Service Awards Gala

Join us on Thursday, October 22nd in the Casino del Sol Ballroom at 6:00 p.m. for an unforgettable evening celebrating excellence, achievement, and the Arizona library community at the 2026 AzLA Awards Gala

Enjoy a plated dinner while we recognize this year’s AzLA award recipients and celebrate their outstanding contributions to libraries and the communities they serve. The evening will also feature a special presentation from our guest speaker, Logan Phillips, Poet Laureate of Tucson.

A cash bar will be available throughout the evening and will accept credit/debit cards. Please note that alcoholic beverages must be purchased separately.

Tickets are $50 per person or $300 for a table of 8 and includes admission to the gala and plated dinner.

Dress Code: Semi-Formal Attire

Come dressed for the occasion and join us for a special evening of celebration, connection, and inspiration as we honor the people who make Arizona’s library community extraordinary!


Purchase Gala Tickets

If you have further questions, email conference@azla.org.  


Photo Credit: Lance Thorn

SPECIAL GUEST: Logan Phillips, Poet Laureate of Tucson

Logan Phillips is a writer, performer and cultural worker, currently serving as Poet Laureate of Tucson, Arizona. He is recipient of a 2026 Poet Laureate Fellowship from the Academy of American Poets and is author of the books Reckon (University of Arizona Press, 2026), Sonoran Strange (West End Press, 2015), and the ongoing NoVoGRAFíAS series (Artspeak Press).




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



Arizona Library Association
Building Strong Libraries Together

5602 W. Montebello Way
Florence, AZ 85132

(928) 288-2011
admin@azla.org

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