NJLA/NJASL Annual Conference 2027


Wednesday, February 17, 2027
to Friday, February 19, 2027
Category: Signature Events

Each and every year, NJLA, NJASL and NJLTA invite all types of librarians and library workers, supporters and vendors to participate in engaging discussion, thoughtful workshops and presentations, networking and professional development over the course of this three-day conference.

This year’s theme, Partners in Purpose – Building Community Through Collaboration, celebrates the connections that strengthen our libraries and the communities we serve.

If you are a member of NJASL, but not a member of NJLA, and are having problems registering, please see this guide. (update to this guide is coming soon)

For more information, visit njla.org/conference.

📌 If you're registering multiple attendees for the conference and any of them qualify for the student, advocate, or retiree rate, please note that the system is currently not displaying the correct pricing for those categories. We're working on a fix and appreciate your patience.

Cancellation policy: $25 cancellation fee up to Feb 2. No refunds after Feb 2. Please see the Conference Cancellation and COVID Policy page for more information.

Agenda

February 17
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM Conference Registration Open


9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Preconference Workshops


12:45 PM - 1:30 PM Networking Lunch


2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Preconference Workshops


5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Exhibits Opening Reception


7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Presidents' Program


9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Game/Trivia Night


February 18
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM Conference Registration Open
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM Opening Keynote
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Exhibits Open
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM Exhibits Coffee Break
10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Program Slot 1
11:30 AM - 12:20 PM Program Slot 2
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM Author Luncheon


2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Program Slot 3


3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Exhibits Snack Break


3:00 PM - 3:45 PM NJLA/NJASL Membership Meetings


4:00 PM - 4:50 PM Program Slot 4


5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Meet Ups/Dinner Break


7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Honors & Awards Ceremony


9:00 PM - 11:00 PM Dance Party


February 19
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM Conference Registration Open
8:00 AM - 8:50 AM State Librarian's Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM Program Slot 5
10:00 AM - 2:15 PM Exhibits Open
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Exhibits Coffee Break
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM Program Slot 6
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Garden State Book Awards Luncheon
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM Exhibits Closing
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM Program Slot 7
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM Closing Keynote
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Early Bird Pricing (Ends January 11 at midnight)

Members

Advocates/Students

Non-Members

One Day (Thursday or Friday)

160

120

280

Two Day (Thursday and Friday)

240

150

360

Regular Pricing (Available January 12-February 19)

Members

Advocates/Students

Non-Members

One Day (Thursday or Friday)

200

150

320

Two Day (Thursday and Friday)

280

180

400

Pre-conference Workshops (Ends February 17)

Members

Advocates/Students

Non-Members

One Session (morning or afternoon)

85

60

110

Both Sessions + Free Networking Lunch

170

120

220

 

Plated Lunches $65

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