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MLA Annual Conference 2025
Sunday River Resort at the Grand Summit Hotel in Newry, ME
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
The conference subcommittee has accepted the following conference sessions. A draft schedule will be available in the coming weeks.
Schedule Highlights:
Sunday Night fun: Steam Mill brewing and Rockashop sound system
Join us for dinner, drinks, and reggae beats at Steam Mill Brewing Company on Sunday night, 5-7ish. Note: this is pay your own way.
Monday's Keynote Speaker:
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MLS, LEED AP, is the co-founder of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and a co-creator of the award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program. Currently the executive director of the Mid-Hudson Library System (NY), Rebekkah has been invited to speak on the topic of sustainability around the world and has written extensively on the topic of sustainability, including the titles Sustainable Thinking: Ensuring Your Libraries Future in an Uncertain World and Resilience, part of the ALA Futures Series. Rebekkah was named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker, and in 2018 received the Outstanding Service to Libraries Award from the New York Library Association.
Monday Lunch: AWARDS Ceremony
Outstanding Librarian of the Year, Library Advocate of the Year, Jim Campbell Intellectual Freedom Award honoree, and Ainsworth Scholarship recipient will be announced.
Monday night fun: Trivia with meg gray
Win the respect of colleagues as you drop knowledge and have some fun! Cash bar.
Tuesday's morning yoga
Enjoy morning sun salutations in the Fitness Room 7-8 am.
Tuesday's Keynote Speaker: TBA!
RegistrationConference: Register Here Pre-Conference Workshop with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich: From Anxiety to Action: How the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program Builds Stronger Communities
Confirmed presenters will be sent a code to access the presenter rates for registration. If you are a confirmed presenter and have not received a code, contact Pamela Bobker at conferenceprogramming@mainelibraries.org. accessibilityIf you have questions about accessibility accommodations, contact us. CANCELLATION POLICYYou can cancel your registration for a full refund until April 25th. No refunds after that date. To cancel, email our business office. LODGINGBook a room at the Grand Summit Hotel with our group rate this link. Rate is valid from Saturday through Tuesday night. Extend your stay to enjoy the scenery, trails, and heated pool! Vendor InformationThanks to our 2025 vendors and sponsors! The vendor contact on our conference committee is Meg Gray CONFERENCE GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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