2026 ArLA Annual Conference: New Trails in Library Service

Pack your bags, grab your compass, and join us as we blaze New Trails in Library Service at the 2026 Arkansas Library Association Conference! Registration is officially open, and we can't wait to welcome library professionals from across the state to Hot Springs for three days of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Whether you're a public librarian, school librarian, academic librarian, trustee, library supporter, or library student, this year's conference offers something for everyone. Explore fresh ideas, discover innovative programs, build meaningful connections, and return home with practical tools you can put to work immediately. The theme embraces exploration, stewardship, resilience, and discovery, drawing inspiration from the spirit of Hot Springs National Park. Sessions will focus on showcasing innovative programs, services, and partnerships; examining emerging trends, technologies, and community needs; strengthening connections through collaboration and outreach; demonstrating sustainable practices; highlighting professional growth and leadership development; and exploring how library services intersect with cultural, environmental, and societal shifts.