Schedule of Events (at a glance) | Florida Library Association

(Breakouts by track)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
1pm - 4pm	Pre-Conference Workshops (Extra add-on pre-order ticket required $40) On Time Leadership Skills: Fun and Fundamentals Student Engagement is FUNdamental to Academic Success: Creative engagement opportunities in academic libraries
5pm-7pm	Registration Open Location: Majestic Foyer Sponsored by R. George and Associates
5pm-6:30pm	Meet Up Location: Pavilion Cash Bar
8pm - 9pm (tentative)	Trivia game night (additional pre-order ticket required) Sponsored by:
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
7:30am-5:30pm	Registration Open Location: Majestic Foyer Sponsored by R. George and Associates
8am - 5:30pm	Networking Lounge open Location: Sago, Palms Conference Center Sponsored by: Library Pass
7:45am-9am	First-Time Attendees and New Member Orientation Session Location: Royal Ballroom
8am - 9am	Breakout Sessions The Fundamentals to Reintroducing Fun at Work: A Collaborative Team Approach to Addressing Library Staff Dissatisfaction, Unhappiness, and Burnout NOCHE de Cuentos: a Family Literacy Initiative Building Community Through the Art of Storytelling Game On! Leveling Up in Cataloging and Acquisitions
8am - 9am	Committee Meeting - Awards Committee Location: Nautilus A, 1st Floor, Tower Conference Center
9am-9:45am	Coffee Break; Sponsored by Gray Robinson Location: Majestic Foyer
9:30am-11:30am	Opening General Session, Keynote Address, Photo-Line Location: Royal Ballroom General Conversation between Mychal Threets and FLA President Jorge E. Perez Special Guest Speakers: Brooks Rainwater, Urban Libraries Council's President/CEO Dr. Brandy McNeil, PLA President Elect Bradley Warren, ACRL VP/President Elect Robert Stuart, Senior Government Affairs Advisor, GrayRobinson, P.A.
11:30am-6pm	Exhibit Hall Open
11:30am-1:30pm	Exhibit Hall Open Location: Majestic Exhibit Ballroom -Concession Lunch (salad bar only) in exhibit hall available - pre-order tickets only -Author Tables (Jenny Alvarado; Jackie Morera; Ana Siqueira) -Poster Presentations Session I -Mobile App Help Desk open -Merchandise Store open - while supplies last. (Debit/credit cards only) or you can order items in advance and have them shipped directly to you.
12pm - 1pm	Lunch and Learn (Limited availability - sponsor invite only event) Sponsored by Baker and Taylor Location: Diamond, Palms Conference Center
1:30pm-3:30pm	Performers Showcase Includes 10-min stage showcase Exact Showcase Schedule TBD Location: Royal Ballroom Currently confirmed: Orisirisi African Folklore; GiGi and Friends of Cirque du Jour LLC; Karen A. Fortin - Genealogy + History; Rhythm-Changes.Org/Giving Tree Music; Jane Rosenbohm, Guitar Extraordinaire
1:30pm - 3pm	Breakout Sessions Libraries Are for Everyone: Building and Maintaining an Inclusive Collection - Sponsored by Cultivating Teen Leadership in Libraries Joyful Environments From Community to Campus: Public to Academic Librarianship
1:30pm-2:30pm	Committee Meeting - Advocacy & Legislative Committee Location: Nautilus A, 1st Floor, Tower Conference Center
3pm - 4pm	Breakout Sessions Strumming Stories: Ukulele Basics for Storytime Magic Challenging the Challengers: Opposing Book Bans in an Era of Censorship Fun by Design: the Impact of Visual Creation in Libraries Empowering Communities Through Public Technology Trainers at the Library
3pm-4pm	Committee Meeting - Membership Committee Location: Nautilus A ,1st Floor, Tower Conference Center
4pm-6pm	Exhibit Hall Activities and Welcome Reception Location: Majestic Exhibit Ballroom -Welcome Reception (Appetizers/cash bar) -Author Tables (Mark Mustian) -Poster Presentations Session II -Merchandise Store open - while supplies last. (Debit/credit cards only) or you can order items in advance and have them directly shipped to you.
