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Be sure to add one of the most energizing professional events of the year to your fall plans: AISLE 2026. This year’s conference, themed “Stronger Together,” will take place November 12–14, 2026, at the Westin Chicago Lombard, bringing together school library professionals from across the state to connect, learn, and grow.
Conference planning is already underway, and excitement is building. Attendees can look forward to inspiring sessions, valuable networking opportunities, and an outstanding lineup of speakers, including acclaimed author Candace Fleming and book expert Jonathan Hunt.
Registration will open in early summer, and vendors are invited to register now to exhibit. Be sure to follow along on social media for updates, speaker announcements, and a preview of the many engaging experiences ahead—we can’t wait to come together and learn with you!
Registration will open August 1. Register Here: bit.ly/Stronger26_Register
CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE
Thursday, November 12
9:00 am-12:00 pm Pre-Conference sessions (3 PDH)
12:00-1:30 pm Lunch on your own
1:30-4:30 pm Pre-Conference sessions (3 PDH)
5:00-8:00 pm Vendor Kickoff Event - Exhibits Open
Friday, November 13
8:00-9:00 am Opening session - K.C. Boyd, library media specialist, Washington D.C. Public School System (1 PDH)
9:00 am-5:00 pm Exhibits open
9:10-10:10 am Concurrent session 1 (1 PDH)
10:20-11:20 am Concurrent session 2 (1 PDH)
11:20 am- 1:45 pm Exhibits/Lunch /Membership Meeting
*Pick the time that you prefer- the same lunch options are provided at both times
Lunch* or Exhibits Non-Conflict 11:20-12:20
Annual Membership Meeting 12:20-12:45
Lunch* or Exhibits Non-Conflict* 12:45-1:45
1:50-2:50 pm Concurrent session 3 (1 PDH)
3:00 - 4:00 pm Concurrent session 4 (1 PDH)
4:00-5:00 pm Exhibits (no conflict time)
5:30 - 6:30 pm Receptions
6:30 - 8:30 pm Awards Banquet - Monica Caldicott, Vernon Hills High School, American AASL 2026 National School Library of the Year Award(1 PDH)
Saturday, November 14
8:00-8:45 am Opening speaker - Candace Fleming, author (.75 PDH)
8:50-9:50 am Concurrent session 5 (1 PDH)
10:00-11:00 am Concurrent session 6 (1 PDH)
11:00 am-12:00 pm Author showcase (1 PDH)
12:00-1:30 pm Readers’ Choice Awards Luncheon - Betty C. Tang, author, & 2026 Caudill winner (1 PDH)
16.75 Total PDH available
(8.75 Included in Registration, 8 Extra Fee Sessions)
"At last year's conference I talked to a brand new teacher/librarian who was giddy with excitement to be there, to meet other librarians and speak face-to-face with vendors; that conversation convinced me that all we do in making the conference happen is worth it."
-Matt Stuczynski, Exhibits Committee
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