Plan Your 2026 AZLA Conference Experience

Get a quick look at the key events, sessions, and no-conflict times for each day of the 2025 AZLA Conference. Download our new conference app or view the online version. 

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Special Events 

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 9:00 AM

Mychal Threets Opening Keynote & Book Signing

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
AzLA Welcome Reception

Come celebrate the first day of AZLA's 100th Anniversary. There will be a tattoo artist, henna tattoos, fun swag. Enjoy some food and gathering with friends and see Gertie & The T.O . Boyz play waila music.  

In Conference Ballroom.  Attend for free by choosing Welcome Reception when you register. 

Thursday, October 21, 2026 9:30 AM

Logan Phillips Morning Author Talk & Book Signing

Thursday, October 22, 2026 9:30 - 11AM 

University of Arizona Main Library Tour

Registration required. Transportation not provided to tour location. 

9:30–10:00am: Tour CATalyst Makerspace, meet CATalyst staff at the Ask Us desk (north entrance by Starbucks), Main Library, 2nd floor (street level). 10:00–11:00am: Tour technology lending and Student Success District, meet Travis Teetor at the Ask Us desk (same location). 

Thursday, October 22, 2026 11AM - 12PM

Reycraft Book Presents: Bradley W. Wright Author Talk & Book Signing 

Brad Wright lives in Culver City, CA with his wife, his son, and JiJi the very sleepy calico cat. Brad manages the technology department and teaches robotics, programming, and design at a Pre-K to 8th grade school in Los Angeles. Brad based 13 Moons on his great-grandfather, George Campbell, whose life has always fascinated him.

BOOKS: 

INFINITY BLAST SERIES

A middle-grade sci-fi, fantasy adventure series where young heroes embark on thrilling, futuristic adventures across galaxies (Ages 8-14).

Infinity Blast and Labyrinth of Time

Infinity Blast and the Planet of Mystery

Infinity Blast and the Space Weapon

13 Moons

It's the 1850's in Wabasha, Wisconsin, and 13-year-old George Campbell is tired of being neglected by his fur-trader father and told what to do by his uncle and aunt. He longs to strike out on his own and travel to Thunder Bay to find his Ojibwe mother. George decides to stow away on his father's riverboat, but when the boat is unexpectedly attacked, he finds himself stranded. George must rely on his wits if he is going to survive the year. Reminiscent of Hatchet, this coming-of-age tale is based on the life of the author's great grandfather. 

Thursday, October 22, 20266:00 - 8:00 PM AZLA Awards Gala

Celebrate our award winners and find our who won! This is paid ticketed event ($50 per person). Semi-formal attire. 

Friday, October 23, 2026 

9:00 AM - Adelita Grijalva Closing Keynote


Attend The Conference

Network with other librarians, learn something new and showcase how Arizona Libraries are empowering our communities at AZLA Conference. 

October 21, 2026 - October 23, 2026



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