ALSC National Institute 2026

The Association for Library Service to Children's National Institute is a biennial conference designed for those serving children and families in libraries, children's literature experts, education and library school faculty, and other interested professionals. This intimate, intensive learning experience offers networking opportunities, practical and meaningful professional development programs, and keynote sessions from field leaders and children's literature creators. The conference is a two and a half day intensive learning and networking opportunity with a youth services focus, designed for front-line youth library staff, library managers and administrations who work closely with children's services, and other adults dedicated to engaging communities to build healthy, successful futures for all children.