Caring for Our Collective - 2026 VLA VLACRL Annual Conference

Caring for Our Collective - 2026 VLA VLACRL Annual Conference

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9:00am PDT

Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting/Registration and Badge Pickup

10:00am PDT

Opening Session and Keynote Address

11:45am PDT

12:00pm PDT

1:00pm PDT

Cardinal Cup Author Spotlight featuring Alyssa Colman All Ages All Access: Building Digital Confidence Through Outreach Behavioral Agility for Community Care: Supporting Library Workers in Times of Change Blooming through Burnout: Collective Care in Libraries Building Community Connections with New Approaches to Book Clubs Law Without a Lawyer: Finding Reliable Legal Information Let's Talk About Sustainability Many Pathways, Real Careers: Professional Growth in Libraries Without the MLIS Not Just Another Paint Night: The Importance of Play in Adult Programming

2:00pm PDT

It Wasn't a Hiring Problem: Designing for Stability, Wellness, and Retention You're Doing Great, Sweetie: Investing in Library Student Workers' Success What The World Needs Now: Kindness featuring Rosemary Wells Book & Look: How to tailor your programming to your library's unique identity Card Not Required: When Public Space Meets Public Needs Chain Reaction: Two Tired Librarians + Two Book Bikes = Sparks in our community Clear Is Kind: Having Difficult Conversations That Strengthen Your Team Library Night Out: Designing Fun, Adult-Friendly Programming Read to a Librarian: How a low stakes library program can boost kids’ reading confidence The Power of (dis)Engaging with AI: Practicing Purposeful Use and Resistance From idea to impact: Publishing with the Virginia Libraries Journal

4:00pm PDT

Author Visit Pitch Session with Local Authors and Illustrators: Programs for Kids, Teens and Adults Breaking the Barrier: Actionable Resources and Staff Training for Robust ELL Programming From Incident to Insight: Shared Responsibility in Practice Libraries That Build Communities: Lessons in Partnership, Place, and Equity from Baltimore No Shame. No Stigma. Period. How Libraries Can Combat Period Poverty and Promote Menstrual Equity Reclaim your Spark of Joy: Supervising Through Burnout Underprepared and Under Pressure: Virginia Library Workers on the Book Challenge Crisis VIVA Annual Member Meeting

5:00pm PDT

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Slover Tour - Hosted by the Youth and Family Services Forum The Slover