cosplay Workshops: Skill-Building & Community-Building at the Library
  Location: Sun & Surf III-V
   
• Training that Sticks: Improving Onboarding for Staff
  Location: Seminole A/B
   

Committee Meeting - NALCO
Location: Sun & Surf I/II

Need a break from the conference hustle? Come hang out with colleagues from the National Associations of Librarians of Color! This is a low-pressure, no-agenda social to connect with old friends and make new ones. No formal introductions required—just come as you are to relax, recharge, and celebrate our community within the profession and provide a safe space to share experiences outside of formal sessions.

REFORMA - Membership Meeting
Location: Mangrove - in rear building behind main courtyard

Breakout Sessions

• Career 411: Never Too Late to Jumpstart Your Career!  (10:30am - 12pm; 90 minutes)
  Location: Seminole CDE
   
• Creating a Legacy: Mascots in Academic Libraries
  Location: Golf Coast
   
• Seeds of Change: Agricultural Stories In Programming
  Location: Space Coast
   
• From Shelves to Safety: Equipping Library Staff for Crisis De-escalation
  Location: Seminole A/B
  
   
• Cultivating Readers - Libraries as Literacy Leaders  
  (Sponsored by: Colibri System)
  Location: Sun & Surf III-V
   
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Committee Meeting -Intellectual Freedom Committee 
Location: Sun & Surf I/II

Exhibit Hall Activities
Location: Universal Ballroom

• Lunch Concession ($15 pre ordered ticket required. Pizza buffet with caesar salad and lemonade)

• Author Tables (Robert Carr, Archaeological and Historical Conservancy; Lana McAra, Vendela Publishing; Robert Bellini, Dazzelton Publishing LLC)

• Poster Presentations Session IV (Posters area sponsored by OCLC)

• Mobile App Help Desk Open

• Merchandise Store open  

Sponsored Lunch and Learn 
Hosted by OCLC 
(limited attendance - invite only)
Location: Seminole A/B
 

Past Presidents Meeting
Location: Cypress - rear building behind main courtyard

Committee Meeting - Membership
Location: Mangrove - rear building behind main courtyard

Member Group Meeting - Youth Services Librarians Group 
Location: Sun & Surf I/II

Breakout Sessions

• Bookshelves of Curiosity
  Location: Seminole A/B
   
• Once Upon a Dataset: Planning, Promoting, and Proving Impact in Children’s Services
  Location: Gold Coast
   
• Shelf-Promotion: Crafting Your Brand in the Digital Age
  Location: Space Coast
   
• Retired Not Expired: Stories of Engagement in Retirement
  Location: Sun & Surf III-V

Committee Meeting - Communications 
Location: Sun & Surf I/II

Breakout Sessions

• Librarians & Leviathans - Using TTRPGs in the Library
  Location: Gold Coast
   
• Do You Work Here?: Managing Volunteers in Libraries
  Location: Space Coast
   
• Amplifying the Impact: Effective Marketing Strategies for Your FEL Resources
  Location: Sun & Surf III-V
   
• Navigate and Advocate: Our Stories of Library Accessibility
  Location: Seminole A/B
   

Wine Toss Tickets for purchaseand 50/50 Drawing Entries Available  
Location: Seminole Foyer

Professional Headshot Photography Open (purchase onsite)
Location: Mangrove - in rear building behind main courtyard

President's Reception - a Casino themed event
Location: Seminole Ballroom

Roll the Dice, Make Connections! Join us for an evening of casino games, refreshments, and dancing.  Don't forget to prep your look for the "flappers and gangsters" costume contest. Come for the fun, stay for the fundraising, and let’s make it a full house. Raffle basket and scavenger hunt winners announced too.  Heavy appetizers/reception station and cash bar.  Sponsored by: Lyngsoe Systems

GIFT BASKET OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Each guest receives one (1) free entry in their attendee bag. LIMIT ONE (1) FREE ENTRY PER PERSON. Additional entries for suggested donation: 1/$1; 6/$5; 12/$10. Drawing: May 14, 2026, 7pm, at the President's Reception. Must be present to win. Source of Prizes: Gift baskets donated by conference attendees and vendor organizations. Benefiting: Florida Library Association, 3122 Mahan Dr., Suite 801-105, Tallahassee, FL 32308.

50-50 OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Each guest receives one (1) free entry in their attendee bag. LIMIT ONE (1) FREE ENTRY PER PERSON. Additional entries for suggested donation: 1/$1; 6/$5; 12/$10. Drawing: May 14, 2026, 7pm, at the President's Reception. Must be present to win.  Source of Prize: 50% of all voluntary contributions received for this drawing. Benefiting: Florida Library Association, 3122 Mahan Dr., Suite 801-105, Tallahassee, FL 32308.

WINE TOSS: NO PURCHASE OR CONTRIBUTION NECESSARY TO ENTER. Each attendee is entitled to one (1) free ring toss (free entry ticket in their attendee bag).  Limit of one (1) free entry/toss per person. Additional rings are provided for a suggested donation of $2 for 1 ring or $10 for 6 rings. Successfully toss a ring onto a bottle to win! All wine bottles are generously donated by our conference attendees. Must be 21+ to participate or win. Identification required. Proceeds benefit the Florida Library Association, 3122 Mahan Dr., Suite 801-105, Tallahassee, FL 32308.

FL SOLICITATION DISCLOSURE: A copy of official registration (CH# 22102) and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling 800-435-7352 toll-free within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement.  

Registration Open
Sponsored by: R. George & Associates
Location: Seminole Foyer

Quick-Pitch Vendor Showcase (Coffee provided)
Location: TBA
Vendors: Bibliotele / eLibro Corporation

Strategic Planning Committee Meeting
Location: Sun & Surf I/II

Networking Lounge Open
Sponsored by: Follett Content
Location: Universal Office at entrance to Universal Ballroom

Breakout Sessions

• Lightning Round 
  Location: Seminole Ballroom

• Gotta Catch Them All: Nontraditional Programming to Level Up Impact
  Location: Gold Coast

Breakout Sessions 

• Video Storytelling: Capture and Share Meaningful Stories Using a Smartphone
  Location: Gold Coast
   
• Building a Pipeline to Increase Fundraising for Your Library
  Location: Space Coast
  Sponsored by: Maxx Multi Media
  
   
• From Galaxies to Gardens: Storytelling Through Collaborative Library Programming
  Location: Sun & Surf III-V
   

Closing General Session Lunch, Awards and Board Inductee Ceremony
Sponsored by: Insignia Software 
Location: Seminole Ballroom

FLA Board of Directors Meeting
Location: Sun & Surf I/II