Conferences

 
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PAST EVENTS

YALS Fall Conference 2023
September 28, 2023 - Susan N. McLane Audubon Center, Concord, NH (Virtual attendance option.)

  • The theme of the conference is "Teens in Transition". YA author Aiden Thomas will join us (in-person!) as Keynote Speaker to share their journey as an author, including the process of getting published, followed by a Q&A session and book signing.

NHLA's Spring Conference 2023
Thursday, May 5 - Friday, May 5 

  • The NHLA Spring Conference was held at Mill Falls in Meredith, right on scenic Lake Winnipesaukee. Church Landing at Mills Falls, 281 Daniel Webster Highway, Meredith, NH

YALSA 2022 Young Adult Services Symposium
November 4-6, 2022 - Baltimore, MD

  • The 2022 Symposium theme is Rediscovering our Charm: Supporting Teens and Each other in our Libraries. Celebrate the wonderful community of librarians at an event that captures the collaboration, excitement and innovation of what we do best! We will explore new ways to uplift and support both ourselves and our teens through services and stories. 

NELA/NHLA Joint Fall Conference
October 23-25, 2022 - Doubletree by Hilton, Manchester, NH 

  • Join us for a great lineup of keynote speakers, informational presentations, table talk discussions, vendors, and lots of networking. This year we are having a prom to keep with the theme, "Back Together Again." It is free and open to attendees and their guests. It will be Sunday night following the banquet. 

YALS Fall Conference 2022
September 22, 2022 - Portsmouth Public Library, Portsmouth, NH  (Virtual attendance option.)

  • The theme of the conference is "Teen Mental Health Matters" and features panel discussions on gaming, podcasting, mental health first-aid training and programs, and more. New York Times bestselling author, Kalynn Bayron is the Keynote Speaker.

YALS Fall Conference 2019
September 26, 2019 – HealthTrust, Concord, NH

  • The theme of the conference is “Teen Lit Love” and features programs on literature, reader’s advisory, and teen-driven programming.  M.T. Anderson is the featured speaker.

NELA Annual Conference
October 20-22, 2019 – Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, Groton, CT

  • The theme of the conference is “Challenging Expectations Together.”

YALSA’s Young Adult Services Symposium
November 1-3, 2019 – Memphis, TN

  • The Young Adult Services Symposium is open to everyone, not just YALSA members. Programs will cover the entire spectrum of topics related to providing services for and with young adults. Session content is focused around key issues in YALSA’s recent report.