Schedule at a Glance - TLA Annual Conference

Our educational programming, led by your fellow librarians and experts in the field, will empower you with cutting-edge knowledge and innovative strategies. Explore a vibrant exhibit hall showcasing the latest in library resources and technology. TLA 2026 offers countless opportunities for personal and professional growth, ensuring that you’ll leave inspired and better equipped for your role.

The TLA 2026 Annual Conference will be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston.

The full TLA 2026 Conference Program will be available online in December. The online version of the program is searchable by topic, audience, and more. It will have the most up-to-date information.

Day One | Sunday, March 29

7:00am – 5:30pm Registration Open

9:00am – 10:00am TLA Bylaws Committee Meeting I

9:30am – 10:30am Education Programs

10:30am – 12:30pm Speed Dating the Texas Bluebonnet Award List (ticketed)

10:30am – 11:30am TLA Council I

11:00am – 12:00pm Education Programs

11:30am – 12:00pm TLA Membership Meeting

12:30pm – 1:30pm Education Programs

2:00pm – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall Opening & Welcome

6:00pm – 8:00pm Evening with the Authors (ticketed)

Day Two | Monday, March 30

7:00am – 5:30pm Registration Open

8:15am – 9:45am General Session I

10:00 – 11:00am Education Programs

10:00am – 11:30am Black Caucus Round Table Author Session (ticketed)

10:00am – 12:00pm Texas Tea Meet & Greet (ticketed)

10:00am – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall and Authors Area Open

11:00am – 1:00pm Poster Sessions

11:30am – 12:30pm Education Programs

12:15pm – 1:45am Opening Award & Author Session (ticketed)

1:00pm – 2:00pm Education Programs

2:00pm – 3:30pm A Toast to Library Pioneers (ticketed)

2:00pm – 3:00pm TLA Unit Business Meetings

2:30pm – 3:30pm Education Programs

2:30pm – 3:30pm Battledecks presented by the Library Leaders Round Table

2:30pm – 4:30pm TLA Reading Lists Poster Sessions

3:00pm – 4:00pm Letters About Literature

3:00pm – 4:00pm TLA Unit Business Meetings

3:00pm – 4:00pm Storytelling Round Table Concert

4:00pm – 5:00pm General Session II

5:00pm – 6:00pm Illustrator’s Sketch Off

Day Three | Tuesday, March 31

7:30am – 3:30pm Registration Open

8:00am – 9:00am TLA Unit Business Meetings

8:00am – 9:00am Education Programs

8:00am – 10:00am Teacher Day @ TLA (ticketed)

9:00am – 10:00am TLA Unit Business Meetings

9:00am – 2:00pm Exhibit Hall and Authors Area Open

9:30am – 10:30am Education Programs

11:00am – 12:00pm Education Programs

11:45am – 1:00pm Texas Bluebonnet Award Session (ticketed)

12:30pm – 1:30pm Education Programs

1:00pm – 2:00pm TLA Bylaws Committee Meeting II

2:15pm – 3:15pm General Session III

3:30pm – 4:30pm TLA Council III