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Schedule at a Glance

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at TLA's Annual Conference! Connect and network with peers and industry experts, fostering valuable relationships along the way.
TLA 2025 General Session speaker Taylor Jenkins Reid

TLA 2027 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 2027 offers countless opportunities for personal and professional growth, ensuring that you’ll leave inspired and better equipped for your role.

The Schedule-at-a-Glance will be posted this summer.

Location

Henry B. González Convention Center (HBGCC) in San Antonio.

Schedule

TLA 2027 is returning to a four-day schedule, Monday, April 19 – Thursday, April 22. This is a preliminary schedule and is subject to change. It will be updated after conference registration opens in the fall.

MONDAY, APRIL 19
7:00am – 5:30pm Registration Open
8:00am – 1:30pm Education Sessions
9:00 – 9:30am Conference Kick Off Networking
10:30 – 11:30am TLA Council I
10:30am – 12:00pm Speed Dating the Texas Bluebonnet Award List (ticketed event)
11:30am – 12:00pm TLA Membership Meeting (same room as Council I)
2:00 – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening
6:00 – 7:30pm Evening with the Authors (ticketed event)
TUESDAY, APRIL 20
7:30am – 5:30pm Registration Open
8:15 – 9:45am General Session I
10:00 – 11:30am Black Caucus Round Table Author & Award Session (ticketed event)
10:00am – 12:00pm Texas Tea Meet 7 Greet (ticketed event)
10:00am – 3:30pm Education Sessions
10:00am – 5:00pm Exhibit Hall & Authors Area Open
12:00 – 1:30pm Opening Author & Awards Session (ticketed event)
3:30 – 4:30pm Battledecks presented by Library Leadership Round Table
3:30 – 4:30pm Ultimate Illustrator’s Sketch Off
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21
7:00am – 5:00pm Registration Open
8:00 – 10:00am Teacher Day @ TLA (ticketed event)
8:00am – 2:30pm Education Sessions
9:00am – 2:00pm Exhibit Hall & Authors Area Open (last day)
11:45am – 1:00pm Texas Bluebonnet Award Author Session (ticketed event)
3:30 – 4:30pm General Session II
THURSDAY, APRIL 22
7:00am – 12:30pm Registration Open
8:00 – 10:30am Education Sessions
11:00am – 12:00pm General Session III
12:15 – 1:15pm TLA Council II

  • You should attend annual conference because it’s THE best way to connect with library professionals from across the state. No matter where you are on your library journey, there is something there for you. I can think of no better way to recharge as a library professional, and you will ABSOLUTELY leave feeling validated and energized!
    Kelly M. Hoppe
    TLA College and University Libraries Division (CULD) Chair