4pm-5pm	Member Group Meeting - Public Library Directors Group Location: Nautilus A, 1st Floor, Tower Conference Center6
5:30pm-7:30pm	Retiree/potential Retirees Happy Hour Meetup Offsite location TBD Transportation and food/beverage on own
5:30pm - 7pm	USF and FSU Alumni Receptions USF Location: Diamond, Palms Conference Center FSU Location: Royal Ballroom, Palms Conference Center
6:30pm-9pm	After Hours Networking Event - Cuba Libre Restaurant at Pointe Orlando International Drive Sponsored by: 6:30pm - 9:30pm 2 miles from hotel Group reservation is currently for 50 attendees (may increase if there is more interest. $45/person Extra Pre-Order Ticket purchase required Bus transportation leaves hotel at 6:15pm. Return bus transportation at 9pm. Latin guitarist, appetizers and one drink ticket included. Cash Bar.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
7:30am-5:30pm	Registration Open Location: Majestic Foyer Sponsored by R. George and Associates
7am-8am	Spanish Publishers Sponsored Breakfast Session (Limited availability - sponsor invite only event) Location: Diamond, Palms Conference Center You are warmly invited to join Spanish Publishers, LLC and REFORMA de Florida for breakfast on Thursday, May 15, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Attendees will enjoy a presentation by renowned author Sharon Koenig and will receive a complimentary copy of her book, “Las 12 promesas del alma.” Space is limited to the first 50 respondents, so RSVP is required! The RSVP form coming soon.
7:30am-8:30am	Member Group Meeting - Public Library Managers Group Meeting Location: Nautilus A
8am-5:30pm	Networking Lounge open Location: Sago, Palms Conference Center Sponsored by: Library Pass
8am - 4pm	Exhibit Hall Open
8am-10am	Exhibit Hall Activities Location: Majestic Exhibit Ballroom 8am - 9am Coffee with Exhibitors 8am - 10am Author Tables (Jason Edwards) 8am - 9:30am Poster Presentations Session III 8am - 9:30am Merchandise Store open - while supplies last. (Debit/credit cards only) or you can order items in advance and have them shipped to you.
9am-10am	Breakout Sessions Building Joy-Centric Libraries: An Experiential Approach, by Rebecca Hass Sponsored by: Singing in the Stacks: Sheet Music in Public Libraries Celebrate to Motivate: The Secret Magic of Recognizing Excellence Refresh Your Book Displays: Marketing emerging genres in digital spaces and physical places 50 Shades of Grey Literature: Searching On Beyond Peer Reviewed Sources
9am-10am	Committee Meeting - DEIA Committee Location: Nautilus A, 1st Floor, Palms Conference Center
10:30am-11:30am	Breakout Sessions Information Literacy Pillars: Keys to Effective Leadership Reclaiming Joy: Librarians' Views on Maintaining Well-being in Responding to Social Services Needs Fun in the Sun: Grant Writing 101 Forbidden Pages: The Evolution of Censorship and Stigma in Romance and Erotica Literature Que no pare la fiesta--Don't Stop the Party! Celebrating REFORMA and GNCRT's Inaugural Core Collaboration List of the Best Graphic Novels for Latinx and using them for fun programming in Broward County Libraries during Hispanic Heritage Month
10:30am-11:30am	Committee Meeting -Intellectual Freedom Committee Location: Nautilus A, 1st Floor, Tower Conference Center
11:30am - 1:30pm	Exhibit Hall Activities Location: Majestic Exhibit Ballroom --Concession Lunch (salad bar only) available - Pre-order tickets only -Author Tables (Marilyn Turk; Toshia Blake) -Poster Presentations Session IV -Mobile App Help Desk Open -Merchandise Store open (11am-2pm)- while supplies last. (Debit/credit cards only) or you can order items in advance and have them shipped to you.
