ALA 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition

06-27-2025 to 06-30-2025

Philadelphia Convention Center

The ALA 2025 Annual Conference & Exhibition will bring together thousands of librarians and library staff, educators, authors, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, special guests, and exhibitors to the world’s largest library event! Featuring discussions on timely and enduring issues, reflections on the ever-evolving role of libraries, and updates on relevant legislation and policies; the Annual Conference includes a depth and breadth of programming such as:

Educational programming, created and curated by library professionals
The Library Marketplace with innovative and informed exhibitors, LIVE Stages, ARCs, and more
President and Chair Programs featuring timely updates and professional recognition events that highlight important work happening across our diverse organization

Memorable and inspiring featured speakers
Top-tier authors
Fun and entertaining networking opportunities to share and connect with peers
and more!

Read About the Authors HERE!

Featured Authors

Saturday June 28

Saturday 9:00 am to 10:00 am

Ashley Belote
Tracy Ripley
Rusty McQuade
Patricia Miller PC 9:00-9:15
Jane Van Tuyl
Robin Okumu
Robert Forbes
Barbara McClintock

Saturday 10:00 am to 10:55 am

Ashley Belote
Charles Camarda PC 10:00-10:15
A. Marc Ross AAA 3 10:00 10:50
Dan Hendrickson AAA 1 10:00 10:50
Tracy Ripley
Rusty McQuade
Nancy Hughes AAA 3 10:00 10:20
Jane Van Tuyl
Robin Okumu
Robert Forbes
Barbara McClintock

Saturday 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Ashley Belote
Andrea Stumpf
Charles Camarda
Dan Hendrickson
Patricia Miller
Steven Joseph
Tammy Gerhard
AAA 3 11:00-11:20
AAA 3 11:30-11:50

Saturday 12:00 pm to 12:55 pm

Ashley Belote
Andrea Stumpf
Charles Camarda
Dan Henrickson
Johnny Tan -PC 12:00-12:15
Patricia Miller
Steven Joseph
Tammy Gerhard

Saturday 1:00 pm to 2:00

Ashley Belote
A. Marc Ross
Charles Camarda AAA 1-1:00-1:20
Rick Robinson AAA 3 1:00 – 1:20
Johnny Tan
Krista Beggan
Dr. Natasha Cox-Magno PC 1:00-1:15
Nancy Hughes PC 1:30-1:45
Wayne Olivieri
Hazell Thomas
Margaret Philbrick

Saturday 2:00 pm to 2:55

Ashley Belote
A. Marc Ross
Johnny Tan
Krista Beggan
Wayne Olivieri
Hazell Thomas
Margaret Philbrick
AAA 1 2:00 – 2:50

Saturday 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Ashley Belote
Dr. Robert Ernst
Judith Peck
Karl Stewart
Nancy Hughes
Natasha Cox-Magno
Rick Robinson
Tracy Ripley AAA 3 3:00-3:20
Wayne Oliveri AAA1 3:00- 3:20
Steven Joseph AAA 1 3:30-3:50

Saturday 4:00 to 5:00 pm

Ashley Belote
Dr. Robert Ernst
Judith Peck
Karl Stewart
Nancy Hughes
Natasha Cox-Magno
Rick Robinson
Patricia Miller- AAA 3-4:00-4:20

Sunday June 29

Sunday 9:00 am to 10:00 am
Ashley Belote
Krista Beggan
Karl Stewart
Dr. Robert Ernst PC 9:30-9:45
Sharon Barnes
Lori Finlay

Sunday 10:00 am to 10:55 am

Ashley Belote PC 10:00-10:15
Krista Beggan
Karl Stewart PC 10:30-10:45
Sharon Barnes
Howard Langer AAA 4 10:00-10:20
Bev Adamo AAA 4 10:30-10:50
Lori Finlay

Sunday 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Ashley Belote
Howard Langer
Gracie Lynne
Karl Stewart AAA 4-11:00-11:20
Lauren Kay Johnson
Scott Feld
Sofia Wells

Sunday 12:00 pm to 12:55 pm

Rick Robinson PC 12:00 to 12:15
Ashley Belote
Howard Langer
Gracie Lynne
Lauren Kay Johnson
Scott Feld
Sofia Wells
Dr. Robert Ernst AAA 4 – 11:30-11:50
Andrea Stumpf AAA 1 – 12:00-12:20

Sunday 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Krista Beggan- PC 1:00-1:15
A. Marc Ross- PC 1:30 – 1:45
Ashley Belote
Brian McLean
Bev Adamo
Julie Simmons
Suzanne Brown
Mary McCluskey

Sunday 2:00 pm to 2:55 pm

Wayne Olivieri-PC 2:00-2:15
Ashley Belote
Brian McClean
Bev Adamo
Julie Simmons
Suzanne Brown
Mary McCluskey

Sunday 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Ashley Belote
Howard Langer PC 3:00-3:15
Karl Stewart
W.G. Griffiths

Sunday 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Ashley Belote
Howard Langer PC 3:00-3:15
Karl Stewart
W.G. Griffiths

Monday June 30

Monday 9:00 am to 11:00 am

Ashley Belote
Johnny Tan 9:30-10:20 What’s Cooking Stage
Karl Stewart

Monday 11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Ashley Belote
Karl Stewart
Johnny Tan AAA 3 12:00-12:50

See 2024 ALA Wrap Up Here