Next fall, October 1-3, 2026, the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, will hold its biennial National Institute in Buffalo, New York.
This three-day event brings together hundreds of librarians, other practitioners, and educators in the field of library services for youth from across the country. Participants network, attend seminars and professional development programs, and hear from authors, creators, and national experts related to children, libraries, reading, and learning. The theme for this year's conference is "Play, Learn, Connect," which seeks to promote the connection between play, learning, personal growth, and making connections with others, within the context of the library (and beyond).