12pm-1pm	Lunch & Learn sponsored by OCLC (Limited availability - sponsor invite only event) Location: Diamond
12pm-1pm	Member Group Meeting: Youth Services Librarians Meeting Location: Nautilus A, 1st Floor, Tower Conference Center
1:30pm-2:30pm	Breakout Sessions Overdue for Fun: Mindfulness, Breathing, and Laughter (SponsorL Laptops Anytime) Fun in the Stacks: Enhancing Student Experiences through Non-Traditional Library Events What We Learned This Year: Lessons in Fun Cultural Heritage Programming for Libraries How to be a Fearless Public Speaker
1:30pm-2:30pm	Committee Meeting - Professional Development Committee Location: Nautilus A, 1st Floor, Tower Conference Center
2:30pm-4pm	Exhibit Hall Activities Location: Majestic Exhibit Hall -Afternoon Refreshment Break (2:30-3:15pm) -Author Tables (Marilyn Turk; Toshia Blake) -Poster Presentation Session IV -Merchandise Store open
3pm-4pm	Member Group Meeting: Past Presidents Meeting Location: Nautilus A, 1st Floor, Tower Conference Center
3:30-4:30pm	Breakout Sessions Project Management Essentials for Library Success Let's Put the FUN in Library Fundraising! Academics need fun, too: fostering fun and instilling library joy in a large academic library setting Sowing a Sustainable Seed Library
4pm - 5:30pm	Wine Toss and 50/50 Drawing Tickets for Sale Location: Majestic Foyer
4:15pm-5:15pm	Committee Meeting - Planning Location: Nautilus A; 1st Floor, Tower Conference Center
5:30pm-8pm	President's Reception - featuring a "Florida Tropical" theme to benefit the FLA Fundraising program. Join us for a fun-filled evening networking with colleagues while enjoying a comedy act by Meredith Myers a librarian comedian as well as a DJ, food/drink (cash bar), and our fundraising activities. Sponsored by:
Friday, May 16, 2024
7:30-11:30 am	Registration Open Location: Majestic Foyer Sponsored by R. George and Associates
7am-8am	Fun Walk/Run or Yoga Sponsor TBA Location meet up: Front Hotel Lobby
8am-9am	Breakout Sessions The Joys of Being In Charge: Tailor-Made Training for Supervisory Staff Innovative Learning Adventures: Crafting Scavenger Hunts, Escape Rooms, and Workshops. Oh my! How a 15 minute author Skype turned into a service learning project in Cameroon! Celebrating Community Connections
7:45am-8:45am	Committee Meeting - Conference Planning Committee Location: Nautilus A, 1st Floor, Tower Conference Center
8am - 11:30am	Networking Lounge Open Location: Sago, Palms Conference Center Sponsored by: Library Pass
9:30am-11am	Breakout Sessions Career 411: Never Too Late to Jumpstart Your Career! Lightning Rounds (60 min) Freedom to Think, Freedom to Read: A Joyful Exploration of Intellectual Freedom
9am-10am	Committee Meeting - Communications Location: Nautilus A, 1st Floor, Tower Conference Center
10:15am-11:15am	Committee Meeting - Fundraising Location: Nautilus A, 1st Floor, Tower Conference Center
11:30am-1:30pm	Closing General Session Lunch, Awards and Board Inductee Ceremony Location: Royal Ballroom Be sure to stay and join us as we congratulate our FLA award recipients and welcome our new 25-26 FLA Board of Directors - while enjoying a delicious Tex-Mex buffet lunch.
1:30-3:30pm	FLA Board of Directors Meeting Location: Nautilus A, 1st Floor, Tower Conference Center Sponsored by: