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Information and resources to support your request to attend TLA 2027
Five women standing in front of the TLA 2026 Annual Conference stage

TLA Annual Conference

The TLA Annual Conference is where the library community comes together to be inspired through heartfelt stories, fresh perspectives, and innovative education. Whether you’re a longtime attendee or joining us for the first time, you’ll leave with new ideas, connections, and inspiration you can put into action.

Dates: April 19-22, 2027
Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center

Experience TLA Annual Conference

From inspiring keynotes and energizing sessions to the exhibit hall and signature social gatherings, you’ll experience the full spirit of the conference in one vibrant, community-centered gathering. The 2027 theme is Your Voice. Our Community. FOR ALL.

The goals of the TLA 2027 Annual Conference are to:

  • Build an awareness of opportunities and challenges across library communities.
  • Provide spaces to connect with others so library workers feel supported, validated, and re-energized.
  • Present programs that offer clarity, collaboration, and support across the library ecosystem, so all feel they are a valued part of the library profession.
  • Offer scalable, applicable programming and session options with immediate takeaways that are fun experiences which build community connections.

Make the Case to Attend Toolkit

Secure your attendance at TLA Annual Conference with our easy-to-use Make the Case to Attend Toolkit. Inside you’ll find these resources to help you with your securing your registration:

  • Why Attend TLA 2027
  • Letter to Supervisor
  • Itemized Budget & Expense Estimator Table
  • TLA 2027 Helpful Links
  • 5 Quick Wins for a Great TLA 2027 Experience

TLA 2027 Make the Case to Attend Toolkit

TLA 2026 Photo Gallery

  • TLA 2026 Keynote Speaker Kate Quinn
  • Attendees At Illustrators Sketch Off at TLA 2026 Annual Conference.
  • TLA 2026 Illustrators Sketch Off with two illustrators with drawing pads on stands
  • The Van Show At TLA 2026 Annual Conference
  • Two female attendees and a female author in the TLA Authors Area in the Annual Conference exhibit hall.
  • Opening Authors With Christian Robinson and female attendee
  • Four attendees, three women and one man holding books in the TLA Authors Area in the Annual Conference exhibit hall.
  • Keenan Jones Black Caucus Round Table award winner with two women at TLA Annual Conference.
  • Author Karyn Parson onstage with host at Black Caucus Round Table event
  • Evening With The Authors panel onstage with audience at tables.
  • TLA 2026 Texas Bluebonnet Award Speed Dating event with two female attendees
  • TLA 2026 Texas Bluebonnet Award Speed Dating event with two female attendees

  • Katherine-H. - TLA Annual Conference Attendee
    My most memorable experience would be my very first TLA conference and my very first Texas Bluebonnet Award Luncheon. As a new librarian, being surrounded by librarians from all across the state, celebrating librarianship, books, and authors was incredible.
    Katherine H.
    Library Media Services Coordinator