Conference Schedule
This multi-day event will offer top-quality education programs, inspirational and entertaining speakers, social events that include author luncheons and networking receptions, and a bustling exhibits hall featuring the latest in products and services.
More than 120 programs—including full- and half-day preconferences—will highlight innovative work and ideas that address the core challenges facing public libraries and their communities today. Search programs by title, keyword, or the speaker's last name, and browse by session date or learning format. And download a copy of the onsite Program Booklet (PDF) to share with your colleagues or supervisor.
Conference At-a-Glance
Schedule is subject to change. ($) indicates events requiring a separate registration or ticket.
| Day, Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 25, 2020 | 7:30 AM–5:00 PM | Registration Open |
| 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Full-Day Preconferences ($) | |
| 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Half-Day Preconferences ($) | |
| 5:00 PM–6:00 PM | Civil Rights Center & Votes for Women Center Tour ($) | |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2020 | 7:30 AM–6:30 PM | Registration Open |
| 8:00 AM–1:00 PM | Day in the Community ($) – SOLD OUT | |
| 9:00 AM–1:30 PM | Library Branch Tour ($) – SOLD OUT | |
| 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | Half-Day Preconferences ($) | |
| 9:30 AM–10:30 AM | Book Buzz: Presented by Booklist | |
| 10:45 AM–11:45 AM | From Takeaways to Taking Action: Getting the Most from PLA 2020 | |
| 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Tour the Main Library of Nashville Public Library ($) | |
| 2:00 PM–3:30 PM | Opening Session with Stacey Abrams | |
| 3:30 PM–6:30 PM | Exhibits Opening Reception | |
| Thursday, February 27, 2020 | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM | Children's-Author Breakfast ($) – SOLD OUT |
| Wellness Center: Yoga ($) | ||
| 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | Registration Open | |
| 8:00 AM–9:00 AM | Big Ideas with Dr. Bettina Love | |
| 9:00 AM–5:00 PM | Exhibits Open | |
| 9:00 AM–10:15 AM | Exhibits Coffee Break | |
| 10:15 AM–11:15 AM | Programs | |
| 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Tour the Main Library of Nashville Public Library ($) | |
| 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Programs | |
| 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | Author Lunch with Brooklyn Owen & Meredith Talusan ($) | |
| 12:30 PM–1:30 PM | Civil Rights Center & Votes for Women Center Tour ($) | |
| 12:45 PM–1:00 PM | Wellness Center: Meditation | |
| 1:15 PM–1:30 PM | Wellness Center: Meditation | |
| 2:00 PM–3:00 PM | Programs | |
| 3:00 PM–4:00 PM | Exhibits Coffee Break | |
| 4:00 PM–5:00 PM | Programs | |
| 5:15 PM–6:15 PM | Spark Talks I | |
| 6:30 PM–8:30 PM | Audio Publishers Association Dinner ($) | |
| Friday, February 28, 2020 | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM | Wellness Center: Yoga ($) |
| 7:30 AM–4:00 PM | Registration Open | |
| 8:00 AM–9:00 AM | Big Ideas with Haben Girma | |
| 9:00 AM–2:00 PM | Exhibits Open | |
| 9:00 AM–10:15 AM | Exhibits Coffee Break | |
| 10:15 AM–11:15 AM | Programs | |
| 11:00 AM–12:30 PM | Tour the Main Library of Nashville Public Library ($) | |
| 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | Programs | |
| 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | Author Lunch with Noé Álvarez, Brittany K. Barnett & Walter Thompson-Hernández ($) | |
| 12:45 PM–1:00 PM | Wellness Center: Meditation | |
| 1:15 PM–1:30 PM | Wellness Center: Meditation | |
| 1:30 PM–2:00 PM | Exhibits Closing Reception | |
| 2:15 PM–3:15 PM | Programs | |
| 3:30 PM–4:30 PM | Programs | |
| 4:45 PM–5:45 PM | Spark Talks II | |
| 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | All-Conference Reception | |
| Saturday, February 29, 2020 | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM | Wellness Center: Yoga ($) |
| 8:00 AM–10:00 AM | Registration Open | |
| 8:15 AM–9:15 AM | Big Ideas with Soledad O'Brien | |
| 9:30 AM–10:30 AM | Programs | |
| 10:45 AM–11:45 AM | Programs | |
| 12:00 PM–1:00 PM | Closing Session with Samantha Bee |
