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MLA Annual Conference 2025
REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025 CONFERENCE AND PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP IS NOW LIVE!
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 is now available as a PDF download. Please zoom in to view!
Schedule Highlights:
SUNDAY PRE-CONFERENCE workshop: from anxiety to action - how the sustainable libraries certification program builds stronger communities
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich will lead this half-day workshop where participants will be provided with knowledge on how to support their communities by advancing social connections. Did you know the effects of loneliness and isolation are as devastating to our health and well-being as chronic health conditions? Libraries can help their communities establish deeper social connections with the programs and services they already offer, with a renewed focus and re-branding using the Sustainable Libraries Certification Program to help your library lead the way. Learn how the public library serves as the community catalyst for systemic changes in social, financial and environmental practices in this award-winning certification program, while building stronger and more connected communities that combat loneliness and isolation.
Sunday Night fun: TBA!
Monday's Keynote Speaker: Rebekkah Smith Aldrich
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 PRESENTATION: 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 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 InformationGold Sponsor: Thorndike Press from Gale and EBSCO Information Services
Silver Sponsors: OCLC and OPALS
Thanks to all of our 2025 vendors and sponsors! Sustainable Libraries Initiative; University of Central Missouri Library Science and Information Services; Perry Dean Rogers Partners Architects; Capstone; Sisters in Crime/New England; Hertz Furniture; Maine Humanities Council; Baker & Taylor; Maine Authors Publishing; University of Maine Augusta, Information & Library Science Program; SeniorsPlus; Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA).
The vendor contact on our conference committee is Meg Gray CONFERENCE GRANT AND SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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