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Advocacy Workshop Opportunity at ALA Annual

  • 1.  Advocacy Workshop Opportunity at ALA Annual

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    Attend The Faith For Libraries Preconference 

    In partnership with the Interfaith Alliance, we invite you to attend a half-day preconference, Faith for Libraries Bootcamp: How Library Workers and Faith Communities Can Advocate for the Freedom to Read.  

    Faith for Libraries Bootcamp 

    Thursday, June 25, 2026 

    1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

    Chicago, IL 

     

    This event will connect members of faith communities, librarians, and civic leaders to learn why book bans threaten religious freedom and how faith communities and library workers can come together to advocate for the right to read. Open to both attendees and non-attendees of the 2026 ALA Annual Conference, tickets are only $10. Space is limited and registration is required. Learn more here and use the links below to register.  

    Library Representatives and others: Register to Attend through the ALA Annual Conference Website

    Faith Group Representatives: Register to Attend Through the Interfaith Alliance 

    When registering through the ALA Annual Conference site, select "Ticketed Event Access Only" as the registration category, then search for Faith for Libraries under the "All Days" tab on the ticketed events page.

     

    Attendees will hear from faith and library leaders, connect with fellow advocates, and leave with new tools and plans to advance local partnerships. With questions or for assistance purchasing a ticket, please contact UniteAgainstBookBans@ala.org.