The Kentucky Library Association invites librarians, library staff, and LIS students to attend the 2026 Kentucky Library Association Annual Fall Conference. The 2026 theme is “Joyful Libraries: Restored, Renewed, Reunited.” Please review the awesome list of concurrent sessions, and a list of poster sessions.
7:15 - 8:30 AM Registration Check-In, Entrance Lobby
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Preconference with Dr. Audrey Barbakoff | Ballroom 218 A/B
4:30 - 5:30 PM KLA Board Meeting and SELA Board Meeting
ALL DAY Vendors & Coffee, Tea, & Water | Ballroom 218 C
7:00 - 8:30 AM Registration Check-In, Breakfast Refreshments | Entrance Lobby, Ballroom 218 A/B/C
7:00 - 8:30 AM SELA Breakfast | Room 14 (ticketed event)
8:30 - 8:45 AM Welcome & Conference Kickoff | Ballroom 218 A/B
9:00 - 9:45 AM Concurrent Sessions
10:00 - 10:45 AM Concurrent Sessions
11:00 - 11:45 AM Dedicated Vendor Time
11:45 - 1:00 PM Lunch | Ballroom 218 A/B (Catering in 218 C)
1:00 - 2:30 PM Poster Sessions
1:30 - 2:15 PM Concurrent Sessions
2:30 - 3:15 PM Concurrent Sessions
3:30 - 4:15 PM Keynote Speaker: Amanda Jones
6:00 - 7:00 PM UK School of Information Science Happy Hour (Please RSVP) Atrium Cafe @ Embassy Suites
6:00 PM Trivia Night! Salon A @ Embassy Suites (Trivia starts at 7:00 PM, food and drinks can be ordered from hotel)
ALL DAY Vendors & Coffee, Tea, & Water | Ballroom 218 C
7:30 - 9:00 AM Registration Check-In, Breakfast Refreshments | Entrance Lobby, Ballroom 218 A/B/C
9:00 - 9:45 AM Concurrent Sessions
10:00 - 10:45 AM Concurrent Sessions
11:00 - 11:45 AM Concurrent Sessions
11:45 - 1:00 PM Lunch & Awards Ceremony | Ballroom 218 A/B
1:00 - 1:45 PM Concurrent Sessions
2:00 - 2:45PM Concurrent Sessions
2:45 - 3:15 PM Please attend! Wrap Up, KLA Business Meeting, 2027 Registration Giveaway, & Snacks for the Road | Ballroom 218 A/B/C